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Irene Horn, 5, Dies Playing with Matches, May 4, 1926

Child Dies of Burns; Playing with Matches

Durham, May 3—Irene Horn, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Horn, died Saturday at Watts hospital a few hours after here clothing had been ignited and her body burned almost all over, as the result of playing with matches. She was taken to the hospital immediately after the burning at 2:30 yesterday, but the injuries were so serious her life could not be saved.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Tuesday, May 4, 1926

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