Ralph B. Smith

As printed in 1914

RALPH B. SMITH.

Ralph B. Smith, well known in business circles of Keokuk as a member of the firm of J. F. & N. M. Smith, engaged in the abstract of titles business, was born in the city which is still his home, February 5, 1883, his parents being J. Frank and Margaret (Buell) Smith. At the usual age he entered the public schools, passing through consecutive grades, and then in preparation for a professional career entered the law department of Drake Lniversitv, from which he was graduated with the class of 1904. Some years before his father and his aunt had established an abstract of titles business under the firm name of J. F. & N. M. Smith and in July, 1908, Ralph B. Smith became a member of this firm. The business is still continued under the old name. They have a large clientage and are well qualified to take care of an important business of this character. They are always faithful to the interests of those whom they represent and their liberal patronage is well deserved.

In his political views Mr. Smith is an earnest republican. He keeps well informed on the questions and issues of the day and regards it the duty as well as the privilege of every American citizen to support those political projects which he believes to be for the best interests of the community, state or nation. He has served in some local offices, including those of deputy clerk, deputy recorder and city attorney. Fraternally Mr. Smith is a Mason and has taken the Royal Arch degrees, serving at the present time as high priest in the chapter. He is interested in all public movements which are a matter of civic virtue and civic pride and his cooperation can always be counted upon to further such movements. His ideas are progressive and his methods practical, and thus substantial work is achieved for the benefit of the community.

As printed in Story of Lee County, Iowa; (1914). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.