Jan. 5, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT NEW CASES

Jesse Havron has sued the Shoal Creek Coal Company for $3000 for damages he alleges he received Nov. 6, 1911, by reason of an explosion of gas which he claims was caused by the negligence of the defendant.

The plaintiff avers that at the time of the explosion he was acting as assistant mine examiner, and that he was burned severely.

Edward A. Rice, administrator of the estate of William A. Lebeter, deceased, has sued the same company for $10,000. The plaintiff alleges that Lebeter's death in the defendants mine last fall was caused by the negligence of the company.

Montgomery News

Jan. 12, 1912

NEW CASES

John Toureene vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company for injuries alleged to have been received in defendant's mine, damages sued for $1999. Plaintiff was a mule driver and claims to have been injured August 24, 1911, by an explosion of gas.

CIRCUIT COURT

A new trial was allowed in the case of Gustavo Paneescci against the Shoal Creek Coal Company. In this case the plaintiff was given a verdict for $200 Nov. 8, for alleged damages he had suffered in defendant's mine.

Montgomery News

Jan. 19, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

The case of Henry Poos, Admr. vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company , was tried by a jury and a verdict for $1500 was returned for plaintiff.

This was a suit which resulted from the death of Jacob Herman Sr., who was killed in the defendant's mine by the explosion Nov. 11, 1910.

The case of Jacob Herman Jr. vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company was tried by a jury and a verdict for $500 was rendered for plaintiff. The case grew out of the killing of Jacob Herman Sr., the father of the plaintiff, in the explosion in the defendant's mine Nov. 11, 1910.

The verdict and the one in the case of Henry Poos, administrator, against the same defendant, mentioned above, were verdicts agreed upon by both parties by way of compromise.

The damage suit for $10,000 of Edward A. Rice admr. of estate of William Lebeter deceased, against the Shoal Creek Coal Company, was removed to the United States Court.

Montgomery News

Jan. 26, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

Thursday the case of Jesse Havron against the Shoal Creek Coal Company was tried. Havron sues for $3000 for injuries he claims to have received November 6, 1911, by an explosion of gas in the defendant's mine. The case is not concluded as we go to press.

Montgomery News

Feb. 2, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

Jesse Havron vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company continued.

In the case of John Toureen vs. the Shoal Creek Coal Company, judgment was rendered by an agreement for the plaintiff for $225.

Montgomery News

Mar. 1, 1912

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Louie Malatti, Panama, age 26

Mary Poggione, Panama, age 18

Montgomery News

April 12, 1912

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Earl Leak, Panama, age 22

Lucinda Sloat, Panama, age 17

Montgomery News

Apr. 19, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

In the case of Camillio Pagnier vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company, a suit for injuries received in defendant's mine, a verdict for the defendant was given.

THE CITY AND VILLAGE ELECTIONS

Panama Trustees, Louis Henderson, Charles Serenco, A. N. Burchfield and Jud Dolan; Clerk Ed Murray

BOND COUNTY NOTES

Several Sorento witnesses were called to Chicago on the trial of Mrs. J. Wilbur vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company, for damages for the death of her husband who was killed in an explosion about two years ago. She received a judgment for $2000.

Montgomery News

Apr. 26, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

A motion for a new trial was made in the case of Camillio Pagnier vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company in which a verdict for defendant was rendered April 11th.

The case of Frank Supelko vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company was dismissed for want of prosecution.

The case of Jesse Havron vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company was tried Tuesday. The plaintiff was injured Nov. 6, 1911, by an explosion of gas in the defendant's mine at Panama. Plaintiff's hands and face were badly burned. The jury gave him $1500.

FATAL EXPLOSION AT PANAMA

The Panama coal mine has added two more names to its ever increasing list of fatalities and this time it is two young men who were the victims of its deadly gases.

