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Hay rack tragedy kills two children in Humboldt picnic
Humboldt Sunday School hay rack accident on Johnston hill leaves Almeda Wilder and Ruth Fawcett dead. Fifty one children were aboard two wagons. several others injured but expected to recover. Driver William Wallace halted to spare riders as hay rack toppled into a ditch. Funeral services set for Almeda Wilder and Ruth Fawcett amid concerns over road conditions.
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Humboldt Methodist Sunday School
Johnston's Hill
Humboldt
Alme da Wilder
Eli. A. Wilder
Ruth Fawcett
L. D. Fawcett
Humboldt Methodist Sabbath School
William Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Allie Beebel
Bob Newton
M. H. Folk
Almeda Wilder
J. A. Wilder
Fawcett
Almedy Wilder