Show ben johnson the veteran mining ww died in this city of brights disease on the mr johnson was one of the pioneers in mining in this western country and years year ago was identified with hon allen alien G campbell in some of his successful enterprises he was one of the first to recognize the merits of eagle valley district in lincoln county neva nevada da and was one of the original owners of the horseshoe gold mine now very largely owned by hon A W mccune mr johnson was a man of great heart and nobility of character gentle in his manner and unassuming he was respected and beloved by all who knew hi him mand and his memory wil lo 10 n g be cherished by his wide circle of fri friends D i d and acquaintances |