Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1896 — Swallowed a Snake. [ARTICLE]

Swallowed a Snake.

A year ago last fall Bessie Morgan returned to her home, at Susquehanna, Pa., after having spent the day gathering berries. She complained of paint in her stomach. Family remedies were tried In vain, and the child gradually grew pale and thin. The family physician was called in recently, and tried several experiments that proved of no avail. He finally told the girl to fust for three consecutive days. At the end of the time specified the young girl told the doctor that the pain had Increased, and she suffered from a chocking sensation. The doctor required her to open her mouth, while he slapped her violently on the back. She commenced to choke, and then the doctor forced a pair of pinchers into her throat and drew forth a snake of the garter species that measured nearly six inches in length. At the sight of her tormentor the girl fainted, but was soon restored. Miss Morgan is inclined to think she swallowed the snake when it was very small while she was hastily eating a handful of berries. She said, however, that while in the woods she had frequently lain down to drink from n brook, and it is believed that In this way the reptile slipped down Her throat. She has fully recovered, and no 111 effects are expected.—New York Journal.