The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 20, 1900 Badly Burned. Mrs. George THOMPSON living about four miles northwest of town, whose dress caught fire last Saturday while she was burning some brush was resting easy at last reports. She was quite badly burned on the hands, arms and back and was in a critical condition for awhile. With proper care and attention she will come out all right and this we understand she is receiving. Her huband burned his hands severely in going to her assistance.