"The Kansas Daily City Times" (Missouri) Monday, July 5, 1880 A DANGEROUS BITE. Yesterday morning Dr. GENTRY was called to see the little son of Charles VALMER, who had been bitten by a large spider, of the tarantula species, on the cheek. A short time after the accident occurred the face and head of the child was swollen to a terrible extent, showing what virulent poison the insect contained. Local applications were made, but at a late hour last evening the swelling had abated by slightly, and the child was suffering intense pain. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ====================================================== neirbo10