John T. Ayers, a highly respected citizen was killed at Potomac mine on Monday morning, Jan. 13, by a fall of roof coal. The deceased was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and I.O.O.F. who attended his funeral in a body on Wednesday. The services were held in the M.E. church, Rev. Nice officiating and interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Piedmont Herald, 17 January 1896
Courtesy of Barry Thoerig
Piedmont Herald, 17 January 1896
Courtesy of Barry Thoerig
John T. Ayers, a highly respected citizen was killed at Potomac mine on Monday morning, Jan. 13, by a fall of roof coal. The deceased was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and I.O.O.F. who attended his funeral in a body on Wednesday. The services were held in the M.E. church, Rev. Nice officiating and interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
Piedmont Herald, 17 January 1896
Courtesy of Barry Thoerig
Piedmont Herald, 17 January 1896
Courtesy of Barry Thoerig
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