A. Eugene Smith, 33, saloon keeper, attempted to save Charles Hendren, 51, well-digger, and A. Jackson Clark, 32, farm laborer, from suffocation, Rogers, Texas, August 6, 1909. Hendren and Clark were overcome by gas at the bottom of a 45-foot well. Smith was lowered with a rope and fastened another to each of the men, in turn, and they were hoisted, followed by him. Smith collapsed on reaching the surface, but he recovered. Hendren and Clark were found to be dead. 4467-362
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