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ANDERSON, Wesley John D., Medford (Oregon) Sun, Thursday, 23 May
1912, p. 1 - 

Pioneer Builder Dies Suddenly
Wesley John D. Anderson is Stricken With Apoplexy
Well Known Contractor Passes Away at Burke's Ranch After 
  Unexpected Attack

Wesley John D. Anderson, contractor and builder, well known
throughout the city and county, died suddenly Wednesday morning
of apoplexy at the Burkes' ranch, six miles northwest of the
city. Mr. Anderson had been a resident of the county for
seventeen years and a citizen of Medford for four years. He has
always been a progressive citizen and his sudden demise leaves a
large number of sorrowing friends.

Prior to the time of his sudden illness he had been in good
health. Tuesday afternoon he and some fellow workmen went to the
Burke ranch, where they were to build a residence. Arriving in
the rain, they pitched a tent that was to serve as a shelter
during a heavy downpour, and in the evening, as a result of his
labors, he felt ill. In the morning the illness had not left him
and he returned to his tent after endeavoring to start to work.
Within five minutes the dread disease had caused difficult
breathing and before a physician could be summoned he had passed
away.

Mr. Anderson was a member of the W. O. W. and fellow brothers of
that order will conduct the last rites.

Besides a wife, he leaves seven children, Vernon, Elva, George,
Frank, Gladys, Clark and Clarence.

Announcement of the last services will be made later.