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John Anderson
John Anderson, who lived on B. J. Austin's farm, about
3 1/2 miles southeast of Red Oak, was fatally hurt Tuesday evening about
8:30 o'clock. The accident happened about a mile from his home. He was on
his way to Red Oak in a roadcart and in coming rapidly down a hill ran
into Randolph Watkin's buggy, Mr. Watkins being on his way home. The
roadcart upset and Mr. Anderson fell upon his head. He suffered concussion
of the brain, and died within two hours, not regaining consciousness. The
funeral was held at the home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
services being conducted by Rev. Pierson, of the Swedish Mission Church of
Red Oak. There was a large attendance of friends. A number were present
from Red Oak. Internment was in the
South cemetery. Mr.
Anderson was born in Sweden, and was about 45 years of age. He had lived
in the county some years. He leaves a wife and four children. He was a
brother of C. G. Emil and Frank Anderson, of Red Oak.
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