Wakeman, Lloyd 1901-1904

WAKEMAN

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/10/2014 at 19:18:10

LeMars Sentinel
June 10, 1904

HINTON: (Special Correspondence)
Monday evening about 5:30 little Glenn and Lloyd Wakeman were playing at the barn and in some way had got matches and set a fire and little Lloyd’s clothes were caught on fire. Their screams were heard by their mother and other members of the family, who were soon at their assistance, but could not control the flames. Had it not been for the assistance of Geo. Watts, who happened to be near, the little fellow would have been burned to a crisp, as it was, the child was burned nearly beyond recognition before he could smother the flames, as the wind was strong. Everything possible was done to save his life, but after suffering intense pain, death came on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., to relieve the child from its pain. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the M. E. church, Rev. I. Green officiating. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Merrill. Little Lloyd was only two and a half years old but has won many friends by his loving and cheerful disposition, who will miss him. Several relatives from Chatsworth and Sioux City were present at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Wakeman and family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in this their sad hour of trouble.