| Alonzo Smith |
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Was born in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, November 21, 1859. He died April 21, 1880, aged 20 years, 4 months and 21 days. His sickness was short but very painful. He came home on last Thursday with a chill, became worse on Friday, and was confined to his bed until Wednesday morning, when at 15 minutes before 3 o;clock he passed away quietly to the other shore. His father died when Alonzo was but a small child of four years, and he was left to the care of his mother and older brothers. He was of a cheerful disposition, always looking on the bright side of life, and was beloved by all who knew him. He bore the great suffering in his last illness with the calm fortitude and cheerful patience that was so natural to him. And in his death the bereaved family has lost a noble son and brother, and his associates a beloved comp- anion. He has passed on before to meet the loved ones over there and in a few short years, we, too, shall follow. Card of Thanks. Ed. News:-Allow me through the columns of the News to extend my heartfelt thanks to those who so kindly extended a helping hand during the sickness of my son Alonzo, now deceased. May heaven reward them, for it is beyond my power, so great was their sympathy, and should they need helping hands during such a trial, may they find them numerous and as willing as those, who so untiringly assisted me in this great hour of need. Mrs. Anna M Smith. |