MAX KAPP DIES, FIRECRACKER DROPPED INTO TANK; EXPLOSION FOLLOWS
From The Enterprise, July 8, 1928
The fatal accident to Max Kapp of Underwood, who died this morning at the Mortson hospital in this city, was one of the saddest tragedies that ever marred the Fourth of July in the Mid-Columbia district. Kapp, 19, son of Heinrich Kapp of Underwood, was burned at noon on July 4th when he threw a firecracker into a gasoline tank which he thought was empty. The gasoline exploded and ignited the youth's clothing. He was burned from head to foot before aid could be administered. He died this morning.
Charles Berrong burned his hand seriously in an attempt to tear away Kapp's blazing clothing.
Buried in Chris-Zada cemetery
The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 12, 1929, section 2, page 1
MAX KAPP
Mr. Max Kapp, was born at Underwood, Wash., September 10, 1908 and passed away July 5, 1929.
Those left to mourn his loss are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kapp, two brothers, Henry and Carl and four sisters, Mrs. Godfrey, Mrs. Julia Slutz, Rosia and Mariea. One sister passed on before.
Mr. and Mrs. Kapp, his parents, came to this part of Washington from Pendleton, Ore. in the year of 1901 and have lived here since. They are well known throughout this section and their many friends extend their sympathy in this time of deepest sorrow.
Rev. Alfred E. Derby conducted the funeral service Sunday from the Underwood school house and interment made in the cemetery there.
From The Enterprise, July 8, 1928
The fatal accident to Max Kapp of Underwood, who died this morning at the Mortson hospital in this city, was one of the saddest tragedies that ever marred the Fourth of July in the Mid-Columbia district. Kapp, 19, son of Heinrich Kapp of Underwood, was burned at noon on July 4th when he threw a firecracker into a gasoline tank which he thought was empty. The gasoline exploded and ignited the youth's clothing. He was burned from head to foot before aid could be administered. He died this morning.
Charles Berrong burned his hand seriously in an attempt to tear away Kapp's blazing clothing.
Buried in Chris-Zada cemetery
The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 12, 1929, section 2, page 1
MAX KAPP
Mr. Max Kapp, was born at Underwood, Wash., September 10, 1908 and passed away July 5, 1929.
Those left to mourn his loss are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kapp, two brothers, Henry and Carl and four sisters, Mrs. Godfrey, Mrs. Julia Slutz, Rosia and Mariea. One sister passed on before.
Mr. and Mrs. Kapp, his parents, came to this part of Washington from Pendleton, Ore. in the year of 1901 and have lived here since. They are well known throughout this section and their many friends extend their sympathy in this time of deepest sorrow.
Rev. Alfred E. Derby conducted the funeral service Sunday from the Underwood school house and interment made in the cemetery there.
MAX KAPP DIES, FIRECRACKER DROPPED INTO TANK; EXPLOSION FOLLOWS
From The Enterprise, July 8, 1928
The fatal accident to Max Kapp of Underwood, who died this morning at the Mortson hospital in this city, was one of the saddest tragedies that ever marred the Fourth of July in the Mid-Columbia district. Kapp, 19, son of Heinrich Kapp of Underwood, was burned at noon on July 4th when he threw a firecracker into a gasoline tank which he thought was empty. The gasoline exploded and ignited the youth's clothing. He was burned from head to foot before aid could be administered. He died this morning.
Charles Berrong burned his hand seriously in an attempt to tear away Kapp's blazing clothing.
Buried in Chris-Zada cemetery
The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 12, 1929, section 2, page 1
MAX KAPP
Mr. Max Kapp, was born at Underwood, Wash., September 10, 1908 and passed away July 5, 1929.
Those left to mourn his loss are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kapp, two brothers, Henry and Carl and four sisters, Mrs. Godfrey, Mrs. Julia Slutz, Rosia and Mariea. One sister passed on before.
Mr. and Mrs. Kapp, his parents, came to this part of Washington from Pendleton, Ore. in the year of 1901 and have lived here since. They are well known throughout this section and their many friends extend their sympathy in this time of deepest sorrow.
Rev. Alfred E. Derby conducted the funeral service Sunday from the Underwood school house and interment made in the cemetery there.
From The Enterprise, July 8, 1928
The fatal accident to Max Kapp of Underwood, who died this morning at the Mortson hospital in this city, was one of the saddest tragedies that ever marred the Fourth of July in the Mid-Columbia district. Kapp, 19, son of Heinrich Kapp of Underwood, was burned at noon on July 4th when he threw a firecracker into a gasoline tank which he thought was empty. The gasoline exploded and ignited the youth's clothing. He was burned from head to foot before aid could be administered. He died this morning.
Charles Berrong burned his hand seriously in an attempt to tear away Kapp's blazing clothing.
Buried in Chris-Zada cemetery
The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 12, 1929, section 2, page 1
MAX KAPP
Mr. Max Kapp, was born at Underwood, Wash., September 10, 1908 and passed away July 5, 1929.
Those left to mourn his loss are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kapp, two brothers, Henry and Carl and four sisters, Mrs. Godfrey, Mrs. Julia Slutz, Rosia and Mariea. One sister passed on before.
Mr. and Mrs. Kapp, his parents, came to this part of Washington from Pendleton, Ore. in the year of 1901 and have lived here since. They are well known throughout this section and their many friends extend their sympathy in this time of deepest sorrow.
Rev. Alfred E. Derby conducted the funeral service Sunday from the Underwood school house and interment made in the cemetery there.
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