Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Forest, Howard Harzey 1938
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Ionia County News, 3 Nov 1938

Baby Dies After Drinking Pint of Turpentine

A year-old Ionia baby died Wednesday afternoon after drinking nearly a pint of
turpentine in the home of his parents.  The child was Howard Harzey Forest, son
of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Forest, of 314 Sober St., Ionia.

According to Deputy Sheriff Arthur Randall, who investigated, the child drank
from a bottle of turpentine that had been used in the home for cleaning
purposes.  He had consumed nearly a pint of the liquid before it was noticed by
his parents.

The child was rushed to the Ionia community hospital where efforts to save its
life by pumping its stomach proved in vain.  Death occurred at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

There are four other children in the family.  Coroner Harry Myers, who also
investigated, said no inquest would be held.

Funeral services are to be held from the Myers Funeral home at 2 p.m., Friday,
with the Rev. Adam Westmass officiating.  Burial will be in Sunny Hill cemetery,
Palo.


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