LYKENS MAN WHO FIGURED IN 24 MINE ACCIDENTS STILL WORKING IN GARDENS
Lewis E. Enders, 68, of Lykens, is about town doing his bit in the [1944] war effort by planting gardens daily to help increase the nation’s food supply, in spite of the fact of having figured in 24 mine accidents at Short Mountain Colliery, Lykens, where he was employed when thirteen years of age and worked continuously until the suspension of operations twelve years ago.
Mr. Enders, who in the span of years as a colliery employee figured in 24 mishaps, the last of which occurred May 29th, 1923 in which two men, Mr. Michael Readdy and Mr. George Welker, both of Lykens, were fatally injured, was buried in coal to the height of his chin and when rescued six hours later, was found in a sitting position with Mr. Readdy’s lifeless body squeezed against him. In all, Mr. Enders was confined to a hospital but twice.
For twenty-one years Mr. Enders lived on the Coble farm west of Lykens. He is making his home at the present time with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Enders, North Second Street [Lykens].
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From the Lykens Standard, May 26, 1944, via Newspapers.com.
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