Little Ruth had a brother, Frank Edward who was born October 1902 and died Jan. 1903. Also had a sister Florence who was born 1903 and died 2003! Their parents Edward and Ida lived in Smithville and I remember getting freshly baked cookies with my friend Bob Johnson from Ida.
Very sad. Seeing one's children die is the worst experience one could have. I think they lived in the house that now belongs to Ollie Niemi. My grandparents lost 2 sons around 1918.
Little Ruth had a brother, Frank Edward who was born October 1902 and died Jan. 1903. Also had a sister Florence who was born 1903 and died 2003! Their parents Edward and Ida lived in Smithville and I remember getting freshly baked cookies with my friend Bob Johnson from Ida.
Very sad. Seeing one's children die is the worst experience one could have. I think they lived in the house that now belongs to Ollie Niemi. My grandparents lost 2 sons around 1918.