Hennessey OK
Clipper
05-30-1929
Mrs. Markle Fatally Burned by Gas Explosion
Died Few Hours After in Enid General Hospital -
Husband Fighting
Grim Battle For Life in Same Institution
Mrs. Roy J. Markle, aged 18 years, victim of a
natural gas explosion early Saturday morning on the McCulley
farm, 13 miles east of Hennessey, died shortly before noon at
the Enid General Hospital, as a result of injuries sustained.
Her husband, less seriously burned in the same blast, is still
fighting a grim battle against death in the same institution.
The residence was scarcely damaged.
The explosion occurred when Mr. Markle attempted to light the
gas stove after arising in the morning. Gas that had accumulated
in or under the house, exploded with great force as he ignited a
match. Mr. Markle was partially protected from the searing flame
by his clothing, but was painfully burned from knees up. His
wife, who had just got out of bed, was deeply burned over almost
her entire body. They were removed immediately to Enid for
hospital treatment, but Mrs. Markle survived but a few hours.
The remains of Mrs. Markle were brought to Hennessey, Tuesday by
hearse and are awaiting arrival of relatives here.