The Gridley Star, Friday, Nov. 16, 1906, Pg. 4

Vol. V, No. 21

Another Old Settler Gone.

Horace H. Smith for a number of years a resident of Gridley, died Nov. 14, 1906, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Petty, in Gridley, Kan. Mr. Smith was born Dec. 25th, 1837 in St. Louis, Mo. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in Co. G, 25th Ill. Vol. Inf., in 1861 and served three years. He was married to Miss Louisa Bosley, March 29, 1864, who died Feb. 28, 1903, he was married again to Mrs. Etta Schleider Sept. 16, 1903 who still survives him besides his widow he leaves the following children to mourn his loss, Mrs. Mary Fessenden, Mrs. Edith Richardon, Mrs. M. M. Steel, Mrs. Dollie Petty and Mrs. Bertie Cobb.

Mr. Smith was one of the first settlers in Gridley, coming here when the town was first started and he showed his enterprise by building the first hotel in the town on the site of the present hotel. He was a genial, whole souled landlord and had a host of friends during his residence here. He moved from Gridley to Colony some 6 years ago where he has since made his home. Slowly the old veterans pass away and in a few short years the last one will be gone. The funeral services were held at the Christian Church Thursday afternoon.