Mrs. Lou James, 72, Dies of Burns Sustained While Picking Cotton, Feb. 8, 1922

Mrs. Lou James Dies From Burns. . . Mother J. Eny and Sterling James of the Walnut Cove Section

Walnut Cove, Feb. 7—Mrs. Lou James died at the home of her son, Mr. J. Eny James, a few miles north of here yesterday. Her death was the direct result of burns received a few days since. Her clothing caught fire from some cotton which she was preparing to pick. The cotton was laying before the fire drying out at the time it ignited, setting Mrs. James’ dress on fire. The deceased was about 72 years of age. She was the mother of Messrs. J.E. and Sterling James. There are also a number of other relatives.

From the front page of The Danbury Reporter, Feb. 8, 1922