The LaCygne Weekly Journal Linn County Friday April 22, 1898 Willow Ridge. Miss Delva SMITH,who was taken sick in Paola a short time ago, gradually grew worse until death came and relieved her of her suffering on last Monday, April 18th. It was a sudden shock to her many friends but the news soon spread and on Tuesday a large number of friends and relatives gathered at the Union church at New Lancaster where the listened to a very able sermon by Rev. Pontius. Miss SMITH was just blooming into womanhood being but eighteen years of age. She had a kind and winning way that had gained for her a large circle of friends during her short life. She has been a devoted Christian for the past three years. Her parents have the entire sympathy of the community.