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    1. [PA-SW-OBITS] SMITH, POLLOTASH, SUTHERLAND, GADZENSKI July 21, 1894 McDonald PA Outlook
    2. Victoria Hospodar Valentine
    3. SMITH, POLLOTASH, SUTHERLAND, GADZENSKI Mrs. Sarah SMITH, a lady well known in this section, was on last Saturday killed by a train at Bulger. Mrs. SMITH was born and raised near Castle Shannon, PA., and had moved many years ago from that place to Bulger. Two sons are left-George of Castle Shannon, and Webb, of Bulger. Mrs. Adeline BAILEY is a daughter, and Mrs. Deller JONES, deceased, was also a daughter Mrs. SMITH was about to take a train to Burgettstown and was standing too near the edge of the platform when she was caught by another passing train and run over. Her head was badly cut; one arm was cut off, the other broken and a leg broken. Mrs. Julia POLLOTASH, of Cecil, used the coal oil can at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday evening with which to light a fire, and there were fearful results, she and her son being burnt to death. The oil exploded, and the mother's dress caught fire. While trying to save his mother, her son Michael's clothing also became ignited. The son died in half an hour in great agony, while the mother lived but one hour after the accident. Both were buried at Arlington Cemetery. On the 18th inst., in McDonald, 10-months-old child of Robert SUTHERLAND On the 18th inst., in the East End, 2 -year-old child of Joseph GADZENSKI.

    04/14/2003 01:44:08