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Obituary

Mr. Benjamin R. Baughen did about half-past eleven last night at the St. Francis hospital, after an acute illness of several weeks and delicate health a much longer time and delicate health a much longer time. He was born in Banbury, England, in 1826 and although he traveled much, crossing the Atlantic many times, he made his home in America for the past thirty years. He was apprenticed in early life to the watchmaker’s trade and always followed it. During the several years, his home was made among our people he was employed at the repairer’s bench in MC Conner’s jewelry store. And although much of the time in ill health, he continued in service there until a few weeks ago when he was compelled to retire. He was a man of the quietest and most unassuming manner, although exceedingly agreeable and affable as a companion, and had a great many warm friends. He leaves but one near relative, a daughter, Mrs. WG Wright, of our city. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.