| 1932,
5th October
CHARLES BROWN FERGUSON
KIRKCONNEL PIT FATALITY.
Miner Crushed by Fall of Stone.
A most distressing fatality took place in No. 3 Fauldhead Pit, Kirkconnel,
on Wednesday forenoon, whereby Charles Ferguson, a member of a well-known
and highly respected Kirkconnel family, lost his life. He was engaged
as a miner and was working at the coalface along with his workmate,
William Brown, a brother-in-law, when a stone fell from the roof and
struck him on the head, fracturing his neck, and death was practically
instantaneous. When the accident occurred Brown immediately raised
the alarm, and willing hands were quickly in the place, but unfortunately
Ferguson was beyond human aid, and his remains were reverently conveyed
to the surface, where Dr Bowman Edgar made an examination and pronounced
life extinct.
Charles Ferguson was a likeable young man, and was of a quiet and
unassuming nature. He was 34 years of age, and resided at 46 Kingsway,
with his wife and two little children. To them, and to his parents
and relatives, the sincere sympathy of the entire district is extended.
He was well known in local football circles, and comes of a family
of footballers. At the time of his death he took an active interest
in organising Kellobank Juvenile Club. He formerly played back for
Kello Rovers and New Cumnock Juniors, but owing to a knee injury he
had to give up the game. He played trials for Queen of the South and
Partick Thistle. Three of his brothers are still playing in first-class
football. Willie, the Chelsea half-back, was transferred. from Queen
of the South to the London club fully ten years ago; Pearson plays
outside left for Ayr United; and Christopher is presently with Guildford
and was formerly with Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers. The brothers
travelled from London on learning of the sad news and were present
at the funeral, which took place to Kirkconnel New Cemetery yesterday
amidst scenes of the deepest reverence and sorrow.
Dumfries & Galloway Standard 08/10/1932 / S / 9 / C -
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