The Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, March 29, 1926:
William Werner, of Mt. Savage, was found dead yesterday near a path crossing Little Savage Mountain, about three miles from Finzel, Garrett county. Mr. Werner, who lived in Mt. Savage, was employed as foreman of the fire clay mine of the Union Mining Company on Savage Mountain. He spoke of not feeling well while at work Saturday afternoon, and leaving the mining property about 5 o'clock told other workers that he intended going across the mountain to his farm, the Werner home place, near Pocahontas, Pa. There is a path leading across the mountain from the mine toward Pocahontas. Mr. Werner's family, at Mt. Savage, expected him home Saturday night, but when he did not return, thought he had gone to the farm and would return early Sunday morning. Noting his continued absence Sunday, his family became alarmed and his son, Herbert Werner, and son-in-law Wm. Norris, went across the mountain to look for him. Shortly before 2 o'clock, the young men came upon the body, lying by the side of the path on top of the mountain. The body was discovered shortly before that by Wm. Baker who lives near the Werner farm and was passing that way. The county officers were notified and the coroner, County Investigator Terrence Boyle and Deputy Sheriff David Mason went to the scene. An investigation showed there were no marks of violence on the body and no evidence of foul play. Mr. Werner's pocketbook, money, watch and other personal effects seemed not to have been disturbed. From the condition of the body and the fact that the weather was slightly above zero on the mountain top Saturday night, the officers opined that death was caused by exposure and freezing. The body was removed to the Durst undertaking establishment in Frostburg to be prepared for burial. Mr. Werner was 42 years old. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Werner, of Pocahontas, Pa. He is survived by his widow who was a Miss Bayer (sic, Baer) of Pocahontas, and five children - Mrs. Wm. Norris; Herbert Werner, aged 16 years; Regis, aged 14; Kenneth, aged 10; and Helen, aged 2. He leaves two sisters—Mrs. John Arklie and Mrs. Joseph Clark, and one brother, Simon Werner, all residing at Pocahontas, Pa.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
William Werner, of Mt. Savage, was found dead yesterday near a path crossing Little Savage Mountain, about three miles from Finzel, Garrett county. Mr. Werner, who lived in Mt. Savage, was employed as foreman of the fire clay mine of the Union Mining Company on Savage Mountain. He spoke of not feeling well while at work Saturday afternoon, and leaving the mining property about 5 o'clock told other workers that he intended going across the mountain to his farm, the Werner home place, near Pocahontas, Pa. There is a path leading across the mountain from the mine toward Pocahontas. Mr. Werner's family, at Mt. Savage, expected him home Saturday night, but when he did not return, thought he had gone to the farm and would return early Sunday morning. Noting his continued absence Sunday, his family became alarmed and his son, Herbert Werner, and son-in-law Wm. Norris, went across the mountain to look for him. Shortly before 2 o'clock, the young men came upon the body, lying by the side of the path on top of the mountain. The body was discovered shortly before that by Wm. Baker who lives near the Werner farm and was passing that way. The county officers were notified and the coroner, County Investigator Terrence Boyle and Deputy Sheriff David Mason went to the scene. An investigation showed there were no marks of violence on the body and no evidence of foul play. Mr. Werner's pocketbook, money, watch and other personal effects seemed not to have been disturbed. From the condition of the body and the fact that the weather was slightly above zero on the mountain top Saturday night, the officers opined that death was caused by exposure and freezing. The body was removed to the Durst undertaking establishment in Frostburg to be prepared for burial. Mr. Werner was 42 years old. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Werner, of Pocahontas, Pa. He is survived by his widow who was a Miss Bayer (sic, Baer) of Pocahontas, and five children - Mrs. Wm. Norris; Herbert Werner, aged 16 years; Regis, aged 14; Kenneth, aged 10; and Helen, aged 2. He leaves two sisters—Mrs. John Arklie and Mrs. Joseph Clark, and one brother, Simon Werner, all residing at Pocahontas, Pa.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
The Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, March 29, 1926:
William Werner, of Mt. Savage, was found dead yesterday near a path crossing Little Savage Mountain, about three miles from Finzel, Garrett county. Mr. Werner, who lived in Mt. Savage, was employed as foreman of the fire clay mine of the Union Mining Company on Savage Mountain. He spoke of not feeling well while at work Saturday afternoon, and leaving the mining property about 5 o'clock told other workers that he intended going across the mountain to his farm, the Werner home place, near Pocahontas, Pa. There is a path leading across the mountain from the mine toward Pocahontas. Mr. Werner's family, at Mt. Savage, expected him home Saturday night, but when he did not return, thought he had gone to the farm and would return early Sunday morning. Noting his continued absence Sunday, his family became alarmed and his son, Herbert Werner, and son-in-law Wm. Norris, went across the mountain to look for him. Shortly before 2 o'clock, the young men came upon the body, lying by the side of the path on top of the mountain. The body was discovered shortly before that by Wm. Baker who lives near the Werner farm and was passing that way. The county officers were notified and the coroner, County Investigator Terrence Boyle and Deputy Sheriff David Mason went to the scene. An investigation showed there were no marks of violence on the body and no evidence of foul play. Mr. Werner's pocketbook, money, watch and other personal effects seemed not to have been disturbed. From the condition of the body and the fact that the weather was slightly above zero on the mountain top Saturday night, the officers opined that death was caused by exposure and freezing. The body was removed to the Durst undertaking establishment in Frostburg to be prepared for burial. Mr. Werner was 42 years old. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Werner, of Pocahontas, Pa. He is survived by his widow who was a Miss Bayer (sic, Baer) of Pocahontas, and five children - Mrs. Wm. Norris; Herbert Werner, aged 16 years; Regis, aged 14; Kenneth, aged 10; and Helen, aged 2. He leaves two sisters—Mrs. John Arklie and Mrs. Joseph Clark, and one brother, Simon Werner, all residing at Pocahontas, Pa.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
William Werner, of Mt. Savage, was found dead yesterday near a path crossing Little Savage Mountain, about three miles from Finzel, Garrett county. Mr. Werner, who lived in Mt. Savage, was employed as foreman of the fire clay mine of the Union Mining Company on Savage Mountain. He spoke of not feeling well while at work Saturday afternoon, and leaving the mining property about 5 o'clock told other workers that he intended going across the mountain to his farm, the Werner home place, near Pocahontas, Pa. There is a path leading across the mountain from the mine toward Pocahontas. Mr. Werner's family, at Mt. Savage, expected him home Saturday night, but when he did not return, thought he had gone to the farm and would return early Sunday morning. Noting his continued absence Sunday, his family became alarmed and his son, Herbert Werner, and son-in-law Wm. Norris, went across the mountain to look for him. Shortly before 2 o'clock, the young men came upon the body, lying by the side of the path on top of the mountain. The body was discovered shortly before that by Wm. Baker who lives near the Werner farm and was passing that way. The county officers were notified and the coroner, County Investigator Terrence Boyle and Deputy Sheriff David Mason went to the scene. An investigation showed there were no marks of violence on the body and no evidence of foul play. Mr. Werner's pocketbook, money, watch and other personal effects seemed not to have been disturbed. From the condition of the body and the fact that the weather was slightly above zero on the mountain top Saturday night, the officers opined that death was caused by exposure and freezing. The body was removed to the Durst undertaking establishment in Frostburg to be prepared for burial. Mr. Werner was 42 years old. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Werner, of Pocahontas, Pa. He is survived by his widow who was a Miss Bayer (sic, Baer) of Pocahontas, and five children - Mrs. Wm. Norris; Herbert Werner, aged 16 years; Regis, aged 14; Kenneth, aged 10; and Helen, aged 2. He leaves two sisters—Mrs. John Arklie and Mrs. Joseph Clark, and one brother, Simon Werner, all residing at Pocahontas, Pa.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
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