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Show I Mary K. Benson. 1 Mary 1C. Hcnson, aged 75 yeais, died E at the old homestead in the Fourth C ward, Monday evening, March 27, at :45, the result of old age and general debility. She had been unwell for a number of years and toward the cud m of her days lived a retired life. Sim K was a faithful Lattcrday Saint and during her catlv life was active in the work. Mrs. Benson was a native of Wor- ccstcrshlrc, England, and came to Utah In one of the llrst handcart com- panics. She resided in Salt Lake city for several yeais and then married B Ezra T. Itenson, coming to Cache K county In the r0's. Her husband died K more than thirty years ago. Mary Benson was the mother of seven chlf- drcn, live of whom survhe her, as fol-B fol-B lows: Moionl, Loren.o, Don 0 Ida K Benson-Lew is, and Joseph whojs now W on a mission In Germany. Many friends of the deceased and family will K regret to hear of her death. P The funeral service will be held B Thursday at 2 o'clock in the tabcr- E naclo |