She sent the postcard below to her future husband in 1908.
to: Mr. Elmer Smith, Superior, Wyo.
from: 217 South 12th St., Chariton, Iowa
Sept. 22nd 1908
Well now what do you know about this .Couldn't keep my mouth shut long enough to have my picture taken. Please don't notice the paint on my nose. Had this taken in the pasture when I was in Commerce.
Chariton is the county seat of Lucas County, Iowa and is in Lincoln Township.
She married John Elmer Smith on July 4, 1909 when she was nineteen years old in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on John and Emma Smith.
Emma collected postcards. The collection is mostly from 1908 to 1915.
I have no idea where or when Elmer met Emma Bertrand, but she must have been one really remarkable lady. I never ever heard anyone say anything but the kindest things about her.
She died January 7, 1930 from chronic nephritis. She was 39.
Mrs. Emma Smith Mrs. Todd Lane of Lincoln Township has received word of the death of her niece, Mrs. Emma Smith of Omaha, Nebraska, which occurred on Tuesday. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Emma Bertrand of this city, and had many friends here who will learn of her demise with sorrow.
She was buried with her husband, Elmer, at West Lawn and Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center Street in Omaha, Nebraska.
Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys. It can be caused by an infection, but is most commonly caused by autoimmune disorders that affect major organs. It was called Bright's Disease.
