The friends of the family were shocked on last Tuesday morning by the sad news of the death of Mr. Nat Smith, which occurred at 8 a.m., following an attack of swamp fever. The deceased was taken with a chill Monday and died the following day. He attended church Sunday, and while not feeling well, there was nothing to indicated his serious condition. The funeral was held at the Horn Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, the local Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he was an honored member, officiating at the burial service.
He leaves a wife, three sons and five daughters of his immediate family, also three brothers and two sisters, one brother being a prominent resident of this ward, Mr. S. M. Smith.
Mr. Nat Smith has made his home in Richland parish since December 23, 1897, moving here from Kemper County, Mississippi, wher he was reared from a boy of four years. He was born in Calhoun county, Miss., on May 3, 1873, and was therefore 48 years, 6 months and 12 days old at the time of his death. He married Miss Sallie Burt in 1899, and his widow survives him.
He was a member of the Baptist Church, an Odd Fellow and a Columbian Woodman. Since his residence in Richland parish Mr. Smith has engaged in farming, and always manifested a deep interest in public affairs. He was well-read and kept posted on the events of the day, and displayed a keen and charitable interest in any movement which augured well for the community. His friends are legion, and they will miss him in many ways. He was a devoted father, a true friend, and an upright and honest citizen.
It was our privilege to know him for a number of years and claim his friendship, and we join other friends of the bereaved family in offering from the heart sincere sympathy and condolence.
Published in The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, LA), Saturday, November 19, 1921
He leaves a wife, three sons and five daughters of his immediate family, also three brothers and two sisters, one brother being a prominent resident of this ward, Mr. S. M. Smith.
Mr. Nat Smith has made his home in Richland parish since December 23, 1897, moving here from Kemper County, Mississippi, wher he was reared from a boy of four years. He was born in Calhoun county, Miss., on May 3, 1873, and was therefore 48 years, 6 months and 12 days old at the time of his death. He married Miss Sallie Burt in 1899, and his widow survives him.
He was a member of the Baptist Church, an Odd Fellow and a Columbian Woodman. Since his residence in Richland parish Mr. Smith has engaged in farming, and always manifested a deep interest in public affairs. He was well-read and kept posted on the events of the day, and displayed a keen and charitable interest in any movement which augured well for the community. His friends are legion, and they will miss him in many ways. He was a devoted father, a true friend, and an upright and honest citizen.
It was our privilege to know him for a number of years and claim his friendship, and we join other friends of the bereaved family in offering from the heart sincere sympathy and condolence.
Published in The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, LA), Saturday, November 19, 1921
The friends of the family were shocked on last Tuesday morning by the sad news of the death of Mr. Nat Smith, which occurred at 8 a.m., following an attack of swamp fever. The deceased was taken with a chill Monday and died the following day. He attended church Sunday, and while not feeling well, there was nothing to indicated his serious condition. The funeral was held at the Horn Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, the local Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he was an honored member, officiating at the burial service.
He leaves a wife, three sons and five daughters of his immediate family, also three brothers and two sisters, one brother being a prominent resident of this ward, Mr. S. M. Smith.
Mr. Nat Smith has made his home in Richland parish since December 23, 1897, moving here from Kemper County, Mississippi, wher he was reared from a boy of four years. He was born in Calhoun county, Miss., on May 3, 1873, and was therefore 48 years, 6 months and 12 days old at the time of his death. He married Miss Sallie Burt in 1899, and his widow survives him.
He was a member of the Baptist Church, an Odd Fellow and a Columbian Woodman. Since his residence in Richland parish Mr. Smith has engaged in farming, and always manifested a deep interest in public affairs. He was well-read and kept posted on the events of the day, and displayed a keen and charitable interest in any movement which augured well for the community. His friends are legion, and they will miss him in many ways. He was a devoted father, a true friend, and an upright and honest citizen.
It was our privilege to know him for a number of years and claim his friendship, and we join other friends of the bereaved family in offering from the heart sincere sympathy and condolence.
Published in The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, LA), Saturday, November 19, 1921
He leaves a wife, three sons and five daughters of his immediate family, also three brothers and two sisters, one brother being a prominent resident of this ward, Mr. S. M. Smith.
Mr. Nat Smith has made his home in Richland parish since December 23, 1897, moving here from Kemper County, Mississippi, wher he was reared from a boy of four years. He was born in Calhoun county, Miss., on May 3, 1873, and was therefore 48 years, 6 months and 12 days old at the time of his death. He married Miss Sallie Burt in 1899, and his widow survives him.
He was a member of the Baptist Church, an Odd Fellow and a Columbian Woodman. Since his residence in Richland parish Mr. Smith has engaged in farming, and always manifested a deep interest in public affairs. He was well-read and kept posted on the events of the day, and displayed a keen and charitable interest in any movement which augured well for the community. His friends are legion, and they will miss him in many ways. He was a devoted father, a true friend, and an upright and honest citizen.
It was our privilege to know him for a number of years and claim his friendship, and we join other friends of the bereaved family in offering from the heart sincere sympathy and condolence.
Published in The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, LA), Saturday, November 19, 1921
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