Frank W. Smith, originally from a prominent family of South Melville, worked for Homan Van Tassel department store in the early 1890's and later became a partner in the establishment.
Frank W. Smith, originally from a prominent family of South Melville, tried farming as an occupation and found it was not for him. He then worked for Homan Van Tassel department store in the early 1890's and later became a partner in the establishment.