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Body of Stovo Chura DiscoveredThe body of Steve Chura, who mysteriously disappeared last November, was found by S. Fuller’s boys while harrowing on the Fuller farm, west of Rapid City, yesterday afternoon. Coroner Crooksbaudk and Provincial Constable Elliott were notified and went out and viewed the body, which was lying stretched out with the bare hands crossed over the stomach, and was well preserved except for the face. The remains were, brought* to town and a coroner’s jury impaneled last night.' After viewing the body, which shows one or two minor bruises, the inquest was adjourned until this afternoon, at 3^15 o’clock. ;N. J. Watt is foreman of the !ury. Deceased's sudden disappearance aroused suspicions of foul play, blit investigations revested but little. That the corpse should be found lying in so normal a pose and with bare hands is considered rather singular .-^Reporter, Rapid City.The late Mr. Chura was a brother of Mrs. Pete Luehuk, of Rivers. The remains were brought to town ton Friday, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.R. Hall, at James’ Church, interment being made at Rivers cemetery.
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Rivers Gazette
Rivers, Manitoba, CA
Thu, Apr 27, 1922
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