Gazette News-Current from Xenia, Ohio • Page 7

PAGE EIGHT THE XENIA DAILY GAZETTE, ONE HAN KILLED IN POWDER HILL EXPLOSION William Kerns Dashed into Eternity When Corning Mill at Miami Powder Plant Wednesday Evening Body Thrown 300 Feet. With a roar about a ton of green powder in one of the corning mills at the plant of the Miami Powder Company at Goes Station exploded at 3:20 Wednesday afternoon, sending one man, William Kerns, into eternity, and completely wrecking the mill. The explosion occurred just as the terrific electrical storm hurst over Goes Station Wednesday afternoon and it is thought that the explosion may have been caused by the mill being struck by lightning. course, is only a theory, and, as usually is the case in powder mill explosions, the real cause will never be known, as the only person who could possibly have known was killed. Some otherwise the would have been many times more severe in character.

The mill was located about halt a mile from the main office of the plant, and was seveial hundred yards removed from the nearest mill. For this reason the other mills escaped damage anil their occupants escaped injury. Just after the explosion a great cloud of white smoke rolled up from the scene, and, rendered especially prominent by its background of angry black clouds, presented a most remarkable sight as it slowly ascended skyward. Many people in Xenia saw this cloud as it majestically arose, and not knowing that an ex SUHY nave Known wan I persons at Goes state that they saw plosion had occurred wondered at a holt of lightning strike in the it. vicinity of the wrecked mill just Mr.

Kerns, whose life was so sud- the explosion occurred, denly cut off, was about 35 years Whether or not the explosion was of age. He had been employed by caused by this flash of lightning or the Miami Powder Company for bv some mishap which occurred twelve years and was regarded as within the mill is a mystery that one of the most valuable will forever remain umolved. and careful employes. In the com- The which was unusual- munity where he lived he was highly severe for a corning mill explo- regarded and esteemed. He was aion, tore the mill to pieces and always a clean, upright man, and cast the timbers of which it was since the Biederwolf revival meet- constructed in every direction.

The ings in Xenia was a devout Chris body of Mr. Kerns, which was ter- Can, being a member of the Meth ribly burned, was thrown fully odist church in Yellow Springs. He three hundred feet from the build- was popular and well liked by his ing. Beyond the terrible burns, fellow workmen and by his employ which fairly cooked the flesh, the ers, over all of whom a pall of body of the victim was not badly gloom has been cast by the disaster mangled. Death was undoubtedly which so suddenly removed him instantaneous, and it is probable from their midst, that the victim did not rea ze what The deceased is survived by his hid happened.

When ct em- wife and three small children, Mary National memorial Air: STAR SPANGLED BANNER to FREDERICK R. MERES Oh say can you see by the dawn of the day, The day set apart for the grave The remnant of those who in battle array Had offered their lives for the life of our Nation; That the shackle and chain no longer remain, Nor the slave block its horror our Nation profane CHORUS: Then gather the flowers that grow by the way, And strew on the graves of the Blue and the Gray. Oh the havoc of shell and the gloom of the pen. The ravage of fever, the pang of starvation, Art past and forgiven by this band of brave men Who honor the graves with love and elation. For the sword now is sheathed, they are resting beneath The sod and the wave for the freedom of slave.

CHORUS: Then lovingly cast on the crest of the wave The tribute of love for the true and the brave. Then cast on the flowers, deck the monument fair, In churchward and park with thy holy reflection; With malice to none and in charity share The principles held by the great of each section. And the flag of the free forever will be The emblem of peace and of true liberty. CHORUS: We will counsel our children to honor the day That ended the strife 'tween the Blue and die Gray. Copyright.

1907. by Frederick R. Meres. LISTEN Word To The Wise Is Sufficient When occasion demands Drugs or the product of the Drug Store, the majority of people are unprepared and seldom know how to proceed. Our telephone number is Bell (120-W and we have a clerk always ready to answer.

