The 300 acre Oscar Patterson Farm was located 1.5 miles south of Mount Pleasant, Jefferson Co., Ohio.
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Article from the Daily Times, Martins Ferry, Ohio, July 29, 1930.
GAS FATAL TO 2 IN WELL AT MT. PLEASANT
Aged Farmer Thought to Have Died Trying to Rescue Youth.
OVERCOME WHILE CLEANING SHAFT
Oscar W. Patterson, 68, well known Mt. Pleasant district resident, and Carl Davies, 13, were asphyxiated by black damp yesterday afternoon while cleaning out a well situated on the site of the Patterson home, which burned Saturday. Coroner J. W. Neal found today while investigating the double tragedy that was revealed last evening after the two had failed to return to a nearby home for supper.
Following Saturday's fire, it was discovered that debris from the structure had fallen into the well. Due to the drouth, livestock on the farm could not be watered except from the well so Monday saw the farm owner and young Davies at Mt Pleasant obtaining a pump to install.
Last Seen in Afternoon
I. D. Amstutz, hardware dealer, went to the farm during the afternoon to aid in plans for installing the pump. At that time, work on cleaning out the hole had not been started and Mr. Patterson did not expect to do so until today. Evidently the needs of the cattle led him to change his plans.
After Saturday's fire, the Pattersons went to the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cleaver, just across a ravine from the ruins of the Patterson home. When the latter's father and his helper failed to return in time for supper, the family laid the fact to a desire to complete the work before dark. At dusk, Cleaver went to the place to see what was delaying the pair.
Neither could be found. A search of the premises failed to reveal any trace of either man or boy. Eventually, flashlights were obtained and the well was peered into, the bodies being discovered.
Harry Fox, Martins Ferry mill-worker and neighbor of the Pattersons, quickly raised the inert forms to the surface. He was aided by Harold Martin and Cleaver. Both victims had been dead for some time.
Overcome During Rescue
The boy's body was lying on top of that of the man. A bruise on the latter's face indicated that he had fallen from the ladder in trying to escape, the boy having been overcome while going to his aid, the coroner said.
The older victim is a son of Asahel and Esther Patterson. He was born on a farm near Mt. Pleasant and held a birthright in the Friends church there. The picnic of that society, scheduled for Wheeling park, has been postponed as a result of the double tragedy, it was announced today.
Bereaved are the wife, Mrs. Edith Morris Patterson, of Mt. Pleasant, and four children, Mrs. Margaret Chambers of Damascus, Robert Patterson of Ansted, W. Va., Curtis Patterson of Emerson and Mrs. Cleaver. A brother, A. T. Patterson, and a s sister, Mrs. Alice Green reside in Muncie, Ind. There are ten grandchildren.
Patterson Rites Thursday
The Patterson remains were taken to the Burris funeral home at Mr. Pleasant. Later they were removed to the Cleaver residence where services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of Rev. C. J. Carey and Rev. Isaac Kinsey. Burial will take place in Short Creek cemetery.
Carl Davies is a stepson of Wilbur Dowdell, residing on the Martins Ferry-Mt. Pleasant pike. He was working at the Patterson home during the summer vacation. The body was taken to the Nobel company funeral home in Martins Ferry.
His stepfather and mother operate a gas station the the Mt. Pleasant-Ferry pike. He had resided in the vicinity since birth.
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Article from the Daily Times, Martins Ferry, Ohio, July 29, 1930.
GAS FATAL TO 2 IN WELL AT MT. PLEASANT
Aged Farmer Thought to Have Died Trying to Rescue Youth.
OVERCOME WHILE CLEANING SHAFT
Oscar W. Patterson, 68, well known Mt. Pleasant district resident, and Carl Davies, 13, were asphyxiated by black damp yesterday afternoon while cleaning out a well situated on the site of the Patterson home, which burned Saturday. Coroner J. W. Neal found today while investigating the double tragedy that was revealed last evening after the two had failed to return to a nearby home for supper.
Following Saturday's fire, it was discovered that debris from the structure had fallen into the well. Due to the drouth, livestock on the farm could not be watered except from the well so Monday saw the farm owner and young Davies at Mt Pleasant obtaining a pump to install.
Last Seen in Afternoon
I. D. Amstutz, hardware dealer, went to the farm during the afternoon to aid in plans for installing the pump. At that time, work on cleaning out the hole had not been started and Mr. Patterson did not expect to do so until today. Evidently the needs of the cattle led him to change his plans.
