Pike County  Georgia Newspapers - Dickinson - Huguley Accident 1892
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The Pike County Journal
Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia: October 28, 1892

Accidentally Killed

Jerry Dickinson and John Huguley [sp] have been blasting rock for Will
Wells in the latter's well for some time past and on last Wednesday a
blast went off prematurely and gave them a severe shock from which Jerry
died in a few hours.

Both were in the well tamping the dry powder with an iron rod. They were
using a mutilated fuse which ignited from a spark from a stone and Jerry
who was directly over the load received the full force of the discharge.
One of his legs was broken, as well as one of his arms and his face was
horribly mangled. He also received severe internal injuries and lived
only a short time after the accident.

John Huguly [sp] managed to crawl out of the well, but was badly hurt on
the heel, as well as internally. His wounds, however, are by no means
serious and he will be well, doubtless, in a short time.

It is another case of monkeying with a buzz saw.

(Transcribed 10/25/02 Lynn Cunningham)