Robert M. Hinckley was buried by a cave-in at the Little Minnie mine in October 1892. He and John Riley entered the mine about 7 pm. A large rock, weighing nearly 700 pounds, broke loose from the ceiling of the shaft, striking a glancing blow on Riley, but tons of rock buried Mr. Hinckley. Assistance arrived soon. Doctors Hodge and Collins did all they could, but were unable to save Mr. Hinckley, who died at Tomichi.
Mr. R. M. Hinckley arrived in the Tomichi mining district in 1881, an early resident, from Howell, MI. He was about 34 years old. In August 1888, he married widow Ida M. Edwardes, who had a daughter Ethel. It appears that two more children were born to this couple, both living at the time of the father's death. He was also survived by a brother, Ward Hinckley of White Pine, as well as his mother and a brother on the family homestead in Howell, MI.
The funeral services were solemn and impressive - nearly the entire town was present. O. H. Aikine officiated, Mrs. C. E. Macy read extracts from the bible; Mr. Davis lead in prayer; and a fine choir, with Miss Willa Walker as organist, furnished music. Wm. Vining, O. H. Aikine, J. Harlan Collins, Gib. Hutchins, Geo. Morehead and Joe Vaughn acted as pall bearers. Handsome wreaths of flowers were placed on the coffin by the ladies, and a number floral wreaths were strewn on the grave.
Mr. R. M. Hinckley arrived in the Tomichi mining district in 1881, an early resident, from Howell, MI. He was about 34 years old. In August 1888, he married widow Ida M. Edwardes, who had a daughter Ethel. It appears that two more children were born to this couple, both living at the time of the father's death. He was also survived by a brother, Ward Hinckley of White Pine, as well as his mother and a brother on the family homestead in Howell, MI.
The funeral services were solemn and impressive - nearly the entire town was present. O. H. Aikine officiated, Mrs. C. E. Macy read extracts from the bible; Mr. Davis lead in prayer; and a fine choir, with Miss Willa Walker as organist, furnished music. Wm. Vining, O. H. Aikine, J. Harlan Collins, Gib. Hutchins, Geo. Morehead and Joe Vaughn acted as pall bearers. Handsome wreaths of flowers were placed on the coffin by the ladies, and a number floral wreaths were strewn on the grave.
Robert M. Hinckley was buried by a cave-in at the Little Minnie mine in October 1892. He and John Riley entered the mine about 7 pm. A large rock, weighing nearly 700 pounds, broke loose from the ceiling of the shaft, striking a glancing blow on Riley, but tons of rock buried Mr. Hinckley. Assistance arrived soon. Doctors Hodge and Collins did all they could, but were unable to save Mr. Hinckley, who died at Tomichi.
Mr. R. M. Hinckley arrived in the Tomichi mining district in 1881, an early resident, from Howell, MI. He was about 34 years old. In August 1888, he married widow Ida M. Edwardes, who had a daughter Ethel. It appears that two more children were born to this couple, both living at the time of the father's death. He was also survived by a brother, Ward Hinckley of White Pine, as well as his mother and a brother on the family homestead in Howell, MI.
The funeral services were solemn and impressive - nearly the entire town was present. O. H. Aikine officiated, Mrs. C. E. Macy read extracts from the bible; Mr. Davis lead in prayer; and a fine choir, with Miss Willa Walker as organist, furnished music. Wm. Vining, O. H. Aikine, J. Harlan Collins, Gib. Hutchins, Geo. Morehead and Joe Vaughn acted as pall bearers. Handsome wreaths of flowers were placed on the coffin by the ladies, and a number floral wreaths were strewn on the grave.
Mr. R. M. Hinckley arrived in the Tomichi mining district in 1881, an early resident, from Howell, MI. He was about 34 years old. In August 1888, he married widow Ida M. Edwardes, who had a daughter Ethel. It appears that two more children were born to this couple, both living at the time of the father's death. He was also survived by a brother, Ward Hinckley of White Pine, as well as his mother and a brother on the family homestead in Howell, MI.
The funeral services were solemn and impressive - nearly the entire town was present. O. H. Aikine officiated, Mrs. C. E. Macy read extracts from the bible; Mr. Davis lead in prayer; and a fine choir, with Miss Willa Walker as organist, furnished music. Wm. Vining, O. H. Aikine, J. Harlan Collins, Gib. Hutchins, Geo. Morehead and Joe Vaughn acted as pall bearers. Handsome wreaths of flowers were placed on the coffin by the ladies, and a number floral wreaths were strewn on the grave.
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