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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2002
Page
12
Adam Johns, a Benton graduate and aspiring veterinarian, died in a car accident ruled as self-inflicted. School officials and students mourn as family details and funeral plans are released. Johns had worked at Brittany Spaniel field trials and was the son of Barry Johns and Mary Ann Johns. Funeral services pending at Johnston Funeral Home in Whittington.
Prosecution rests as Rebecca Myers testifies about harassment threats and a possible motive linked to a contentious divorce. Witnesses described late night calls, damage to property, and a confession written by Myers. An inmate testified to Myers's rage and alleged admission of setting the fire, while defense counters alleged coercion.
Ben Gelman recounts the rise and fate of the vast Mississippi panorama by Banvard. The artist sailed the river to choose views and built a Louisville studio to turn drawings into canvas. Funds ran dry, he worked decorating an Odd Fellows lodge, then the painting drew crowds after free riverboat tickets spurred attendance. The work toured nationally and inspired Longfellow before parts were dispersed to theaters and cellars as time wore on.
A memorial tree dedication in memory of unborn and infant losses was held at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. About a dozen parents from the I Lost a Child group attended, with Pastor Robin R. Lyons offering reflections on faith and comfort. Parents read statements and placed mementos as tears flowed.
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