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Surnames: Boyer, Smith
Classification: Obituary
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Mrs. Malissa Smith, wife of Peter J. Smith died November 22, 1904.
The remains of the late Mrs. Malissa Smith, who died at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at
the home of daughter, Mrs. Russell Scott, in Shawano, Wis. arrived in this city over the
Monon at 12.20 this morning and were taken to her old home, 1320 South Twentieth street.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Peter J. Smith, and one daughter Mrs. Scott. The
deceased was a daughter of Jacob Boyer and resided in this ciey for years. Six months
ago Mrs. Smith's health failed and she was taken to the home of her sister in
Wisconsin by her husband in the hope of offering a change in her condition. She grew no
better and gradually declined of tuberculosis, causing her death. The funeral will be
conducted from 1320 South Twentieth street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
O.H.Rippel officiation. Interment in Fink Cemetery.
Lafayette Daily Courier, Friday Nov.23, 1904