ELMWOOD GAZETTE
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1902
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Burned Unto Death
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About 7 o'clock, Sunday morning, the "Mocking Bird" whistle at the water works sounded the alarm of fire and all was excitement and bustle in an at-tempt to locate the seat of trouble. The alarm was started from the east end of Fremont Row in the house occupied by Mrs. Philhower and Herb Conroy. Mrs. Philhower arose at the usual time and attempted to light the fire with kerosene, which exploded with terrible force, throwing the flames in different directions and which caught her clothing, and she was soon a mass of seething flames. She screamed for help, and the poor woman retained her presence of mind sufficient to remain in doors. Her daughter, Miss Anna Mussinan, was in the house at the time and attempted to gain entrance through the door to call for help, but in the hurry and excitement, the key broke, and raising the window she bounded through it. Help was soon at hand, but as they could not get through the door it was broken down. They found the woman sitting in a clothes basket where she had fallen in her attempts to extinguish the flames, all her clothing had been burned off. Willing hands soon put out the fire and carried her to the bedroom. About the first words she uttered after help arrived were: "Send for Mr. George." This gentleman was soon at the home, and at her request joined with her in prayer. She all the time suffering untold agony, her flesh having been burned to a crisp. A doctor was sent for and was soon at her side. He done all he could for the suffering woman, but of no avail. After suffering, as few people are called to suffer, she passed away, soon after the noon hour. Coroner Harper was notified and came out on the 9 o'clock train. He at once impaneled a jury, composed of G.N. Phares, foreman; W.J. Smith, Robert Kirkpatrick, Wilbur Conroy and William Logan, to hear the evidence as to how the unfortunate woman came to her death. The deceased leaves one son, who resides in Ohio, and two daughters, Miss Anna Mussinan, who was with her at the time, and Mrs. George Miles, who resides a few miles east of town. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Revs. B. Y. George and J. B. Cumming officiating. She was laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery.
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PHILHOWER
Mrs. Philhower was born in Russellville, Ohio, May 11, 1849, and died in Elmwood, Illinois, January 19, 1902. She was a woman of great industry, of perfect honesty and truthfulness, with a kind heart and a helpful hand to those who needed help. She was a member of the Methodist Church, amid the suffering connected with her tragic death, she kept an unwavering faith in the Redeemer, repeating among other things, His invitation "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon, January 20, by Revs George and Cumming. The interment was in the Elmwood Cemetery. She leaves two sons and two daughters who mourn the loss of a good mother.
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Elmwood Gazette • Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois • Thursday, January 23, 1902
Obituary researched and obtained by:
Contributor: Little Junior (48688943) • [email protected]
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Hellena V. "Lena" Fryar was born on May 11, 1849, in Russellville, Brown County, Ohio, to Alexander and Eunice (Burley) Fryar. At the time of her death, she was survived by her children; daughters, Mary Beatrice (Bartley) Miles, Anna Theresa (Mussinan) Fisher and sons, William Frederick Mussinan and John Edward Mussinan.
According to her death record, Lena died on Sunday, January 19, 1902 in Elmwood, Illinois due to an accidental burning. Burial was made in Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1902
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Burned Unto Death
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About 7 o'clock, Sunday morning, the "Mocking Bird" whistle at the water works sounded the alarm of fire and all was excitement and bustle in an at-tempt to locate the seat of trouble. The alarm was started from the east end of Fremont Row in the house occupied by Mrs. Philhower and Herb Conroy. Mrs. Philhower arose at the usual time and attempted to light the fire with kerosene, which exploded with terrible force, throwing the flames in different directions and which caught her clothing, and she was soon a mass of seething flames. She screamed for help, and the poor woman retained her presence of mind sufficient to remain in doors. Her daughter, Miss Anna Mussinan, was in the house at the time and attempted to gain entrance through the door to call for help, but in the hurry and excitement, the key broke, and raising the window she bounded through it. Help was soon at hand, but as they could not get through the door it was broken down. They found the woman sitting in a clothes basket where she had fallen in her attempts to extinguish the flames, all her clothing had been burned off. Willing hands soon put out the fire and carried her to the bedroom. About the first words she uttered after help arrived were: "Send for Mr. George." This gentleman was soon at the home, and at her request joined with her in prayer. She all the time suffering untold agony, her flesh having been burned to a crisp. A doctor was sent for and was soon at her side. He done all he could for the suffering woman, but of no avail. After suffering, as few people are called to suffer, she passed away, soon after the noon hour. Coroner Harper was notified and came out on the 9 o'clock train. He at once impaneled a jury, composed of G.N. Phares, foreman; W.J. Smith, Robert Kirkpatrick, Wilbur Conroy and William Logan, to hear the evidence as to how the unfortunate woman came to her death. The deceased leaves one son, who resides in Ohio, and two daughters, Miss Anna Mussinan, who was with her at the time, and Mrs. George Miles, who resides a few miles east of town. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Revs. B. Y. George and J. B. Cumming officiating. She was laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery.
