Lillian Barrett was the daughter of Walter Winn and Pollie Ann Shriber Barrett. She died of burns she received when getting ready to cook the family supper. The kerosene she was using to start the cookstove fire exploded and she was engulfed in the fire. She was seventeen years old.
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The following OBIT was copied, as it appeared in print. Contributed by FAG member Sue Lilley. Original photocopy work by Jeff Jackson.
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THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1901
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett, of Naruna, died Tuesday night from the effects of a burn caused by attempting to kindle a fire with kerosine oil. She was preparing to go to church, and was in a hurry for a fire, and the kindling refusing to burn as fast as she desired, she took up a can containing about a quart of kerosine and poured it on to the fire, when there was an explosion, enveloping her in the flames. Dr. Dildy and others did all they could for her, but death resulted in spite of all that could be done. Only her grandfather and a small boy were present when the fire occurred, but they saved the building with heroic efforts. Mrs. Barrett and the other children were away from home, and Mr. Barrett was at work some distance away. The funeral occurred Wednesday from the family home. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in their sad loss.
THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1901
To The Leader"
It is with sadness we chronicle the untimely death of Miss Lillian Barrett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett. She was born in Throckmorton, Texas, April 1884, but principally raised at Lometa.
On Monday eve, July 15, about five o'clock while kindling a fire with kerosene oil, the can exploded and set her on fire. The family was away at the time except her little brother and aged grandfather. She was literally roasted alive. On the following Tuesday night, a short time before midnight she quietly passed away. She suffered untold agony but she bore it patiently with unusual fortitude.
Amid her sufferings she often called upon the Lord for mercy, and while she had never previously professed faith in Christ, let us devotedly hope she is saved and at rest in Heaven.
Lillian was a beautiful girl, kind hearted and true. How sadly we miss her everywhere. Her tender voice is hushed. Her smiling face will be seen on earth no more.
The writer conducted the funeral services at the Baptist church in the presence of a large contregation of sorrowing firnds and relatives.
May the Lord comfort the bereaved family.
E.L. SPRINGER
Naruna, Texas. July 20, 1901.
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The following OBIT was copied, as it appeared in print. Contributed by FAG member Sue Lilley. Original photocopy work by Jeff Jackson.
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THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1901
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett, of Naruna, died Tuesday night from the effects of a burn caused by attempting to kindle a fire with kerosine oil. She was preparing to go to church, and was in a hurry for a fire, and the kindling refusing to burn as fast as she desired, she took up a can containing about a quart of kerosine and poured it on to the fire, when there was an explosion, enveloping her in the flames. Dr. Dildy and others did all they could for her, but death resulted in spite of all that could be done. Only her grandfather and a small boy were present when the fire occurred, but they saved the building with heroic efforts. Mrs. Barrett and the other children were away from home, and Mr. Barrett was at work some distance away. The funeral occurred Wednesday from the family home. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in their sad loss.
THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1901
To The Leader"
It is with sadness we chronicle the untimely death of Miss Lillian Barrett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett. She was born in Throckmorton, Texas, April 1884, but principally raised at Lometa.
On Monday eve, July 15, about five o'clock while kindling a fire with kerosene oil, the can exploded and set her on fire. The family was away at the time except her little brother and aged grandfather. She was literally roasted alive. On the following Tuesday night, a short time before midnight she quietly passed away. She suffered untold agony but she bore it patiently with unusual fortitude.
Amid her sufferings she often called upon the Lord for mercy, and while she had never previously professed faith in Christ, let us devotedly hope she is saved and at rest in Heaven.
Lillian was a beautiful girl, kind hearted and true. How sadly we miss her everywhere. Her tender voice is hushed. Her smiling face will be seen on earth no more.
The writer conducted the funeral services at the Baptist church in the presence of a large contregation of sorrowing firnds and relatives.
May the Lord comfort the bereaved family.
E.L. SPRINGER
Naruna, Texas. July 20, 1901.
