Laid at Rest
Joseph Aikes and James Seth, the two unfortunate men who were cut off so suddenly Monday evening, were yesterday afternoon laid to rest in the Galena Cemetery at 2 p.m.
The coffins containing the remains of each, were placed in one vehicle, which was followed immediately by Leverich’s band, and a large number of men on foot, together with twenty wagons and carriages.
A little misunderstanding as to the time of burial resulted in a somewhat vexatious delay after the cemetery was reached, but many hands assisted in preparing the last resting place for the victims of the accident, who had recently been their boon companions and the place that was to be their future abode was soon made ready, when they were laid side by side in a single compartment, in the citadel of the departed.
Galena Miner, Galena, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 4
Two Terrible Deaths.
Short Creek Republican.
One of the most heart-rending accidents that has ever occurred in the Short Creek mines happened yesterday afternoon, and it is one that has cast a pall of gloom over the entire vicinity.
The particulars, as are all such terrible accidents, are too meagre for publication at so early an hour, but are sufficiently appalling to bring a cloud of sorrow not only to the devoted and loving mother and fraternal parent, but to the friend and the stranger almost alike. All feel a sad and heart-sickening sympathy in seeing young manhood stricken by disease, and the pang is even more terrible in death by accident.
Joe Akes and James Seth, two young men, both unmarried, have been at work for some time for Charles Luther, and were yesterday at work in a drift in the “Poor Farm” shaft. While so employed the roof of the drift caved in upon them, burying both, and both were taken out dead.
Their bodies were brought to the office of ‘Squire Webb, who received them and decided that no inquest was necessary, as both men were so seriously injured as to indicate almost sudden death. Seth's neck, skull, one arm and one leg were broken, and he had several other serious bruises, while Akes' thigh, chest and one arm were crushed. The two bodies presented a most horrible sight, and strong men turned away with tears in their eyes.
Young Akes resided in this city with his father and two brothers, who live in Bonanza diggings, just west of town, and was brother of Henry Akes, the well-known young musician. Both were dressed neatly and will be buried to-day.
The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Joe Akes and James Seth were killed on the afternoon of the 14th inst at Galena by the caving in of the mines. Both were young men and unmarried. Seth had his neck broken, also his arms and one leg, and presented a most ghastly appearance.
The Cherokee Sentinel, Cherokee, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Note: Laura Charles, the previous manager, received on 2/6/2019 a rather hateful letter suggesting that she remove the "no tombstone" photo for this memorial, even though there was no policy prohibiting such a post, and had received permission from Findagrave. Laura then cleverly noted in the spot for cemetery plot that it was unmarked. Thank you, Laura. ~~mjp~~
Joseph Aikes and James Seth, the two unfortunate men who were cut off so suddenly Monday evening, were yesterday afternoon laid to rest in the Galena Cemetery at 2 p.m.
The coffins containing the remains of each, were placed in one vehicle, which was followed immediately by Leverich’s band, and a large number of men on foot, together with twenty wagons and carriages.
A little misunderstanding as to the time of burial resulted in a somewhat vexatious delay after the cemetery was reached, but many hands assisted in preparing the last resting place for the victims of the accident, who had recently been their boon companions and the place that was to be their future abode was soon made ready, when they were laid side by side in a single compartment, in the citadel of the departed.
Galena Miner, Galena, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 4
Two Terrible Deaths.
Short Creek Republican.
One of the most heart-rending accidents that has ever occurred in the Short Creek mines happened yesterday afternoon, and it is one that has cast a pall of gloom over the entire vicinity.
The particulars, as are all such terrible accidents, are too meagre for publication at so early an hour, but are sufficiently appalling to bring a cloud of sorrow not only to the devoted and loving mother and fraternal parent, but to the friend and the stranger almost alike. All feel a sad and heart-sickening sympathy in seeing young manhood stricken by disease, and the pang is even more terrible in death by accident.
Joe Akes and James Seth, two young men, both unmarried, have been at work for some time for Charles Luther, and were yesterday at work in a drift in the “Poor Farm” shaft. While so employed the roof of the drift caved in upon them, burying both, and both were taken out dead.
Their bodies were brought to the office of ‘Squire Webb, who received them and decided that no inquest was necessary, as both men were so seriously injured as to indicate almost sudden death. Seth's neck, skull, one arm and one leg were broken, and he had several other serious bruises, while Akes' thigh, chest and one arm were crushed. The two bodies presented a most horrible sight, and strong men turned away with tears in their eyes.
Young Akes resided in this city with his father and two brothers, who live in Bonanza diggings, just west of town, and was brother of Henry Akes, the well-known young musician. Both were dressed neatly and will be buried to-day.
The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Joe Akes and James Seth were killed on the afternoon of the 14th inst at Galena by the caving in of the mines. Both were young men and unmarried. Seth had his neck broken, also his arms and one leg, and presented a most ghastly appearance.
The Cherokee Sentinel, Cherokee, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Note: Laura Charles, the previous manager, received on 2/6/2019 a rather hateful letter suggesting that she remove the "no tombstone" photo for this memorial, even though there was no policy prohibiting such a post, and had received permission from Findagrave. Laura then cleverly noted in the spot for cemetery plot that it was unmarked. Thank you, Laura. ~~mjp~~
Laid at Rest
Joseph Aikes and James Seth, the two unfortunate men who were cut off so suddenly Monday evening, were yesterday afternoon laid to rest in the Galena Cemetery at 2 p.m.
