This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cingram61 Surnames: Dorris Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dorris/410/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joplin News Herald Wednesday, February 3, 1904 Fielding Dorris Was Killed by Falling 35 feet in Shaft Near the Viaduct Fielding Dorris was killed at the Cyclone mine, on the Porter ground, near the Fourth street viaduct, this morning. The shaft is 80 ft deep with 5 ft of water in the bottom. Dorris and other parties were working the mine with a horse hoister. Another means of descending is a ladder composed of a single stringer with strips nailed across. Above the water line is a platform extending halfway across the shaft. When the accident occurred, an empty tub sat on the platform. Dorris was descending on the ladder, and was within 35 ft of the platform when one of the strips broke loose, causing him to lose his hold and he precipitated to the bottom. In falling, Dorris struck the tub and plunged into the water, where his body was found by his fellow workmen. The remains were hoisted to the surface and taken to Hurlbut's undertaking establishment on South Main street. An examination of the body showed no marks of a serious nature. Deputy Coroner Potter investigated the ci! rcumstances and came to the conclusion that the fall against the tub rendered Dorris unconcious and he drowned in the water Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.