Adams County ID Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Lester P. 1909
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The Council Leader 3-26-1909
The Council Leader
Council, Idaho
Friday, March 26, 1909
 
Called Home
 
Lester P. Smith was born in Telamook, Co. Oregon about forty years ago and 
passed from this earth Thursday evening, March 18 at the Josephine hospital.
 
Mr. Smith was a man of prominence in the county, having held the position of 
forest ranger, was a representative in the legislature of 1904 and at one time 
was agent of the P. & I.N. R.R.  at Midvale and possesses several mining 
claims in this county.  He also practiced law in the state of Oregon.
 
The cause of his death was uremic poisoning.  He was impressed with the 
efficacy of Christian Science and refused to call a physician until it was to 
late.  When one was called it was thought best to remove the patient to the 
hospital.  On arrival at the institution the surgeons there saw there would be 
no hope in an operation for the man was past human help.
 
The remains were sent to Newberg, Oregon for burial.
 
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