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Show oo BINGHAM'S RICHEST WOMAN IS DEAD Bingham, Aug 23 Mr?. CaroMr? Johnson, who had lived In Bingham for fortv years aud raa, perhaps, tho wealthiest woman here, died this morning at the homo of her nephev; Victor Eckman. Mrs. Johnson was E2 years old nnd had been a widow for three years. Mrs. Johnson was born In Sweden and came to Bingham more than forty j ypars flt-o with her husband. Swnn Johnson, or Swen Hagland, as ha was gonerally known. Thoy secured some real eBtato, which incrccsed In value, nnd at the time of hor death shp own-od own-od many houses In Blntjhora There aro no chlldron. and Eokman is the only relative llvtnc horn A.nother nephow and a niece reside at Lawrence. Law-rence. Kan. Funeral services will be held from the homo of Victor Eckman at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. . - |