*Removed 5 June 1913 *
Adkins.
Entered into rest on Wednesday morning, August 17, 1898, Annie Louise aged 16 years, beloved daughter of Milton T. and Sarah E. Adkins. Funeral from house 245 G street northeast at 10 o'clock morning of Friday August 19.
The Evening Star, August 17, 1898
Burns Cause Death
The Horrible Fate of Miss Annie Adkins
Annie Adkins, sixteen years old, who lived at 1245 G street northeast, was so severely burned, about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the result of an accident, that she died late last night. Miss Adkins was burning some waste paper in the back yard at her home when her dress caught fire. She was badly frightened, and instead of going in the house and having the flames smothered she ran into the street. Her speed fanned the flames and increased her danger at every step. Her screams were so loud and piteous that a large crowd soon gathered, but not in time to prevent the serious burning of the unfortunate girl. When her clothing had been burned almost from her body her hair took fire, but persons who came to her rescue quickly rescued her from this added peril.
The sufferer was finally taken in her mother's house and Dr. Barry summoned. He saw that death must soon follow, but did all he could to relieve her sufferings. She remained conscious until a few minutes before she died.
Although only sixteen years old Miss Adkins had completed her second year's course in the Eastern High School. She was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church. Her father is Mr. Milton T. Adkins, a clerk in the Post Office Department.
Adkins.
Entered into rest on Wednesday morning, August 17, 1898, Annie Louise aged 16 years, beloved daughter of Milton T. and Sarah E. Adkins. Funeral from house 245 G street northeast at 10 o'clock morning of Friday August 19.
The Evening Star, August 17, 1898
Burns Cause Death
The Horrible Fate of Miss Annie Adkins
Annie Adkins, sixteen years old, who lived at 1245 G street northeast, was so severely burned, about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the result of an accident, that she died late last night. Miss Adkins was burning some waste paper in the back yard at her home when her dress caught fire. She was badly frightened, and instead of going in the house and having the flames smothered she ran into the street. Her speed fanned the flames and increased her danger at every step. Her screams were so loud and piteous that a large crowd soon gathered, but not in time to prevent the serious burning of the unfortunate girl. When her clothing had been burned almost from her body her hair took fire, but persons who came to her rescue quickly rescued her from this added peril.
The sufferer was finally taken in her mother's house and Dr. Barry summoned. He saw that death must soon follow, but did all he could to relieve her sufferings. She remained conscious until a few minutes before she died.
Although only sixteen years old Miss Adkins had completed her second year's course in the Eastern High School. She was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church. Her father is Mr. Milton T. Adkins, a clerk in the Post Office Department.
*Removed 5 June 1913 *
Adkins.
Entered into rest on Wednesday morning, August 17, 1898, Annie Louise aged 16 years, beloved daughter of Milton T. and Sarah E. Adkins. Funeral from house 245 G street northeast at 10 o'clock morning of Friday August 19.
The Evening Star, August 17, 1898
Burns Cause Death
The Horrible Fate of Miss Annie Adkins
Annie Adkins, sixteen years old, who lived at 1245 G street northeast, was so severely burned, about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the result of an accident, that she died late last night. Miss Adkins was burning some waste paper in the back yard at her home when her dress caught fire. She was badly frightened, and instead of going in the house and having the flames smothered she ran into the street. Her speed fanned the flames and increased her danger at every step. Her screams were so loud and piteous that a large crowd soon gathered, but not in time to prevent the serious burning of the unfortunate girl. When her clothing had been burned almost from her body her hair took fire, but persons who came to her rescue quickly rescued her from this added peril.
The sufferer was finally taken in her mother's house and Dr. Barry summoned. He saw that death must soon follow, but did all he could to relieve her sufferings. She remained conscious until a few minutes before she died.
Although only sixteen years old Miss Adkins had completed her second year's course in the Eastern High School. She was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church. Her father is Mr. Milton T. Adkins, a clerk in the Post Office Department.
Adkins.
Entered into rest on Wednesday morning, August 17, 1898, Annie Louise aged 16 years, beloved daughter of Milton T. and Sarah E. Adkins. Funeral from house 245 G street northeast at 10 o'clock morning of Friday August 19.
The Evening Star, August 17, 1898
Burns Cause Death
The Horrible Fate of Miss Annie Adkins
Annie Adkins, sixteen years old, who lived at 1245 G street northeast, was so severely burned, about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the result of an accident, that she died late last night. Miss Adkins was burning some waste paper in the back yard at her home when her dress caught fire. She was badly frightened, and instead of going in the house and having the flames smothered she ran into the street. Her speed fanned the flames and increased her danger at every step. Her screams were so loud and piteous that a large crowd soon gathered, but not in time to prevent the serious burning of the unfortunate girl. When her clothing had been burned almost from her body her hair took fire, but persons who came to her rescue quickly rescued her from this added peril.
The sufferer was finally taken in her mother's house and Dr. Barry summoned. He saw that death must soon follow, but did all he could to relieve her sufferings. She remained conscious until a few minutes before she died.
Although only sixteen years old Miss Adkins had completed her second year's course in the Eastern High School. She was a member of the Ninth Street Christian Church. Her father is Mr. Milton T. Adkins, a clerk in the Post Office Department.
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