DEATH OF SETH SMITH
Seth Smith who resided in Manning for a number of years but who has resided at Ferguson, Iowa, for the past 8 years died at his home at Ferguson March 4, 1804 and was buried on the 5. Uncle Seth as we always called him was one of the pioneers of Carroll County, a good kind hearted man whose word was as good as his bond, was a follower of God and believed in the golden rule. He moved from Marshall County to this county in about 1879 and in the year 1887 moved to Manning, the town then just starting. He was appointed as the first Postmaster and filled the office to the entire satisfaction of everyone. He was born in Ohio on December 19, 1831, and died March 4, 1904, making him 73 years two months and 14 days old. He leaves a wife and two sons, Ellsworth of Winterset, Iowa, and Charles Smith of Coleridge, Nebraska, to mourn his loss.

This community extends the deepest sympathy to the bereaved members of the family in this, their sad sorrow.

March 10, 1904
Resolutions of Respect.
WHEREAS It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe and Keeper of All, to call to the Celestial Lodge above our worthy and esteemed brother, Seth Smith, therefore be it
RESOLVED By the members of the Manning Lodge No. 122, that in his death the lodge has lost a worthy member, and be it further
RESOLVED That we his brothers of Manning Lodge No. 122 mourn his departure, that we extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy, the hand of friendship and brotherly love, and with words of comfort and other aid to cheer them through their future life, and be it further
RESOLVED That the Charter of Manning Lodge be draped for sixty days, that these resolutions be spread on the records of the Lodge and be published in the Manning Monitor and also that a copy of same be presented to the family of our deceased brother.
Committee G.W. Laflar, B.F. Wood, J.A. Campbell