The age-herald., 1900-09-18
DEATHS HARVEST AT MONTGOMERY
  pr. JoSse H. Naftel and Mrs. ]. Craig Smith Called to
 the Beyond.

Age-Herald Bureau, Clancey's Hotel, Montgomery, September 17.-(Speeiall-Dr Jesse H. Naftel, one of the most prominent physicians of Montgomery, died suddenly at his home at an early hour this morn ing.
 The suddenness of Dr. NaftePs death was shocking to his friends, and none of them had anticipated it He had been sufferer from heart trouble for several years, and his physicians state that his death is due to this trouble. Yesterday pr. Naftel attended the funeral of his T. year-old son, and so keenly had he felt the death of the little one that times he was uncomfortable. Returning to his home late in the afternoon, he immediately re- tired to his room, where some of his brother physicians went with him and att tempted to console him. It seems that they, knowing his trouble, feared that the end would come just as it did Several years ago when Dr. Naftel lost one of his children he was afflicted in like manner. and his life was almost despaired of Noth- ing could relieve him last night. though the physicians used all their skill.
 The suddenness of Dr.. Naftels death gave TlS6 lO d lHlS nOTmhB lQdL he had taken an overdose of morphine. but the attending physicians deny this story, stating absolutely that there was no trace of poisoning, and besides that one of his brother physicians had remained with him through the entire evening.
 The deceased was 39 years old, and the greater part of his life had been spent in Montgomery, having been born in this county. He was one of the most infiu- ant tia1 off nf fIan nff md ha1 xxida State acquaintance, having taken an &C., tive interest in political matters, well as in his profession. He leaves a wife and three little children.
 Recalls a Tragedy
 Several years ago he shot and killed young Walter Bragg, only son of the late Captain Walter Bragg, formerly chairman of the State Democratic Executive Commit tee, first president of the Alabama Rail- road Commission, and, at the time of his death, in 1892. member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. -,s
 Naftel fired the fatal shot after he had been knocked down by Bragg and shot. the ball entering Naftels face on the side of the noce and coming out at the back of his shoulder. The difficulty occurred in Andrews drug store in Court Square. Bragg came into the drug store looking for Naftel, and found him. He charged Naftel with having insulted him, and at the same time knocked him to his knees with pis- tol, which he fired. As Naftel struggled to rise he fired at Bragg, his bullet striking Bragg in the stomach. Bragg died in few minutes.
 The trouble grew out of a public meeting which was addressed by Senator Morgan. Bragg and Naftel were unknown to one an- other. Bragg sat immediately in front Of Naftel. and two or three times he cut oH Nafters view of Senator Morgan. Naftel each time called Bragg's attention to the annoyance, and 1t not teasing. Mattel said to Bragg that "a gentleman wouldn't act that way after being requested not to :"
 Do you know me?" demanded Bragg.
 "No; and I don't care who you are," an- swered Naftel.
 the young man, and he immediately left the hall of the speaking.
 The two did not each other again till they met in death.
 That was Dr. Nafters statement concern ing tragedy which attracted national att tention and called forth many editorials in great newspapers.
 Death of Mrs. J. Craig smith
 The news of the death of Mrs. J. Craig Smith, which occurred at the residence of her husband in this about oc clock this afternoon, will be a shock to her many friends throughout the State.
 Mrs Smith was Miss Eloise LeGrand, daughter of the late M. P. LeGrand, and a sister of MT. Paul LeGrand, vice presi- dent of the Merchants and Planters Ma tional Bank, and the wife of Hon. Craig Smith, who has already served two terms as State Treasurer and is the present Treasurer-elect Mrs. Smith was a lovely and accomplished woman, and greatly be- loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.