Asa Burnham BRAGDON, 79, a native of New York state, died at the home of H. H. CARLETON in Mariposa Wednesday evening from the infirmities of old age. Mr BRAGDON had lived on a farm in the White Rock district for a number of years, but due to failing health, he came here last August to make his home with Mr. CARELTON, a cousin. The two were acquainted in New York state before they came to California. Deceased leaves a brother in Pasadena and three sisters in the state of New York, also many nephews and nieces. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for more than half a century and in August, 1939, he was presented with the 50-year Masonic emblem by the Mariposa Lodge No. 24. Masonic services will be held at Mariposa Saturday afternoon, December 15, with interment following in the Masonic Cemetery.