Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1917 — FLOYD SMITH IS CALLED BY DEATH [ARTICLE]

FLOYD SMITH IS CALLED BY DEATH

Son of Mrs. Lawrence Sayler Died Tuesday Evening After Illness of Long Duration. Floyd Smith, the eighteen year old son of Mrs. Lawrence Sayler, passed away at his home in the east part, of the city Tuesday evening at nine o’clock, after an illness of several years’ duration. Death was due to tuberculosis. ■ r - v • Floyd had been in ill health for a long time and although everything possible was done to combat the dread disease it could not be cured. His condition took a serious turn a year or so ago and he was taken to the Rockville Sanitarium for treatment in order that arture might be affected. Floyd leaves to mourn this loss, his mother and other relatives and a host of friends. His father and one sister preceded him to the grave, both being affected with the same The funeral will be held Thursday' afternoon at 2:30 ofclock and burial will be made in Weston cemetery. ~ Deceased was a courteous and manly young fellow, a brilliant student what time- he was able to attend school, and his loss will be keenly felt by all who knew him.