This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobpeg8561 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: eandmthorn1, ask your father-in-law if he knew Doc Stailey. Doc was my cousin and he received a citation for preventing an explosion back in the 50s or 60s. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathySidenstricker Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a series of photo postcards from that era that I believe were taken near Carthage. An acid storage tank exploded. One of the postcards reads: "Several window lights in Carthage, Webb City and surrounding country were broken and it was distinctly heard for 40 miles." The back of the posted photo reads: "This is the mix house some 600 feet from nitration house. 4 men were at work in this building at the time of explosion, but none hurt." If anyone is interested in seeing the other photos, I will be glad to post them. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoyceSnell64 Surnames: SIMON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does your father in law remember a HARRY SIMON, often called DICK SIMON. He lived in Carterville, Joplin, Webb City and Carthage areas, died in 1990, buried at Mt Hope Cemetery. Second wife was Ida. He worked for this powder plant in the early 1920s, was burned VERY badly in an explosion at this plant and spent months recovering. His face had terrible scars and he had many surgeries. I have a photo of him taken after the accident which shows how badly he was hurt and healed over. I don't think he was hurt in the explosion in 1966, was way before that time period. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: betty524 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I live in Joplin and the Hercules plant was between Joplin and Carthage on AA hwy...I remember it blowing up, maiing a huge explosion...It's sister plant, Atlas, was next door and was working until a few years ago..I used to work there, as an industrial Nurse, in 1990's... 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLindsey27 Surnames: Logsdon, Flood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shafer didn't work at Hercules, he was a farmer, but his grandson, Elga Flood (1910-1993) did. I don't know how long or what years, except 1939. If Thomas Flood, Elga's father, worked there, it wasn't very long. He never worked anywhere very long. Shafer's daughters were: Gertrude Lee (Louellen) LOGSDON b: 7 Jun 1880 died at 1 year Agnes Priscilla LOGSDON b: 20 Sep 1881 married Charles Boyer Mildred May LOGSDON b: 28 May 1884 married 4 times, no kids Rosalie LOGSDON b: 22 May 1886 died at 3 years Effie Lorraine LOGSDON b: 29 Mar 1888 Married Thomas Flood (my g-grandparents) Emoline LOGSDON b: 20 May 1891 married Guy Gillespe Edna Elizabeth LOGSDON b: 12 Sep 1893 Myra Etta LOGSDON b: 10 Aug 1898 married George Stanley Druhot Mary Lucille LOGSDON b: 5 Sep 1901 married William Kunze Velma Irene LOGSDON b: 24 Sep 1906 Louis Merrell Baker 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eandmthorn1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Father in Law probably knows them. He is now 84 yers old. They were neighbors to a Logsdon family. I knew Dick Logsdon and Terry Logsdon abt my age close to 60. If I think of it I will ask him abt your Logsdon Family and if he knew them. Did the father work at Hercules? 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLindsey27 Surnames: Logsdon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My gg-grandfather was Shafer Logsdon (1859-1927). He had 9 girls. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eandmthorn1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hercules Powder Plant now Dyno Noble is located between Carthage and Webb City on HH Hwy. It actually blew up in July of 1966. Maybe it exploded in 1918 but I am not for sure. My father in law retired from there abt 19 years ago after working there 40 years Started working there in 1946. In fact he is sitting here now and he said at that time period it was Independent Powder Co. Atlas and Hercules were owned by Dupont and then was split into two different Co's. He does recall a Hercules exploding in the early 1900's but not around this area but in California. I was within 1 1/2 miles from the explosion in 1966. It lifted my car up on two wheels. That was an unforgettable day in Carthage Mo. As far as Logsdon's what is it you are lookin for? Again, we know the Logsdon family and some are still living in this area. Sorry that this message was sent to the Jasper Co mailing list only the first time and not to the message board. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoyceSnell64 Surnames: SIMON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Robert, Just keep watching my post and perhaps some one else will reply. That last name Logsdon sounds familiar to me but simply can't "place it" right now. Perhaps it will come to me at some point. My great uncle worked for this plant for many years until he was injured, but I'm not even certain of its EXACT location. Do you know??? 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RobertLindsey27 Surnames: Flood Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested in this thread also. This is from my g-grandmother's obit in 1939. Her name was Effie Lorraine (Logsdon) Flood. "Pallbearers, all employes(sic) at the Hercules powder plant, where a son, Elga Flood, is employed, were Edwin Hitchcock, James Christman, Hugh Garrison, Desmond Nebelsick, Cecil Hoge and Archie Studyvin." 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.

