Re: Bells Spur at Shalona

Durango Wage Earner
January 18, 1900
George Shaffer was brought down from Bell Lime Quarry Tuesday, badly injured by a premature explosion. Mr. Shaffer suffered the loss of his left hand, while his head and face was badly bruised. He was taken to Mercy Hospital.

Durango Democrat
May 9, 1900
The smelter received five car loads of lime rock from Bell’s Quarry on last night’s Silverton train.

Durango Democrat
October 16, 1901
Six Men Wanted—At Bell’s Lime Quarry near Rockwood. Good wages, good board and good accommodations

Durango Democrat
October 17, 1901
Wanted—Woman cook, apply at Bell’s Lime Quarry, Rockwood, or Democrat Office.

Durango Democrat
April 9, 1905
Tony Perees was blown up yesterday afternoon while tamping a hole at Bell’s Quarry, near Rockwood. Mr. Bell brought the wounded man to Mercy hospital, where Dr. Lackey found him quite seriously shot up in the face and eyes. It will require a day or more to fathom extent of injuries