Tank's Poetry
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united states mine rescue association
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Tank's Poetry |
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The bodies not yet recovered are those of Harry Burtrum, 32 years old, of Galena, and Frank Porter, 40, of Wilburton, Kan. At 4:30 o'clock this morning the miners uncovered the body of James Orval Campbell, 34, of Galena. The bodies of the two other men, Jesse Crossland, 28, living on the Oklahoma-Kansas state line near Picher, and John Frederick McCumber, 24, of Black Jack, near Galena, were found yesterday. Officials could only guess how long it might be before their grim work could be completed. Some of the miners estimated that almost half of the huge mass already had been removed. Others said they believed the remaining bodies were under a 35-foot slab that would have to be blasted, and that it might be many hours before the work could be completed. The work was delayed because the roof of the chamber was reported as "creaky," and other rock falls were feared. Tonight a crew of approximately 45 men was on the job, working in groups of 15. Another crew took the place of the first at 10 o'clock. At the American Hospital, the attending physician expressed belief that John Wesley Anderson, 28, of Columbus, seriously injured in the accident, would recover. Anderson was reported to have suffered a skull fracture. Still a patient in the hospital was Louis Hannesbaugh, 35, of Galena Route 2, who was recovering from hip and ankle injuries. His condition was not regarded as serious. H. C. Snodgrass, Kansas district mine inspector, who was assisting in directing the work at the mine, declined official comment as to the cause of the accident beyond saying that pillars in the drift, with the exception of the one which collapsed, appeared to be in good shape. He said he inspected the ground following the accident and pronounced it safe. Meanwhile, grieving relatives of the dead men prepared for funeral services. Services for McCumber will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the Little Mission Church in Galena Heights. The Rev. Clifford Thacker will assist in the services. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Galena. The body will lie in state at the home of a brother, Joe McCumber, in Galena Heights, until the funeral hour. Funeral services for Campbell will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Galena Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Hill Crest cemetery. |
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