Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1882 — Fatal Boiler Explosion. [ARTICLE]

Fatal Boiler Explosion.

The explosion of a boiler in Wesler A Barnes’ raw-mill, at Stone, Randolph oounty, Ind., was attended with shocking loss of life. The employes had just gone to work and some of them were adjusting the pump which feeds the boiler. There was a very heavy head of steam on, and the pump commenced working, throwing cold water into the boiler, when suddenly there was a deafening explosion. As soon as citizens oould gather, it was found that the following persons were instantly killed : Hcdson Clark, Robert Randall, George Wesler, William Yankee, Lewis Mann, William Fleming. In addition to this shocking deathlist a number of persons were hurt, some of them quite scvi rely. The dead victims of the explosion were frightfully mutilated. Wesler’s body was found partly wrapped around a post, with all of the large bones broken, bis head split, and a grate bar sunken in his face. Robert RandaU’s bead was smashed flat, and one eye and the temple gone. Hodson Clark had his throat cut wi h a piece of iron or a splinter, and the part of his head was piucbed off. William Yankee’s head was in the same condition, and his brains ran out on the ground. A piece of the casting from the engine penetrated Lewis Mann’s side and cut his entrails. Alexarder Stephens says it took him ten long years to learn that nine men out of ten who want the favor of a small loan, have no intention of repaying it until they want a larger one. Decided steps onght to be taken to core a Cold or Cough at once. We should recommend Dr. Bairs Cough Syrup This valuable medicine is indorsed by the physicians and you o*n rely oo its doing the work every time.