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Show APOSTLE SMITH DIED WEDNESDAY Eldest Son of President Smith Died Wednesday Evening at Age of 46. Apostle Hyrum iM. Smith, eldest son of President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church, died shortly before be-fore 10 o'clock last night at the L. D. S. hospital. Peritonitis developing from appendicitis was the direct cause At the deathbed were his mother, tMrs. Edna Lambson Smith, immediate members of his family and his brothers. broth-ers. Apostle Joseph F. Smith, Jr., and IJishop David A. Smith of the presiding presid-ing bishop's office. Stricken with appendicitis Friday evening, Apostle Smith's condition became be-came serious, p,nd Saturday evening It was found necessary to remove him to the hospital. Examination disclosed that his condition was critical. An immediate operation became necessary. neces-sary. It was performed Sunday forenoon fore-noon by Drs. G. Gill Richards and Apostle Smith appeared to be out of danger Sunday evening. |