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PHILHOWER
Mrs. Philhower was born in Russellville, Ohio, May 11, 1849, and died in Elmwood, Illinois, January 19, 1902. She was a woman of great industry, of perfect honesty and truthfulness, with a kind heart and a helpful hand to those who needed help. She was a member of the Methodist Church, amid the suffering connected with her tragic death, she kept an unwavering faith in the Redeemer, repeating among other things, His invitation "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon, January 20, by Revs George and Cumming. The interment was in the Elmwood Cemetery. She leaves two sons and two daughters who mourn the loss of a good mother.
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Elmwood Gazette • Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois • Thursday, January 23, 1902
Obituary researched and obtained by:
Contributor: Little Junior (48688943) • [email protected]
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Hellena V. "Lena" Fryar was born on May 11, 1849, in Russellville, Brown County, Ohio, to Alexander and Eunice (Burley) Fryar. At the time of her death, she was survived by her children; daughters, Mary Beatrice (Bartley) Miles, Anna Theresa (Mussinan) Fisher and sons, William Frederick Mussinan and John Edward Mussinan.
According to her death record, Lena died on Sunday, January 19, 1902 in Elmwood, Illinois due to an accidental burning. Burial was made in Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood.
ELMWOOD GAZETTE
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1902
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Burned Unto Death
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About 7 o'clock, Sunday morning, the "Mocking Bird" whistle at the water works sounded the alarm of fire and all was excitement and bustle in an at-tempt to locate the seat of trouble. The alarm was started from the east end of Fremont Row in the house occupied by Mrs. Philhower and Herb Conroy. Mrs. Philhower arose at the usual time and attempted to light the fire with kerosene, which exploded with terrible force, throwing the flames in different directions and which caught her clothing, and she was soon a mass of seething flames. She screamed for help, and the poor woman retained her presence of mind sufficient to remain in doors. Her daughter, Miss Anna Mussinan, was in the house at the time and attempted to gain entrance through the door to call for help, but in the hurry and excitement, the key broke, and raising the window she bounded through it. Help was soon at hand, but as they could not get through the door it was broken down. They found the woman sitting in a clothes basket where she had fallen in her attempts to extinguish the flames, all her clothing had been burned off. Willing hands soon put out the fire and carried her to the bedroom. About the first words she uttered after help arrived were: "Send for Mr. George." This gentleman was soon at the home, and at her request joined with her in prayer. She all the time suffering untold agony, her flesh having been burned to a crisp. A doctor was sent for and was soon at her side. He done all he could for the suffering woman, but of no avail. After suffering, as few people are called to suffer, she passed away, soon after the noon hour. Coroner Harper was notified and came out on the 9 o'clock train. He at once impaneled a jury, composed of G.N. Phares, foreman; W.J. Smith, Robert Kirkpatrick, Wilbur Conroy and William Logan, to hear the evidence as to how the unfortunate woman came to her death. The deceased leaves one son, who resides in Ohio, and two daughters, Miss Anna Mussinan, who was with her at the time, and Mrs. George Miles, who resides a few miles east of town. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Revs. B. Y. George and J. B. Cumming officiating. She was laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery.
