“Worthington being so near the scene of the late disaster shares in a closer manner the sadness which must overshadow the community for many months to come. Many of our people have been untiring in their heroic efforts to afford aid to the sufferers, in many cases walking miles to help in the arduous labors without a thought of compensation. Truly it strengthens ones faith in human nature when we so often find the hero hidden under the everyday exterior. For many days life seemed at a standstill in Worthington but living people must work to live and the customary vocations and avocations are beginning to rally from the shock.” (FWV 12.18.07 pg. 2)
Late Evening
In Monongah:
One more body is found making a total of 338 bodies recovered. (FWV 12.19.07 pg. 1)
“State Mine Inspector Paull is still at work collecting evidence.” (CDT 12.18.07 pg. 1)
The members of the Joint Legislative Committee retire their examination for the night and head back to Fairmont.
7:30 pm
In Fairmont:
First M.P. Church holds a Prayer meeting (FWV 12.14.07 pg. 2)
Diamond St. M.E. Church service observing the anniversary of birth of composer Charles Wesley. “The first hymn he composed was ‘Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing”. This hymn with several others which he composed will be sung…at the prayer meeting…” (FWV 12.14.07 pg. 2) (FWV 12.16.07 pg. )
The members of the Joint Legislative Committee stay at the Tavern in Fairmont tonight. (Inquiry)
Night
In Monongah:
“No more bodies have been recovered…and the total number of the ones recovered remains at 338.” (CDT 12.18.07 pg. 1)
2 gangs of 30 men work during the night. No more bodies are found. (FWV 12.19.07 pg. 1)
Some more carcasses of horses and mules were removed. (FWV 12.19.07 pg. 1)
More on How Death Gloated!
The Monongah Disaster 