John McLuen died Friday morning at his home near Dale City. The cause of his death was an operation for a cancer. About a year ago his arm was taken off in the hope of effecting a cure but the cancer appeared farther up in the joint next to the shoulder and gave him great pain. Thursday the surgeons removed the cancerous growth and after doing up the wound, returned to his home. In some manner the ligatures gave way and resulted in a great loss of blood. They were immediately sent for but upon arrival stated that the loss of blood had been so great he could not live and he passed away Friday morning. John McLuen was a leading citizen of Guthrie county. He was born in Ireland forty-nine years ago and came to country and county in 1860. From, the first he took an active and intelligent interest in all public questions and was recognized as an honorable and upright citizen. He was twice married. By his first wife he became the father of two sons and a daughter. His second wife, who survives him, is the mother of two young children. The funeral occurred Sunday and was attended by hundreds of Guthrie county people, a score going from this place. (this place is Guthrie Center) Rev. Mr. Wickmire conducting the service assisted by Rev. McLuen of Des Moines, Iowa. Guthrian obit