Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1909 — URGE A PARDON FOR SMITH [ARTICLE]

URGE A PARDON FOR SMITH

Son of Famous Author Is Imprisoned In lowa Penitentiary. Des Moines, la., July 23.—The state board of pardons recommended an unconditional pardon for Samuel Francis Smith, seventy-two years old, son of the author of the words of the hymn “America.” S. F. Smith formerly was one of the most prominent residents of Davenport and had served as mayor. He was accused of misappropriating the funds of several estates Intrusted to his care.