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Dlwntvrf ®f InOmUj To«n»hlp-fpon the farm of Fred. Sofaky, 7 m.lca Mil of 8aliua InUrwlcy township, A well had been dug to tlie depth of 38 feet and ahandoned. The dry Spell coining on another attempt w*a made to reach water, tlie workmen carrying on their blasting operation* In the rock. The depth of about 40 feel wa« reached night before last. Going to work yesterday morning one of the three workmen wa* let partially down into the well, when it wa* discovered that the load wa* light, and the man had fallen from the tub. The parties at the wiudlaa* discovered a strong, offensive smell proceeding from the well and naturally drew the iterance that the usual foul air had overcome their companion. Mr. gofaky ran to hi* home, procured a hankercheif saturated with camphor, and wrapping thi* about hi* face, wa* lowered Into the well and reached the bottom, lie found himself almost overcome with the air, but managed to *ecure the Immttble man by wrapping the rnpe around him,ami Iwth men were diawu to the upper air by theaaslatance of the**-who had arrived. The w ater which had accumulated In the well was lllthy. and the stork although they had gone many hours without water would uut touch It, t dug a light at the top of llot well lliega* Ignited ami went ofT with a «erie* of rxplrv.ion* a*often a* it was lit. Specimen* of the blast nek. rebuilding snap stone—although much banter, retain a sulphurous smell. The water I* not fit for any use whatever. Piping having been put lu the well there was power enough In the ga* to force a stream of water up wwftl feet* Those who have been omrolbd eoa-ceralng the matter Wiw that natural ga* ha* been discovered, and If mo It will l«e a bonanxa for thi* vicinity. Further investigation* w illlie duly reported.
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Saline County Journal
Salina, Kansas, US
Thu, Aug 04, 1887
Page 6
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