From The Wayne Independent, Wednesday, November 6, 1901
Dwight P. Smith, whose death occurred last Thursday night, was taken ill Thursday, September 19. His condition at once assumed an alarming stage, and although he grew better at times during its course and everything was done that medical aid and loving hands could do his earthly pilgrimage was about completed, his race was nearly run. During his entire sickness however, he never gave up the hope that he would again be able to mingle among loved ones until the day of his death. He then inquired about his condition, the time the disease was liable to change, arranged his worldly affairs and prepared to meet death as one who is buoyed up by strong Christian fortitude. The messenger came at 11:30 o'clock and bore his spirit whence no traveler ever returneth. His end was as peaceful as one who "wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Mr. Smith was born at Prompton, August 10, 1856. When about 10 years of age he, with his parents removed to South Clinton, on the old homestead near by, and on which his young manhood days were mostly spent. Shortly after his 21st birthday, August 23, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane V. Beckwith of Waymart, by the Rev. Mr. Wright, pastor of the Methodist church, of that place. They at once began housekeeping and with the exception of a year's residence at Waymart, one year at Forest City and three years at Carbondale, have always resided on the place where he died. Of this happy union, six children were born, two having died in infancy. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons and two daughters. Sherman and Leon, Mame and Jennie Smith; two grandchildren, his father who is past 90 years of age and the following brothers and sisters; Geo. W. Smith of Carbondale; Fayette Smith of Waymart; Wesley Smith of Herrick Center; Mrs. Robt. Miner of Forest City an Mrs. Horace Miner of South Clinton. He belonged to Washington Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America at Waymart. In 1900 Mr. Smith was converted during a series of meetings held by Rev. Grant A. Stanton in the South Clinton Baptist church and was baptized by Rev. Chas. White, a former pastor of the church in March. His character was beyond reproach. He was honest and upright in all his dealings, a kind and devoted husband, a loving father a good neighbor and citizen. His last words were "Thy will be done." The funeral was held at the residence on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. G. A. Stanton officiating: Internment at Canaan Corners cemetery.
From The Forest City News published November 7, 1901
Dwight Smith
Dwight Smith died at his home in Waymart on Friday at three o'clock after an illness with typhoid fever. Some years ago he worked in Forest City for James Johns. He was forty-six years old and the youngest of the well known Smith family. Those surviving are Wesley W. Smith, of Burnwood, George Washington Smith of Carbondale, and Lafayette Smith, of Waymart, Mrs. Robert Miner, of Forest City, and Mrs. Horace Miner, Clinton. The funeral took place Sunday at the house. Rev. Mr. Stanton officiating. It was one of the largest ever seen there. Interment was made at Canaan cemetery. The P. O. S. of A. had charge of the funeral.
Dwight P. Smith, whose death occurred last Thursday night, was taken ill Thursday, September 19. His condition at once assumed an alarming stage, and although he grew better at times during its course and everything was done that medical aid and loving hands could do his earthly pilgrimage was about completed, his race was nearly run. During his entire sickness however, he never gave up the hope that he would again be able to mingle among loved ones until the day of his death. He then inquired about his condition, the time the disease was liable to change, arranged his worldly affairs and prepared to meet death as one who is buoyed up by strong Christian fortitude. The messenger came at 11:30 o'clock and bore his spirit whence no traveler ever returneth. His end was as peaceful as one who "wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Mr. Smith was born at Prompton, August 10, 1856. When about 10 years of age he, with his parents removed to South Clinton, on the old homestead near by, and on which his young manhood days were mostly spent. Shortly after his 21st birthday, August 23, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane V. Beckwith of Waymart, by the Rev. Mr. Wright, pastor of the Methodist church, of that place. They at once began housekeeping and with the exception of a year's residence at Waymart, one year at Forest City and three years at Carbondale, have always resided on the place where he died. Of this happy union, six children were born, two having died in infancy. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons and two daughters. Sherman and Leon, Mame and Jennie Smith; two grandchildren, his father who is past 90 years of age and the following brothers and sisters; Geo. W. Smith of Carbondale; Fayette Smith of Waymart; Wesley Smith of Herrick Center; Mrs. Robt. Miner of Forest City an Mrs. Horace Miner of South Clinton. He belonged to Washington Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America at Waymart. In 1900 Mr. Smith was converted during a series of meetings held by Rev. Grant A. Stanton in the South Clinton Baptist church and was baptized by Rev. Chas. White, a former pastor of the church in March. His character was beyond reproach. He was honest and upright in all his dealings, a kind and devoted husband, a loving father a good neighbor and citizen. His last words were "Thy will be done." The funeral was held at the residence on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. G. A. Stanton officiating: Internment at Canaan Corners cemetery.
From The Forest City News published November 7, 1901
Dwight Smith
Dwight Smith died at his home in Waymart on Friday at three o'clock after an illness with typhoid fever. Some years ago he worked in Forest City for James Johns. He was forty-six years old and the youngest of the well known Smith family. Those surviving are Wesley W. Smith, of Burnwood, George Washington Smith of Carbondale, and Lafayette Smith, of Waymart, Mrs. Robert Miner, of Forest City, and Mrs. Horace Miner, Clinton. The funeral took place Sunday at the house. Rev. Mr. Stanton officiating. It was one of the largest ever seen there. Interment was made at Canaan cemetery. The P. O. S. of A. had charge of the funeral.