Tuesday afternoon a terrific explosion occurred in some of the new works which blowed dirt and dust even to the top of the shaft, although occurring over 1000 feet from the main shaft. Among the men working below were Joe Payne and Potter Caulk, drivers who had gone into a new entry for some material for use in closing up some old works. With unprotected lamps they ran into a pocket of gas which instantly ignited and resulted in the explosion which cost the two drivers their lives.

The bodies when found were not mutilated to a great degree but were badly burned. The force of the explosion was shown by the damage done along the entry and the mule which was driven by the men into the place was literally blown to pieces.

The men were no doubt killed instantly as the bodies bore that evidence when recovered by the rescue parties and brought to the top.

Coroner Gray was notified and arrived Wednesday morning and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the facts.

Montgomery News

May 3, 1912

PANAMA MINE HEROES

The acts of heroism performed at Panama, this county, at the time of the terrible gas explosion in the mine there November 11, 1910, were rewarded last week and four residents of this county were awarded medals, pensions and donations of money.

John J. Wilbur lost his life there in attempting to rescue the injured miners from suffocation. He was a mine track layer and displayed great bravery in entering the mine after the explosion. His widow is awarded a silver medal and a pension of $35 a month with $5 a month additional for each of their children until each reaches the age of 16.

James W. Blaylock is awarded a silver medal and $1000 toward the purchase of a farm. He was a miner and saved another miner, Arthur E. McReaken, and he also attempted to save several others from suffocation.

Emil F. Grabruck, was the mine superintendent and did heroic work in trying to save the miners from death. He rushed into the gas filled mine and was himself overcome and it was several hours before he could be resuscitated. His health was injured and he has never recovered. Mr. Grabruck was sent to Texas and allowed to take an extended vacation in the hopes that he could recover, but, it is said, he is still mentally and physically unable to perform his duties as mine superintendent. He is a brother of Rinehart Grabruck who was killed here on Seward street crossing about two years ago. Emil F. Grabruck is given a silver medal and $1000 in money as he needs it.

Arthur E. McReaken was awarded a silver medal and $1000 toward liquidating his indebtedness. He also did heroic work in attempting to rescue the miners from suffocation.

It will be remembered that six men were killed at the time of this explosion which was caused by Raffel Romania entering a room that had not been used for some time, in search of his tools. His lamp ignited the gas that had accumulated in the room and caused a terrible explosion. We give below the names of those who lost their lives;

Jacob Herman, George Mancheff, Joe Ganero, John J. Wilbur, Raffel Romanio and George Petchoff.

A number of miners were badly burned and several law suits grew out of the accident.

The awards from the Carnegie Hero Fund are made by a commission appointed by Mr. Carnegie. This commission visits the scene where the act of heroism is performed when application is made for participation in the fund or where they may hear of any particular act that has attracted public attention and that deserves recognition.

The following account of the heroism of these men at Panama is taken from the record of the commission awarding the medals and prizes;

"After they had gone 250 feet into an entry in which much after damp was present, Blaylock and McReaken felt the effects of the gas but Wilbur crawled 165 feet further and then called for assistance."

"Blaylock had crawled 100 feet of the distance when he was forced to lay close to the floor to revive himself. Starting to get back to good air, he heard Wilbur call for aid. Meantime, McReaken had reached Wilbur. Together they dragged Wilbur a short distance back when McReaken was overcome. Blaylock succeeded in dragging McReaken to where the air was better before he lost consciousness, but had to abandon Wilbur, whose body was recovered later. Blaylock and McReaken were taken from the mine and revived."

"Grabruck, the mine superintendent, who joined Wilbur and his two companions in the gassy entry, penetrated nearer to the scene of the explosion than they. He assisted two men toward fresh air, but weakened by gas, lost his way and became unconscious. The men he tried to rescue lost their lives but he was taken from the mine and revived."

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The committee on road and bridges submitted their report on the petition of the highway commissioners of the township of Grisham requesting aid in the construction of a bridge to be built over Shoal Creek where the same is crossed by the road leading from Walshville to Panama, said bridge being estimated to cost the sum of $4000.

