Patterson, John, aged 22, Stoneman, A gunpowder shot fired by means of a squib was lighted in a top canch, but as it appeared to hang fire both men returned to the shot, leaving their lamps behind them. Just as they reached the spot the charge exploded, killing Young and inflicting injuries on Patterson, from which he afterwards succumbed. [Inspection made & inquest attended]

Young, Walter, aged 58, Stoneman, A gunpowder shot fired by means of a squib was lighted in a top canch, but as it appeared to hang fire both men returned to the shot, leaving their lamps behind them. Just as they reached the spot the charge exploded, killing Young and inflicting injuries on Patterson, from which he afterwards succumbed. [Inspection made & inquest attended]

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