Mrs. Ashcom Badly Burned

Herald of March 28, 1895

Mrs. C.P. Ashcom’s hand and forearm were burned almost to a crisp by hot lard, which she spilled on herself at her Martinsburg home. She had been heating the lard in a large pan in the oven of the stove when she discovered that it was becoming overheated. She removed the pan and was carrying it to a porch adjoining the kitchen when the contents ignited.

Mrs. Ashcom became frightened and accidently fell, spilling the hot fluid partly over herself and terribly burning her right hand. The burning lard splashed upon the woodwork and a basket of clothes nearby, and a lively blaze soon sprang up. Had it not been for the prompt action of some persons who were near the house and heard her cries for help, a serious fire would have been the result. Her physician was summoned at once and he greatly relieved her painful injury.

Charges were filed against 21 cigar and tobacco dealers in Altoona for selling on Sunday.

The Mountain School at Vicksburg entertained the public with an exhibition of literary skills.