Rufus C. Smith
DIED—On Saturday morning last, at an advanced age, Mr. Rufus C. Smith. The deceased was, until recently, a citizen of Clearcreek township, where he had resided for many years. He was a good citizen, a kind father, an obliging neighbor, and a man of strict integrity.
Dr. Lewis Drake
DIED—On Wednesday last, after a brief illness of Sporadic Cholera, Dr. Lewis Drake, in the 44th year of his age. Dr. Drake was born and raised in this vicinity, and was a son of the late Col. Drake. We have been intimately acquainted with the deceased for more than sixteen years, and we can say, without affectation, that we never knew a more amiable, modest, unobtrusive, and excellent man. As a citizen he was public spirited and liberal and in all public matters was guided by conscientious motives and principles; as a physician he was highly esteemed and always enjoyed an extensive practice. The poor, who ever commanded his services gratuitously, will long hold him in grateful remembrance. As a neighbor he practically fulfilled the relations of that character; as a son he was dutiful and affectionate, and as a husband and father he was distinguished, above most men, for his affection and kindness. But the crowning beauty of his life was his Christian character. His daily life was a practical exemplification of a true Christian, and we do not doubt that he died as he lived, in peace with God and man. May Heaven bless his disconsolate widow and fatherless children!