This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAGE, SMITH, HILL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/334 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 19, 1912, page 10 MRS. BEN H. LAGE DIES SUDDENLY The funeral services of Mrs. Ben H. Lage, who died suddenly at her home in the Pine Grove district Tuesday morning will be held Sunday at the Pine Grove church, after which interment will follow at the Pine Grove cemetery. The funeral services will be by Rev. Carson, pastor of the Pine Grove Methodist church, and Rev. J.L. Hershner, of this city. Mrs. Lage, who is a sister of Mrs. M.M. Hill, came out west about 11 years ago with Mr. and Mrs. Hill. She was identified with the Hood River county schools for a number of years, having taught the Middle Valley school and classes at the Pine Grove school. It was while teaching at the latter place that she became engaged to Mr. Lage and they were wedded soon after the school was closed. Her death came as a great shock to her many friends. A little daughter was born to her Sunday. Both were doing well when the mother was stricken by an abcess on the brain. Mrs. Lage took an active interest in the affairs of the neighborhood, and was loved by all for her kindness and her devotedness to those things that go toward the upbuilding of a happy home life and a happy community. She is survived in addition to her husband, by another child, the son, her sister, Mrs. Hill, and a brother, George Smith, of Pine Grove. Early in her married life she and Mr. Lage adopted two little children, a boy and a girl. ----------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 18, 1912, page 9 MRS. MARA SMITH LAGE Mrs. Mara Smith Lage, wife of Ben H. Lage, died suddenly yesterday morning at her home in Pine Grove from abcess on the brain. Her death was entirely unexpected and it came as a great shock to her many friends throughout the valley. A little daughter was born to Mrs. Lage Sunday, but both mother and daughter were doing nicely when the sudden attack came. Mrs. Lage’s maiden name was Mara E. Smith. She was born and brought up in Iowa and left many relatives there. She came to Hood River about 11 years ago with Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Hill, the latter being Mrs. Lage’s sister. During her life here she taught first at the Middle Valley school on Booth Hill. Later she took charge of the primary classes at Pine Grove. Her services there continued for three years. During this time she became engaged to Mr. Lage and their marriage followed soon after the completion of her last year as teacher. Since then she has lived on their farm at Pine Grove, where she has made many sincere friends who will deeply grieve over the ending of a useful and truly admirable Christian life, for Mrs. Lage had but just reached her sphere of greatest service as a wife and mother. Early in her married life she adopted two little children -- a boy and girl. Later her own a little son was born and she is survived by her sister, Mrs. Hill, ! the daughter who was born Sunday. Besides her children and her husband, she is survived by her sister, Mrs. Hill, a brother George Smith of Pine Grove also a father and several brothers in Iowa, a half brother and sister. Her father is now on his way here and the remains will be held until Saturday, when the funeral will be held at Pine Grove. The hour has not yet been decided. Besides the deep loss which will be felt by Mrs. Lage’s immediate family and friends, her death comes as an affliction to the community in which she lived. As a school teacher her faithfulness and kindheartedness won the lasting love of her scholars. She also took an active part in church work and put the principles of Christianity into practice in her every day life. To the bereaved family will be extended the sincere sympathy of many sorrowing friends. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.