November 15, 1880
Horrible Accident
Phillip Ammans Killed by a Falling Derrick
A Sickening Sight Seen by the Reporter
At about 9:30 o'clock this forenoon a horrible accident occurred at the stone quarry on Hunger's Hill above the upper reservoir. At this quarry Mr. John Jager, the contractor, is getting out a large amount of stone for the Government work at the first lock on the Kentucky river. Two large derricks are used in swinging the stone from the ledge to a convenient place for loading wagons. A large number of hands are employed at the quarry in various positions. Four men were handling the crank at the western derrick at the time the accident occurred. Thir names are: Philip Ammans - the victim of the accident - John Forsee, George Wensler, and Peter Jager. A block of stone of great weight had been swung out of the cliff and was being lowered to the pile from which the wagons are loaded, when the northeastern guy chain broke, causing the derrick to fall with great force. The main upright of the derrick was 25 feet long and about twelve inches square, the timber being yellow pine. When it started to fall (and the weight of the stone gave it great momentum) Ammans' companion called to him to get out of the way. He ran but unfortunately in the direction the timber had taken. He had gone but a few feet when the timber came down upon him, knocking him forward on a large block of stone and completely crushed half of the head and at the same time broke his neck. His brains were scattered over the rocks for a distance of twenty feet, some of them striking Mr. George Wensler. The body was left in its position beside the fallen timber until Coroner McCoy was notified and visited the scene. After he had viewed the body he ordered it conveyed to the city by undertaker Vail, at whose establishment it was prepared for burial, and Coroner McCoy held the inquest in the COmmissioner's room at the Courthouse. A verdict corresponding to the above facts was rendered, no blame being attached to anyone.
Philip Ammand was a poor man, with a wife and seven children. He recently moved here from Vevay, Ind., and resided in a portion of the large brick tenenment house owned by Mr. Meyers, just west of Mrs. Shafer's. Although in limited circumstances the family of the unfortunate man are spoken of in the highest terms by their neighbors, while the workmen engaged with deceased say he was an industrious, good hearted gentleman. Their sympathy is proof that he was a worthy citizen, and the fact that he leaves such a large family (the oldest child being thirteen years of age and the youngest three months old) renders the accident a very sad one indeed.
At the inquest the evidence showed that the derrick had lifted much heavier stones than the one which was upon the boom when the guy broke. No cause could be assigned for the breaking of the guy - unless it was the action of the ? of last night.
The funeral will not, probably, take place until Wednesday, as relatives of the unfortunate man have been telegraphed for.
Tuesday
The Victim of the Derrick
Efforts to be Made for His Worthy Family
The funeral of Philip Amman, who met his death yesterday morning by the falling of a derrick at the stone quarry, will take place at 8:30 tomorrow morning. The deceased was one of those quiet, unobtrusive gentlemen whose virtues are not generally recognized until after "the old sexton" lowers them to the dark, windowless chamber of the tomb. He was kind of heart, industrious and sober, and all his efforts in life were unselfishly given for the comfort of his wife and seven little ones. In consideration of his faithfulness his employers, Messrs. Kirck and Jager, will do all in their power for the bereft family, but of course, their extension of aid will not meet all the present and near prospective wants of the family, hence a plan for their relief has been set on foot: A committee of gentleman will canvass the city, at least the business portion of it, in behalf of Mrs. Amann and her fatherless little ones. Those who contribute to the fund to be raised for their aid may feel assured that the charity extended will reach those who ar ein need and in every respect worthy.
Horrible Accident
Phillip Ammans Killed by a Falling Derrick
A Sickening Sight Seen by the Reporter
At about 9:30 o'clock this forenoon a horrible accident occurred at the stone quarry on Hunger's Hill above the upper reservoir. At this quarry Mr. John Jager, the contractor, is getting out a large amount of stone for the Government work at the first lock on the Kentucky river. Two large derricks are used in swinging the stone from the ledge to a convenient place for loading wagons. A large number of hands are employed at the quarry in various positions. Four men were handling the crank at the western derrick at the time the accident occurred. Thir names are: Philip Ammans - the victim of the accident - John Forsee, George Wensler, and Peter Jager. A block of stone of great weight had been swung out of the cliff and was being lowered to the pile from which the wagons are loaded, when the northeastern guy chain broke, causing the derrick to fall with great force. The main upright of the derrick was 25 feet long and about twelve inches square, the timber being yellow pine. When it started to fall (and the weight of the stone gave it great momentum) Ammans' companion called to him to get out of the way. He ran but unfortunately in the direction the timber had taken. He had gone but a few feet when the timber came down upon him, knocking him forward on a large block of stone and completely crushed half of the head and at the same time broke his neck. His brains were scattered over the rocks for a distance of twenty feet, some of them striking Mr. George Wensler. The body was left in its position beside the fallen timber until Coroner McCoy was notified and visited the scene. After he had viewed the body he ordered it conveyed to the city by undertaker Vail, at whose establishment it was prepared for burial, and Coroner McCoy held the inquest in the COmmissioner's room at the Courthouse. A verdict corresponding to the above facts was rendered, no blame being attached to anyone.