From The Wayne Independent, Wednesday, November 6, 1901
Dwight P. Smith, whose death occurred last Thursday night, was taken ill Thursday, September 19. His condition at once assumed an alarming stage, and although he grew better at times during its course and everything was done that medical aid and loving hands could do his earthly pilgrimage was about completed, his race was nearly run. During his entire sickness however, he never gave up the hope that he would again be able to mingle among loved ones until the day of his death. He then inquired about his condition, the time the disease was liable to change, arranged his worldly affairs and prepared to meet death as one who is buoyed up by strong Christian fortitude. The messenger came at 11:30 o'clock and bore his spirit whence no traveler ever returneth. His end was as peaceful as one who "wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Mr. Smith was born at Prompton, August 10, 1856. When about 10 years of age he, with his parents removed to South Clinton, on the old homestead near by, and on which his young manhood days were mostly spent. Shortly after his 21st birthday, August 23, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane V. Beckwith of Waymart, by the Rev. Mr. Wright, pastor of the Methodist church, of that place. They at once began housekeeping and with the exception of a year's residence at Waymart, one year at Forest City and three years at Carbondale, have always resided on the place where he died. Of this happy union, six children were born, two having died in infancy. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons and two daughters. Sherman and Leon, Mame and Jennie Smith; two grandchildren, his father who is past 90 years of age and the following brothers and sisters; Geo. W. Smith of Carbondale; Fayette Smith of Waymart; Wesley Smith of Herrick Center; Mrs. Robt. Miner of Forest City an Mrs. Horace Miner of South Clinton. He belonged to Washington Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America at Waymart. In 1900 Mr. Smith was converted during a series of meetings held by Rev. Grant A. Stanton in the South Clinton Baptist church and was baptized by Rev. Chas. White, a former pastor of the church in March. His character was beyond reproach. He was honest and upright in all his dealings, a kind and devoted husband, a loving father a good neighbor and citizen. His last words were "Thy will be done." The funeral was held at the residence on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. G. A. Stanton officiating: Internment at Canaan Corners cemetery.
From The Forest City News published November 7, 1901
Dwight Smith
Dwight Smith died at his home in Waymart on Friday at three o'clock after an illness with typhoid fever. Some years ago he worked in Forest City for James Johns. He was forty-six years old and the youngest of the well known Smith family. Those surviving are Wesley W. Smith, of Burnwood, George Washington Smith of Carbondale, and Lafayette Smith, of Waymart, Mrs. Robert Miner, of Forest City, and Mrs. Horace Miner, Clinton. The funeral took place Sunday at the house. Rev. Mr. Stanton officiating. It was one of the largest ever seen there. Interment was made at Canaan cemetery. The P. O. S. of A. had charge of the funeral.
Dwight P. Smith, whose death occurred last Thursday night, was taken ill Thursday, September 19. His condition at once assumed an alarming stage, and although he grew better at times during its course and everything was done that medical aid and loving hands could do his earthly pilgrimage was about completed, his race was nearly run. During his entire sickness however, he never gave up the hope that he would again be able to mingle among loved ones until the day of his death. He then inquired about his condition, the time the disease was liable to change, arranged his worldly affairs and prepared to meet death as one who is buoyed up by strong Christian fortitude. The messenger came at 11:30 o'clock and bore his spirit whence no traveler ever returneth. His end was as peaceful as one who "wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams." Dust thou art and unto dust thou shalt return. The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Mr. Smith was born at Prompton, August 10, 1856. When about 10 years of age he, with his parents removed to South Clinton, on the old homestead near by, and on which his young manhood days were mostly spent. Shortly after his 21st birthday, August 23, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane V. Beckwith of Waymart, by the Rev. Mr. Wright, pastor of the Methodist church, of that place. They at once began housekeeping and with the exception of a year's residence at Waymart, one year at Forest City and three years at Carbondale, have always resided on the place where he died. Of this happy union, six children were born, two having died in infancy. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons and two daughters. Sherman and Leon, Mame and Jennie Smith; two grandchildren, his father who is past 90 years of age and the following brothers and sisters; Geo. W. Smith of Carbondale; Fayette Smith of Waymart; Wesley Smith of Herrick Center; Mrs. Robt. Miner of Forest City an Mrs. Horace Miner of South Clinton. He belonged to Washington Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America at Waymart. In 1900 Mr. Smith was converted during a series of meetings held by Rev. Grant A. Stanton in the South Clinton Baptist church and was baptized by Rev. Chas. White, a former pastor of the church in March. His character was beyond reproach. He was honest and upright in all his dealings, a kind and devoted husband, a loving father a good neighbor and citizen. His last words were "Thy will be done." The funeral was held at the residence on Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. G. A. Stanton officiating: Internment at Canaan Corners cemetery.
From The Forest City News published November 7, 1901
Dwight Smith
Dwight Smith died at his home in Waymart on Friday at three o'clock after an illness with typhoid fever. Some years ago he worked in Forest City for James Johns. He was forty-six years old and the youngest of the well known Smith family. Those surviving are Wesley W. Smith, of Burnwood, George Washington Smith of Carbondale, and Lafayette Smith, of Waymart, Mrs. Robert Miner, of Forest City, and Mrs. Horace Miner, Clinton. The funeral took place Sunday at the house. Rev. Mr. Stanton officiating. It was one of the largest ever seen there. Interment was made at Canaan cemetery. The P. O. S. of A. had charge of the funeral.
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