Bailey, Betsy died 1902

BAILEY

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/9/2013 at 20:11:49

Elgin Echo, Thursday, 3 April 1902.

Betsy Bailey, an old resident of Maquoketa, Iowa, was burned to death at the home of her brother, D. F. Bailey, on March 22. It is not known how the accident happened, but it is thought her clothing was ignited by a lighted match on the stove. She was discovered writhing in agony upon the floor by Mrs. (Mr. ?) Bailey's daughter who called her father. The latter tried to remove her clothing, but could not do so as the carpet was also ablaze. The fire was extinguished with water, but it was too late to save the life of the unfortunate woman.

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