Philip Ammand was a poor man, with a wife and seven children. He recently moved here from Vevay, Ind., and resided in a portion of the large brick tenenment house owned by Mr. Meyers, just west of Mrs. Shafer's. Although in limited circumstances the family of the unfortunate man are spoken of in the highest terms by their neighbors, while the workmen engaged with deceased say he was an industrious, good hearted gentleman. Their sympathy is proof that he was a worthy citizen, and the fact that he leaves such a large family (the oldest child being thirteen years of age and the youngest three months old) renders the accident a very sad one indeed.
At the inquest the evidence showed that the derrick had lifted much heavier stones than the one which was upon the boom when the guy broke. No cause could be assigned for the breaking of the guy - unless it was the action of the ? of last night.
The funeral will not, probably, take place until Wednesday, as relatives of the unfortunate man have been telegraphed for.
Tuesday
The Victim of the Derrick
Efforts to be Made for His Worthy Family
The funeral of Philip Amman, who met his death yesterday morning by the falling of a derrick at the stone quarry, will take place at 8:30 tomorrow morning. The deceased was one of those quiet, unobtrusive gentlemen whose virtues are not generally recognized until after "the old sexton" lowers them to the dark, windowless chamber of the tomb. He was kind of heart, industrious and sober, and all his efforts in life were unselfishly given for the comfort of his wife and seven little ones. In consideration of his faithfulness his employers, Messrs. Kirck and Jager, will do all in their power for the bereft family, but of course, their extension of aid will not meet all the present and near prospective wants of the family, hence a plan for their relief has been set on foot: A committee of gentleman will canvass the city, at least the business portion of it, in behalf of Mrs. Amann and her fatherless little ones. Those who contribute to the fund to be raised for their aid may feel assured that the charity extended will reach those who ar ein need and in every respect worthy.
November 15, 1880
Horrible Accident
Phillip Ammans Killed by a Falling Derrick
A Sickening Sight Seen by the Reporter
At about 9:30 o'clock this forenoon a horrible accident occurred at the stone quarry on Hunger's Hill above the upper reservoir. At this quarry Mr. John Jager, the contractor, is getting out a large amount of stone for the Government work at the first lock on the Kentucky river. Two large derricks are used in swinging the stone from the ledge to a convenient place for loading wagons. A large number of hands are employed at the quarry in various positions. Four men were handling the crank at the western derrick at the time the accident occurred. Thir names are: Philip Ammans - the victim of the accident - John Forsee, George Wensler, and Peter Jager. A block of stone of great weight had been swung out of the cliff and was being lowered to the pile from which the wagons are loaded, when the northeastern guy chain broke, causing the derrick to fall with great force. The main upright of the derrick was 25 feet long and about twelve inches square, the timber being yellow pine. When it started to fall (and the weight of the stone gave it great momentum) Ammans' companion called to him to get out of the way. He ran but unfortunately in the direction the timber had taken. He had gone but a few feet when the timber came down upon him, knocking him forward on a large block of stone and completely crushed half of the head and at the same time broke his neck. His brains were scattered over the rocks for a distance of twenty feet, some of them striking Mr. George Wensler. The body was left in its position beside the fallen timber until Coroner McCoy was notified and visited the scene. After he had viewed the body he ordered it conveyed to the city by undertaker Vail, at whose establishment it was prepared for burial, and Coroner McCoy held the inquest in the COmmissioner's room at the Courthouse. A verdict corresponding to the above facts was rendered, no blame being attached to anyone.
Philip Ammand was a poor man, with a wife and seven children. He recently moved here from Vevay, Ind., and resided in a portion of the large brick tenenment house owned by Mr. Meyers, just west of Mrs. Shafer's. Although in limited circumstances the family of the unfortunate man are spoken of in the highest terms by their neighbors, while the workmen engaged with deceased say he was an industrious, good hearted gentleman. Their sympathy is proof that he was a worthy citizen, and the fact that he leaves such a large family (the oldest child being thirteen years of age and the youngest three months old) renders the accident a very sad one indeed.
