Clarion County Mines -- New Catfish
This is a drift connected by an inclined place with the tipple at the railroad. It is owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company, Wm. Mullen, superintendent. This company opened three drifts, but all but one are now abandoned. About ten years ago they also operated mines at Lower Hillville, further up the Allegheny. In 1876 these mines gave employment to 116, and produced about 50,000 tons per year. In 1885 their one opening employed twenty-six men, was worked 160 days, and put out 18,564 tons, of which 16,521 were exported. It is ventilated naturally.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Page 366
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New Catfish, Clarion County Pennsylvania
Clarion County Mines -- New Catfish
This is a drift connected by an inclined place with the tipple at the railroad. It is owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company, Wm. Mullen, superintendent. This company opened three drifts, but all but one are now abandoned. About ten years ago they also operated mines at Lower Hillville, further up the Allegheny. In 1876 these mines gave employment to 116, and produced about 50,000 tons per year. In 1885 their one opening employed twenty-six men, was worked 160 days, and put out 18,564 tons, of which 16,521 were exported. It is ventilated naturally.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Page 366
This is a drift connected by an inclined place with the tipple at the railroad. It is owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Coal and Iron Company, Wm. Mullen, superintendent. This company opened three drifts, but all but one are now abandoned. About ten years ago they also operated mines at Lower Hillville, further up the Allegheny. In 1876 these mines gave employment to 116, and produced about 50,000 tons per year. In 1885 their one opening employed twenty-six men, was worked 160 days, and put out 18,564 tons, of which 16,521 were exported. It is ventilated naturally.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Page 366
Sheaffer, S. Taylor - 1882
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Bennet, Ensign - 1882
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Wilson, John A. - 1882
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Jamison, B. K. - 1882
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Doverspike, Philip - 1879
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Hilliard, John - 1873
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Brinker, J. M. - 1873
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Jones, R. W. - 1873
Clarion County Mines – The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
Fairmount Mines, Clarion County Pennsylvania
Clarion County Mines -- The Fairmount Mines
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
In 1873, on the completion of the Low Grade Railroad, R. W. Jones and J. M. Brinker, composing the Fairmount Coal Company, opened drift No. 1 on land purchased from John Hilliard. This was worked until 1879, when the present No. 2 was opened on the farm of Philip Doverspike. J. M. Brinker was the general manager of the mines. In 1882 the property changed hands, and is now operated by the Fairmount Coal and Iron Company, of which B. K. Jamison, of Philadelphia, is president; John A Wilson, of the same city, vice-president; Ensign Bennet, of Buffalo, general manager; S. Taylor Sheaffer, of Fairmount City, superintendent.
In 1876 Brinker & Jones produced 55,044 tons, of value of $77,522. One hundred and twelve persons were employed, and the mines operated every day. At present the company have 250 miners and about fifteen mules and horses in their employ, and the average daily output is fifty cars. The greater part of the coal is sent to Canada by way of Buffalo. No. 2 is an extensive opening on the double-heading system. The upper Freeport, and Kittanning lower, or Catfish vein, are worked. The first is about six, the latter four feet in thickness. The furnace system supplies air, and the drainage and ventilation are good. In 1885 there were two fatal accidents.
The Fairmount Company contemplates making another opening soon, and increasing the capacity of the collieries to double the present. In connection with the mines, there are fifty coke ovens in operation, employing a number of men.
~ History of Clarion County Pennsylvania, 1887, Pages 365 & 366
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