Salt Lake Tribune | 1913-09-12 | Page 3 | Samuel H. Smith Buried

SAMUEL H. SMITH BURIED. Many Pay Tribute to Prominent Educn- ! tor of Pleasant Grove. I Special to The Tribune. PLEASANT GROVE. Sept. II Samuel Sam-uel H. Smith was hurled here today. The esteem In which he was held was amply illustrated by the closing of all the business busi-ness houses and the hoisting of flags aL half masl on ail the public buildings. The tabernacle was filled to overflowing overflow-ing and the casket was covered with floral tributes, besides numerous larger florm designs. Mr. Smith was at the time of his death supervisor of the public schools and he had been a teacher for the past twenty-five twenty-five years. He has also held numerous positions In municipal affairs and was a leader In various church organizations. At the time of his death lie was a councilor coun-cilor in the Second ward to Bishop S. L Swenson. The Sunday schools of the three wards followed the body to the cemetery, all the students carrying flowers. flow-ers. In respect for his sixteen years service as superintendent of the Sunday schools. ' Last spring Mr. Smith was granted a life certificate as a public school teacher, teach-er, and many educators were present today to-day lo show their respects, among whom were Prof. Corey of the stale university, J. P. Crecr, county superintendent; Prof. Joseph 13. Forbes of American Fork. Prof. Karl Hopkins of Lehl and James U Brown of the B. Y. V. At the services Bishop S. L. Swcnson presided, and addresses were made bv W. L. Hayes. Bishop James IT. Walker. Prof. James L. Brown, Bishop Joseph E. Thorne, Prof. Corey and President A. J. Eans. Special music was furnished by the choirs of the three wards. Thorn was a solo by Mrs. Lund berg Thono. a trio by Mr. and -Mrs. B. Morck and Miss Clarence Chrlstcnscn. and a solo by George Barton. .Mr- Smith was born In West Chin-nock. Chin-nock. England, August I. lSSS. He camo to Utah when but .1 years of age.