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Domestic News
December 18, 1845
Wheeling Times And Advertiser
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Mrs. Seibold, about 60, died from burns after her clothes caught fire in her home in the 1st ward on Main street. She was alone, subject to fits, and found 8-10 feet from the fireplace. Funeral set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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A WOMAN BURNT TO DEATH!
A Mrs. Seibold who lived in the rear of Adam Foose's, on Main street, in the 1st ward, was discovered about 5 o'clock, yesterday afternoon, expiring from her clothes taking fire. She was subject to fits; but it is not certain how, or in what way, her clothes caught, as she had been alone for some time. She was found some eight or ten feet from the fire place. Her dress was made of calico. She was about 60 years old. She has left a son and daughter to mourn her sudden and unexpected loss.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A Mrs. Seibold who lived in the rear of Adam Foose's, on Main street, in the 1st ward, was discovered about 5 o'clock, yesterday afternoon, expiring from her clothes taking fire. She was subject to fits; but it is not certain how, or in what way, her clothes caught, as she had been alone for some time. She was found some eight or ten feet from the fire place. Her dress was made of calico. She was about 60 years old. She has left a son and daughter to mourn her sudden and unexpected loss.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Death Or Funeral
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Woman Burnt
Clothes Fire
Mrs Seibold
Fatal Accident
Funeral
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Seibold
Adam Foose
Where did it happen?
1st Ward, Main Street
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
1st Ward, Main Street
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Key Persons
Mrs. Seibold
Adam Foose
Outcome
mrs. seibold burnt to death; left son and daughter; funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock
Event Details
Mrs. Seibold was discovered expiring from her clothes taking fire while alone in her home. She was subject to fits, found 8-10 feet from fireplace, dress made of calico, about 60 years old.