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Show where he since liVed until his death. He was troubled with Brlght.'s disease, dis-ease, to which he succumbed February Feb-ruary 15, 1918. Mr. Johnson was a scholar and naturalist, but his capabilities were little known beyond the home circle, where be devoted much time In study. He was an eccentric and never married. mar-ried. His mother, aged 80, and one brother survive. Funeral of John A. Johnson The funeral for John A.Johnson was held from the family residence in this city at high noon, Sunday, February Feb-ruary 17, conducted by Joseph A. Larson Lar-son of the ward bishopric. A male quartet consisting of Bishop Swalberg, C. E. Ferre, Elmer Kearns and Nephl Gledhill sang ("Sometime We'll. Understand'' and "Rock of Ages." The services were brief, John Larson, a familiar acquaintance of the decedent since his early boyhood, being the only speaker. Deceased was born on Lenson, in the parish of Borstll, SwedeD, October Octo-ber 2, 1868. He emigrated to Utah, arriving July 23, 1881. in Gunnison, |