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The death of Absolom Smith occured at the family residence on Pumpkin Ridge, Monday, April 10, 1905. Mr. Smith had been afflicted with tuberculosis. Deceased was born in the State of Arkansas in 1847 and was therefore 58 years old at the time of his death.

In 1891 Mr. Smith accompanied by his family came to Elgin and have been residents of this section continuously since that date. They had many friends in this section who with his wife, two sons and a daughter are left to mourn his loss. The interment took place in the City Cemetery Friday.

The death of Elijah Smith, a pioneer resident of this city occurred Saturday evening, December 2nd, 1905, after an illness of pneumonia fever.

Elijah Smith was born in Calloway county, Mo., August 31, 1834, and was 71 years and 3 months old. He came to this county in 1874 and resided here continually until the time of his death. He lived an unmarried life and had amassed a fortune of several thousand dollars, a considerable amount of which was represented in dwellings in this city. he left no will and his wealth will go to his brothers and sisters, of whom there are four. One brother, Thos. Smith, is a resident of La Grande and the three remaining live in Eastern states. Deceased was a familiar character to the people of this city and was familiarly known as "Bud Smith".

The funeral services were conducted in the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon by Rev. S.A. Parker and the interment occurred in the city cemetery.

Mrs. Katherine P. Smith, about 55 years of age, was found dead in her home at 1304 F. avenue LaGrande, Sunday afternoon with a bullet hole in her forehead and officers are seeking Bert V. Smith, her son, in hopes that he may throw some light on the murder.

The crime, officers believe, was committed nearly three moths ago. The house is somewhat apart from other homes in the neighborhood - which is near the intersection of Seventh street in Old Town and neighbors had not become suspicious of anything out of the way.

Saturday Thomas Doyle, of Pondosa, a friend of the family went to La Grande and to the house with the idea of visiting. He found "no one at home", and becoming suspicious, returned to the house in company, officers say, with Red Gray. The two men opened the door of the house and a strong odor assailed their nostrils. Going upstairs they discovered a bedroom door nailed shut and a note on the door. They immediately called Deputy Sheriff Hugo Klinghammer who opened the door and found the body of Mrs. Smith on the bed.

Indications, officers say, are that Mrs. Smith had been ill before the crime was committed. The last time Smith was seen as far as officers can learn was on March 20th.

Mrs. Martha Jane SMITH, wife of Fred SMITH, 2102 East O avenue died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Capt.E. Scriven of the Salvation Army officiating.

Mrs. SMITH, born Feb. 13, 1888 at Omaha, Nebr., came to La Grande to live 13 years ago.

Surviving are her widower; four daughters, Mrs. Clifford SNELL, Mrs. Ila Jean LAGORE and Addie Mae SMITH of La Grande, and Mrs. Carl UTZINGER of Astoria; five sons, Harvey, Vernon, Bud, and Neil of La Grande, and Lester of Casper, Wyo.; five sisters, Mrs. W. L. HOYT, of La Grande, Mrs. GETTERT, of Atkinson, Nebr., Mrs. Rush BRILL, of Scottsbluff, Nebr., Mrs. Ed BYER and Mrs. Tom MAY of Laramie, Wyo.

The death of J.O. Smith, a well known resident of Summerville, occurred Tuesday, October 10, 1905. The funeral services were conducted yesterday at Summerville, under the direction of Farmers Lodge No. 49, I.O.O.F.

Berne DeLapp, age 7, and Marion Smith, age 5, were drowned in the Grande Ronde river Saturday last, while crossing in a wagon with another boy named Dressler, age 14. The older boy escaped. The search has been kept up all week for the bodies of the missing boys but up to ...(illegible).. they had not been found.

Mary SMITH, 86, of Enterprise, a former resident of La Grande, died Wednesday at Valley View Manor.

Mrs. SMITH was born on April 8, 1888 in Jamison County, N. C. She moved to the Willamette Valley in 1908 and came to La Grande shortly after that. On Jan. 17, 1912, she married James SMITH at Baker. Smith preceded her in death in 1954. She spent the past 11 years in Enterprise.

She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of La Grande and a former member of Loyal Star and Rebecca Lodge.

Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Mildred) SMITH of Enterprise, son John SMITH of Walnut Creek, Calif.; James SMITH of Eugene, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great grandson; and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a. m. at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Earl C. Williams officiating. Concluding services will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Funeral services for Robert Norval Smith, 60, 408 Cedar Street, La Grande, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dempsey's Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Wendell M. Sullivan will officiate, and interment will be in the Summerville Cemetery.

Mr. Smith died from injuries received in an auto accident on Monday. He was sales manager for the M. J. Goss Motor Company up to his retirement.

He was born Sept. 9, 1910, the son of Walter and Jeanette Smith. In 1936, he was married to Delda Elizabeth Gray in Pendleton. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Smith attended grade and high schools in Pilot Rock, Oregon State College, and Radio & Television School in Chicago, Ill. He was manager of H & S Electric Company, La Grande, until World War II when he enlisted in the Navy. He served aboard the USS ABSC 1 as a chief electrician for three years in the South Pacific.

Survivors besides his wife include his mother Mrs. Jeanette Ritzinger, Hermiston; two sisters, Mrs. Dortha Sharpe, Hermiston, and Mrs. Marnie Gossage, Savannah, Ill.; 14 nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.