Funeral services for the late David H. Smith were held here last Friday afternoon at the Baptist church and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the Farnam cemetery. Rev. E. C. Barton had charge of the funeral services.

Although he had been confined to his bed for several weeks, the death yesterday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock of David H. Smith, came as a shock to the community.

Preparations were being made at the time for removal into town to the Brawley Community Hospital, in order that he might be made more comfortable.

The attending physician, Dr. George Holbran, was on his way to the ranch, and the wife and Mrs. R. E. Gonder were with the patient.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:15 this evening at the Hoope's Mortuary, Rev. William Malan, pastor of El Centro M.E. church officiating in teh absence of both the Magnolia and the Brawley pastors. Miss Helen Lowder and the Magnolia Union school has charge of the music. Immediately after the services, Mrs. Smith will leave on the 9:55 train, accompanying the body to the old home at Farnam, Nebraska, for burial.

The Smiths and the Gonders are cousins and were born and reared in the same town, Zanesville, Ohio, until each were married and moved away, he Gonders out here, and the Smiths to Nebraska.

Four years ago (this coming February 7) the Smiths came out here on a visit to the Gonders for the benefit of Mr. Smith's health.

The climate was so beneficial that they were making this their home and just recently had moved to the Jamison-Elmore ranch on Orita Canal.

Mr. Smith was born May 24, 1877 in Zanesville, Ohio. He was married to Miss Helen Mock in 1900, and in 1909 they made their home in Farnam, Nebraska, until coming to the valley.

He is survived by his widow, a married son in Farnam, Raymond Smith, a married daughter in Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Lena Shrepel, and a granddaughter, Ardyce Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith were both members of the Baptist church, but had identified themselves with the Community Church here, in which, as in all community affairs, they were very active, Mrs. Smith especially.

Two years ago they made a motor trip to Ohio and Nebraska, visiting relatives and friends.

Brawley (California) News, September 29, 1931