The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-02
MISS WITHERSPOON
 BURNED ID DEATH
Selma Woman Was Filling a
 Lamp Near Crate
MRS. L. L. NIXON IS DEAD
M. G. sohenk Is Found Dead In Build ina in Marion-Was We'll Known In Selma-EagIes Elect
 Officers.

Selma. February 1-(Special. .)-Ths aft ernoon at the home of Professor Wither- spoon on Mabry street. member of the faculty of the Presbyterial High school occurred a horrible accident resulting in the death of his aged aunt. Miss Emily Witherspoon. Screams emanating from the aged woman's room in which she was alone at the time, brought the rest of the family to her side and the horrify- ing sight met their gaze of a blaze com pletely enveloping the form of the woman. As quickly as possible the flames were extingushed but not until every vestlge of clothing had been burned away and the skin eharred in many places. Medical assistance was quickly summoned and at a glance it was seen that no possible hope could be entertained. She lived. however, several hours before death came to relieve her intense suffering.
 Miss witherspoon was s7 years of age and made her home with her nephew. She was the only relative outside of his immediate family that he possessed.
 The accident seems to have been the result of an attempt by Miss Wither- spoon to All a lamp while sitting in front of the fire. The oil from the can spilled on her clothing and caught fire from the grate. In her feeble condi- ton sle could not combat the flames and succumbed a victim to their painful fury.
 Eagles Elect Officers.
 Selma aerie of Eagles elected officers last night at their meeting held in Odd Fellows hall The list is as follows:
 Henry Franelich, past worthy presi- dent.
 Y. D. Young worthy president.
 Henry Lloyd worthy vice president.
 Secretary to be supplied.
 E. T. Walters, treasurer.
 Len Connoley conductor.
 J. A Wauchope, inner guard
 NJ. R. Jones, outer guard. B. J. Schuster, J. P. Doherty and l. L.. Rosendorf trustees.
 NJ. Coxwell, chaplain.
 Death of an Aged Woman.
 At an early hour this morning at her home two miles north of Burnsville occurred the death of Mrs L. l.. Nixon relict of the late E. A. Nixon, who died about six years ago. She was about ( years of age and was a highly respected woman. She was the mother of Mrs G. K. Cothran of this city and Is also survived by another daughter Miss Met tie Nixon
 Two Candidates for Auditor.
 Two candidates for state auditor are in Selma today Horace Hood and Gen w. W. Brandon. The former is accom- panied by his daughter, Miss Clause Hood General Brandon is here for the purpose of inspecting the Selma com panies Both have many friends In Sel' ma who regret that they cannot sup port both of them for state offices.
 Death of M. c. Schenk. The information reached the city las night of the sudden death in Marion of M. G. Schenlk. He was apparently r good health during the day but was founc dead about o'clock in building. MT Schenk was a painter by trade and hat a great many friends in Selma who arc shocked to learn of his death. He i' survived by his wife, who has the deep est sympathy of many friends in hei bereavement The body was brought tC the home of the deceased on Second street last night and the funeral took place from the First Baptist church a 3 o'clock this afternoon.