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Show DOUGLAS A. SWAN GOES HENCE. Doiigla-, A. Swan, one of the best and moyt sterling, but at the same time unassuming men of this city, was .removed by death last Monday, after an ilncss of less than two weeks Erysipelas was the cause of his do misc. He was a worthy son of his late lamented father, George Swan lie was born in Edinburgh, in 1849, and came to Utah with his family in 186,3. He haves an invalid wife and seven children, and several brothers and sisters. The funeral was held on Wednesday and was very largely attended at-tended by relatives and sorrowing friends. He was a man of the highest principle and integrity, none mon trusted and respected In the state than he. His home lite was ideal in every respect and his public life without reproach. For many years he was prominent in public affairs, holding offices of honor at various times with hanks, railroads, and in the public service, ser-vice, lie had the respect and confidence confi-dence of the people and was honored and lowed by his friends. He was the kind of man one could tic to with absolute ab-solute confidence. More men like Douglas Swan arc needed. His death is a distinct loss to the community His family have the true sympathy of all who had the good fortune to know him. |