Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, December 16, 1904 Volume XXXVIII, Number 49 DEATHS Mrs. Mary Shier, Nicktown The funeral of Mrs. Mary Schier who died at Spangler Tuesday Morning, Dec. 6, took place here Thursday. Troxell, Gallitzin, Dec. 15: Dr. T. S. Troxell, one of the most prominent physicians in the county, died at 5:30 this afternoon at Cresson. He was stricken with apoplexy about noon but lingered until nearly night. John Downey The first fatal accident since it commenced operations occurred at the Clay Works’ Mines Saturday morning which resulted in the death of John Downey, a miner aged about 50 years. Mr. Downey was engaged at work when a lump of coal weighing about 150 pounds fell, striking him on the head, killing him instantly. His neck was broken but there were no other marks of injury upon his body. The remains were taken to Houtzdale Monday morning for interment. _________________________________________________________________ Want to read Hotmail messages in Outlook? The Wordsmiths show you how. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/wedowindowslive.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!20EE04FBC541789!167.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_092008