C.M. Smith, pioneer Hawarden merchant, died at his home in this city early Sunday morning after a lingering illness of nearly three years as the result of paralytic strokes during which time he has been practically helpless. The first stroke was followed by three others and Mr. Smith had been bedfast for many months.
Funeral services were held at the Associated church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.J. Cornell. Burial was made in Grace Hill cemetery.
Clarence Milton Smith, son of Oscar E. and Sarah Smith, was born at Pine Island, Minn., July 15, 1865, so was 68 years, 2 months and 23 days old at the time of his death. He grew to young manhood at Pine Island and graduated from the Minnesota State Normal School at Winona, Minn., in 1888. He taught school for four years at Gaylord, Minn., and Mazeppa, Minn.
Mr. Smith came to Hawarden in August, 1892, and engaged in the general merchandise business. A short time later he joined in the business by his brother, Walter W. Smith, and for about fifteen years the business was operated as a partnership under the firm name of Smith Bros., after which time C.M. Smith purchased his brother's interest. For many years the business was conducted in the building now occupied by Gant's Meat Market but was later moved to the building now occupied by the Lewis Confectionery. Due to failing health Mr. Smith retired from business in 1928.
On Aug. 9, 1893, Mr. Smith was united in marriage at Mazeppa, Minn., with Miss Grace E. Matthews. She came to Hawarden as a bride and has been his faithful companion through all these years. During the past three years Mrs. Smith has been most devoted to the constant care of her husband.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Helen, who is Mrs. Frank Hamerly, now resides at Storm Lake; Clarence lives at El Centro, Calif., and Richard at Santa Maria, Calif. Mrs. Hamerly recently submitted to a serious operation in a Storm Lake hospital and was unable to attend her father's funeral. Clarence arrived by airplane Monday from California, while Richard wired that he would be unable to come.
After retiring from business in 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Smith spent several months in North Dakota, several months in Mississippi and about a year in California. About three years ago they came to Hawarden for a visit, expecting to go on to Mississippi for the winter. While here Mr. Smith suffered a paralytic stroke and has been practically helpless ever since.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Maccabees and Homesteader lodges. In addition to the widow and children, he is survived by four grandchildren. He also leaves one brother, Walter W. Smith of Hawarden, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hamlin of Los Angeles and Mrs. Annie Burpee of Omaha. These relatives, together with three nephews, Philip Smith and Scott M. Burpee of Omaha and Rollin W. Smith of Mitchell, S.D., were here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W.A. Shummers of Minneapolis, a sister of Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Frank Nielson of Minneapolis, a niece of Mrs. Smith, were also present for the funeral.
During his long business career in Hawarden Milton Smith made his impress on the life of the community as a man of integrity and sterling character. He was a kindly man and ever a friend to the needy. As a husband and father he was loyal and considerate and was highly revered by a wide circle of friends and old business associates.
The Independent (Hawarden, Iowa) 10/12/1933
Funeral services were held at the Associated church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.J. Cornell. Burial was made in Grace Hill cemetery.
Clarence Milton Smith, son of Oscar E. and Sarah Smith, was born at Pine Island, Minn., July 15, 1865, so was 68 years, 2 months and 23 days old at the time of his death. He grew to young manhood at Pine Island and graduated from the Minnesota State Normal School at Winona, Minn., in 1888. He taught school for four years at Gaylord, Minn., and Mazeppa, Minn.
Mr. Smith came to Hawarden in August, 1892, and engaged in the general merchandise business. A short time later he joined in the business by his brother, Walter W. Smith, and for about fifteen years the business was operated as a partnership under the firm name of Smith Bros., after which time C.M. Smith purchased his brother's interest. For many years the business was conducted in the building now occupied by Gant's Meat Market but was later moved to the building now occupied by the Lewis Confectionery. Due to failing health Mr. Smith retired from business in 1928.
On Aug. 9, 1893, Mr. Smith was united in marriage at Mazeppa, Minn., with Miss Grace E. Matthews. She came to Hawarden as a bride and has been his faithful companion through all these years. During the past three years Mrs. Smith has been most devoted to the constant care of her husband.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Helen, who is Mrs. Frank Hamerly, now resides at Storm Lake; Clarence lives at El Centro, Calif., and Richard at Santa Maria, Calif. Mrs. Hamerly recently submitted to a serious operation in a Storm Lake hospital and was unable to attend her father's funeral. Clarence arrived by airplane Monday from California, while Richard wired that he would be unable to come.
After retiring from business in 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Smith spent several months in North Dakota, several months in Mississippi and about a year in California. About three years ago they came to Hawarden for a visit, expecting to go on to Mississippi for the winter. While here Mr. Smith suffered a paralytic stroke and has been practically helpless ever since.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Maccabees and Homesteader lodges. In addition to the widow and children, he is survived by four grandchildren. He also leaves one brother, Walter W. Smith of Hawarden, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hamlin of Los Angeles and Mrs. Annie Burpee of Omaha. These relatives, together with three nephews, Philip Smith and Scott M. Burpee of Omaha and Rollin W. Smith of Mitchell, S.D., were here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W.A. Shummers of Minneapolis, a sister of Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Frank Nielson of Minneapolis, a niece of Mrs. Smith, were also present for the funeral.
During his long business career in Hawarden Milton Smith made his impress on the life of the community as a man of integrity and sterling character. He was a kindly man and ever a friend to the needy. As a husband and father he was loyal and considerate and was highly revered by a wide circle of friends and old business associates.
