H. E. Smith
May 15, 1900; Oregonian, p 4
Grants Pass, Or., May 14

   H. E. Smith, familiarly known as "Tip" Smith, died this afternoon of pneumonia, after an illness of a few days.  He was a native of New York, 67 years of age, served through the war in an Iowa regiment, and later resided in Minnesota, coming from there to Oregon.  He lived in Grant's Pass 10 years, and had been engaged in the general merchandise business, first with the firm of Smith, Guild & Dixon.  He retired from active business about two years ago. Before coming to Grant's Pass he lived in Hillsboro for a number of years, where he operated a flour and grist mill.  He also had considerable property interests there.  His term of office as a member of the City Council had just expired.  He left a wife and two daughters, aged 17 and 8 years.  The funeral services will be held Wednesday.