Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1898 — Mother and Daughter Perish. [ARTICLE]

Mother and Daughter Perish.

Sistervllle, W. Va., April 5. —The residence of James Michaels, two miles from here, was discovered on fire. An entrance was forced by neighbors and Mrs. Michaels and her two-year-old daughter were found dead on the floor, almost burned to a crisp. The mother had her arms about the little one’s neck. Foul play is suspected. Michaels cannot be found.