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| 1904, 24th May ROBERT E. LOVE COLLIERY FATALITY AT SANQUHAR Yesterday morning a sad colliery accident occurred at Gateside Pit, Sanquhar, whereby a collier named Robert E. Love was instantaneously killed. During a blasting operation two shots had been kindled and one had gone off safely. The other was supposed not to have ignited, and Love was returning to kindle it when it exploded. The debris completely buried him, and his body was only recovered after an hour and a half’s clearing. Deceased, who was 32 years of age, was very highly respected in the district. He was a keen bowler, and held the position of hon. Treasurer to the local club for several years. He was also treasurer to the Independent Order of Rechabites. Much sympathy is felt with the members of his family, and especially with his widowed mother, as this is the second son she has lost in similar circumstances.
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