At the inquest the evidence showed that the derrick had lifted much heavier stones than the one which was upon the boom when the guy broke. No cause could be assigned for the breaking of the guy - unless it was the action of the ? of last night.
The funeral will not, probably, take place until Wednesday, as relatives of the unfortunate man have been telegraphed for.
Tuesday
The Victim of the Derrick
Efforts to be Made for His Worthy Family
The funeral of Philip Amman, who met his death yesterday morning by the falling of a derrick at the stone quarry, will take place at 8:30 tomorrow morning. The deceased was one of those quiet, unobtrusive gentlemen whose virtues are not generally recognized until after "the old sexton" lowers them to the dark, windowless chamber of the tomb. He was kind of heart, industrious and sober, and all his efforts in life were unselfishly given for the comfort of his wife and seven little ones. In consideration of his faithfulness his employers, Messrs. Kirck and Jager, will do all in their power for the bereft family, but of course, their extension of aid will not meet all the present and near prospective wants of the family, hence a plan for their relief has been set on foot: A committee of gentleman will canvass the city, at least the business portion of it, in behalf of Mrs. Amann and her fatherless little ones. Those who contribute to the fund to be raised for their aid may feel assured that the charity extended will reach those who ar ein need and in every respect worthy.
Horrible Accident
Phillip Ammans Killed by a Falling Derrick
A Sickening Sight Seen by the Reporter
At about 9:30 o'clock this forenoon a horrible accident occurred at the stone quarry on Hunger's Hill above the upper reservoir. At this quarry Mr. John Jager, the contractor, is getting out a large amount of stone for the Government work at the first lock on the Kentucky river. Two large derricks are used in swinging the stone from the ledge to a convenient place for loading wagons. A large number of hands are employed at the quarry in various positions. Four men were handling the crank at the western derrick at the time the accident occurred. Thir names are: Philip Ammans - the victim of the accident - John Forsee, George Wensler, and Peter Jager. A block of stone of great weight had been swung out of the cliff and was being lowered to the pile from which the wagons are loaded, when the northeastern guy chain broke, causing the derrick to fall with great force. The main upright of the derrick was 25 feet long and about twelve inches square, the timber being yellow pine. When it started to fall (and the weight of the stone gave it great momentum) Ammans' companion called to him to get out of the way. He ran but unfortunately in the direction the timber had taken. He had gone but a few feet when the timber came down upon him, knocking him forward on a large block of stone and completely crushed half of the head and at the same time broke his neck. His brains were scattered over the rocks for a distance of twenty feet, some of them striking Mr. George Wensler. The body was left in its position beside the fallen timber until Coroner McCoy was notified and visited the scene. After he had viewed the body he ordered it conveyed to the city by undertaker Vail, at whose establishment it was prepared for burial, and Coroner McCoy held the inquest in the COmmissioner's room at the Courthouse. A verdict corresponding to the above facts was rendered, no blame being attached to anyone.
Philip Ammand was a poor man, with a wife and seven children. He recently moved here from Vevay, Ind., and resided in a portion of the large brick tenenment house owned by Mr. Meyers, just west of Mrs. Shafer's. Although in limited circumstances the family of the unfortunate man are spoken of in the highest terms by their neighbors, while the workmen engaged with deceased say he was an industrious, good hearted gentleman. Their sympathy is proof that he was a worthy citizen, and the fact that he leaves such a large family (the oldest child being thirteen years of age and the youngest three months old) renders the accident a very sad one indeed.
At the inquest the evidence showed that the derrick had lifted much heavier stones than the one which was upon the boom when the guy broke. No cause could be assigned for the breaking of the guy - unless it was the action of the ? of last night.
The funeral will not, probably, take place until Wednesday, as relatives of the unfortunate man have been telegraphed for.
Tuesday
The Victim of the Derrick
Efforts to be Made for His Worthy Family
The funeral of Philip Amman, who met his death yesterday morning by the falling of a derrick at the stone quarry, will take place at 8:30 tomorrow morning. The deceased was one of those quiet, unobtrusive gentlemen whose virtues are not generally recognized until after "the old sexton" lowers them to the dark, windowless chamber of the tomb. He was kind of heart, industrious and sober, and all his efforts in life were unselfishly given for the comfort of his wife and seven little ones. In consideration of his faithfulness his employers, Messrs. Kirck and Jager, will do all in their power for the bereft family, but of course, their extension of aid will not meet all the present and near prospective wants of the family, hence a plan for their relief has been set on foot: A committee of gentleman will canvass the city, at least the business portion of it, in behalf of Mrs. Amann and her fatherless little ones. Those who contribute to the fund to be raised for their aid may feel assured that the charity extended will reach those who ar ein need and in every respect worthy.
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