Anna Patton

One of the saddest accidents which ever occurred in Lyman township, was the fatal burning of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Patton. The exact cause is wrapped in mystery, but it is supposed that while her parents were in the field, husking corn, the little girl in replenishing the fire with cobs, caught her dress on fire, her injuries resulting in her death.

--Paxton Weekly Record.  1 December 1898.

The funeral of little Anna Patton, whose death from accidental burning was mentioned last week, took place Tuesday form the Congregational church, and was largely attended by sympathizing friends. As stated before, the accident was caused by her clothes taking fire while she was replenishing the fire with cobs. She was left in charge of two younger children while her father and mother were in the field husking corn. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to her parents, who are nearly heartbroken.

--Paxton Weekly Record.  7 December 1898.

--Melvin Transcript.  2 December 1898.  Page 1.