The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 23, 1907
page 3

"Teddy" Holcomb May Not Survive

Boy Who Was Burned While Playing With Matches, In Dangerous Condition

As the result of burns received while playing with matches, his clothing having become ignited before his mother could smother the flames with her skirts, "Teddy," the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Holcomb, 440 West Twelfth street, is seriously injured and doubts of his recovery are entertained.

The child's abdomen and face and hands are badly burned. The boy has been in poor health for some time. Dr. T. A. Craven and Dr. U. L. Russell are the attending physicians.

While the nurse was in the rear of the house and the mother was up stairs, the boy playfully struck a match. In an instant his clothes were ablaze. His mother heard his screams and ran to his rescue.