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January 12, 1850
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
On December 31, 5-year-old Martha, daughter of Mr. H. Ram Casn of Burton, died by choking after tying a strap around her neck and a pet calf's while playing in the barn yard. Her younger sister alerted parents.
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Frightful Death - On Monday, the 31st of December, Martha, aged 5 years, daughter of Mr. H. Ram Casn, of Burton, with a younger sister, went into the barn yard, and having taken a strap she fastened it around the neck of a pet calf and also around her own. Her younger sister becoming afraid, returned to the house, to warn her parents, and having done so again went to the yard. She soon returned to the house, saying that "Martha was lying on the ground and would not speak to her." Upon going to the yard to solve the mysterious story of the little girl, Martha was found dead, having been choked to death by the strap about her neck.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Child Death
Accidental Choking
Pet Calf
Tragic Accident
Sister Alert
What entities or persons were involved?
Martha
Mr. H. Ram Casn
Younger Sister
Where did it happen?
Barn Yard In Burton
Story Details
Key Persons
Martha
Mr. H. Ram Casn
Younger Sister
Location
Barn Yard In Burton
Event Date
Monday, The 31st Of December
Story Details
Five-year-old Martha tied a strap around her neck and a pet calf's while playing, leading to her choking death; her younger sister alerted parents after finding her unresponsive.