We will not have delay in our store and place immediate attention at your service When next you are in need of a hurried service we will appreciate your call JUST PHONE! 620 The Model Drug Store 37 E. Main St. Bell Phone Roy Gable, Prop. ploy es arrived on the scene and found the body of their fellow- workman, life was extinct. Mr.

Kerns, the single victim of the expli aion, was the only man in the doomed mill and no one else was injured Evart Leach, a car driver, was the nearest man to the mill when it He was drivit a car about three hundred yards away. While he felt the ah.ck he was not hurt. It is estimated that about a ton of powder was in the mill when the explosion occurred. The powder when it reaches the corning mill is green, aged 6 years, Ruth aged 4 years, and Charles, a baby of one year. The grief stricken wife was born and reared in Goes Station, her maiden name having been Clara) Emerick.In her affliction she has the sympathy of the entire community of Goes.

The body of the deceased was first taken to the offices of the company, and was later removed to the home. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 at the Methodist church in Yellow Springs. Burial will also be made in Yellow Springs. TRIBUTE IO OI HERRY BARBER OO LII HE BO! WILBUR TEMPERATURE FALIS. Famous Dayton Aviator Still Lives and Physicians Say He Has One Chance rn Thousand of Sur iving.

Dayton, May 30. Signs of improvement noted in i the condition of Wilbur Wright Wednesday afternoon had not changed at midnight Wednesday. Members of the family were even more encouraged at that time than they have been since all hope for the recovery of the world-famed COliTlVRTOR I Easy Riders and Walkers wear your life away with the old ofie. -k! I Paid Bv All Classes of Cedar- Running from behind a wagon, to which he had been playfully! clinging, Frederick Harrison, 5 yepr old son of W'illiam Harrison, of Little street, engineer at the) Gazette Euiopejn City Water Works pumping sta-: Westminster Abbey in A wonderful tribute to the late tion, was knocked and Ville Attend Funeral. A Lf 'N DON SENTRY.

When the four writers cf the cpntest visit ondon the drag- hrsf meef their gaze wi Henry M. Barber, showing the love and respect held for him by all classes of people, was paid by the hundreds who thronged the home in Cedarville, to take a last look at his features, and who attended the funeral services Wednesday afternoon. Merchants of Cedarville showed their respect to his memory by closing their places of business during the hour of the funeral, and the entire town united to pay a last tribute to the man, who, in his quiet, unassuming way, had gained a hold on the hearts of all. The funeral services at the Barber home, were conducted by the Rev. J.

S. E. McMichael, of the United Presbyterian church, Mr. pastor, assisted by the Rev. W.

E. Putt. Rev. McMichael gave the funeral discourse, and the the sirging was by a quartette, Hugh Turnbull, Earl Townsley, Misses Edna Townsley and Mary Bird. Among the flowers sent by many friends, were sprays from the Hagar Board and Company, from the Franklin Board and Paper Company, the Xenia National Bank, and the Greene County Democratic Executive and Central Committees.

The burial was made in the family lot in Massiescreek cemetery, and the pallbearers were: George Little and A. Z. esenting the Hagar Board and Paper Company, John A. Nisbet, representing the Xenia National Bank, and W. A.

Turnbull, Frank1 Bull, Karlh and Harry and Arthur Marshall, the four nephews of the decedent. There was a large number of; attend -1 ged by an automobile traveling in the opposite direction, on Dayton Hill about ll this morning. The wheels did not pass over the he was dragged along the street, and his body bruised and scratched. It is not thought that he was seriously injured. The accident happened in front of the work house, and Superintendent D.

E. Crow carried the in- juied child to his home, and summoned Dr A. TX DeHaven. Mr. Kroft, of near the Shaker farm, who was driving the car, went to the home, and remained there until the extent of his injuries were ascertained.

Make your engagement for sitting at and avoid the rush. be the Lord sentry, who is guard day a night. He is a very important pets and wears a uniform of very attractive and costly appearance. Photogrpiln and de- of Westminster will be published next week in the Gazette. room house on Edwards Court avenue.

