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J. H. (Heber) Smith
1858
Gothic style home at 1325 Western Ave
was built in 1858 by J. H. (Heber) Smith, then connected with the Rough and
Ready dam and milling operations; the home occupies the highest geographic area
in Watertown
1859
03 17 Acclimated Apple Trees
A few thousand fine, thrifty, grafted
apple trees for sale at very reduced prices. The trees are four years old and grown upon
the summit of the hill near the residence of J. A. Hall of this city, which
will make them hardy and healthy trees.
For further particulars inquire of the undersigned. Heber Smith. [Location is in vicinity of Fairview
Street] WD
1860
09 28 Our Candidate for Sheriff
Heber Smith is a
resident of Watertown. Here, where he
has lived for the last 18 or 20 years, it is unnecessary to say a single word
in his behalf. But for the benefit of
our distant readers who may be unacquainted with him, we would say that Mr.
Smith is an upright man in all his dealings, whose word is as good as his bond;
and a gentleman in whom are happily combined thorough business tact, great
energy of character, strict integrity and many genial social qualities which,
taken together, constitute him one of our leading and most influential
citizens. He is not, and never has been,
a seeker of office, though at the urgent solicitation of his friends he allowed
his name to be used at this time in connection with the office for which he is
now in nomination. A year ago he was
elected to represent the city in the assembly of this state, and the flattering
vote that he received at that time is sufficient evidence as to the estimation
in which he is held by those who have known him longest and are presumed to
know him best. His competitor was a
highly respected citizen with money at his command to carry on the canvass, but
the votes are not subject to his control.
Mr. Smith ran far ahead of his ticket and was elected by a handsome
majority. In the legislature he was
known as one of the most attentive and influential members, against whom we
have yet to hear the first word of reproach or complaint. If elected to the Sheriffalty,
as we have no doubt he will be, we promise that he
never will disgrace the office, and that his duties will be discharged with an
eye single to the public good. WR
Smith Bridge
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