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Show PAYSON BOY MEETS ACCIDENTAL DEATH PAYSON. Oct. 14. The body of Lionel Li-onel Ivlns Johnson, the 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs, Hebcr Johnson, who left home September 20. was found today at the mouth of Pay;;on canyon, one mile southeast of Paysoh. Death had resulted from a gunshot wound. The body was discovered by La Sal Curtis, who woth other boys, was roaming in the canyon. The marsn;-! was notified and the body brought to the city. A coroner's Jury, consisting of A. P. Smith. E, C. Toombs and Seth Longabaugh, rendered a verdict of death by the accidental discharge of a .22-caliber "snap-shot" rifle, about September 22 Lionel Jvins Johnson was born November No-vember 22. 1905. at Guadelupe, Chihuahua. Chi-huahua. Mexico, and left there with his parents about three years ago. coming to Payson one year ago. He left his home Saturday. Septum ber 20. taking a gun with him, and when he did not return a search was made. His parents sought Ihe aid of officers in Salt Lake. Provo and Pay -son to assist in finding him. but no clue was found until his body was .discovered. He is survived by his ! parents, four Bistt rs and two brothers. |