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Alanson Pierce
Last evening, Mr. Alanson Pierce, of Washington Township, was struck with lightening while standing in his door. His cap, clothes and boots were burnt and torn, and he instantly killed. His funeral takes place this after noon. In the midst of life we are in death.
Newspaper: Practical Observer
Date of Publication: October 17, 1854
Volume Number: 2
Issue Number: 42
Page: 2
Column(s): 1
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