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Show SNAKE AS BIG AS A STOVEPIPE Edwardsvllle, III," July 28. Farmers Far-mers near Troy, southeast of here have been on the lookout for several days for a large snake, reported to have been recently seen by Edward Hunsche He says he saw the snake In a creek near Ills' farm He had a good look nt It as It slid over a los of driftwood, and claims It Is as big as a stovepipe and between 12 and 15 feet long. Farmer? or the vicinity have placed loaded shotguns In handy places and are keeping a close watch for the reptile. |