F. C. Smith

Death of F. C. Smith
The people of Ovid were sorry
to learn of the death of F. C. Smith, a former superintendent of the
Ovid schools, which occurred at Tustin on Saturday, Nov. 15. The
end came as a relief after many weeks of suffering, during which Mr.
Smith became an invalid.
Three years ago Mr. Smith was taken ill following a breakdown which was
the result of overwork. His condition became so bad that he was
obliged to resign his position in 1918 here and he and his family moved
to Tustin to reside near relatives.
Mr. Smith was one of the most popular superintendents that Ovid ever
had. He was held in the highest respect by the students and
parents. Everyone is saddened to learn of his death.
Besides his widow and two sons, Keith and Harold, there survive his
aged parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services, were held from the home Tuesday afternoon.
Clinton Republican
November 20, 1919
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