On Tuesday July 9, at Alice Lake about fifty miles north of Cokeville Charles Nordquist a mining engineer of Norton Kansas, and Guy Button of Leo, Carbon County, Wyoming, met with death in an old coal prospect which had formerly been discovered by Mr. Buttons father.  The entrance to the prospect had been covered and Mr. Button reopened it sufficient to emit his body, and as he did so he was immediately overcome by the deadly gas.  Mr. Nordquist  upon seeing Button fall, hastened to his rescue, but before reaching him was himself overcome, both dying immediately.  The bodies lay undisturbed for about one hour and a half before being recovered, and an effort was made to resuscitate them, the men working over the remains for hours without avail.  The party was in charge of Hon. H. Somsen, but at that particular time he and two other gentlemen were some distance from the tragedy.  William Morgan Jr. of Cokeville, conducted an inquest over the remains, the verdict of the jury being that the men came to their death by being over come by the deadly gasses of the mine.  Each of the unfortunate men leave a wife and one child to mourn their untimely death.  This is an extremely sad affair, and had cast a gloom over Cokeville.  (Saturday July 13, 1907  The Wyoming Press)

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Dr. Edwards was called to the W. G. Perry ranch Tuesday after-noon to attend Wallace Oaks who wan hurt while hauling logs down the mountains. In coming down the wagon struck a rock and the brake gave way forcing the wagon onto the horses which started to run and Oaks was thrown off the wagon. A wheel struck him as he hit the ground and jammed his hip badly.  Wallace Oaks died about three oclock Wednesday morning from internal injuries which he received by being thrown from a wagon the day before. After the injury he was soon able to get up and move around and stated that he only felt a little jammed up.  He was put to bed at the Perry residence and medical aid administered. At about two oclock in the morning he seemed to be breathing hard but said he was resting easy.  About 3 oclock. at that time he was unconscious and breathing hard.  Irvin raised his head and seeing the condition he was in at once went for the doctor, but the young man was evidently passing away at the time.  He died soon after without gaining consciousness. He is highly spoken of by Mr Perrys people and one of the best men they ever had on the ranch. His home is in Heber. Utah where he has a father, mother, brothers and sisters, whom Mr. Perrys folks are trying to communicate with at the time of this writing. Mr. Perry and family did all in their power to make the young man comfortable and to save his life his time had come.  Cokeville Register July 4, 1914

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Fred Molinar. of Kemmerer was struck by the engine of A freight train last Sunday morning while duck hunting, just a short distance this side of Pixley. His companion, Joe Motto, had gone some distance from him and it is supposed that Molinar fell asleep near the track.

About 10:40  a m  a  freight train going at the rate of about 25 miles an hour neared him. When about 100 yards off the engineer saw him but was unable to stop, he whistled but could not wake the sleeper. The engine struck Moline's head, bruising it severely and fracturing his skull.

Molinar was brought to town and the wound dressed by Dr. Edwards. He was taken to the Miners' Hospital at Kemmerer on No. 6 that day but little hope however, was entertained for his recovery. Word received Monday stated that an operation was to be preformed and that he had regained consciousness. Later word was received that he had passed away.  Cokeville Register September 19, 1914

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PINNED UNDER AUTO - 1914

Dr. Poynter. Bill Ridd and Russell Groo while returning from Star Valley in an auto the first of the week, met with an accident which resulted very luckily for them. The auto struck on obstacle of some sort and turned turtle, throwing the Dr out head over heels and pinning both other occupants under the car. The doctor regaining his feet hurried to the car and tried to extract the others from beneath the car. He found Ridd conscious but was unable to raise the load from him. Groo he found unconscious. From him, by using his utmost strength, he lifted the weight of the car, but the man being unconscious, was unable to extricate himself.

Luckily in was not  far  for help which he summoned. Mr. Groo was unconscious for some time but it is thought he is not badly hurt.  Cokeville Register November 28, 1914

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LINCOLN LUMBER COMPANY ACCIDENT - 1916

Last Monday morning while Charles Peters was running a machine at the Lincoln Lumber company he had the misfortune of cutting three fingers of his left hand, loosing the entire first joint of one finger and the tips of the two. Mr. Peters has been running milling machines for 17 years and this is the first accident he has had. He suffered great pain Monday evening and left for Rock Springs on No. 6 Tuesday where he will visit friends and take treatment at the hospital. Mr. Peters has the sympathy of his many friends in Cokeville and it is hoped that no serious infection will set in.  Cokeville Register April 1, 1916

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MINE ACCIDENT  - 1917
Robert Newbold. age about 50 lies in a local mortuary, awaiting burial as the result of a mine accident that occurred at Glencoe yesterday afternoon about 2 oclock. Newbold and his son John were digging coal in the mine when the senior Newbold was pinned beneath a heavy fall from the ceiling Death was almost instantaneous, an the victims body was horribly mangled. Young Newbold narrowly escaped death with only a few minor scratches.

The body of the miner was brought to Kemmerer at once. The Glencoe union has the preparation for the funeral in charge. It is reported that relatives will arrive from Cheyenne to take charge of the body.  Mr. Newbold leaves several children.    His wife died several months ago in Cumberland.  Kemmerer Camera Wednesday June 13, 1917

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THE DROWNING OF RAOUL DODGE - 1917

On Monday, June 25, Raoul, accompanied by his brother, Harold and several other men, who were all on horses, had started to ride to a point on the other side of Green River. The river being unusually high they decided not to ford, but went 50 miles out of their way to get to a bridge.  The men had camped all night and were getting ready to leave in the morning when the accident occurred.  Young Dodge was riding a horse who was in the habit of bucking when first mounted in the morning, but, owing to their hard riding the day before it was thought that the horse would not buck. Feeling confident that the horse would not buck the young man mounted right close to the bank of the river.  The horse pitched three times, the third-time throwing himself and rider into the stream.

