James Pruitt, 44, farmer, saved Fritz F. Muller, 21, laborer, and attempted to save William Riehle, 69, cabinet-maker, from suffocation, Walhalla, South Carolina, May 20, 1911. (See case of WILLIAM RIEHLE.) Pruitt descended to assist Riehle rescue Muller. He tied a rope around Muller, and he and Muller were drawn to the surface. When Riehle failed to grasp the rope that was let down to him, Pruitt was lowered into the well but, when part way down, called to be drawn up. Pruitt was hoisted and was weak and unable to work for two weeks. 6706-631
6706 – 631
6706-631