After Saturday's fire, the Pattersons went to the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cleaver, just across a ravine from the ruins of the Patterson home. When the latter's father and his helper failed to return in time for supper, the family laid the fact to a desire to complete the work before dark. At dusk, Cleaver went to the place to see what was delaying the pair.
Neither could be found. A search of the premises failed to reveal any trace of either man or boy. Eventually, flashlights were obtained and the well was peered into, the bodies being discovered.
Harry Fox, Martins Ferry mill-worker and neighbor of the Pattersons, quickly raised the inert forms to the surface. He was aided by Harold Martin and Cleaver. Both victims had been dead for some time.
Overcome During Rescue
The boy's body was lying on top of that of the man. A bruise on the latter's face indicated that he had fallen from the ladder in trying to escape, the boy having been overcome while going to his aid, the coroner said.
The older victim is a son of Asahel and Esther Patterson. He was born on a farm near Mt. Pleasant and held a birthright in the Friends church there. The picnic of that society, scheduled for Wheeling park, has been postponed as a result of the double tragedy, it was announced today.
Bereaved are the wife, Mrs. Edith Morris Patterson, of Mt. Pleasant, and four children, Mrs. Margaret Chambers of Damascus, Robert Patterson of Ansted, W. Va., Curtis Patterson of Emerson and Mrs. Cleaver. A brother, A. T. Patterson, and a s sister, Mrs. Alice Green reside in Muncie, Ind. There are ten grandchildren.
Patterson Rites Thursday
The Patterson remains were taken to the Burris funeral home at Mr. Pleasant. Later they were removed to the Cleaver residence where services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of Rev. C. J. Carey and Rev. Isaac Kinsey. Burial will take place in Short Creek cemetery.
Carl Davies is a stepson of Wilbur Dowdell, residing on the Martins Ferry-Mt. Pleasant pike. He was working at the Patterson home during the summer vacation. The body was taken to the Nobel company funeral home in Martins Ferry.
His stepfather and mother operate a gas station the the Mt. Pleasant-Ferry pike. He had resided in the vicinity since birth.
The 300 acre Oscar Patterson Farm was located 1.5 miles south of Mount Pleasant, Jefferson Co., Ohio.
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Article from the Daily Times, Martins Ferry, Ohio, July 29, 1930.
GAS FATAL TO 2 IN WELL AT MT. PLEASANT
Aged Farmer Thought to Have Died Trying to Rescue Youth.
OVERCOME WHILE CLEANING SHAFT
Oscar W. Patterson, 68, well known Mt. Pleasant district resident, and Carl Davies, 13, were asphyxiated by black damp yesterday afternoon while cleaning out a well situated on the site of the Patterson home, which burned Saturday. Coroner J. W. Neal found today while investigating the double tragedy that was revealed last evening after the two had failed to return to a nearby home for supper.
Following Saturday's fire, it was discovered that debris from the structure had fallen into the well. Due to the drouth, livestock on the farm could not be watered except from the well so Monday saw the farm owner and young Davies at Mt Pleasant obtaining a pump to install.
Last Seen in Afternoon
I. D. Amstutz, hardware dealer, went to the farm during the afternoon to aid in plans for installing the pump. At that time, work on cleaning out the hole had not been started and Mr. Patterson did not expect to do so until today. Evidently the needs of the cattle led him to change his plans.
After Saturday's fire, the Pattersons went to the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cleaver, just across a ravine from the ruins of the Patterson home. When the latter's father and his helper failed to return in time for supper, the family laid the fact to a desire to complete the work before dark. At dusk, Cleaver went to the place to see what was delaying the pair.
Neither could be found. A search of the premises failed to reveal any trace of either man or boy. Eventually, flashlights were obtained and the well was peered into, the bodies being discovered.
Harry Fox, Martins Ferry mill-worker and neighbor of the Pattersons, quickly raised the inert forms to the surface. He was aided by Harold Martin and Cleaver. Both victims had been dead for some time.
Overcome During Rescue
The boy's body was lying on top of that of the man. A bruise on the latter's face indicated that he had fallen from the ladder in trying to escape, the boy having been overcome while going to his aid, the coroner said.
