Campbellsport News, June 17, 1915

SUMMONED BY
THE GRIM REAPER
MRS. HERMAN GRITT AND JOS. SMITH AMONG DEATH'S TOLL OF THE WEEK

   Mrs. Herman Gritt, died at her home in town Ashford Tuesday evening, June 15, at the age of 64 years, of heart trouble. She had been in ill health for the past few weeks but her condition was not considered serious, so her death comes as a great shock to her family and friends.
   She is survived by her husband and two daughters, (Mary) Mrs. Wm. Bartelt of Milwaukee, and (Clara) Mrs. Edwin Gross of Chicago, three grand-children and one brother, August G. Hafner of this village.
   TRhe deceased was a kind and loving mother, a true friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed. She was a devoted member of the German Reformed church of Elmore for many years.

   JOSEPH SMITH
   Joseph Smith, aged 75 years, a pioneer and highly respected citizen of town Auburn died, suddenly Monday evening at six o'clock, at his home near the village of New Prospect.
   Mr. Smith was returning from the home of his daughter, who lives nearby, and when he entered the yard of his own premises he was stricken with paralysis and died before he could be removed to the house. Heart disease was the cause of his death.
   Deceased is survived by one daughter, (Mary) Mrs. Albert Harrington of town Auburn, and three sons, Peter and Adam Smith of Milwaukee, and Joseph Smith, Jr., at home.
   The funeral services were held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Matthew's Catholic church here, Rev. Father July officiating. Interment took place in the Union cemetery.