The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-03-19
DEATHS OF AGED CITIZENS.
John Smith, of Wakefield Rev. Elias Schwartz
and Contee Il. Rattle Pass Away.

Mr.. John Smith, of Wakefield, died at his
residence in this city at o'clock last Sunday
evening, i'll his Seth year. He had been in
feeble health for some time, but his death was
sudden and unexpected, and he died while
sitting in a chair
| The deceased was native of Carroll-or of
what is now Carroll-and spent most of his
long life here. In early life he was employed
in mercantile house in Baltimore, and sub
sequenty engaged in farming in Wakefield
Valley. He was successful in agriculture and
retired about twenty FIVE years ago and re-
moved to this city. A shrewd financier, he
invested his means judiciously and greatly in
creased his wealth, while literally educating
his children and aiding them in establishing
themselves in business. He was one of the
early promoters of the Western MARYLAND
Railroad, and was director of the road for
some years, and once its president. He took
a deep interest in educational matters, and
greatly aided Western Maryland College, of
the trustees Of which he was president from
its organization until his death.
In politics Mr.. Smith was very independent
He left n party as soon as it departed from his
views of public policy, and was always out
spoken in his views. There was never any
speculation as to his position, for he was ever
bold to annouce it.
In religion he was Methodist Protestant,
and liberal contributor to the church.
His wife died few years ago, and eight chill
dren survive him-Mrs. Nathan II. Bale, of
New Windsor; Mrs. Charles Billingslea of
Westminster; Mrs. Edward B. Fenby of Bal
timore; Mrs. George Z. Emmons, of Wash
ington, d. c.; Mr.. Dennis A. Smith, of Wake
field; Mr.. Jos. W. and Miss Ada Smith, of
Westminster; and Paul Smith, of Washington.
His funeral took place on Wednesday, from
his late residence. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. j. T. Ward, President of
Westminster Theological Seminary, assisted
by Rev. DR.. Thomas H. Lewis, President of
Western Maryland College; Rev. DIR. s. B.
Switzerland, of Baltimore; Rev. DIR. j. l..
Mills, of this city; Rev. DIR. John j. Murray,
Of Union Bridge, and Rev. j. W. Charlton,
of Uniontown. The remains were inferred in
Westminster Cemetery, the sons and sons.in-
law of the deceased, acting as pall-bearers.
Rev. Elias Schwartz, q retired Lutheran
minister, died at the residence of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lydia " Ecker, near New Windsor,
on Friday of last week, in his nth year. His
funeral took place on Sunday, and his remains
were inferred in the Presbyterian cemetery at
New Windsor. Mr.. Schwartz had been in the
ministry about half century, and most of his
ministerial life was spent in Illinois. He was
twice married, his first wife being sister of
Dr. Jonn n. burlington, OF new Nlnusof.
Six sons and two daughters survive him, all
living in Illinois except Mrs. Ecker
Mr. Contee Hanson Rattle, well. known
citizen, died at his residence, near New Wind
sor, on Thursday morning, in his 18th year.
He was an uncle of the late Mrs, G. W. Crap
ster, of Westminster and had a large rela-
tionship in Carroll. His funeral will take
place today Saturday at II O'Clock, noon,
at Winters cemetery