A. M. Kenzie, 74 years of age, of
Mitchell, S. D., started out to look
at his traps, and at a certain point
in the bluff observed a freshly dug
hole. Dropping on his knees he pro
ceeded to investigate, whereupon a
large coon ferociously attacked him,
fastening his teeth in Mr. Kenzie's
hand.
He fought the animal as best he
could, and finally succeeded in get
ting his knife out of his pocket. Open
ing the blade with his teeth he made
an effort to cut the coon's throat,
but the beast had so badly lacerated
his arm and hand that it was almost
Impossible for the old gentleman to
subdue him. Finally he succeeded in
cutting the coon's windpipe, but not
until the animal had torn the flesh
from his hand and arm and com
pletely shredded his coat sleeve up to
the shoulder.
DEAD BROTHER'S PICTURE
Relatives See It on a Screen After
War Department Notice.
To receive word that a brother had
been killed in action in France and
then see his picture alive and happy
among a number of other frolicsome
doughboys on a film in a picture
playhouse is the rare experience of
Lyle Beck and his sister, Miss Velma
Beck.
The two went to a theater in Mat
toon, 111. The memory of a telegram
from the war department at Wash
ington announcing the death of their
brother was still fresh in their minds.
During the performance a war film
picture of scenes*^ in France was
Shown.
"Why there's William," Miss Velma
suddenly exclaimed to Lyle.
Both distinctly recognized the pic
ture. It waft unusually dear, they
aid.
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THE APPEAL.