The committee reported favorably upon said petition and requested that the chairman appoint a committee of three to act in conjunction with the highway commissioners of said township in letting the contract for said bridge.

On motion of Mr. Gorman said report was adopted and the chairman appointed the following committee:

Charles D. Burris

Herman Huber

F. P. Cockelreas

Montgomery News

Jun. 7, 1912

PANAMA COUPLE MARRY

Frank Snilach and Miss Neze Kreus of Panama went to St. Louis last Friday and were married.

PANAMA COUPLE MARRIED

The St. Louis papers last Monday published the names of Lewis B. Miller and Miss Elva Caulk both of Panama, among those having procured marriage licenses that day, from which we infer that Lewis and Elva are now matrimonially welded.

Montgomery News

Jun. 21, 1912

BOOTLEGGER IN JAIL

"Frenchy" Clark, a resident of Panama was arrested this week by Sheriff Kiggins and is now in jail on a charge of bootleging booze or words to that effect. "Frenchy" was in jail once before for assaulting a man at Panama and he claims he can prove his innocence of the charge now against him. He says he was digging a cellar at Panama when a bunch of tramp coal miners came along and asked for a job. He gave them work and also passed around a jug of whiskey to stimulate the efforts of his crew of workers. Everybody partook freely and a general fight resulted. When Frenchy sobered up he found himself under arrest, his booze gone, and still the cellar wasn't dug. The officers have other evidence, however, which will probably make him want to plead guilty and take his medicine now instead of waiting until September for the county court to convene and then take his medicine.

MARRIED AT ST. LOUIS

Louis B. Coyle and Miss Adeline L. Lallman of Panama, this county, were married at St. Louis Monday. The young people slipped away from their Panama friends Monday morning and the news of their marriage was learned through the St. Louis papers. They will reside at Panama, where the groom works in the coal mine.

GRISHAM TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT

Ernest Kessinger assessor of Grisham township returns his book which shows the following totals and the assessed value:

336 horses $8733

502 cattle $4443

69 mules and asses $1632

280 sheep $288

328 hogs $618

3 steam engines $115

1 safe $34

282 carriages and wagons $1093

15 clocks $26

61 sewing machines $69

23 pianos $447

18 organs $75

Agricultural tools $561

Household and office property $1516

Grain on hand $254

Total assessed value all personal property $39791

The following pay taxes in Grisham township on personal property the assessed value of which amounts to $500 or more.

W. D. Boone $690

Cary Cunningham $528

Mary Dockery $667

Fred Helfers $1,000

Minnie Heckel $560

J. M. Kessinger $1,051

H. C. Keith $903

William O. Miller $970

Shoal Creek Coal Co. $1,049

N. B. Wilson $787

S. R. McCulloch $565

Bank of Panama $833

Kinzer and Wood $700

Charles Serenco $500

Panama Merc. Co. $1,666

Aurilla Aydelotte $4,410

W. D. Boone $1,500

I. J. Brooks $714

Montgomery News

Jun. 28, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

The Adjustment Bureau of the St. Louis Credit Men's Association by their attorney, M. J. McMurray, have filed suit in the circuit court against S. B. Compton and A. J. Compton of Panama on a promissory note for $660.78 with interest at seven per cent from date.

Guy C. Lane and M. J. McMurray, attorneys of this city have also filed suit in the circuit court against S. B. Compton and A. J. Compton of Panama on a promissory note for $241.96 with interest at seven per cent from date. Both suits are against the same parties and both notes were dated the same day, March 20, 1912, and are both due the same date, June 20, 1912.

It will be remembered that S. B. and A. J. Compton moved here from Panama not many months ago and started a general store in the Dort building on Main street just opposite the Howell and Dorsey lumber yard. They had a very nice line of goods but did not seem to do much business and it was not long before they packed up and moved back to Panama where they have been living since.

