Senator Reed Smoot

SENATOR REED SMOOT Born, Salt Lake City, January 10, 1862, educated in the public schools, University of Utah, and Brigham Young Academy, Provo, from which he graduated. Interested in many business projects in the state. Married Sept. 17, 1884, to Miss Alpha Eldredge, a daughter of Horace Eldredge of Salt Lake City. They have six children. Chosen a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles, April 8, 1900; elected to the Senate of the United States by the legislature of Utah, in 1903, where he has rendered dis- tinguished service. Reelected senator by the people, Nov. 2, 1920. An un- tiring worker in the interest, of not only the West but of tlie whole United States, he is ever on the side of honest, beneficial and progressive legislation.