The coffins containing the remains of each, were placed in one vehicle, which was followed immediately by Leverich’s band, and a large number of men on foot, together with twenty wagons and carriages.
A little misunderstanding as to the time of burial resulted in a somewhat vexatious delay after the cemetery was reached, but many hands assisted in preparing the last resting place for the victims of the accident, who had recently been their boon companions and the place that was to be their future abode was soon made ready, when they were laid side by side in a single compartment, in the citadel of the departed.
Galena Miner, Galena, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 4
Two Terrible Deaths.
Short Creek Republican.
One of the most heart-rending accidents that has ever occurred in the Short Creek mines happened yesterday afternoon, and it is one that has cast a pall of gloom over the entire vicinity.
The particulars, as are all such terrible accidents, are too meagre for publication at so early an hour, but are sufficiently appalling to bring a cloud of sorrow not only to the devoted and loving mother and fraternal parent, but to the friend and the stranger almost alike. All feel a sad and heart-sickening sympathy in seeing young manhood stricken by disease, and the pang is even more terrible in death by accident.
Joe Akes and James Seth, two young men, both unmarried, have been at work for some time for Charles Luther, and were yesterday at work in a drift in the “Poor Farm” shaft. While so employed the roof of the drift caved in upon them, burying both, and both were taken out dead.
Their bodies were brought to the office of ‘Squire Webb, who received them and decided that no inquest was necessary, as both men were so seriously injured as to indicate almost sudden death. Seth's neck, skull, one arm and one leg were broken, and he had several other serious bruises, while Akes' thigh, chest and one arm were crushed. The two bodies presented a most horrible sight, and strong men turned away with tears in their eyes.
Young Akes resided in this city with his father and two brothers, who live in Bonanza diggings, just west of town, and was brother of Henry Akes, the well-known young musician. Both were dressed neatly and will be buried to-day.
The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Joe Akes and James Seth were killed on the afternoon of the 14th inst at Galena by the caving in of the mines. Both were young men and unmarried. Seth had his neck broken, also his arms and one leg, and presented a most ghastly appearance.
The Cherokee Sentinel, Cherokee, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Note: Laura Charles, the previous manager, received on 2/6/2019 a rather hateful letter suggesting that she remove the "no tombstone" photo for this memorial, even though there was no policy prohibiting such a post, and had received permission from Findagrave. Laura then cleverly noted in the spot for cemetery plot that it was unmarked. Thank you, Laura. ~~mjp~~
Joseph Aikes and James Seth, the two unfortunate men who were cut off so suddenly Monday evening, were yesterday afternoon laid to rest in the Galena Cemetery at 2 p.m.
The coffins containing the remains of each, were placed in one vehicle, which was followed immediately by Leverich’s band, and a large number of men on foot, together with twenty wagons and carriages.
A little misunderstanding as to the time of burial resulted in a somewhat vexatious delay after the cemetery was reached, but many hands assisted in preparing the last resting place for the victims of the accident, who had recently been their boon companions and the place that was to be their future abode was soon made ready, when they were laid side by side in a single compartment, in the citadel of the departed.
Galena Miner, Galena, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 4
Two Terrible Deaths.
Short Creek Republican.
One of the most heart-rending accidents that has ever occurred in the Short Creek mines happened yesterday afternoon, and it is one that has cast a pall of gloom over the entire vicinity.
The particulars, as are all such terrible accidents, are too meagre for publication at so early an hour, but are sufficiently appalling to bring a cloud of sorrow not only to the devoted and loving mother and fraternal parent, but to the friend and the stranger almost alike. All feel a sad and heart-sickening sympathy in seeing young manhood stricken by disease, and the pang is even more terrible in death by accident.
Joe Akes and James Seth, two young men, both unmarried, have been at work for some time for Charles Luther, and were yesterday at work in a drift in the “Poor Farm” shaft. While so employed the roof of the drift caved in upon them, burying both, and both were taken out dead.
Their bodies were brought to the office of ‘Squire Webb, who received them and decided that no inquest was necessary, as both men were so seriously injured as to indicate almost sudden death. Seth's neck, skull, one arm and one leg were broken, and he had several other serious bruises, while Akes' thigh, chest and one arm were crushed. The two bodies presented a most horrible sight, and strong men turned away with tears in their eyes.
Young Akes resided in this city with his father and two brothers, who live in Bonanza diggings, just west of town, and was brother of Henry Akes, the well-known young musician. Both were dressed neatly and will be buried to-day.
The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Joe Akes and James Seth were killed on the afternoon of the 14th inst at Galena by the caving in of the mines. Both were young men and unmarried. Seth had his neck broken, also his arms and one leg, and presented a most ghastly appearance.
The Cherokee Sentinel, Cherokee, Kansas, 18 March 1881, Friday, Page 3
Note: Laura Charles, the previous manager, received on 2/6/2019 a rather hateful letter suggesting that she remove the "no tombstone" photo for this memorial, even though there was no policy prohibiting such a post, and had received permission from Findagrave. Laura then cleverly noted in the spot for cemetery plot that it was unmarked. Thank you, Laura. ~~mjp~~
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