LAFLIN MAN LOSES LIFE UNDER FALL OF ROCK IN MINE
Caught under a fall of rock while at work as a miner's laborer at 1 o'clock this afternoon in No. 11 shaft, No. 6 Colliery, Pennsylvania Coal Company, Thomas Humble, a young unmarried man of 65 Market street, Laflin, was instantly killed. Reports are that Humble was alone in a chamber when the fall occurred and there were no other workmen injured. After the remains were removed from beneith the fall the body was turned over to Undertaker Charles E. Howell to be prepared for burial. Officials of No. 6 Colliery immediately instituted an investigation into the accident, but had no report to issue this afternoon.
Pittston Gazette (Pittston, PA) Wednesday, May 1, 1929
LARGE FUNERAL FOR ACCIDENT VICTIM
The funeral of Thomas Humble, who was killed by a fall of rock at No. 6 Colliery on Saturday, was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, 65 Market street, Laflin. The services were conducted by Rev. Reese C. Havens, pastor of the Courtdale Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Margaret Jones, of Laflin, sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden" during the services. A large company of friends and relatives attended the funeral, paying a final tribute of respect to the deceased and many friends also sent flowers. Interment was made in Pittston Cemetery. The pall bearers were: John Humble, Alfred Roxby, Harry Gregory, Arthur Seiger, David Williams and William Love. The flowers were carried by George Fairclough and William Roxby.
LAFLIN MAN LOSES LIFE UNDER FALL OF ROCK IN MINE
Caught under a fall of rock while at work as a miner's laborer at 1 o'clock this afternoon in No. 11 shaft, No. 6 Colliery, Pennsylvania Coal Company, Thomas Humble, a young unmarried man of 65 Market street, Laflin, was instantly killed. Reports are that Humble was alone in a chamber when the fall occurred and there were no other workmen injured. After the remains were removed from beneith the fall the body was turned over to Undertaker Charles E. Howell to be prepared for burial. Officials of No. 6 Colliery immediately instituted an investigation into the accident, but had no report to issue this afternoon.
Pittston Gazette (Pittston, PA) Wednesday, May 1, 1929
LARGE FUNERAL FOR ACCIDENT VICTIM
The funeral of Thomas Humble, who was killed by a fall of rock at No. 6 Colliery on Saturday, was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, 65 Market street, Laflin. The services were conducted by Rev. Reese C. Havens, pastor of the Courtdale Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Margaret Jones, of Laflin, sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden" during the services. A large company of friends and relatives attended the funeral, paying a final tribute of respect to the deceased and many friends also sent flowers. Interment was made in Pittston Cemetery. The pall bearers were: John Humble, Alfred Roxby, Harry Gregory, Arthur Seiger, David Williams and William Love. The flowers were carried by George Fairclough and William Roxby.
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Walker Bainbridge Humble
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Alice Humble Roxby
1883–1964
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Mary Humble Hoover
1885–1911
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Elizabeth Ann Humble Nelson
1887–1976
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William Humble
1889–1950
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Edith Humble Eustice
1891–1961
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Marjorie Humble Castner
1893–1977
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Robert Humble
1895–1902
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Jennie Humble Eustice
1896–1967
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Christopher Humble
1898–1955
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Raymond Humble
1900–1902
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Wesley Humble
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Margaret Humble Robinson
1906–1966
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