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H. J. Hutchinson – Central mining and store owner

Hutchinson owned a store in Central [1][2] and also owned a mine in the same camp [3]. One night that year, the store was entered and robbed of $25 and other valuables [1][2]. Hutchinson, who slept in an adjoining room, was drugged during the burglary and did not regain consciousness until about 7 o’clock the next morning, still too dizzy to walk [1][2]. The thief went through the office and took money from the drawer [1][2]. Sweeney was killed in Hutchinson’s mine when several tons of earth fell on him [3]. The accident was discovered by Sweeney’s son, who was bringing dinner to his father [3]. Sweeney’s funeral was held in Silver City from the Methodist church under Masonic auspices, and the Masons contributed about $250 to his family [3].

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  1. The store of H… (1888)
    The store of H. J. Hutchinson, of Central, was entered one night last week and robbed of $25 and some other valuables. Mr. Hutchinson, who sleeps in an adjoining room, was drugged, and although he was aware
  2. The store of H… (1888) · details
    The store of H. J. Hutchinson, of Central, was entered one night last week and robbed of $25 and some other valuables. Mr. Hutchinson, who sleeps in an adjoining room, was drugged, and although he was awa
  3. Last Friday F… (1888)
    Last Friday F. J. Sweeney, a well-known miner of Central, was killed by several tons of earth falling on him in H. J. Hutchinson’s mine in that camp. The accident was discovered by the dead man’s son, who ca
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