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OBITUARY.SMOKE—Died in this city on June 4th1871, David Smoke, aged 55 years.Thus has passed away another esteemed and honored citizen. The Hon. David Smoke was born in Pennsylvania.At the age of fifteen years he left his home to seek his fortunes in the vest and finally in 1846 commenced business in Racine, Wis.In 1854 he removed with his family to Two Rivers, Wis., where he engaged with great success for two years in manufacturing and mercantile pursuits.In 1864 he represented this district in the Assembly with so much credit to himself and so much satisfaction to his constituents that he was re-elected in 1866 from the same district.In the spring of 1867 Mr. Smoke removed to Manitowoc, where ne'soon contracted for our harbor and has applied in its construction the successive appropriations of Congress. It is said to be the most faithfully built harbor on the lake shore.He wa9 a prominent candidate fcefor the democratic County convention of 1870 for the office of State senator. Such is a very general outline of his record which is a conspicuous one both in the politics and business of this section. He was a man of large and liberal views, and was especially distinguished for his deep interest in, and prominent identification with all important matters of public concern. The exposition of his character requires no shre\ d analysis,for the points of it were few, strong and plain. Asa business man, he was bold, grasping, and extremely hazardous, would organize and stir up business as few men could, business enough forsevcral closer and|carefuler men to make their fortunes of. His po-political prominence and honors were natural and deserved, coming mostly without his seeking, because he was able, and because the people felt indebted to him. And another thing: though partial fortune which often greatly exaltsthp wpaIt and dppnlv dprvrpssps flip strnncr
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Manitowoc Tribune
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, US
Thu, Jun 08, 1871
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