Passed
down among my treasured family papers and photographs that have been saved for
over ninety years is a newspaper account reporting on Kiddo’s passing. Kiddo
was Uncle George’s pet dog and judging from the photograph below, they were great
pals!
‘Kiddo’ No
More
After Accident
“Kiddo” is
no more! Sixteen years of age, it was and as dogs live, “Kiddo” was ancient.
Not as spry as in its youth, “Kiddo” was crossing East Main street when an
automobile struck and instantly killed the aged canine. The dog, which belonged
to George B. Hewitt, 24 Grand avenue, had been feeble for some time, and while
its death was not appropriate, was considered an act of mercy.
[Source
Unidentified Middletown, New York newspaper dated Oct. 11, 1922]
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| Photo from Personal Collection |
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Kiddo with his owner, George B Hewitt,
and niece, Ella Mae Wilson
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