The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-02-22
OBITUARY,

Mr.. Samuel w. Smith whose decease at Austin
Texas the 29th of January noticed in our last
issue, was numbered among the old residents Of Supe
roT having made his home among in the early part
of the summer of 1857. He was led to seek home
on Lake Superior by the advice of physicians, on
count of diseased of his lungs which for year
or previous to that time, had seemed to be so
firmly and fatally fixed upon him, that all hope of be-
ing able to labor or even to live long had been nearly
given up.
The change to cool and bracng climate had
such decided effect upon his health for good, that
for many years since he has BEEN not only in the en-
oyment of comfortable health but able to endure la
Dor and fatigue such only rugged and healthy
dare to subject themselves to; in fact very few
except those intimately acquainted with him, have
known suspected, that one lobe Of lis lungs
has for all these years been inactive.
During the spring Of 1870, while working a
dredge on Corners Point, he was much exposed to
the inclemency of the weather of that season. and
took severe cold from the effects of which he never
recovered In the early part of the winter following
thinking that a change to a warmer cline for the
winter months might have favorable efact-he went
to Illinois where lie remained till June 1871 when he
returned to bis home in Superior.
For more than year a continual struggle was 60
ing on with disease till in August of 1872 feeling
that some change must again be made, he took trip
on the Northern Pacific railroad as far as Detroit,
Mimi, where he spent several weeks, but returned
receiving no benefit
Now feeling that his strength was so far gone that
he could not survive the winter, unless by some
change he could rally new yigor, he determined once
go SOUTH and after arranging all his business
matters, with the feeling that he was probably NOV
ing for the last time, he with his wife set out for
trip down the Mssis~ ppi river to New Orleans, in
tending to 90 from there San Antonio but his
strength continually failing he unable 60 be-
yond Austin where after several weeks of great pros
traton and much suffering during the last few days
life, he closed his eyes upon all of earthly things
Nr. Smith was q man of unusual decision of charac-
ter, and having formed conclusion in his mind,
he followed conscientiousy his convictions of duty.
To decide that thing ought to be done, was with him
to decide do the same-but while acting with de-
termination for himself he always charitable
towards others, even when they judged him harshly
and unkindly.
He always maintained an active interest in all mat
tiers 1elaIS TO our ana especially Sucn as al
fected the temperate moral and religious welfare of
our people; was ready to cooperate with, and
join heart and hand with all who would engage in do
ing good
! He was a firm friend, and faithful adviser, and
those who confded in him, afterwards had to
regret because that confidence had been betrayed
lfr Smith often said, Whatever mans duty
to d. 1t his duty to give attention enough to, to do ii
,ceN This led him great faithfuness in the execu-
/ ton of trusts committed to him.
/ He was member of the Baptist church, and warm
" attached to it, yet enjoying fellowship, and la
boring faithfully with All christian workers IL doing
good For many days before the close of life, his at
tachment earthly things seemed to lose its hold,
and he ready and waiting enter into the reality
Of eternal joys.
Mr.. Smith will be long and sadly missed by large
circle of friends, who deeply sympathze with Mrs.
Smith in this bereavement. ***