TAYLOR SPRINGS

Taylor Springs baseball team made the long journey to Panama Sunday, June 23, and met their Waterloo for the first time this season, the score being 11 to 12 in favor of Panama. Pretty good game. All baseball teams wanting games apply to manager of Taylor Springs ball club, Frank Stank or Charles Craven.

Montgomery News

Aug. 16, 1912

SECURED BAIL

Paul DeShane was released from jail this week after securing bond in the sum of $3000. The Italian whom he shot at Panama last Saturday is recovering. It has been learned that DeShane owes his life to a tie clasp. When he turned the gun on himself, the bullet struck a tie clasp which caused it to glance, inflicting only a slight flesh wound on his side. Had it not been for the tie clasp, the bullet would have pierced his stomach.

YOUNG MAN IN SERIOUS TROUBLE

Paul DeShane, a young coal miner of Panama, shot Biaggio Lasero another coal miner of that city on Saturday night of last week, August 10, and as a result of the shooting DeShane is now in the county jail being held on a charge of assault to kill and Lasero is in a St. Louis hospital hovering between life and death.

Should Lasero die, young DeShane will have to defend himself against a charge of murder.

DeShane says he and Lasero were fighting and in the fight over the gun it was discharged twice and both of them were hit and that he didn't intend to shoot Lasero or himself. After the shooting took place Lasero was taken to a St. Louis hospital for treatment and young DeShane was brought to the county jail where he will be held until the grand jury meets.

The young man comes from a prominent family in the southern part of the county and can attribute his present predicament to booze. It is hinted, however, that a woman of disreputable character was in the Red Onion restaurant at the time of the shooting and that DeShane and Lasero were fighting over her.

Montgomery News

Aug. 23, 1912

DeSHANE HELD FOR MURDER

Charged with killing Biaggio Lasero in Panama.

Paul DeShane, the young coal miner of Panama who shot and fatally wounded Biaggio Lasero, an Italian coal miner on Saturday evening, Aug. 10, is in the county jail at Hillsboro where he will have to answer to a charge of murder.

After the shooting occurred, Lasero was rushed to a St. Louis hospital where he died on Sunday of this week and the bondsmen of DeShane promptly surrendered him to the custody of the sheriff. The body of Lasero was brought from St. Louis to Litchfield where Coroner Gray held an inquest on Wednesday afternoon of this week and the jury returned a verdict of murder and ordered DeShane held without bail to await the action of the grand jury.

It was first stated that Lasero had sold DeShane intoxicants and DeShane then shot him because he would sell him no more. Later it was rumored that the shooting was over a woman in the Red Onion restaurant, but both these reports are absolutely without foundation, according to the testimony gathered at the coroner's inquest.

The shooting did not take place at a restaurant but happened in front of a house, the lower floor of which was occupied by Robert Dean and his father in law Robert Clinton, the upper rooms by Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCale and Biaggio Lasero who was batching there. Lasero did not know DeShane and DeShane only knew Lasero as an Italian coal miner.

They had never had trouble of any kind and the shooting was apparently the result of a drink crazed youth who murdered a man who was a total stranger to him and without absolutely any provocation.

DeShane hardly knew the families living in the house where Lasero was staying and Lasero only had a speaking acquaintanceship with them and for this reason the shooting affray could not have been caused by jealousy over a woman. At the time of the shooting the front porch of the Dean house was occupied by the following parties, all of whom were eye witnesses to the murder: Mrs. Robert Dean, Mrs. Robert Clinton, Mrs. Bernadino, Patrick Clinton, aged 9; Grace Clinton, aged 12 years; Jack McCale and Hugh Graham. All of these testified at the coroner's inquest, Wednesday, and their account of the shooting was in substance as follows:

Biaggio Lasero was batching in the house and came down stairs for a bucket of water. Just as he reached the front porch, Paul DeShane came along the street in a drunken condition. He called to Lasero saying:

"Get me a couple of bottles of beer you round headed ."

Lasero responded with a shrug of his shoulders and said: "Me no got beer. Me give you cold drink water. That's what you need."

