The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-05-26
DEATH OF DR. MINNIE MAY SMITH.
Which Occurred at McKeesport, Pa,
on May l4th.

Er. Minnie May Smith, former
resident of Hoyes, but for several
years past a resident of McKeesDort,
Pa, died at that place on May IA, of
nervous prostration. She was very
progressive, interesting young wo-
man, loved and respected by all who
knew her, both at home and abroad,
and leaves a large circle of relatives
and friends to mourn their loss
She has crossed over deaths dark
river and is resting under the shade
of the trees, waiting to welcome her
friends and loved ones to that land of
eternal spring and never fading
! flowers.
She left the home of her girlhood a
few years ago and accepted a position
as clerk in the w. F. Fredricks music
store at Mckeesport. While there
she made many friends and by her
untiring efforts and industry con-
tributed largely to the success of her
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went to the Office of Dr. j. B. Cliff
fold and later took up the profession
of optician. graduating with honors
in one of the best schools in Chicago,
and still wishing to make herself
more proficient in her chosen profess
sion, she went to Philadelphia where
she took special course. graduating
as trained nurse. After returning
from Philadelphia, she opened an
office in the new Natatorium build
ing, Fifth avenue, where she died.
her. remains, accompanied by her
brother Will, Mrs. w. O. Marks
close friend, and attending physician,
DR.. J. B. Clifford, were brought to
Hoyes and after very appropriate
sermon by the Rev. d. A. Friend,
her remains were inferred in the fam
lily cemetery at Hoyes, her casket be-
ing covered and grave decorated by
banks of the most beautiful flowers
contributed by her many friends.
Her brothers and sisters were all
present and her pail bearers were
her playmates and childhood friends,
Misses Ola and Bernadette Mating
ly,!Blanche and Dessie,Callis, Bertha,
Clara, !Sadie and Ethel.DeWitt
From the McKeesport Times the
following is republished:
"A large circle of friends will read
with much regret the sudden death
this morning at 10 o'clock of DR.. Min
ME May Smith, popula- young lady
optician, at her quarters in the new
Natatorium building, Fifth avenue.
Death was due to nervous prostra-
ton, from which she had been suffer
ing the past five weeks. She only
returned from Philadelphia April /,
last, where she had MISUNDERSTANDING
in her profession and only recently
building. Her health had not been
vigorous and the attack of nervous
prostration followed constant study
in her profession. Deceased was SO
years old, born in Hoyes, Garrett
county, Maryland, and had been
resident of McKeesport the past sey-
eral years. She was formerly clerk
in W. F. Frederick's music srore and
from there went to DR.. J. b. Clifford,
and later took up the profession of
opticiau. She was most popular
young lady, of a cheerful and winning
disposition and had surrounded her.
self with many friends. Her brother,
from Hoyes, Md, was at her bedside
when she died. Deceased had apart
ments with Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Marks,
in the Natatorium building. The
services will be conducted there to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, en-
trance from Ringgold street. Rey. j.
A. Maxwell officiating. The remains
will be taken to deceased's home,
Hoyes, Nd, for interment next Mon
ydaV morning. -