A Lady Fell in the Fire in an Epileptic Fit.
Geneva, March 13. - [Special] - Mrs. Cicero Harvey, who has long been afflicted with epilepsy, was found dead in her home in this place, about 9 o'clock this morning. Her body was found lying on the hearth burnt and charred, beyond recognition, presenting a most sickening and heartrending spectacle. It is supposed she had a fit and fell upon her face in the fire, no one being in the house of on the premises at the time to rescue her. Her little babe, 3 months old, was found unhurt, lying quietly asleep in its little crib.
[Macon Weekly Telegraph, March 14, 1891]
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
THE UNFORTUNATE FATE OF A YOUNG WIFE
Geneva, March 12. - [Special] - This morning a terrible and unfortunate accident occurred in Geneva, which shocked the entire community. Mrs. Harvey, wife of Mr. Cicero Harvey, was burned to death. While attending to her domestic duties she had occasion to pass an open fire place, when her dress caught fire, and before the flames could be extinguished every particle of clothing was burned from her person except her shoes. Mrs. Harvey was only twenty-six years old, and her sad death has caused profound regret throughout the town. She leaves a devoted husband and a bright baby boy only six months old.
[Columbus Daily Enquirer, March 13, 1891]
A Lady Fell in the Fire in an Epileptic Fit.
Geneva, March 13. - [Special] - Mrs. Cicero Harvey, who has long been afflicted with epilepsy, was found dead in her home in this place, about 9 o'clock this morning. Her body was found lying on the hearth burnt and charred, beyond recognition, presenting a most sickening and heartrending spectacle. It is supposed she had a fit and fell upon her face in the fire, no one being in the house of on the premises at the time to rescue her. Her little babe, 3 months old, was found unhurt, lying quietly asleep in its little crib.
[Macon Weekly Telegraph, March 14, 1891]
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
THE UNFORTUNATE FATE OF A YOUNG WIFE
Geneva, March 12. - [Special] - This morning a terrible and unfortunate accident occurred in Geneva, which shocked the entire community. Mrs. Harvey, wife of Mr. Cicero Harvey, was burned to death. While attending to her domestic duties she had occasion to pass an open fire place, when her dress caught fire, and before the flames could be extinguished every particle of clothing was burned from her person except her shoes. Mrs. Harvey was only twenty-six years old, and her sad death has caused profound regret throughout the town. She leaves a devoted husband and a bright baby boy only six months old.
[Columbus Daily Enquirer, March 13, 1891]
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