The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 29, August 4, 1894 Page: 9
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THE TEXAS MINER.
9
We//
ts easier than getting well.
Regular habits and proper at-
tention to diet wi!i insure
health. Pure food is an es-
sentia!.
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is scientifically prepared for
those who desire to keep well.
Light, wholesome and readily
assimilated, it is just the food
for delicate organisms.
ARMOUR PACKtNG Co.
KANSAS C!TY. U. S. A.
GONE TO REST,
HAS THE SOUL OF THAT WELL-KNDA'N WINER,
ROBERT TWEED.
A Piece of State Fa!ts One Hundred and Ten Feet, Hitting Him
the Head White at Work in the
New Shaft, No. 7.
on
A '1' about 3 o'clock last Monday afternoon there was an acci-
jT*\ dent at No. 7 shaft, the new shaft now b^mg sunk, which
resulted in the death Tuesday at noon of Robert Tweed a well-
known miner, who with three companions were digging at the
bottom, 110 feet down, Tweed having been struck on the head
by a piece of slate, which fell from the bucket at the top.
The accident was one of those unfortunate ones which occur,
even when the utmost care is taken against them, and one for
which no one can be blamed, and especially so in this instance,
for experienced miners tell us that in no instance have they ever
seen more care exercised against possible accidents in any coal
camp in which they ever worked, and at No. 7 Mr. Heathering-
ton, pit boss, has been highly complimented by the best miners
in camp for the excellent work in sinking this shaft, it always be-
ing timbered to within three feet of the bottom, and none were
more complimentary than was poor Bob Tweed, and to Mr.
Heatherington, who was at the bottom only a short while before
the accident occurred Mr. Tweed took occasion to remark, in
the presence of his companions: "Dave, my boy; you are tak-
ing more precaution against accidents in this shaft than any in
which I ever worked, and I feel as safe here as if I were on top."
Mr. Heatherington came up, and everything moved on nicely,
until about 3 o'clock, when the bucket, filled, came up, and in
some manner a certain block used in dumping the bucket became
jarred out of plumb, and the bucket careened slightly and two or
three pieces of slate toppled off into the mouth of the pit, and the
entire load was in the act of going, but by action as quick as
thought and almost superhuman strength the top men, Messrs.
S. J. Armstrong and C. H. Torrence, grabbed the bucket, thus
preventing an accident which would have proved even more dis-
astrous to all below, and Mr. E. C. Cunningham, engineer, who
is said to be one of the most careful in his duties, seeing the im-
minent peril, handled his machine with such dexterity that has
caused many words of praise for him since, and from those who
could see and know what the result would have been had a false
move been made at so perilous a time. When the slate started
the top men yelled a warning, and all below except poor Tweed
were quick enough in springing for corners, and he, it is said, was
in the act of jumping when he was stricken down by a fearful
blow on top of his head.
Pit Boss Heatherington was within four feet of the shatt's
mouth, and Superintendent Gordon only 20 feet away, when the
cry of' lookout" was sounded. At a glance both took in the
situation, and Mr. Heatherington sprang into the bucket and
gave the signal to be lowered, and found poor Tweed gasping,
for life, while his comrades were tenderly lifting him up. He
was never conscious from that moment. All were soon hoisted
and everything possible done for the wounded man, and as soon
as an ambulance could arrive from camp he was borne tenderly
home to a grief-stricken wife and children, and being a man of
most powerful physique, lingered for about 21 hours, dying at
noon Tuesday.
Funeral services were held at the house at 10 o'clock Wednes-
day morning, conducted by Rev. Mr. Little, a Presbyterian
minister of Denison, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias,
and later was interred at Gordon, where he has two children
buried. The funeral procession is said to have been the longest
ever seen in Thurber, thus demonstrating deceased's popularity
in life.
Mr. Tweed was a Scotchman, aged about 42, and came from
Kansas to Texas about nine years since, and has been identified
with this camp for five years, and was considered one of the
most experienced miners in camp. He was a devoted husband
and father, generous to a fault, determiued in all his undertak-
ings, and it was always said "that when Bob Tweed said a
thing he meant it." He was a member in good standing of the
Knights of Pythias, and of the Grand Order of Orients, and his
friends were legion.
Peace be to the ashes of poor Bob Tweed.
A Pteasure Trip.
A party of Thurberites. headed by "Our Colonel," leaves
Monday for El Paso, from which place they will cross the border
line, the Rio Grande, for a month's fishing and hunting and
general recreation. The party is composed of Col. R. D. Hun-
tee, John W. Everman, assistant manager of the Texas & Pacific
railwav, Capt. J. C. Lea, Messrs. William MacDonald, William
Morgan Lewis, Arch Frew, Jeff Cowdan, Warheld Ward and
Joe Suggalo, chef. Everything that could possibly be used on a
trip of this kind will be taken, including horses, wagons, camp-
ing outfits, provisions an luxuries.
THE MiNER wishes them a safe journey and pleasant stay, and
that when they have "recreated" to their hearts' content, that
they may return to "our own little world," much improved in
avoirdupois and health, and that each may have a fish or bear
story to relate that will beat anything Jeff Cowden can possibly
tell, and we guarantee to all a respectful hearing.
May good luck attend you, gentlemen.
Why
Is DELICIOUS COFFEE a rare luxury?
Because you do not use the right Cof-
fee and make it properly. Every-
body can enjoy this luxury by getting
Blank's Patent Drip Coffee Pot,
And using BLANKE'S PULVERtZED COFFEE. TWO POUND of
this Coifee used in this Pot wiff MAKE MORE AND BETTER COFFEE
than wiff THREE POUND of ordinary ground Coffee or any other Pot.
This is a big saving, and wiif pay you to investigate.
For safe by the
TEXAS & PAC!F!C COAL CO.,
Manufactured and put up by the
C. F. BLANKE TEA & COFFEE CO.,
ST. Louis, U. S. A.
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McAdams, Walter B. The Texas Miner, Volume 1, Number 29, August 4, 1894, newspaper, August 4, 1894; Thurber, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth200476/m1/9/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Tarleton State University.