Clarksville, TX Fire Accidents, Mar 1883

Submitted by June

Burned to Death

[Special Telegram to The News.]

Clarksville, March 12.- MRS. TYRONE, a lady some eighty-five years of age, was burned to death nine miles southeast of here Saturday. Her clothing caught fire; and, before help could reach her, fatal injuries were sustained.

A four months old child of R. J. Elders was also dangerously, if not fatally, burned Sunday night by falling into the fire.

Galveston News, Galveston, TX 15 Mar 1883