In the Oct. 6, 1922 Carl Junction Standard there is an article about an explosion at the General Explosive Co. located between Carl Junction and Joplin. The plant was owned by the Spiva family at the time. "Three explosions occurred at the General Explosive Co. early Wednesday morning, killing 3 men" Another article dated April 27, 1923 from the Standard said "Another Fatal Explosion" Just before 9 o'clock, Wednesday morning, one of the gelatin mix houses of the General Explosives Co., exploded glowing two workmen to atoms and almost caught the third party. Du Pont purchased this plant in August of 1924.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoyceSnell64 Surnames: SIMON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Prior message is an error . . . this was "a powder plant" and was located at or near Webb City, MO or perhaps inbetween Carthage and Webb City, MO. I'm seeking info on the explosion that occurred there some time between 1914 and 1918. My great uncle, Harry Simon, was an employee and injured in this explosion. 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.

Information on explosions in California: >From 1881 until 1919, 59 lives were taken by explosions. The majority of the devastating blasts happened in the nitro-glycerine house and in the building in which the dynamite was produced. The most disastrous explosion occurred in February, 1908, when 24 men were killed in a single explosion. ----- Original Message ----- From: "elmer thorn" <eandmthorn@suddenlink.net> To: <mojasper@rootsweb.com>; <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] Hercules POWDER Company > Hercules Powder Plant now Dyno Noble is located between Carthage and > Webb > City on HH Hwy. It actually blew up in July of 1966. Maybe it exploded > in > 1918 but I am not for sure. My father in law retired from there abt 19 > years ago after working there 40 years Started working there in 1946. In > fact he is sitting here now and he said at that time period it was > Independent Powder Co. Atlas and Hercules were owned by Dupont and then > was > split into two different Co's. He does recall a Hercules exploding in > the > early 1900's but not around this area but in California. I was within 1 > 1/2 > miles from the explosion in 1966. It lifted my car up on two wheels. That > was an unforgettable day in Carthage Mo. > > -----Original Message----- > From: mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of John Sandy > Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:33 PM > To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; mojasper@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] Hercules POWDER Company > > I seem to recall that the Hercules Powder Company was located on Joplin's > East 7th Street out by Fidelity. I could be wrong. > > John Sandy who used to live 3 miles north of downtown Joplin. > > "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: JoyceSnell64 > Surnames: SIMON > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.j > asper/4898/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Prior message is an error . . . this was "a powder plant" and was located > at > or near Webb City, MO or perhaps inbetween Carthage and Webb City, MO. I'm > seeking info on the explosion that occurred there some time between 1914 > and > 1918. My great uncle, Harry Simon, was an employee and injured in this > explosion. > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hercules Powder Plant now Dyno Noble is located between Carthage and Webb City on HH Hwy. It actually blew up in July of 1966. Maybe it exploded in 1918 but I am not for sure. My father in law retired from there abt 19 years ago after working there 40 years Started working there in 1946. In fact he is sitting here now and he said at that time period it was Independent Powder Co. Atlas and Hercules were owned by Dupont and then was split into two different Co's. He does recall a Hercules exploding in the early 1900's but not around this area but in California. I was within 1 1/2 miles from the explosion in 1966. It lifted my car up on two wheels. That was an unforgettable day in Carthage Mo. -----Original Message----- From: mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Sandy Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:33 PM To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; mojasper@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] Hercules POWDER Company I seem to recall that the Hercules Powder Company was located on Joplin's East 7th Street out by Fidelity. I could be wrong. John Sandy who used to live 3 miles north of downtown Joplin. "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoyceSnell64 Surnames: SIMON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.j asper/4898/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Prior message is an error . . . this was "a powder plant" and was located at or near Webb City, MO or perhaps inbetween Carthage and Webb City, MO. I'm seeking info on the explosion that occurred there some time between 1914 and 1918. My great uncle, Harry Simon, was an employee and injured in this explosion. 