Wilson & McCulloch took control of KCGW a short time ago

THE FRUIT JAR WORKS.

The Accident Causes Comparatively

Slight Damages.

With its usual boasted infallibility the morning sheet gave an almost entirely incorrect report of the accident at the Fruit jar works last Saturday.

The book-keeper, Mr. Charles P. Kile, informs the Leader that a small leak near the top of the tank was promptly discovered and stopped before any very considerable damage was done, only about one-half ton of glass running out.

The accident will necessitate the putting out of the furnace fires, however, while the top of the tank is being renewed. This will require two or three weeks' time, after which every thing will again be running full blast.

A stop for these repairs would have become necessary a little later on in any event, and the workmen will now be assured of a good, steady run until the end of the season.

The body of glass in the tank is 40 feet long, 11 feet wide and 3 or 4 feet deep.

Because of the accident to the tank thirty-six of the workmen will be laid off until the repairs are perfected. Eighteen of the men will be temporarily transferred to the Fairmount branch factory.

The branch factory operated by this firm at Fairmount is running right along with a full force. Messrs. Wilson & McCulloch have also recently leased the King City factory at Gas City, and this concern will be put to running as soon as the necessary repairs can be made.

The company’s stamping works will continue to run steadily, giving employment to 125 men and women, which force will be increased in the near future.

As soon as the King City plant commences operations the Wilson & McCulloch weekly pay roll will closely approximate $5,000.