At the point where they went into the water the bank was 20 feet above the river. The men tried their best to save the young fellow by throwing their ropes to him, but it is believed that he was so stunned in the fall that he was unable to take, hold of the rope. Both horse and rider drowned in the stream and were carried away before the bodies could be recovered.  The horse was found a few days later about 203 yards from the place of drowning, but no trace of the body of the boy could be found. After being on watch continually night and day for a week the body of the boy was found 25 miles from the place where he had drowned.  Cokeville Register July 7, 1917

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THROWN FROM HORSE - 1919

J J. Hersman. large property owner in the Fossil district, and of late interested in the oil development work in that district, suffered a serious injury one day last week when the horse he was riding between Charles Kings ranch and Fossil stumbled and fell upon him. Mr. Hersmans right leg was broken in two places near the ankle and just below the knee.

When the horse arose Mr. Hersmans foot was caught in the .stirrup and had the horse been fractious and ran, a terrible death would now be reported. As it was the horse was responsive to Mr. Hersmans directions as the injured man extricated himself from his perilous position.  Dr. Marquis is treating the patient who is past middle age, but   it is hoped and expected the bones will knit properly.  Kemmerer Republican Friday, January 3, 1919

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FRONTIER MINE ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL - 1919

Thomas Grear was fatally injured last Saturday at the power house in Frontier by coming in contact with u live wire carrying 13,000 volts.  Grear was working on a ladder and it is believed stepped one foot over to a platform to steady himself and touched the high power wire, for he fell over backward and struck the concrete floor with his head, fracturing the skull.

The injured man was rushed to the L. C. M. hospital and every effort made to save his life but his injuries were too severe and he passed away Saturday night.

Little is known of Grear locally, except that he was a first class electrician and well liked by his fellow workmen, he having only come here recently. It is learned however that lie is a former resident of Toronto, Ontario and that he is a member of the Masonic fraternity in Los Angeles. California.

The body is still at the Kemmerer undertaking parlors and his home lodge has been communicated with and in all probability the remains will he shipped to Toronto.  Kemmerer Camera Wednesday May 7, 1919

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BOY SHOOTS HIMSELF - 1920

William Edwards, the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Edwards, of Cumberland No. 2, had a narrow escape from death last Sunday, when he shot himself with a large caliber revolver at the home of his parents.

The injured boy was hurried to the L. C. M. hospital and given prompt medical and surgical attention, and he is now fairly on the road to recovery. It was found that the bullet entered his forehead directly between the eyes and had missed his brain and lodged near the spine, where it still remains.

There is some question as whether or not the shooting; was accidental, although the parents of the boy insist that this is the case. It is known that he has said to his companions on occasion that he was gong to shoot himself over home trivial matter, and on Sunday, when his family prepared to come to Kemmerer to attend the Shifrer funeral he was told that he could not accompany them Neighbors declare that William, piqued at being left t home. said he would shoot himself before they returned. This may. however, have not been said in earnest.  Kemmerer Republican Friday April 16, 1920

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TWO MEN DIE IN MINE ACCIDENT - 1920

Crushed underneath a mass of rocks that broke loose without warning this afternoon at 10 south entry in the Diamondville mine of Diamond Coal & Coke Company, two pioneer miners is this district met death.

Bastiste Gigliardi, 50 years of age, for twelve years a worker in the Diamondville mines, was killed outright by a great rock that crushed his skull.

David Armstrong, 45, who has been a miner in this section for close to twenty years, and who has scores of Kemmerer friends, lingered until 7:30 oclock Wednesday evening in Lincoln County Miners Hospital until he came to a peaceful end.

The accident happened almost at 3 oclock.  Several other miners had just passed the fatal spot.  Gigliardi and Armstrong were starting to unload a car of coal at the face of the mine when the tumbling mass of rocks crashed down up0on them, giving them no chance at escape.  When miners rushed up, they found Gigliardi dead and Armstrong, still breathing, but terribly gouged.

The fatally injured man was rushed to the hospital and placed under the care of the mine physician, Dr. O. A. Tucker.  Mr. Armstrongs injuries were most painful.  They consisted of a puncture wound in the right lung, ruptured kidneys and a puncture of the bowels, besides many lacerations and bruises.  The dying man made no statement before breathing his last. 

The double tragedy was the first accident in the Diamondville mine in the past two years, said Acting Superintendent John Martin.

Both miners were held in high esteem and respect.  They were two of the most practical men at their trade and their services were highly valued by the company, said Mr. Martin.

Mr. Armstrong is survived by many relatives in this section.  Besides his mother who resides in Diamondville, two sisters, Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Andrew Neil, and William Armstrong, a brother who is superintendent of Oakley mine No. 2 of the Diamond Coal & Coke Company, also survive.  A boy, William, is employed on the tipple at Diamondville.  His daughter Elizabeth Armstrong, is employed as switchboard operator at Kemmerer telephone exchange.

Mr. Armstrongs family connections and other details of this sad affair are perhaps reported incompletely   However, news of the tragedy reached the Camera office just as this publication was on the press.

Mr. Gigliardi is survived by a widow.  He has one boy, who works in the Diamondville mine and another who is employed in a local garage.

The body of Gigliardi lies in the Embree undertaking parlors, awaiting funeral arrangements.

The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the stricken relatives and warm friends of these two fine characters who suffered such an untimely end.  Kemmerer Camera Wednesday June 16, 1920