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August 29, 1879
Public Ledger
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
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Mrs. Virginia Clarke died in a tree-falling accident at Eureka Springs, saving her infant by holding it at arm's length. Her husband, Professor Clarke, and family were camping with students when the half-burnt tree collapsed during dinner, killing her but sparing the baby.
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She Died, But Saved Her Babe
[Little Rock Democrat.]
A sad and fatal accident occurred at Eureka Springs, Carroll county, resulting in the death of Mrs. Virginia Clarke, a most estimable and accomplished lady, and wife of Professor Clarke, a prominent educator and well-known citizen of Berryville.
Professor Clarke with his family and a number of students, had been camping out at the springs, and the day of accident was the one set for breaking camp and returning home. The party had seated themselves at the dinner table, when without the slightest warning, a towering, half-burnt tree, was discovered to be falling. A cry of alarm and the tree was upon them. All escaped except the lady, who, having her infant in her arms, was unable to move as quickly as the others. With a mother's forethought and elevation, she held her baby at arm's length, and its life was spared, the body of the tree falling upon her.
It was removed as quickly as possible, and the sufferer removed to a neighboring house. The injuries were internal, and she lived only an hour. To the last she was conscious, conversing with her heart-broken husband, and expressing great regret at being called upon to leave him and her children. "I am growing blind," were her last words.
[Little Rock Democrat.]
A sad and fatal accident occurred at Eureka Springs, Carroll county, resulting in the death of Mrs. Virginia Clarke, a most estimable and accomplished lady, and wife of Professor Clarke, a prominent educator and well-known citizen of Berryville.
Professor Clarke with his family and a number of students, had been camping out at the springs, and the day of accident was the one set for breaking camp and returning home. The party had seated themselves at the dinner table, when without the slightest warning, a towering, half-burnt tree, was discovered to be falling. A cry of alarm and the tree was upon them. All escaped except the lady, who, having her infant in her arms, was unable to move as quickly as the others. With a mother's forethought and elevation, she held her baby at arm's length, and its life was spared, the body of the tree falling upon her.
It was removed as quickly as possible, and the sufferer removed to a neighboring house. The injuries were internal, and she lived only an hour. To the last she was conscious, conversing with her heart-broken husband, and expressing great regret at being called upon to leave him and her children. "I am growing blind," were her last words.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Tree Accident
Mother Sacrifice
Fatal Injury
Camping Mishap
Infant Saved
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Virginia Clarke
Professor Clarke
Infant
Where did it happen?
Eureka Springs, Carroll County
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Virginia Clarke
Professor Clarke
Infant
Location
Eureka Springs, Carroll County
Story Details
During a camping trip at Eureka Springs, a falling half-burnt tree struck Mrs. Virginia Clarke at dinner, killing her but sparing her infant held at arm's length; she died an hour later from internal injuries, conscious until the end.