Smith - John Anderson
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, July 11, 1919
John Smith, who has made his home here with his brother,
Charles Smith for some time, died at the Methodist Hospital at
Indianapolis, Thurs July 10 after an illness of several week's
duration. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his
brother Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A select quartette of mixed
voices furnished sweet and appropriate music. Rev. SL Essick,
pastor of the Baptist Church was the officiating minister.
Interment at Indian Creek Cemetery
The following obituary was
read: "John Anderson Smith was born April 29, 1863 the son of
Rachel Ann and Elias Smith, Jr., and died July 10, 1919 being 56Y
2M 21D. Both the father and mother had preceded him by 9 years
from this mortal life. He was b. in Montgomery Co, about six
miles due N. of Waveland and spent the greater part of his life
or until within the last 3 or 4 years on the old home place. By
occupation he was a farmer.
he breaking of his health caused
some change in his mode of life, and he sought an employment that
would not call for much in exercise of nerve and muscle. He moved
to Waveland making his home with his brother, Charles Smith and
family, where he lived until going to Indianapolis for medical
treatment. During his res. in Waveland he worked as his health
permitted at the trade of shoe cobbling. Recently he went to
Indianapolis to see specialists in hope that a surgical operation
might give relief from the malady of which he had been the
patient sufferer. For a while hopes were entertained for his
recovery, but, suddenly, at 10 o'clock, July 10 he passed away
peacefully. The deceased leaves 4 brothers, James l. of
Crawfordsville; Charles of Waveland; Alfred of New Market and
Walter of Browns Valley, all of whom survive. The father, mother,
one brother and one sister preceding him to the Great Beyond
several years ago. He leaves many relatives, friends and
neighbors who mourn his departure.
John Anderson Smith was a good
man, honest, upright in his dealings with others. A man who was
associated with him in a useful labor for some months has given
this tribute to his memory: "He was the best man who ever worked
with me, being careful and painstaking in everything he did." He
was modest in his demeanor, given more to silence than to much
speech; was temperate in his habits; and his expression seemed to
indicate that he was pure and cleanly in thought. John Smith, as
he was familiarly known, had an appreciation for humor and seemed
to enjoy the society of his fellowmen. He made friends readily
and held "as with hoops of steel" their friendship and high
esteem.
He was a man who will be missed who will be long
remembered by his near friends, relatives and associates. He was
a good man, a good neighbor, intensely patriotic, a good citizen
and as a laborer was always ready to perform his part in the
great work of life. The curtain has run down forever upon his
earthly career. Peace to his memory. Tenderly shall we draw the
drapery of his couch about him, as we perform the last tender
offices of life. Dear brother, we think of you in silence, no eye
can see us weep; but many a silent tear we shed when others are
asleep. You toiled along a rugged path, by burdens sore
distressed, until the voice of Jesus said, "Come unto Me and
Rest."
Those attending the funeral from a distance were: George
Peyton, Miss Coleman, Mr. & Mrs. Noah Myers, Mr. & Mrs.
James Smith; Mrs. LaCying of Crawfordsville; Mr. & Mrs. WJ
Miles; Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Rice; Mrs. Sarah Jane Rice and
family, Charles Servies; Isaac Rice and Curt Busenbark of New
market; Enoch Branson; James Whittington; Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Cauldwell and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Coons of Browns Valley. - transcribed and donated by Karen Bazzani Zach