Godden - Gilbert "Pete"
GILBERT GODDEN
Source: Waveland Independent, June 29, 1917
Gilbert Godden, who was familiarly known as "Pete" was instantly killed while at work in the Batty Coal Mine Wednesday of last week. He entered one of the rooms in the mine preparatory to firing a shot, having failed to hear the warning of his younger brother that it had already been lighted. The blast came just as he approached the place, the flying coal striking him full in the face. He was immediately taken to his home and several doctors called but it was too late. Gilbert was 26 and a young man of high characteristics and traits, the possessor of sterling qualities and his short life was an example that anyone would well follow. It can be truthfullys aid that he was the general favorite in his home neighborhood and among his companions - kbz