Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 April 1920 — AGED CITIZEN DIES SUDDENLY [ARTICLE]

AGED CITIZEN DIES SUDDENLY

DEATH FOLLOWS REMOVAL TO HOSPITAL BUT A FEW HOURS. Joseph Smith, whose sickness had been noted in the Republican, died at the hospital this Wednesday at 12:30 p. m. He had been sick for some time, but this morning he seemed somewhat .improved and it was thought —that-he could have better care jrt; . the hospital and he was moved to that place. Death came very suddenly and was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. ' • Joseph Smith was born near Seafield, White county, Feb. 22, 1837. He was for many years a resident of Kniman, this county, and later moved to this city. He was an Oddfellow and held his membership at Wheatfield. He is survived by his wife and his only son, Attorney Charles, of Salem, Ohio. — 'Funeral arrangements will be announced later.