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Show J. PETER JOHNSON IS LIFIl REST Large Attendance at Funeral of Well-Known Deputy Sheriff. The funeral of J. Peter (Pete) Johnson, deputy sheriff, took place in tho First ward meeting house Tuesday afternoon. Tho pretty little auditorium was crowded with members of the Danish Brotherhood, Brother-hood, of which Mr. Johnson was an honored hon-ored member, and many other of his personal friends. George Buckle, a life-long friend of Mr. Johnson, paid a graceful tribute to his life 'work, as did P. P. Chrlstcnsen. In speaking of Mr. Johnson he said: "In our young days, he gave me Ideas that were Inspiring. A vulgar thought never found expression from his Hps True and faithful In the discharge of duty, a lover of his family and a friend to all mankind. man-kind. Having experienced tho jovs and sorrows Incident to an active llfej ho is now at rest. Ho experienced hero what we have and are experiencing every dav but now he has gone a step farther and knows moro than wo do. Ills life was gentlo. but ho belonged to that grand old Vigan slock that when duty called knows nothing but effective action." Sheriff Joseph C Sharp spoke feelingly of the deceased, and closed by reading a resolution of respect by the civil division of tho third district court, and out of respect for tho departed bar bailiff Judge Morse ordered his court to bo adjourned for one hour Tuesday afternoon during the funoral. Tho cortege to the cemetery was large and nt the gravo appropriate ceremonies' were observed. |