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PHILHOWER
Mrs. Philhower was born in Russellville, Ohio, May 11, 1849, and died in Elmwood, Illinois, January 19, 1902. She was a woman of great industry, of perfect honesty and truthfulness, with a kind heart and a helpful hand to those who needed help. She was a member of the Methodist Church, amid the suffering connected with her tragic death, she kept an unwavering faith in the Redeemer, repeating among other things, His invitation "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon, January 20, by Revs George and Cumming. The interment was in the Elmwood Cemetery. She leaves two sons and two daughters who mourn the loss of a good mother.
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Elmwood Gazette • Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois • Thursday, January 23, 1902
Obituary researched and obtained by:
Contributor: Little Junior (48688943) • [email protected]
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Hellena V. "Lena" Fryar was born on May 11, 1849, in Russellville, Brown County, Ohio, to Alexander and Eunice (Burley) Fryar. At the time of her death, she was survived by her children; daughters, Mary Beatrice (Bartley) Miles, Anna Theresa (Mussinan) Fisher and sons, William Frederick Mussinan and John Edward Mussinan.
According to her death record, Lena died on Sunday, January 19, 1902 in Elmwood, Illinois due to an accidental burning. Burial was made in Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1902
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Burned Unto Death
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About 7 o'clock, Sunday morning, the "Mocking Bird" whistle at the water works sounded the alarm of fire and all was excitement and bustle in an at-tempt to locate the seat of trouble. The alarm was started from the east end of Fremont Row in the house occupied by Mrs. Philhower and Herb Conroy. Mrs. Philhower arose at the usual time and attempted to light the fire with kerosene, which exploded with terrible force, throwing the flames in different directions and which caught her clothing, and she was soon a mass of seething flames. She screamed for help, and the poor woman retained her presence of mind sufficient to remain in doors. Her daughter, Miss Anna Mussinan, was in the house at the time and attempted to gain entrance through the door to call for help, but in the hurry and excitement, the key broke, and raising the window she bounded through it. Help was soon at hand, but as they could not get through the door it was broken down. They found the woman sitting in a clothes basket where she had fallen in her attempts to extinguish the flames, all her clothing had been burned off. Willing hands soon put out the fire and carried her to the bedroom. About the first words she uttered after help arrived were: "Send for Mr. George." This gentleman was soon at the home, and at her request joined with her in prayer. She all the time suffering untold agony, her flesh having been burned to a crisp. A doctor was sent for and was soon at her side. He done all he could for the suffering woman, but of no avail. After suffering, as few people are called to suffer, she passed away, soon after the noon hour. Coroner Harper was notified and came out on the 9 o'clock train. He at once impaneled a jury, composed of G.N. Phares, foreman; W.J. Smith, Robert Kirkpatrick, Wilbur Conroy and William Logan, to hear the evidence as to how the unfortunate woman came to her death. The deceased leaves one son, who resides in Ohio, and two daughters, Miss Anna Mussinan, who was with her at the time, and Mrs. George Miles, who resides a few miles east of town. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Revs. B. Y. George and J. B. Cumming officiating. She was laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery.
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PHILHOWER
Mrs. Philhower was born in Russellville, Ohio, May 11, 1849, and died in Elmwood, Illinois, January 19, 1902. She was a woman of great industry, of perfect honesty and truthfulness, with a kind heart and a helpful hand to those who needed help. She was a member of the Methodist Church, amid the suffering connected with her tragic death, she kept an unwavering faith in the Redeemer, repeating among other things, His invitation "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon, January 20, by Revs George and Cumming. The interment was in the Elmwood Cemetery. She leaves two sons and two daughters who mourn the loss of a good mother.
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Elmwood Gazette • Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois • Thursday, January 23, 1902
Obituary researched and obtained by:
Contributor: Little Junior (48688943) • [email protected]
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Hellena V. "Lena" Fryar was born on May 11, 1849, in Russellville, Brown County, Ohio, to Alexander and Eunice (Burley) Fryar. At the time of her death, she was survived by her children; daughters, Mary Beatrice (Bartley) Miles, Anna Theresa (Mussinan) Fisher and sons, William Frederick Mussinan and John Edward Mussinan.
According to her death record, Lena died on Sunday, January 19, 1902 in Elmwood, Illinois due to an accidental burning. Burial was made in Elmwood Township Cemetery in Elmwood.
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