The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-31 00:00:00

THE DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT SALT-

WELLS COLLIERY.:

On Saturday evening last an inquest was opened at the
Elephant and Castle Inn, Quarry Bank, by Mr. W. H.
Phillips, Deputy Coroner, on the bodies of Benjamin
Homer (20). and William Clayton (21), who met with their
deaths on the previous Thursday, by • fall of coal in No.
2 pit. Saltwells Colliery.
William Smith was the first witness called. He said
he was at work near the deceased, when suddenly • fall
of coal took place, burying Romer, Clayton, and a man
named Wheelwright. The place had been examined the
same day, and he had no fear of the roof coming down.
Wheelwright had since died from the injuries he received.
He (witness) escaped because he had gone some distance
away for the purpose of fetching • wedge. The place
was from 911. to 10ft, wide, and about ift. high. The
coal that came down would have filled several skips.
There was • parting in the coal which was different in
different parts of the workings, and there could be no
blame whatever attached to the manager or any other
person belonging to the pit for the accident.
Matthew Fletcher, ground bailiff, said be examined the
place the Tuesday puny to the misidont. The workings
were perfectly sound. sad were being eondseted in the
way he wished. 'William Bann, the doggy, was manag-
ing the work the day that the aceident happened, and be
could not Sal any mud for altering the mods of working
the pit.
The Coroner said that if the Jury did not think there
was sufliciest evidence on which to return • verdict be
would adjourn the cue in order to have the mine inspec-
ted by the minas inspector. The Jni7 coincided, and the
ease was adjourned till September 9th.

"DRAT' Dr TINS POT."—Half • century has elapsed
since a pamphlet bearing this title was published, but the
facts which led to its publication still exist • every person
is aware that Tea is very largely adulterated, and is made
up so skilfully with mineral powder) as to defy detection;
it is, therefore, to the interest of all classes to secure only
such tea as is guaranteed pure by the high reputation of
the merchant; for 80 years Horniman's ranter Tea has
commanded constant preference, because it is pare,
strong, and " absays good silks.-
RAPID CORNS Or SEVERN CODOH AND ASTHMA ("thi.
/rock) by Dr. LOCOCK'S WASERS.—From Mr. Flarri-
son, 26.5, Glossep-roed, Sheffield :—" Many eustomers
have expressed themselves highly gratified with the bene-
ficial results of Dr. Locos's'. Wafers in Asthma, Coughs,
&c. I was myself troubled with • severe cough, and was
completely cured by • few Wafers.- Sold by all drug-
gists at Is lid ner hos.

HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.—COUS, GODgILL
Diphtheria, and Bronchi, ie.—These corrective remedies
are infallible for the cure of these pectoral complaints,
which, when neglected, often end in settled asthma on
terminate in consumption. The Ointment, well rubbed
upon the chest and back, penetrating the skin, is carried
directly to the lungs, where it expels all impurities
All the blood in the body constantly passes through the
lungs, and there all noxious particles tending to produce
disease can be quickly, thoroughly, and permanently
neutralised, rendered harmless, or ejected from the
system. Holloway's Ointment and Pills perfectly access.
plish this parificati n and by the blood thus cleansed
the influence of these wonderful medicament.; reaches the
remotest parts of the human body, and thus curse an
diseatod aeo, whether latenal or axtataal.

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truly marvellous efficacy of Galvanic Ifileeleisily by • ail/.
application, an efficacy unrivalled 63, any ruindily tt.t.
These Bands, &a., are forwarded, post free, on nice ipt of
post office order, or stamps, with fill particulars, cm ey,
lication to J. L. Pur.vsairecnna, 168, Regent-s treet,
London, W .

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CoNsumenow.—Da. Lococes WAYERS.—The F ether
of the young lady who WAS cured (Mr. NOMIII I, 214,
Smith-street, Waswick), sends the following, dai ea,_
"The Convent., Temple-street, Wolverhampton.—" Dear
Papa,—The Dr. Locock's Wafers you sent lee comp lately
cured my chest, I do not think I could have lived I tad it
not been for them.—TEßEtlA NORMAN."—Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs, Colds, Gout, lihenmatidm, mad 52
nervous and hysterical complaints are instantly rehire,'
by DR. LOCOCICS WAFIIIRS. Nothing else gives Brlol2 I
sound refredhing night's rest. They taste pleasantly- Sold
by all Druggists St is 110 and 2s 92 per box. 113. mare
of counterfeits.
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BROWN BRONCHIAL TROCHES, for the cure of Co sighs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or say
irritation or soreness of the throat, ale now imported and
sold in this country at Is lid per box, put up in the form
of a " lozenge." It is the most convenient, pleraant,
aste and sure remedy for clearing and !strengthening the
voice known in the world. The Rev. Henry Ward Bwerher
says "I have often recommended them to friends who
were public speakers, and in many cases they have puoved
extremely serviceable." The genuine have the 'fords
"Brown'. Bronchial Troches" on the Government stamp
around each box. Sold by all medicine vendors.— Lon.
don Depot, 493 Oxford-street.
25 VISAJOI. EXPERIRNCK OF DR. LOCOCICS WAFERIL...
From Mr. Morris, 187, West Derby-road, Liverpool, Dec.
18. 1871 :—" It is 25 years share I have known tiwit
worth, and many, saved from Lffering, will never fin get
Dr. Locock's Wafers." They instantly relieve ALL us,
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all
~,recuspein.a. They Late pleasantly. Sold by all drug-
gists at Islid and 2s 9s! per box.
VALUABLE DISCOVERY FOR THE HAIR I—A very nicely
perfumed hair dressing called "The Mexican Hair
Renewer," now being sold by most Chemists and Perk.
men at Ss gd per bottle, is fast superseding all "Msis
Restorers "—for it soul poeitioely restore as every eve
Grey or White hair to its original odour, by • few applo.
'mama, without dyeing it, or leaving the disagreeable
smell of asset" Restorers." It makes the hair edam-
ingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth as bald
*pole, where the hair glands are not decayed. Certideste
from Dr. Verona= on every bottle, with fall peril radars.
Ask for " Tim Max/loan Hata Riswawsm," prepared by
H. C. Gaiter, 493 Oxford-street, London.
FLoatt.nin I For the Testa and BREAM •-• A. fey
drops of the Fragrant Floriline on • wet tooth break pro-
duces • dalighthil foam, whisk cleanses the Teeth from
all impurities, strengthens and hardens the gams, pre-
vents tartar, and arrests the progress of decay. It gives
to the Teeth • peculiar and beautiful whitenesis, and im-
pads s delightful fragance to the breath. It remov.ss all
unpleasant odour arising from decayed Teeth, • disor-
dered stomach, or tobacco smoke. The Frafyront
Flordine is purely vegetable, and equally adapted to old
and young. It lithe greatest Toilet discovery of thug.
Sold at 2s 6d by all Chemists and Perfumers. Prepared
only by H. C. GALLop, 493, Oxford-street, London. The
word " Floriline ". is • 'Trade Mark."

MSS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING STRCP YOH CHIL OREN!
Should always be used when Children are cutting teeth.
it relieves the little sufferers at once, it produces natural
quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the tittle
cherub awakes "as bright as • button. It is perfectly
tarmless, and very pleasant to taste. It soothes the
child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for
dysentery and diarrhma, whether arising from teething
or other causes. Mrs. Winslow'. Soothing Syrup is sold
by thousands of Medicine Dealers in all parts of the
world at Is lid per bottle, and Millions of Mothers can
testify to its virtue.—Manufactory, 493, Oxford-street,
London.