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HURSCHEA SWICK

[Welland Tribune, 15 January 1914]

Hurschea Swick died this afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Del Swick, Muir street. Deceased, who weighed 325 lbs., was the last of three brothers whose combined weight was half a ton. This, indirectly, was the cause of their death. Deceased, who was about 30 years of age, suffered from dropsy. Hurschea was a familiar figure. For some time he had been motorman on the street railway, where his unusual size was very noticeable. He was well liked by many friends. The funeral will be held under auspices of the Orange order, of which deceased was a member.

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