Jackson, J. W.

Picher Oklahoma. Four hard rock lead and zinc miners were injured, one seriously, early this afternoon in what was described as a "premature explosion" at the Scott Mine, four and one half miles east of Picher. J. W. Jackson of Joplin Missouri was seriously hurt, American hospital attendants believed. Examination of his injuries had not been completed at press-time. Jackson was unconscious. The four were brought to American hospital in a Durnil ambulance from Picher. The three working with Jackson were said to be only slightly hurt.

The Scott Mine produces both lead and zinc. It is located at the edge of Hockerville Oklahoma. The explosion occurred about 1:30 pm, it was reported. Reports said source of the explosion was powder. The others injured were listed as follows: R. E. McKinney, Andrew J. Crabtree and Bob Blanchard, all of Baxter Springs Kansas. They were released from the hospital after receiving treatment for minor, cuts and bruises.

Jackson, about 50 years old, was said to have been loading a shot into a hole when the explosion occurred in a drift. He is a machine man.

The Scott Mine is one of the properties of the Century Zinc Company, whose offices are located at Baxter Springs. A late report said Jackson is "expected to recover." He had regained consciousness at press-time.

J. W. Jackson, 45, who was injured in a premature explosion at the Scott Mine, east of Picher Oklahoma Tuesday, died at 11:15 o'clock Thursday night at American hospital at Picher. Jackson was a World War I veteran and lived at 501 South Main street, Joplin Missouri. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Wilma Jackson; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Anderson of Aurora Missouri; four brothers, Sam Anderson and Jim Anderson of Aurora, Lonnie Anderson of Kansas City, and Will Anderson of Fresco California; and three sisters, Mrs. Edna Homely of Bartlesville Oklahoma, Mrs. Susie Wolfenbarger of Aurora and Mrs. Dale Wheat of Arkansas City Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Sunday at the chapel of the Durnil funeral home in Picher with the Rev. W. A. Evans officiating. Another service will be held at 2:30 pm at the first Baptist church in Aurora with the Rev. Mr. Neesteep officiating. Burial will be in the Aurora cemetery with the Durnil funeral home of Picher directing.