Mrs. H.L. Clark was probably fatally burned early this morning in a garage at her home when she ignited her clothing after her mind became suddenly deranged. At noon it was reported that she was critically ill and little hope is entertained for her recovery.
Mrs. Clark arose shortly before 5 o’clock and is quoted as telling members of the family she was going into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Instead of pouring the kerosene on the kindling in the stove she poured it on her clothing, it is believed, then went to the garage and lit her clothing, apparently in the belief that she was lighting the fire in the stove. When the blaze touched her body, she screamed for help, her cries arousing members of her family who rushed to her assistance.
The fire burned Mrs. Clark’s body from her neck to her feet, the kerosene making the blaze spread with speed and intensity. Parts of her body were almost baked by the fire. A physician was summoned at once and while every possible medical attention was given her, it was reported at noon that she was sinking gradually.
Mrs. Clark lives on Caldwell street, members of her family being well known in Concord. It is said that she has been ill for several years and this illness is believed to have been responsible for her rash act this morning. Mrs. Clark is between 60 and 70 years of age.
From page 5 of The Concord Daily Tribune, April 5, 1926
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