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I seem to recall that the Hercules Powder Company was located on Joplin's East 7th Street out by Fidelity. I could be wrong. John Sandy who used to live 3 miles north of downtown Joplin. "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoyceSnell64 Surnames: SIMON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4898/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Prior message is an error . . . this was "a powder plant" and was located at or near Webb City, MO or perhaps inbetween Carthage and Webb City, MO. I'm seeking info on the explosion that occurred there some time between 1914 and 1918. My great uncle, Harry Simon, was an employee and injured in this explosion. 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Another - Walter WILLIAMS b. Mar. 1879 (? in Washington Co. IL. ?) son of Amos P. WILLIAMS & Millie J. WELLS 1900 census - in Jasper Co., MO. ----- Original Message ----- From: Orlena To: mojasper@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] George Williams Rootsweb's WorldConnect has a Walter W. Williams family tree: Results 1-1 of 1 Name Birth/Christening Death/Burial Database Date Place Date Place Williams, Walter W. Dec. 1826 Fleming Co. Kentucky :2235750 Father: William Williams Mother: Jane Cox Spouses: Cassandra Reeves, Rachel Tannyhill WILLIAMS FAMILY Entries: 298 Updated: 2007-11-13 02:45:10 UTC (Tue) Contact: Lorraine Wolf http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2235750&id=I501920395 buddcs <buddcs@bellsouth.net> wrote: Would there be mention of a Walter W. Williams or an Isaac N. Williams. Walter was born 1826 and Isaac was born 1870. Thanks, Sue ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you Orlena!!! Sue -----Original Message----- From: mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Orlena Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 1:34 PM To: mojasper@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] George Williams Rootsweb's WorldConnect has a Walter W. Williams family tree: Results 1-1 of 1 Name Birth/Christening Death/Burial Database Date Place Date Place Williams, Walter W. Dec. 1826 Fleming Co. Kentucky :2235750 Father: William Williams Mother: Jane Cox Spouses: Cassandra Reeves, Rachel Tannyhill WILLIAMS FAMILY Entries: 298 Updated: 2007-11-13 02:45:10 UTC (Tue) Contact: Lorraine Wolf http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2235750&id=I501920395 buddcs <buddcs@bellsouth.net> wrote: Would there be mention of a Walter W. Williams or an Isaac N. Williams. Walter was born 1826 and Isaac was born 1870. Thanks, Sue ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Rootsweb's WorldConnect has a Walter W. Williams family tree: Results 1-1 of 1 Name Birth/Christening Death/Burial Database Date Place Date Place Williams, Walter W. Dec. 1826 Fleming Co. Kentucky :2235750 Father: William Williams Mother: Jane Cox Spouses: Cassandra Reeves, Rachel Tannyhill WILLIAMS FAMILY Entries: 298 Updated: 2007-11-13 02:45:10 UTC (Tue) Contact: Lorraine Wolf http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2235750&id=I501920395 buddcs <buddcs@bellsouth.net> wrote: Would there be mention of a Walter W. Williams or an Isaac N. Williams. Walter was born 1826 and Isaac was born 1870. Thanks, Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoyceSnell64 Surnames: Simon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4897/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have info on the Hercules Power Co of Hercules, MO and an explosion that occurred there sometime between 1914 and 1918. My great uncle Harry Simon was an employeee and was injured in this explosion. Thanks. 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.

Would there be mention of a Walter W. Williams or an Isaac N. Williams. Walter was born 1826 and Isaac was born 1870. Thanks, Sue -----Original Message----- From: mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mojasper-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of N & K Chestnut Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 10:42 PM To: mojasper@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] George Williams The George Perbix's Paper has many WILLIAMS connections to IL., MO. and other points west and south. A few George WILLIAMSes are mentioned. I see no Fred WILLIAMSes. There are a few Francis & Frances WILLIAMSes mentioned. Kay C. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jack McGehee To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com ; mojasper@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 5:25 AM Subject: Re: [MOJASPER] George Williams Doyou know of any Illinois Connection to this Williams family? Jack "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dlindley150 Surnames: Williams, Samson/Sampson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties .jasper/1573.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This George Williams later married my Grandfather 's Sister Ida R. Samson. Ida's sister Nellie S. Samson married George Brother Fred Williams . Ida and George are buried at Fullerton Cem,Cartage, Jasper ,Mo, and Nellie and Fred at Twin Groves Cem Carl Junction, Jasper, Mo. This gives me some new information . Thank you 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJASPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message