Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-07-06

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We are called upon to again chron-
(e another appalling dynamite dis
ter. the most serious of the many
lat have visited Emporium since we
scame known as an important powder
,wn.
Yesterday Wednesday, afternoon
oout 3:15, like a flash of lightning the
liking house, where the death-dealing
compound'' is mixed, went up with
terrific report, hurting to eternity
ne inmates of the mixing room, four
men, viz: Richard Cavanaugh, aged
80 years, single; Harry George, aged
IS, single; Anthony Rosse, aged 26,
single; William T. Shade, aged 40,
married and leaves a wife and three
children.
With this explosion the frame build
ings commenced to crumble, pinning
under the timbers of the packing house
and box factory five other men and
boys Most of the men, succeeded in
crawling from under the timbers and
ran for their lives, but the five others
met u fearful death.
in less than ten minutes from the
time of the first explosion, the packing
house went, tearing the unfortunate
I and boys to pieces that were pin
under the timbers. Up to this
ting, Wednesday, not vestige can
found of the mixers or packer Mar
Garvin, the lad aged about % years
was known to be pinned under
wrecked building and was heard to
call for help. In the mad and frantic
rush he was left to his fate, The sec
ond explosion blew him into eternity.
ROASTED TO DEATH.
In the box factory were Jacob Frantz,
aged 35, and two young men, Max
Halderman, aged IS, lson of Frank
Halderman), and Glenn Holcomb, aged
IS years, son of JOS. Holcomb). They
were pinned under the wreck and if
not killed by the second explosion,
were roasted to death. The charred
remains of three were recovered yes.
Jerday evening and the fact that the
above named were employed in that
room these names were agreed upon.
About ten o'clock last evening the re-
mains of Marvin GarVin were found.
Young Garvin was an active young
man and popular, especially in east
ward, where he resided with his par.
ents. These bodies were burned beyond
recognition, only their trunks remain.
ing.
Max Halderman, was boy greatly
respected by all who knew him; good
boy at all times and under all circum-
stances. He was attentive to religious
instruction, being a member of Hon.
Josiah Howard's Sunday school class
His parents are bowed down with
grief, as are all the afflicted families
Glennie Holcomb, aged is years, is a
lamentable loss to his parents, who
terribly mourn their sons sad and un
timely death. He was well prepared
for his sudden calling of, we are glad
to learn from his pastor.
Jacob Frantz, whose wife and four
childred reside on West Creek, leaves
his family in very sad condition. His
youngest child is two years old and
the Oldest eight years. Mr.. Frantz was
35 years of age, and was hard work.
ing man and well known in this
county. His death is deeply mourned
by large circle of friends.
The Company's teamster, JOS. Stang,
together with his horses we're killed
with the second explosion-no trace oil
either being found.
The following is a full and we be.
w a complete list of those killed,
one of which have been found except
le three box makers and Garvin.
RICHARD CAVANAUGH,
HARRY GEORGE,
MARVIN GARvIN,
JACOB FRANTz,
MAX HALDERMAN,
ANTHONY RossE,
VIM. II. SHADE,
GLENN HoLCoMB,
JOSEPH STANG, whose home is near
}uffalo
JOSEPH KNARR, the tenth victim died
4:30 to-day.