$6.00 per month. Apply at this office. tf CHESTER CAMPBELL aviator was first given up a wet ago. Drs. Conklin and Spitler have been at the bedside of the patient almost continually since the first change was noted in condition.

At 6 Wednesday night they issued the following bulletin: 104, respiration 44, pulse 140; is taking proper L9e jquantity of nourishment for (ill I on FORMER XENIA GIRI WEDS III NEVADA Miss Frances Ionne Genier, a former Xenia girl, and Mr. Clarence Herbert Sutherland, of Las Vegas, Nevada, were married at the home, in Las Vegas, at 4 p. May 16, in the presence of a few friends ot the bride and proom, Rev. James officiating. JI The bride and groom were attended by Miss Jessie Bishop and Mr.

Robert Dohle. Mr. Sutherland is a popular fireman on the Salt Lake Route. The bride is a popular young woman, and will he remembered by many Xenia friends. condition.

Stupor somewhat greater since chill at IO a. rn. Condition of kidneys Notwithstanding this the physicians attending still have no hope, although they now can see one chance in a thousand, but that only. MASS MEETING ANO IL Of Ross Township Schools Will Take Place Thursday, June 6th. in ll.

0. Woods The mass meeting and ccmmence- conducting a hotel in Springfield menf 0f the Ross township schools I Chester Campbell, of the proprietors of the Manhattan restaurant in Xenia, who has been persons from a distance in attend-1 The happy couple will go to house- ance at the funeral. keeping in Las Vegas, and will be Subscribe for the Xenia Gazette. at home to their friends on Second street, June 1912. for some time, was touched for $400 a few nights ago.

The members of a base ball club were guests at his hotel and having a large amount of cash in his the manager of the club turned it over to Mr. Campho ll for safe keeping There was exactly $400 in the roll which Mr. Caliphal stowed way in his pocket Upon leavng the hod shortly afteiwtrd he turned tie money over to his clerk, Harlan Fudge, a Xenia young man, who in turn transferred it to a new clerk, when they changed places. The new clerk was unable to withstand the temptation the roll and is now enjoying his stolen wealth in parts unknown. In the meantime Mr.

Campbell had to come across with the $400 from his private bank account. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTIO LA We have some specials to offer in cultivators. Come and see them. The Famous Ohio, Buckeye, J. I.

Case, Brown Sattley and Collins. We will sell you a cultivator at a price that has never before been offered in Greene County. will he held in U. D. woods, about one mile south of Grape Grove, on Thursday, June 6.

The forenoon program, consisting of music and exercises by the township schools will begin at 9:30. following which there will; bj a basket dinner. Tables will be! piepared. Bring your baskets and i nj( a social day with your friends. The commencement exercises will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Prof. McChesney, of Cedarville college, will deliver the class address. Mr. Machesney is a fluent and instructive speaker. You will enjoy his address.

The school exhibit will be displayed on the ground. fail to examine it. Patrons and friends of the schools are cordially invited to attend. Come early and stay all day Music by the Jamestown orchestra. Refreshments on the grounds.

GREENE CO. HARDWARE CO. House That Makes Good 99 ELMER JUNK, Mgr. HAVEY, President. M.IL.

WOLF. Cashier It. S. KINGSBURY, T. D.

KYLE. Assistant Cashier. The Citizens National Bank CHARTERED 1881. Paid -ap Capital Earned Surplus Undivided Profits 30,000.00 Stockholders under Federal laws)- 100.000.00 Total H. Eavey S.

B. LeSonrd DIRECTORS. J. H. Harblne Henry Feta R.

S. Kingsbury IS. D. Adair H. L.

Smith The unusual make.up and siren ith of this directorate la assurance as to the care and prudenc with which any business to It will be managed. New accounts invited. No account too small to receive courteous welcome. 'J.