Bloomington (IN) World, December 27, 1894, Smithville Community File, Monroe County History Center, Bloomington, Indiana. SMITHVILLE ITEMS Misses Lillie and Emma Thrasher attended the funeral of their cousin, Miss Rettie Deckard, at Harrodsburg last Monday. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Bier and wife of Flora, Illinois, returned to their home last Monday. Mrs. Bier was summoned here to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Deckard.