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Kemnrkahlt) Adiposity,Squire J. Irvia Bitner, of Hagerstown, received Information of the death of hta cousin, J. B. Heathers, a prominent citizen of Mount Eagle, Pa, The deceased, betides being prominent as a citizen, was noted for his great avoirdupois. Hit weight, over 300 pounds, did not disable him from duties incident to a busy man’s iife. Els obesity was doubtless inherited, as his mother weighed 550 pounds and his father over 300 pounds. His mother’s coffin was so large that it could not beCten into the house, aud when the y was deposited in the grave the sides caved in from the great weight. Both traveled In a carriage specially constructed for them end they were compelled to ride tandem
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Frederick News
Frederick, Maryland, US
Tue, Jun 19, 1894
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