Harry A. Spalding, of Littlestown, Succumbs To Kidney Disorder
Poison Rumor Unfounded
Two Bichloride of Mercury Tables, Taken in Mistake, Removed From System Within Five Minutes
Harry A Spalding, prominent resident of Littlestown and known throughout Adams county as a dealer in horses, died at the Warner Hospital Monday evening at 6:55 o'clock. He was aged 63 years, 6 months and 26 days.
Mr. Spalding had been in failing health for several years, a kidney complaint being the cause. It was rumored in Littlestown, that Mr. Spalding's death was the result of his taking two bichloride of mercury tablets in mistake for medicine early last Saturday morning. It was removed from Mr. Spalding's system with five minutes after he realized the mistake, and that they had not been even a contributing factor to his death.
Mr. Spalding was admitted to the hospital shortly before noon Saturday. His condition died to the protracted kidney trouble, was critical and slight hopes were held for his recovery by hospital authorities. He was unconscious since early Monday monring.
he was a son of the late John and Jane Spalding of Littlestown, and was born and spent his entire life in that community. He was married twice, his second wife being Miss Bessie Fuhrman, of Hanover, who survives, together with three brothers and three sisters
Harry A. Spalding, of Littlestown, Succumbs To Kidney Disorder
Poison Rumor Unfounded
Two Bichloride of Mercury Tables, Taken in Mistake, Removed From System Within Five Minutes
Harry A Spalding, prominent resident of Littlestown and known throughout Adams county as a dealer in horses, died at the Warner Hospital Monday evening at 6:55 o'clock. He was aged 63 years, 6 months and 26 days.
Mr. Spalding had been in failing health for several years, a kidney complaint being the cause. It was rumored in Littlestown, that Mr. Spalding's death was the result of his taking two bichloride of mercury tablets in mistake for medicine early last Saturday morning. It was removed from Mr. Spalding's system with five minutes after he realized the mistake, and that they had not been even a contributing factor to his death.
Mr. Spalding was admitted to the hospital shortly before noon Saturday. His condition died to the protracted kidney trouble, was critical and slight hopes were held for his recovery by hospital authorities. He was unconscious since early Monday monring.
he was a son of the late John and Jane Spalding of Littlestown, and was born and spent his entire life in that community. He was married twice, his second wife being Miss Bessie Fuhrman, of Hanover, who survives, together with three brothers and three sisters
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