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Tragic Fire Claims McSherrystown Toddler
A two year old, Francis Xavier Wagaman of McSherrystown, died in a fire started in a chicken house that doubled as a playhouse. Neighbors and relatives rushed to help but the structure could not be entered as flames spread. The body was found sheltered behind a large stone, thoughts turning to suffocation before the blaze. The family includes six younger siblings, with one older child having died previously. Funeral held Saturday afternoon.
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Edward F. Poist
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B. P. Topper
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Mr. Wagamban
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Mr. Wagaman
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