John M. Wilson died Sunday at the home of his daughter-in-law Mrs. Agnes Wilson ten miles southeast of Olathe of paralysis. The funeral was held Monday at the home, burial in Olathe cemetery. Mr. Wilson was tried for insanity in the probate court in August and appeal was taken to the district court. A continuance was taken at the September term owing to the condition of his health. Before his trial for insanity Mr. Wilson deeded thirty acres of land to his daughter-in-law provided she would care for him the remainder of his life. Other relatives made complaint to Judge Long that he was not being properly cared for and Sunday morning he drove out to investigate the complaints and was there at the time of his death. Mr. Wilson was in his 79th year.

 

Olathe Mirror

October 22, 1903

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