NYGAARD, Kirsten 1881 – 1915

NYGAARD

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/29/2020 at 15:34:22

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer Feb. 5, 1915 P-3 C-5

Mrs. Abraham Nygaard of Hanlontown attempted to light a fire in the range, and used kerosene for a quickener. Her burns were fatal. A ter¬rific explosion scattered burning oil on the victim's clothes, and her body, head and hands were terribly burned. She lived for 48 hours in terrible agony before death relieved her.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows this was Kirsten who was born Jan. 1, 1881 and died Jan. 17, 1915. She is buried in Brush Paint Cemetery.