Smith - Joe - 1894
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Tuesday 24 April 1894
Joe Smith, aged 34, well known colored citizen, died of consumption yesterday afternoon about 4 o’clock at his home west of the college. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Elder Pettiford. Joe was a hard working young man and had he lived could have succeeded in amassing considerable property. He was liked by all and was worthy and kind. The Masons will have the conduct of his funeral.