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HARRY H. SMITH
[Welland Telegraph February 6, 1903]
A sad and sudden death occurred on Thursday of last week, when Harry H. Smith, proprietor of the American Hotel, died after but a few days illness. He had been suffering with a severe attack of asthma for some weeks past, but until a few days before his death it was not considered serious. Last Thursday he was able to be up and around the house. Towards evening he grew worse and about 6.30 as he was taking some medicine, he suddenly expired. The doctor attributed the immediate cause of death to heart failure. Deceased leaves a widow, one daughter, Miss Hattie Smith, and two sons, Messrs Frederick and Harry. To these is extended the heartfelt sympathy of hosts of friends and acquaintances, whom deceased had made during his residence in Port Colborne. Harry Smith was a well known hotel man, having been in the business in Brantford, Dundas, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Lakeside, Paris and other places. He was a splendid host and always kept a creditable house. He came here from Brantford about three years ago and has done a splendid business since making the American a popular hostelry for both commercial and local trade. During his residence here he has held a reputation as an honorable man and a worthy citizen.
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon when services were held in the Methodist church, being conducted by the Rev. Mr Duff. Many citizens and friends attended, and numerous floral tributes were tendered.
The bearers were: Messrs. C.D. Winn, A.D. Cross, T.F. White,J.E. Lynden, R. Mathews and I Thomas, the latter gentleman being from Brantford. The interment was at Graybiel’s cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Messrs Wm and John Smith, Mrs Tanner and Mrs Irwin, all brothers and sisters of the deceased, and Henry Hutton, of Brantford: John Lash, Canfield; Mrs Hamilton, Toronto; Mrs Telford and Miss Nagle, Paris; Mrs Krafft, Erie.
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