Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1910-04-09
MRS. SMITH
CALLED Home
Wife Of Senator John Walter
Smith Dies at Home Of Her
Daughter In Baltimore.


Smith. last Tuesday evening. at the
home of her daughter at Roland Park.
Baltimore, Snow Hill lost one of her
noblest women. None knew her but to
love her. She was kind to everyone
and considerable of the feelings and
desires Of all with whom she came in
contact. Her charities were numerous
but were dispensed in such quiet and
transformations manner that only the
recipients knew the great good she was
always doing. She was a fitting help
mate for her distinguished husband,
and she will be greatly missed in this.
the place of her birth. and where she
has always resided. For several days
prior to her death the end was looked
for and the question uppermost in the
minds of our people was regarding her
condition. When the sad news that she
had passed away reached here many
tears were shed, and many persons felt
that they had lost another dear friend.
Everything that the skill Of some of the
greatest physicians of the country
could do was done to prolong her life.
but He who gave her life saw fit to call
her to another sphere of usefulness.
Her remains were brought to Snow
Hill on special train Thursday and
funeral services were held at her home
at O'Clock, after which her remains
were inferred in the family burial lot
in Mackenzie Memorial Presbyterian
Churchyard. The services were con-
Quoted by her pastor. Rev. Joseph b.
North and Rev. Mr.. Kerr. of Baltimore,
who accompanied the remains to Snow
Hill. An immense concourse of people
attended the funeral. The floral offer
ings were many and very handsome.
Mrs. Smith was very fond Of flowers
and her friends here knew that Gods
beautiful gift to mankind would be much
appreciated by her, if she could know.
The pall-bearers were General Francis
E. Waters, 7. Spence Smith, Senator
John P. Moore, Judge Robley d. Jones.
Col. George NJ. Upshur and Samuel X.
Dennis.
Mrs. Smiths life has been one of
singular devotion to her husband. and
during the 40 years in which he rose
from the proprietor of small store in
this town to U. S. Senator and one of
most influential citizens Of the State,
she has been at his side. Before her
marriage she was Mary Frances Rich
ardson. Born in Snow Hill, she was
left an orphan when a small child and
was reared by an elder half-brother, Mr..
George S. Richardson. She went to
school first in Reading, Pa, and later
was graduated from a girls seminary
in Norristown, Pa.
Senior Smith has unstintingly at
tributed much of his success to his
wife. Highly educated, she mastered
the intricacies of business so that she
might be better companion for her
husband. and when he entered politics
she likewise became familiar with public
affairs. She was domestic in her tastes,
and while she was charming hostess she
cared little for society. Two children
were born to them Miss Charlotte
Wilmington Smith, who died IN 1896.
and Mrs. Arthur d. Foster. who was
before her marriage. Miss George
Richardson Smith.
When Colonel Smith became Cover
nor in 1901, Mrs. Smith discharged the
delicate social functions of the Cover
nor's mansion with charm that won
her many friends and admirers. During
the four years of her husbands term
she kept herself intimately informed as
to legislation and other problems which
confronted him and was his adviser and
confidant.
A staunch Presbyterian, she was a
member and supporter of Mackenzie
Memorial Presbyterian Church, and was
a good Christian woman.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her hus-
band, daughter. Mrs. Arthur d. Fos-
ter, of Baltimore. and sister, Mrs
Mamie Dryden. of Snow Hill. All OF
the bereaved ones have the sympathy
of the entire community.
Accompanying Senator Smith in the
special car on his sad journey home.
were the following: Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur d. Foster, Gen. and Mrs.
Francis L. Waters. Senator and Mrs.
John T. Moore. Mrs. William r.
Bishop. Miss Helen Gordon Moore, Miss
Juliet T. Purnell, Mr.. Reuben Foster
MIR. and Mrs. +. +. Foster. Col. George
NJ. Upshur, Mrs. Harry +. Covington.
DR.. Joshua w. Herring. Supt Brooks Of
the p. w. & b. Railroad. w. Lee Carey
and Rev. Mr. Kerr. pastor Of North
minister Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Samuel X. Dennis. private secre-
tary to Senator Smith, and an intimate
friend Of the family. came down We'd
nesday night TO assist in the arrange
ments, and to carry out the family's