Died July 6, 1923
J.W. Smith Dies Suddenly Today
J.W. Smith, 72, died suddenly this morning about 10 o'clock at 110 South St. Joseph avenue. Mr. Smith suffered a fall about three weeks ago and broke his hip. He was apparently recovering and this morning appeared to be in usual health, when he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack and died just as the physician reached the house.
The deceased had, for the last two years, been the efficient caretaker of Island park in the employ of the city, and was well known and highly respected. He came to Niles about eight years ago. He is survived by his wife and by five children. The children are Horace Smith, Elm street; Mrs. Jessie Stone, Parkway; Mrs. Beulah Campbell, State street, Mrs. Bertha Bishoff of Buchanan, and Mrs. Blanche Mitchell of Morriston, Tenn.
The funeral arrangements have not been made, pending word from the daughter in Tennessee.
(Source: Niles Daily Star-Sun, Friday, July 6, 1923, page 7, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library)