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Arthur Skinner
DIED -- On Saturday, Dec. 29, 1855, of inflammation of the lungs and pleurisy, after an illness of 4 days, ARTHUR, eldest son of Samuel S. and Sophia Skinner, aged 5 years and 6 months.
This is another proof of the maxim that "Death loves a shining mark." Those of whom this world is wholly unworthy are often in mercy taken away, and saved from the evil to come.
Newspaper: Practical Observer
Date of Publication: January 8, 1856
Volume Number: 4
Issue Number: 2
Page: 3
Column(s): 3
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Chesterton Tribune
The Tribune
Westchester Tribune
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Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
Valparaiso Practical Observer
Vidette and Republic
Western Ranger
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