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Detroit Free Press
Tuesday, 1 December 1896

         Body Recovered
         
         Mancelona Man Taken Dead From the
          Bottom of a Well.
          
         Mancelona, Mich., November 30 - Willing hands and
       hard work succeeded in rescuing all that was left of
       LARNELL CHEESHIRE, who was buried in the well on W. S.
       MESICK'S farm Thanksgiving day. His body was rescued
       late Saturday night, as the old well had nearly all
       caved in. A new one had to be dug and newly curbed.
       When found CHEESHIRE was in a standing position, his
       arms extended upward. It is said by the doctor and
       those that saw the condition in which he was found
       that death came soon after the heavy weight of curb-
       ing and dirt came in upon him. No blame is attached
       to anyone, for all knew it was an old well, and
       CHEESHIRE said before entering it that it was dangerous.
       He leaaves a widow and three small children in destitute
       circumstances.
       
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