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Show rxruiricriov. corpse Tonm! lo Hat. TnrneU to Monr. Sandblry, Pa., 'Nov. H. Some dasago James bew ell of this place purchased a burial lotin Humpliret Manor Cemetery and p.vpirol to n -moe the bodies of tbetlcceased members mem-bers of h s family from bundbur Cemetery fur transfer to the new lot. The firct grave opened was that of his daughter, MUs Ella Sewell, who died in 1SS7. The workmen were unable to lift the body out of the open grave and as-ehtince as-ehtince was sent for. It required sevi n strong men to lift tho ca-ket. When tbe ltd was removed, to the surptisu of all the spectators the body was found to be in a perfect state of petrification. Even tlie llnnni plaeetl in tho casket were petrified. Except for its remarkable piiuraud sllgb ly sunken cheeks, tbe body looked like that of a peace-full peace-full si cping girl. In lire Mlsa sewell was an attractive brunette, with datk hair. When tho body was viewed her hair hai turned to snowy white. Experts assign as the cause of tbe marvel the damp condition con-dition of tbe grouul occasioned by the exceptional floods In June, 1SS9. |