Calvin E. Nelson, a former resident of Union, died at Mineral City, Idaho, last Monday evening after a short illness.
He was employed at the smelting works at Mineral City and his death is attributed to the inhalation of poisonous gases while at work.
The body was brought to Union yesterday morning and the funeral took place this morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. S.M. Driver, of the Methodist church, officiating.
Decased was a son of Hiram Nelson of Union and about 43 years of age at the time of his death.
Eastern Oregon Republican, Thursday
December 11, 1889