Maquoketa Excelsior, October 22, 1881.
October 22, 1881
JABEZ SMITH
Jabez Smith of Sabula was drowned in Plum River slough near Savanna, last Thursday. He was rowing a skiff, and in passing through some trestle work the boat was upset. Mr. Smith was a brother of Hugh Smith of this city., and has been for a number of years mail messenger on the Cedar Rapids line of the Milwaukee Road. He leaves a wife and several children in comfortable circumstances.
Submitted by: Ken Wright