Death of Ellen E. Lyon

   The death of Ellen E. Lyon occurred at her home in West Bainbridge, Sunday, June 8th, aged 63 years.  Mrs. Lyon was the daughter of James W. and Eunice Lucretia Lyon Smith and was born in Ulysses, Potter county, Pennsylvania.  Mr. and Mrs. Lyon came to West Bainbridge about thirty years ago to care for his parents, who died several years ago.  Mrs. Lyon was a woman of a sympathetic and kindly nature and was especially loved by the children for whom she ministered in many motherly ways.  She will be greatly missed by them as well as a wide circle of friends.

   She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Smith of Oxford; H. Henry Smith of Wilkins Settlement; and Charles N. Smith of Guilford; and one invalid sister, Celia L. Smith, who lived in the same home.  The funeral services were held Tuesday, June 10th.  Burial at West Bainbridge cemetery.