The Independent (Hawarden, Iowa) 10/12/1933
C.M. Smith, pioneer Hawarden merchant, died at his home in this city early Sunday morning after a lingering illness of nearly three years as the result of paralytic strokes during which time he has been practically helpless. The first stroke was followed by three others and Mr. Smith had been bedfast for many months.
Funeral services were held at the Associated church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.J. Cornell. Burial was made in Grace Hill cemetery.
Clarence Milton Smith, son of Oscar E. and Sarah Smith, was born at Pine Island, Minn., July 15, 1865, so was 68 years, 2 months and 23 days old at the time of his death. He grew to young manhood at Pine Island and graduated from the Minnesota State Normal School at Winona, Minn., in 1888. He taught school for four years at Gaylord, Minn., and Mazeppa, Minn.
Mr. Smith came to Hawarden in August, 1892, and engaged in the general merchandise business. A short time later he joined in the business by his brother, Walter W. Smith, and for about fifteen years the business was operated as a partnership under the firm name of Smith Bros., after which time C.M. Smith purchased his brother's interest. For many years the business was conducted in the building now occupied by Gant's Meat Market but was later moved to the building now occupied by the Lewis Confectionery. Due to failing health Mr. Smith retired from business in 1928.
On Aug. 9, 1893, Mr. Smith was united in marriage at Mazeppa, Minn., with Miss Grace E. Matthews. She came to Hawarden as a bride and has been his faithful companion through all these years. During the past three years Mrs. Smith has been most devoted to the constant care of her husband.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Helen, who is Mrs. Frank Hamerly, now resides at Storm Lake; Clarence lives at El Centro, Calif., and Richard at Santa Maria, Calif. Mrs. Hamerly recently submitted to a serious operation in a Storm Lake hospital and was unable to attend her father's funeral. Clarence arrived by airplane Monday from California, while Richard wired that he would be unable to come.
After retiring from business in 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Smith spent several months in North Dakota, several months in Mississippi and about a year in California. About three years ago they came to Hawarden for a visit, expecting to go on to Mississippi for the winter. While here Mr. Smith suffered a paralytic stroke and has been practically helpless ever since.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Maccabees and Homesteader lodges. In addition to the widow and children, he is survived by four grandchildren. He also leaves one brother, Walter W. Smith of Hawarden, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hamlin of Los Angeles and Mrs. Annie Burpee of Omaha. These relatives, together with three nephews, Philip Smith and Scott M. Burpee of Omaha and Rollin W. Smith of Mitchell, S.D., were here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W.A. Shummers of Minneapolis, a sister of Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Frank Nielson of Minneapolis, a niece of Mrs. Smith, were also present for the funeral.
During his long business career in Hawarden Milton Smith made his impress on the life of the community as a man of integrity and sterling character. He was a kindly man and ever a friend to the needy. As a husband and father he was loyal and considerate and was highly revered by a wide circle of friends and old business associates.
The Independent (Hawarden, Iowa) 10/12/1933
Funeral services were held at the Associated church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.J. Cornell. Burial was made in Grace Hill cemetery.
Clarence Milton Smith, son of Oscar E. and Sarah Smith, was born at Pine Island, Minn., July 15, 1865, so was 68 years, 2 months and 23 days old at the time of his death. He grew to young manhood at Pine Island and graduated from the Minnesota State Normal School at Winona, Minn., in 1888. He taught school for four years at Gaylord, Minn., and Mazeppa, Minn.
Mr. Smith came to Hawarden in August, 1892, and engaged in the general merchandise business. A short time later he joined in the business by his brother, Walter W. Smith, and for about fifteen years the business was operated as a partnership under the firm name of Smith Bros., after which time C.M. Smith purchased his brother's interest. For many years the business was conducted in the building now occupied by Gant's Meat Market but was later moved to the building now occupied by the Lewis Confectionery. Due to failing health Mr. Smith retired from business in 1928.
On Aug. 9, 1893, Mr. Smith was united in marriage at Mazeppa, Minn., with Miss Grace E. Matthews. She came to Hawarden as a bride and has been his faithful companion through all these years. During the past three years Mrs. Smith has been most devoted to the constant care of her husband.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Helen, who is Mrs. Frank Hamerly, now resides at Storm Lake; Clarence lives at El Centro, Calif., and Richard at Santa Maria, Calif. Mrs. Hamerly recently submitted to a serious operation in a Storm Lake hospital and was unable to attend her father's funeral. Clarence arrived by airplane Monday from California, while Richard wired that he would be unable to come.
After retiring from business in 1928, Mr. and Mrs. Smith spent several months in North Dakota, several months in Mississippi and about a year in California. About three years ago they came to Hawarden for a visit, expecting to go on to Mississippi for the winter. While here Mr. Smith suffered a paralytic stroke and has been practically helpless ever since.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Maccabees and Homesteader lodges. In addition to the widow and children, he is survived by four grandchildren. He also leaves one brother, Walter W. Smith of Hawarden, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hamlin of Los Angeles and Mrs. Annie Burpee of Omaha. These relatives, together with three nephews, Philip Smith and Scott M. Burpee of Omaha and Rollin W. Smith of Mitchell, S.D., were here to attend the funeral. Mrs. W.A. Shummers of Minneapolis, a sister of Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Frank Nielson of Minneapolis, a niece of Mrs. Smith, were also present for the funeral.
During his long business career in Hawarden Milton Smith made his impress on the life of the community as a man of integrity and sterling character. He was a kindly man and ever a friend to the needy. As a husband and father he was loyal and considerate and was highly revered by a wide circle of friends and old business associates.
The Independent (Hawarden, Iowa) 10/12/1933
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