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Show DEATH OF J. C. CARSON. II. wa. On. of th Ilea Known Men In Wr.l.rn olorad. The Colorado colony was shocked Fuuday aftornoou at tho new of thu dentil of J.C. (Kit) Carson, lit? had been iu poor health for several mouths but it was supposed that ho wit on thu road to recovery, mid tho now of his sudden taking oil was such a surprise that it could scarcely ho believed. Tho sad event occurred at 3 o'clock iu I lie afternoon. Mr. Carson was iu his usual spirits, and at the moment was talking to members of hi family. Suddenly Sud-denly li" sprang from his chair uttering a cry of pain and calling for hi wile. Assistance was immediately londered by his phpsieian w ho h:.d just stepped in and life was prolonged half an hour. Kheumaii;;ii with which he had been afflicted attacked tlio heart and was the immediate cause of death. "Kit" Carson w as olio of the most widely known men iu western Colorado. Colo-rado. When the section west of Lead-villo Lead-villo began to attract attention Mr, Carson started a stage lino into the new Eldorado, running the lirst coach into Aspen. This line was kept running until the starve was superseded by the locomotive. Other lines were also established by him and his coaches found their way to many points throughout that region. Few "men enjoy greater popularity than ho did among those with whom ho came iu contact. lie was of a libcrul-hearted, sympathetic nature, and hundreds loved him for his generous act! in their behalf. His popularity was well attested at-tested by his election' mayor of the city of Aspen in lHxtl. He held that ollice for one year, and when his term expired he camo to Salt Lake in search of health, as he found that his system was breaking down as a result of years of bard work and exposure. Deceased was 40 years of age. Ho leaves a wife and throw, children who will bo well provided for, he being the owner of much valuable property both hero and in Colorado. |