by Darren McMannis | Sep 26, 1912 | Accidents, Fire, Home Accidents, Prairie Children
Burns Fatal To Girl. Eva, the ten-year-old daughter of T.M. Erb, died from the effects of burns received in a gasoline explosion, which occurred at her home north of Newton. The father is in a critical condition from burns received in an effort to save his...
by Darren McMannis | Jun 20, 1877 | Drowning, Prairie Children
John Kelly, aged about 11, was drowned in White Water creek last week while herding cattle. The Harvey County News, Newton, Kansas. Thursday, June 21, 1877. Page 3.