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May 14, 1874
The Weekly Oskaloosa Herald
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa
What is this article about?
On the 30th ult., a 17-month-old child of Parker Patterson near Eldorado, Monroe County, died from severe scalds after falling face-down into a boiler of hot water while the mother was washing.
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Scalded to Death.-On the 30th ult. A young child of Parker Patterson, who resides near Eldorado, in Monroe county, met with a fearful death. It was washing day and the child had been playing in the room where the mother was at work washing. The mother had lifted a boiler of scalding hot water from the stove upon the floor for a few moments, while she did some other work. Her back was turned to the child, when she heard a heartrending scream, and on turning around she beheld the little child lying face downward in the scalding water. For an instant the mother was paralyzed, but the child was instantly taken out and cared for, but its scalds were so severe that it died in a short time. The age of the infant was 17 months. The loss is a great one to the agonizing parents. We learn from the Miner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Child Scalding
Accidental Death
Tragic Accident
Washing Day Mishap
What entities or persons were involved?
Parker Patterson
Mother
Child
Where did it happen?
Near Eldorado, In Monroe County
Story Details
Key Persons
Parker Patterson
Mother
Child
Location
Near Eldorado, In Monroe County
Event Date
30th Ult.
Story Details
A 17-month-old child of Parker Patterson accidentally fell face downward into a boiler of scalding hot water while the mother was washing, resulting in severe scalds and death shortly after.