Submitted by
Loyd Bishop

DROWNED IN SALT FORK

Joseph Johnson, aged 23 years, was drowned in the Salt Fork river at what is known as the lower ford, about six o’clock last Saturday evening. The body was not recovered until 10 o’clock Sunday morning.
It appears that young Johnson, who was employed on what is known as the Cal Sloan ranch, had gone to the river after his day’s work for the purpose of bathing. His clothes were found on the bank of the river where he had undressed. The supposition is that he was taken with the cramps while in the water and was unable to help himself. His cries for help were heard by the neighbors, but none were able to reach him in time to render assistance.
Immediate search was made for the body, but it was not recovered until 10 o’clock the next day. The body was brought to Hayden’s undertaking rooms in the city, where it was prepared for burial.
The funeral will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon in Prairie Chapel, northwest of town, near which the parents of the young man reside, and interment will be made in the Prairie Chapel cemetery. - Ponca Courier.