The older victim is a son of Asahel and Esther Patterson. He was born on a farm near Mt. Pleasant and held a birthright in the Friends church there. The picnic of that society, scheduled for Wheeling park, has been postponed as a result of the double tragedy, it was announced today.
Bereaved are the wife, Mrs. Edith Morris Patterson, of Mt. Pleasant, and four children, Mrs. Margaret Chambers of Damascus, Robert Patterson of Ansted, W. Va., Curtis Patterson of Emerson and Mrs. Cleaver. A brother, A. T. Patterson, and a s sister, Mrs. Alice Green reside in Muncie, Ind. There are ten grandchildren.
Patterson Rites Thursday
The Patterson remains were taken to the Burris funeral home at Mr. Pleasant. Later they were removed to the Cleaver residence where services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of Rev. C. J. Carey and Rev. Isaac Kinsey. Burial will take place in Short Creek cemetery.
Carl Davies is a stepson of Wilbur Dowdell, residing on the Martins Ferry-Mt. Pleasant pike. He was working at the Patterson home during the summer vacation. The body was taken to the Nobel company funeral home in Martins Ferry.
His stepfather and mother operate a gas station the the Mt. Pleasant-Ferry pike. He had resided in the vicinity since birth.
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Article from the Daily Times, Martins Ferry, Ohio, July 29, 1930.
GAS FATAL TO 2 IN WELL AT MT. PLEASANT
Aged Farmer Thought to Have Died Trying to Rescue Youth.
OVERCOME WHILE CLEANING SHAFT
Oscar W. Patterson, 68, well known Mt. Pleasant district resident, and Carl Davies, 13, were asphyxiated by black damp yesterday afternoon while cleaning out a well situated on the site of the Patterson home, which burned Saturday. Coroner J. W. Neal found today while investigating the double tragedy that was revealed last evening after the two had failed to return to a nearby home for supper.
Following Saturday's fire, it was discovered that debris from the structure had fallen into the well. Due to the drouth, livestock on the farm could not be watered except from the well so Monday saw the farm owner and young Davies at Mt Pleasant obtaining a pump to install.
Last Seen in Afternoon
I. D. Amstutz, hardware dealer, went to the farm during the afternoon to aid in plans for installing the pump. At that time, work on cleaning out the hole had not been started and Mr. Patterson did not expect to do so until today. Evidently the needs of the cattle led him to change his plans.
After Saturday's fire, the Pattersons went to the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cleaver, just across a ravine from the ruins of the Patterson home. When the latter's father and his helper failed to return in time for supper, the family laid the fact to a desire to complete the work before dark. At dusk, Cleaver went to the place to see what was delaying the pair.
Neither could be found. A search of the premises failed to reveal any trace of either man or boy. Eventually, flashlights were obtained and the well was peered into, the bodies being discovered.
Harry Fox, Martins Ferry mill-worker and neighbor of the Pattersons, quickly raised the inert forms to the surface. He was aided by Harold Martin and Cleaver. Both victims had been dead for some time.
Overcome During Rescue
The boy's body was lying on top of that of the man. A bruise on the latter's face indicated that he had fallen from the ladder in trying to escape, the boy having been overcome while going to his aid, the coroner said.
The older victim is a son of Asahel and Esther Patterson. He was born on a farm near Mt. Pleasant and held a birthright in the Friends church there. The picnic of that society, scheduled for Wheeling park, has been postponed as a result of the double tragedy, it was announced today.
Bereaved are the wife, Mrs. Edith Morris Patterson, of Mt. Pleasant, and four children, Mrs. Margaret Chambers of Damascus, Robert Patterson of Ansted, W. Va., Curtis Patterson of Emerson and Mrs. Cleaver. A brother, A. T. Patterson, and a s sister, Mrs. Alice Green reside in Muncie, Ind. There are ten grandchildren.
Patterson Rites Thursday
The Patterson remains were taken to the Burris funeral home at Mr. Pleasant. Later they were removed to the Cleaver residence where services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of Rev. C. J. Carey and Rev. Isaac Kinsey. Burial will take place in Short Creek cemetery.
Carl Davies is a stepson of Wilbur Dowdell, residing on the Martins Ferry-Mt. Pleasant pike. He was working at the Patterson home during the summer vacation. The body was taken to the Nobel company funeral home in Martins Ferry.
His stepfather and mother operate a gas station the the Mt. Pleasant-Ferry pike. He had resided in the vicinity since birth.
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