It is said that DeShane cursed the Italian and went straight down town, bought a pistol and cartridges and returning to the house he found Lasero standing on the porch leaning against a porch column.

Without a word of warning DeShane pulled his revolver and shot Lasero in the right breast.

The witnesses testified that there were no words exchanged between the two and the shot from DeShane's revolver came like a clap of thunder from a clear sky.

When DeShane first went to the house where Lasero was batching he met Mrs. Robert Clinton and asked for permission to go inside and lie down as he was sleepy. She saw that he was under the influence of liquor and told him he had better go home and go to bed as they didn't keep transient boarders. While she was advising him, Lasero came down from upstairs after a bucket of water and it was then that DeShane called him a round head and ordered him to get two bottles of beer.

DeShane was gone only a short time from the Dean house and when he returned no one suspected that he was looking for trouble and without a word of warning so the witnesses stated, he walked up on the porch, stood behind Jack McCale and began firing at Lasero, who had not noticed DeShane had returned until the bullet struck him.

The wounded man reeled into the door of the house and fell while DeShane pointed the gun at his own stomach and fired a bullet which would have killed him had it not been deflected by a metal tie clasp which he was wearing.

DeShane must have been angered because the three men at the house laughed at his drunken condition when he first called and because Biaggio Lasero was an Italian his race hatred made him wreak his vengeance on this man rather than on the Americans who were on the porch with Lasero.

When he ordered Lasero to bring him two bottles of beer and Lasero laughingly replied he would give him a good cold drink of water instead, DeShane flew into a passion and threatened to kill him. Hugh Graham, who stood on the porch at the time laughingly said to DeShane:

"Yes, you go get $30. Spend $15 for a gun and $15 for beer and first we'll kill the beer and then we'll kill them all."

Not one of those present ever dreamed that DeShane meant to shoot Lasero upon his return for if they had, they could easily have disarmed him and prevented the terrible tragedy which has already cost one life and which may yet cause DeShane to pay the death penalty for his crime.

Montgomery News

Sep. 6, 1912

A WOMAN BOOZE SELLER

Sheriff M. T. Kiggins went to Panama Sunday night and raided the house occupied by Mrs. Maud Clark, wife of Frenchy Clark who is in jail charged with selling booze. After the arrest of Frenchy several months ago, his wife came here with her two children and tried to force Sheriff Kiggins to put her and the two children in jail and keep them. Mr. Kiggins of course refused her demands and she deliberately went back to Panama and opened a booze joint, expecting to be arrested and placed in jail. She was not disappointed and is now behind the bars with her husband. The two children, however, will not be allowed to remain in jail but will probably be sent to some home. As soon as Frenchy and his wife found themselves both in jail they were contented until they learned that there was a likelihood of their children being taken from them and sent to some home, then they commenced to realize that they had both made mistakes in violating the law.

After the arrest of Mrs. Clark Sunday night, Sheriff Kiggins placed the city marshall of Panama in charge of about 200 bottles of beer and two barrels of beer which was found in the home. The house was locked to keep the beer from being stolen but during the absence of the city marshall the door was broken open and when the marshall returned he caught James Walker and Robert Dean of Panama inside the house. He placed the two under arrest and they will have to answer to a charge of conspiracy and also to a charge of burglary and attempted larceny.

Mrs. Clark will have about half a dozen charges placed against her and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent because it was at her place that young DeShane got drunk before killing his man a few weeks ago and it was at her house that a man named Miller got drunk last Saturday and fired a shotgun at the front door of a house just across the street. The load of shot tore a hole in the door and missed a woman and her baby inside the house by only a few inches. Miller is out on bond.

Montgomery News

Sep. 13, 1912

COUNTY COURT

Frank "Frenchy" Clark plead guilty in the county court last Friday to selling liquor in Panama, which is anti saloon territory. There were 20 counts and Frank confessed on all of them. He was fined $30 on each of the first 10 counts and $20 on each of the second 10 counts, making his fine $500 in all. The defendant was ordered sent to jail until the fines and costs were fully paid. Frank will probably be out in time to eat his Thanksgiving dinner at home in 1913.

