jasper monroe smitherman
Jasper Monroe Smitherman, 75, who suffered a stroke of paralysis eleven days
ago, died at 8:25 o'clock this morning at his home at 822 State street. Mr.
Smitherman was born in Macoupin county, August 4, 1859, but spent most of his
life in this city, where he was formerly in the saloon business. He was married
the first time to Mary Ann McKenney, who died in 1894. The following year he
married Mary Belle Pope in Athens. She survives with two daughters, Mrs. Maude
Oliver of Chicago and Mrs. Walter Leisch of Lincoln. He also leaves fours
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral arrangements have not been
completed, but services will probably take place Saturday.