Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1914 — Parr Blood Hound Died; Probably Contracted Cold. [ARTICLE]

Parr Blood Hound Died; Probably Contracted Cold.

The blood hound pup which was received at Parr recently died a few days ago. L. L. Mcfurfain, Abe Myras and W. L. Wood had ordered two pups from breeders at Lexington, Ky., and the first one was received about two weeks ago. A house • was constructed for it, no floor being placed in the house, and the pup Is believed to have contracted a cold from sleeplfig on the ground. The change of climate probably affected the animaL The Parr men who had planned to engage in the blood hound business had paid SSO for this pup and it was attracting a great deal of attention. McCurtain was to train this dog and another to be received later and they were to be used lor tracing fugitives. The pup that died was a fine looking animaL The other one will not be shipped until wanner weather and it is probable shat a mate will be purchased Mrit at the same time