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- "DEATH OF JOHN R. CARSON
"John R. Carson, an old and well known resident of Marion County died at his home eight miles west of Palmyra last Friday. He had been suffering with a complication of diseases for some time, but his condition was not considered as serious as it proved to be. Mr Carson was born November 2, 1843 in Marion county where he spent his entire life. His wife died several years ago and since that time he has lived with his son, who operated his farm for him. Funeral services were held last Sunday and the remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery, this city." -- Palmyra Spectator [?]. Date unknown
"The funeral of J.R. Carson was conducted from the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Dingle, assisted by Rev. Truex, conducted the services. The music was by a quartet composed of Mrs. Nelle Owsley, Mrs. Juliette Smith, and Messrs Thad and Howard Smith and F.W. Smith, pianist. Mr Carson was a highly respected citizen and leaves to mourn his departure Mr and Mrs Harvey Carson, Clarence Carson of Hannibal, William Carson of Seattle, Wash, a daughter, Mrs Schaffer of Hannibal. Ilus Rhodes of Cherry Dell, Mrs Noah Swisher a sister of Mr Carson and Emmett Swisher and wife of Philadelphia attended the funeral." -- Palmyra Spectator [?]. Date unknown
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