Maud Clark plead guilty to selling booze in Panama and was fined $400. She plead guilty on 20 counts. A capias pro fine was ordered for $300 of the fine and costs.

Montgomery News

Sep. 20, 1912

MORE TROUBLE AT PANAMA

As the result of a drunken row at Panama last Sunday, Frank Kruzlack is in an East St. Louis hospital with four ribs cut in two and John Kulick is in jail charged with carving Kruzlack with an axe.

The Panama police arrested Kulick after the fight and sent him to jail and they sent Kruzlack to the hospital. He is reported in a critical condition.

Kulick's preliminary hearing was to be held on Thursday morning but was continued to await the outcome of Kruzlack's injuries. He claims they were drunk and fought, then went back to drinking again and soon were fighting again. An axe and a big dirk knife were found in the room where the fight occurred.

In speaking of the fight the Globe Democrat contained the following account, which is believed to be highly colored. Frank Kruzlack, 38 years old, of Panama, Ill., a native of Austria Hungary, was taken to St. Mary's hospital, East St. Louis, early Sunday morning, in a serious condition, suffering from more than fifty cuts on his shoulders, arms and body. He was unconscious and unable to give an account for his injuries. Friends, who accompanied him from Panama are conducting an investigation, but have been unable to learn who attacked him.

According to their belief the man who attacked Kruzlack is also a native of Austria Hungary, and they believe it may be the result of a feud begun in the old country. They believe an effort was made to sever Kruzlack's head. A sharp axe, used in the attack, was found in Kruzlack's bedroom in Panama, where the assault occurred. His shoulders and arms were hacked with the axe, indicating, his friends say, that when Kruzlack's assailant tried to cut off his head, the former protected himself with his arms. His back and chest were also cut.

The bloody axe, sharpened to a razor like edge is the only clue.

BIG MORTGAGE FILED

A mortgage was filed in the recorder's office at Hillsboro this week given by the Shoal Creek Coal Company at Panama for the sum of $450,000. The mortgage is given to the Fort Dearborn Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago and is given to secure 450 first mortgage bonds of $1000 each, drawing 6 percent interest. Frank G. Blair, president of the Shoal Creek Coal Company signs the mortgage for the company. It is dated September 10, 1912.

Montgomery News

Sep. 27, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT NEW CASES

Walter Havron, admr. of the estate of Joseph Payne, deceased, by Ballard and McWilliams, his attorneys, has sued the Shoal Creek Coal Company for $10,000 for causing the death of said Payne in its mine.

Montgomery News

Oct. 11, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT NEW CASES

James Caulk, admr. of the estate of J. Porter Caulk, has sued the Shoal Creek Coal Company for $10,000 in an action of case. Harry Ballard and Paul McWilliams are the attorneys for the plaintiff. No declaration is yet filed.

Montgomery News

Nov. 1, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT NEW CASES

Anton Nogolil, by C. H. Burton, his attorney, has sued the Shoal Creek Coal Company for $5000. No declaration is on file.

Montgomery News

Nov. 8, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

The case of Louis Yuhass vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company was dismissed.

Montgomery News

Nov. 15, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

Paul DeShane, for the murder of Biaggio Lasero in Panama, Aug. 10, 1912.

Montgomery News

Nov. 22, 1912

DEATH NEAR PANAMA

Mrs. Charles Segrest died at her home near Panama on Wednesday morning of this week aged about 25 years. The deceased leaves a husband and three children. Mrs. Segrest's maiden name was Miss Sidel Compton and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Compton of Grisham township. The funeral was held on Thursday morning. Rev. Greenleaf Calvert officiating, the remains being laid to rest in Waveland cemetery.

CIRCUIT COURT

The grand jury returned 25 indictments Monday and 24 Tuesday and were discharged, having concluded their work. Among the indictments were:

John Kulick, assault with intent to murder.

