CHARLESTON
Sudden Death
Joseph Turner, Is Found on Railroad Track Dead-Old And Respected Resident Succumbs to Heart Disease
The people of Charleston were very much starttled, last Monday morning by the news of the death of Joseph Turner. about 9:30, he left his home and told his wife he would be back in about an hour. When the hour expired she started out to meet him and found his body on the railroad track about 100 yards from the house. Dr. was called but could do nothing as he been extinct for hours, when he arrived. Joseph Turner was born in Brighton, England, in 1859, and emigrated to Utah some thirty years ago. His parents being mormons it may be said he was born in the church. He was married to Anna George on his 21st birthday. His family consists of two sons and two daughters, all of whom, with their mother survive him. He has two sisters, Mrs. G. E. Simmons of Charleston, and Mrs. M. R. Mecham, of Logan, and one brother, W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake. The funeral services were held in the meeting house Thursday at 1 p.m. Bishop Daybell and Ras and, J R Murdock and W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake City, brothers of deceased, were the speakers. All spoke in the highest terms of deceased and exhorted all to follow his example.
Interment was made in the Charleston cemetery. A large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place. bro Turner has lived here for nearly thirty years.
About a year ago his health was not of the best, but the past few months he has seemed much better and his sudden death was most unlloked for.
He was a man that was highly respected. He did much good in the world, always of a jovial disposition.
He was a member of the W. F. of M. No. 144 Miner's Union, Park City, and that organization will bearthe expenses of the funeral.
Wasatch Wave Feb. 5, 1904
Sudden Death
Joseph Turner, Is Found on Railroad Track Dead-Old And Respected Resident Succumbs to Heart Disease
The people of Charleston were very much starttled, last Monday morning by the news of the death of Joseph Turner. about 9:30, he left his home and told his wife he would be back in about an hour. When the hour expired she started out to meet him and found his body on the railroad track about 100 yards from the house. Dr. was called but could do nothing as he been extinct for hours, when he arrived. Joseph Turner was born in Brighton, England, in 1859, and emigrated to Utah some thirty years ago. His parents being mormons it may be said he was born in the church. He was married to Anna George on his 21st birthday. His family consists of two sons and two daughters, all of whom, with their mother survive him. He has two sisters, Mrs. G. E. Simmons of Charleston, and Mrs. M. R. Mecham, of Logan, and one brother, W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake. The funeral services were held in the meeting house Thursday at 1 p.m. Bishop Daybell and Ras and, J R Murdock and W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake City, brothers of deceased, were the speakers. All spoke in the highest terms of deceased and exhorted all to follow his example.
Interment was made in the Charleston cemetery. A large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place. bro Turner has lived here for nearly thirty years.
About a year ago his health was not of the best, but the past few months he has seemed much better and his sudden death was most unlloked for.
He was a man that was highly respected. He did much good in the world, always of a jovial disposition.
He was a member of the W. F. of M. No. 144 Miner's Union, Park City, and that organization will bearthe expenses of the funeral.
Wasatch Wave Feb. 5, 1904
CHARLESTON
Sudden Death
Joseph Turner, Is Found on Railroad Track Dead-Old And Respected Resident Succumbs to Heart Disease
The people of Charleston were very much starttled, last Monday morning by the news of the death of Joseph Turner. about 9:30, he left his home and told his wife he would be back in about an hour. When the hour expired she started out to meet him and found his body on the railroad track about 100 yards from the house. Dr. was called but could do nothing as he been extinct for hours, when he arrived. Joseph Turner was born in Brighton, England, in 1859, and emigrated to Utah some thirty years ago. His parents being mormons it may be said he was born in the church. He was married to Anna George on his 21st birthday. His family consists of two sons and two daughters, all of whom, with their mother survive him. He has two sisters, Mrs. G. E. Simmons of Charleston, and Mrs. M. R. Mecham, of Logan, and one brother, W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake. The funeral services were held in the meeting house Thursday at 1 p.m. Bishop Daybell and Ras and, J R Murdock and W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake City, brothers of deceased, were the speakers. All spoke in the highest terms of deceased and exhorted all to follow his example.
Interment was made in the Charleston cemetery. A large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place. bro Turner has lived here for nearly thirty years.
About a year ago his health was not of the best, but the past few months he has seemed much better and his sudden death was most unlloked for.
He was a man that was highly respected. He did much good in the world, always of a jovial disposition.
He was a member of the W. F. of M. No. 144 Miner's Union, Park City, and that organization will bearthe expenses of the funeral.
Wasatch Wave Feb. 5, 1904
Sudden Death
Joseph Turner, Is Found on Railroad Track Dead-Old And Respected Resident Succumbs to Heart Disease
The people of Charleston were very much starttled, last Monday morning by the news of the death of Joseph Turner. about 9:30, he left his home and told his wife he would be back in about an hour. When the hour expired she started out to meet him and found his body on the railroad track about 100 yards from the house. Dr. was called but could do nothing as he been extinct for hours, when he arrived. Joseph Turner was born in Brighton, England, in 1859, and emigrated to Utah some thirty years ago. His parents being mormons it may be said he was born in the church. He was married to Anna George on his 21st birthday. His family consists of two sons and two daughters, all of whom, with their mother survive him. He has two sisters, Mrs. G. E. Simmons of Charleston, and Mrs. M. R. Mecham, of Logan, and one brother, W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake. The funeral services were held in the meeting house Thursday at 1 p.m. Bishop Daybell and Ras and, J R Murdock and W. W. Turner, of Salt Lake City, brothers of deceased, were the speakers. All spoke in the highest terms of deceased and exhorted all to follow his example.
Interment was made in the Charleston cemetery. A large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place. bro Turner has lived here for nearly thirty years.
About a year ago his health was not of the best, but the past few months he has seemed much better and his sudden death was most unlloked for.
He was a man that was highly respected. He did much good in the world, always of a jovial disposition.
He was a member of the W. F. of M. No. 144 Miner's Union, Park City, and that organization will bearthe expenses of the funeral.
Wasatch Wave Feb. 5, 1904
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