Ray, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Dawson, living 5 miles north of Farnam, was instantly killed last Tuesday afternoon after by having his skull crushed with the heavy wheel of a gasoline engine truck.

He, in company of Frank Devine were moving a corn sheller and engine to another locality. Ray was driving the lead team which was pulling the power, while Devine drove the team attached to the sheller; as they descended a steep incline, a part of the harness on Devine's team gave way and the horses began to run in an effort to get away from the sheller which was running upon them.

Before Ray could be given warning, the sheller struck the engine truck upon which he was riding, throwing him to the ground and before he had time to gain his feet, the hind wheel of the engine truck passed over his head; crushing it to such an extent that death followed instantly.

Ray was an industrious young man about 25 years of age and has a host of friends who with his bereaved parents will greatly miss him.

A short service will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, at one o’clock, at the home and at the Congregational Church, at 2 o’clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Harry H., Pollard, interment will be made in the Farnam Cemetery.

The Farnam Echo, 14(1):1 Thursday, December 14, 1916.

Obituary

John Raymond Dawson was born April 29, 1891 at Farnam, Nebr, and died on the 12th day of December, 1916.

The deceased was baptized in infancy at the Farnam Congregational church, and during his childhood he regularly attended Sunday school in the country near his home. Mementos which he left consist of a little Bible, Sunday school pin and cards, which will be much cherished by his mother.

He was thoughtful and kind in the home and with those he met and was well liked by all.

He is survived by a father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. He is the oldest of the children.

He is remembered with love and esteem by all who know him, both in town and country.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the death and burial of our beloved son and brother, John Raymond Dawson. We also wish to thank those who gave the beautiful floral offerings.

Mr. and Mrs. John Dawson
Frank Dawson
Gayle Dawson
Ruth Dawson
Glenn Dawson
Merle Dawson