james goodman smitherman

Mr. J. C. Smitherman died at the home of his son in Prattville on Thursday night of last week. His remains were carried to Bibb county and interred in the ceme tery at Cox Chapel.

The deceased was 78 years of age and had been in declining health for some time. He leaves surviv ing him two sons, E. Smitherman, who is connected with the M. & O. railroad and is assistant agent in Prattville, and O. Smitherman, of Bessemer. Those who knew the deceased best held him in the highest esteem.