Maggie and Frank Kruzlack, selling liquor in anti saloon territory.

John D. Williams, selling liquor in anti saloon territory. Pleads guilty on 4 counts and is fined $120.

Montgomery News

Nov. 29, 1912

CIRCUIT COURT

The murder case against Paul DeShane was continued on motion of defendant.

Frank Kruzlack plead guilty to selling liquor in anti saloon territory and was fined $50 and costs.

The suit of Walter Havron, admr. of the estate of Joseph Payne, deceased, vs. Shoal Creek Coal Company, was tried by a jury and they gave the plaintiff a verdict for $2500. Joseph Payne was killed by an explosion in the Panama coal mine last April .

Montgomery News

Dec. 27, 1912

ACCIDENT AT PANAMA

Emil Grabruck, boss of the Panama coal mine was caught and squeezed between two coal cars in the Panama mine last Saturday. His collar bone and three ribs were broken but he will recover. Mr. Grabruck is a brother of the late Rhinehart Grabruck who was killed at Hillsboro a few years ago by a Big Four freight engine.

Annual Coal Report for Year Ending June 1913

FATALITIES:

On May 27, 1913, Dante Melini, miner, aged 24, married, died from the effects of injuries previously received by a fall of slate. He leaves a widow.

NON-FATAL ACCIDENTS:

On Jul. 31, 1912, Frank Stancho, aged 30, single, had his finger burned by a gas explosion, resulting in 30 days lost time.

On Aug. 12, 1912, Dave Owens, aged 57, single, had his body injured by falling rock, resulting in 42 days lost time.

On Aug. 17, 1912, Anton Tilk, aged 33, married with 2 children, had his body burned by a gas explosion, resulting in 34 days lost time.

On Aug. 17, 1912, Joe Renner, aged 28, married, had his body burned, resulting in 42 days lost time.

On Sep. 17, 1912, John Jones, aged 20, single, had his back injured by falling coal, resulting in 42 days lost time.

On Sep. 17, 1912, Steve Matches, aged 30, married with 1 child, had his arm broken by falling coal, resulting in 41 days lost time.

On Sep. 24, 1912, Ernest Sloat, aged 20, single, had his arm broken by a pit car, resulting in 42 days lost time.

On Oct. 27, 1912, Joe Dorris, aged 35, married with 2 children, had his body burned by a gas explosion, resulting in 40 days lost time.

On Nov. 2, 1912, Raymond Molinda, aged 29, married with 2 children, had his body burned by a gas explosion, resulting in 41 days lost time.

On Nov. 26, 1912, Charles Viviano, aged 19, single, had his leg injured by a pit car, resulting in 115 days lost time.

On Dec. 3, 1912, Jesse Manning, aged 28, married, had his head injured by a pit car, resulting in 115 days lost time.

On Dec. 20, 1912, Emil Grabruck, Aged 42, married with 3 children, had his ribs broken by a pit car, resulting in 30 days lost time.

On Dec. 23, 1912, George Myers, aged 30, married with 3 children, had his leg broken by falling coal, resulting in 50 days lost time.

On Feb. 28, 1913, John Frigo, aged 22, single, had his foot broken by falling coal, resulting in 81 days lost time.

On Mar. 18, 1913, John Vasse, aged 31, single, had his head injured by falling coal, resulting in 30 days lost time.

On Apr. 22, 1913, Charles Viniski, aged 35, married with 1 child, had his body injured by falling coal, resulting in 54 days lost time.

MINE OUTPUT:

3103 tons of mine run

288,303 tons of lump

251,067 tons of other grades

542,473 Total

515,194 tons were loaded on rail cars for shipment.

27,279 tons were used for other purposes.

7053 kegs of powder were used.

243 days of operation.

505 employees

542,473 tons were machine mined.

JOB CLASSIFICATIONS:

2 cagers 4 shot firers

21 drivers 12 timbermen

30 laborers 12 trackmen

300 loaders 15 trappers