THE GRIM HARVESTER - Still Thinning the Ranks of our Working Men
The stalwart working men of the camp were again surprised and horrified yesterday by the announcement of the death of two more of their comrades, both from the effects of the dread disease pneumonia.
The first case was that of John C Kane, an employee at the Moulton mine. Mr. Kane was well known all over the coast, but had only been in Butte two weeks. Soon after his arrival he secured employment in the Moulton, but the work being done new to him he over exerted himself and contracted a severe cold, which culminated in his death. Speaking of him, the Walkerville News says: "Sergeant Kane was known all over the coast, and his friends were legion. He served through the war of the rebellion and on coming to the pacific coast, at once took an active part in militia affairs. He was a soldier by birth and felt best contented when, gun in hand, he was endeavoring to make a soldier of a recruit. Many old soldier on the Pacific slope will have a heartfelt sorrow at this announcement. His sterling qualities as a man, his firmness and energy as a soldier, made him a friend to those he came in contact with. To know John C. Kane was to be acquainted with one of the best men nature ever put breath into. May he meet that reward in the beyond which his good deeds in this world entitle him to."
Deceased was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and will be buried by that organization. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Butte Weekly Miner
Butte, Montana
11/13/1885
The stalwart working men of the camp were again surprised and horrified yesterday by the announcement of the death of two more of their comrades, both from the effects of the dread disease pneumonia.
The first case was that of John C Kane, an employee at the Moulton mine. Mr. Kane was well known all over the coast, but had only been in Butte two weeks. Soon after his arrival he secured employment in the Moulton, but the work being done new to him he over exerted himself and contracted a severe cold, which culminated in his death. Speaking of him, the Walkerville News says: "Sergeant Kane was known all over the coast, and his friends were legion. He served through the war of the rebellion and on coming to the pacific coast, at once took an active part in militia affairs. He was a soldier by birth and felt best contented when, gun in hand, he was endeavoring to make a soldier of a recruit. Many old soldier on the Pacific slope will have a heartfelt sorrow at this announcement. His sterling qualities as a man, his firmness and energy as a soldier, made him a friend to those he came in contact with. To know John C. Kane was to be acquainted with one of the best men nature ever put breath into. May he meet that reward in the beyond which his good deeds in this world entitle him to."
Deceased was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and will be buried by that organization. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Butte Weekly Miner
Butte, Montana
11/13/1885
THE GRIM HARVESTER - Still Thinning the Ranks of our Working Men
The stalwart working men of the camp were again surprised and horrified yesterday by the announcement of the death of two more of their comrades, both from the effects of the dread disease pneumonia.
The first case was that of John C Kane, an employee at the Moulton mine. Mr. Kane was well known all over the coast, but had only been in Butte two weeks. Soon after his arrival he secured employment in the Moulton, but the work being done new to him he over exerted himself and contracted a severe cold, which culminated in his death. Speaking of him, the Walkerville News says: "Sergeant Kane was known all over the coast, and his friends were legion. He served through the war of the rebellion and on coming to the pacific coast, at once took an active part in militia affairs. He was a soldier by birth and felt best contented when, gun in hand, he was endeavoring to make a soldier of a recruit. Many old soldier on the Pacific slope will have a heartfelt sorrow at this announcement. His sterling qualities as a man, his firmness and energy as a soldier, made him a friend to those he came in contact with. To know John C. Kane was to be acquainted with one of the best men nature ever put breath into. May he meet that reward in the beyond which his good deeds in this world entitle him to."
Deceased was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and will be buried by that organization. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Butte Weekly Miner
Butte, Montana
11/13/1885
The stalwart working men of the camp were again surprised and horrified yesterday by the announcement of the death of two more of their comrades, both from the effects of the dread disease pneumonia.
The first case was that of John C Kane, an employee at the Moulton mine. Mr. Kane was well known all over the coast, but had only been in Butte two weeks. Soon after his arrival he secured employment in the Moulton, but the work being done new to him he over exerted himself and contracted a severe cold, which culminated in his death. Speaking of him, the Walkerville News says: "Sergeant Kane was known all over the coast, and his friends were legion. He served through the war of the rebellion and on coming to the pacific coast, at once took an active part in militia affairs. He was a soldier by birth and felt best contented when, gun in hand, he was endeavoring to make a soldier of a recruit. Many old soldier on the Pacific slope will have a heartfelt sorrow at this announcement. His sterling qualities as a man, his firmness and energy as a soldier, made him a friend to those he came in contact with. To know John C. Kane was to be acquainted with one of the best men nature ever put breath into. May he meet that reward in the beyond which his good deeds in this world entitle him to."
Deceased was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and will be buried by that organization. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Butte Weekly Miner
Butte, Montana
11/13/1885
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