Lillian Barrett was the daughter of Walter Winn and Pollie Ann Shriber Barrett. She died of burns she received when getting ready to cook the family supper. The kerosene she was using to start the cookstove fire exploded and she was engulfed in the fire. She was seventeen years old.
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The following OBIT was copied, as it appeared in print. Contributed by FAG member Sue Lilley. Original photocopy work by Jeff Jackson.
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THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1901
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett, of Naruna, died Tuesday night from the effects of a burn caused by attempting to kindle a fire with kerosine oil. She was preparing to go to church, and was in a hurry for a fire, and the kindling refusing to burn as fast as she desired, she took up a can containing about a quart of kerosine and poured it on to the fire, when there was an explosion, enveloping her in the flames. Dr. Dildy and others did all they could for her, but death resulted in spite of all that could be done. Only her grandfather and a small boy were present when the fire occurred, but they saved the building with heroic efforts. Mrs. Barrett and the other children were away from home, and Mr. Barrett was at work some distance away. The funeral occurred Wednesday from the family home. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in their sad loss.
THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1901
To The Leader"
It is with sadness we chronicle the untimely death of Miss Lillian Barrett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett. She was born in Throckmorton, Texas, April 1884, but principally raised at Lometa.
On Monday eve, July 15, about five o'clock while kindling a fire with kerosene oil, the can exploded and set her on fire. The family was away at the time except her little brother and aged grandfather. She was literally roasted alive. On the following Tuesday night, a short time before midnight she quietly passed away. She suffered untold agony but she bore it patiently with unusual fortitude.
Amid her sufferings she often called upon the Lord for mercy, and while she had never previously professed faith in Christ, let us devotedly hope she is saved and at rest in Heaven.
Lillian was a beautiful girl, kind hearted and true. How sadly we miss her everywhere. Her tender voice is hushed. Her smiling face will be seen on earth no more.
The writer conducted the funeral services at the Baptist church in the presence of a large contregation of sorrowing firnds and relatives.
May the Lord comfort the bereaved family.
E.L. SPRINGER
Naruna, Texas. July 20, 1901.
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The following OBIT was copied, as it appeared in print. Contributed by FAG member Sue Lilley. Original photocopy work by Jeff Jackson.
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THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1901
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett, of Naruna, died Tuesday night from the effects of a burn caused by attempting to kindle a fire with kerosine oil. She was preparing to go to church, and was in a hurry for a fire, and the kindling refusing to burn as fast as she desired, she took up a can containing about a quart of kerosine and poured it on to the fire, when there was an explosion, enveloping her in the flames. Dr. Dildy and others did all they could for her, but death resulted in spite of all that could be done. Only her grandfather and a small boy were present when the fire occurred, but they saved the building with heroic efforts. Mrs. Barrett and the other children were away from home, and Mr. Barrett was at work some distance away. The funeral occurred Wednesday from the family home. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances in their sad loss.
THE LAMPASAS LEADER
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1901
To The Leader"
It is with sadness we chronicle the untimely death of Miss Lillian Barrett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Barrett. She was born in Throckmorton, Texas, April 1884, but principally raised at Lometa.
On Monday eve, July 15, about five o'clock while kindling a fire with kerosene oil, the can exploded and set her on fire. The family was away at the time except her little brother and aged grandfather. She was literally roasted alive. On the following Tuesday night, a short time before midnight she quietly passed away. She suffered untold agony but she bore it patiently with unusual fortitude.
Amid her sufferings she often called upon the Lord for mercy, and while she had never previously professed faith in Christ, let us devotedly hope she is saved and at rest in Heaven.
Lillian was a beautiful girl, kind hearted and true. How sadly we miss her everywhere. Her tender voice is hushed. Her smiling face will be seen on earth no more.
The writer conducted the funeral services at the Baptist church in the presence of a large contregation of sorrowing firnds and relatives.
May the Lord comfort the bereaved family.
E.L. SPRINGER
Naruna, Texas. July 20, 1901.
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