OBIT: James BARRY, 1899, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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ACCIDENT AT HOLLIDAYSBURG.

James Barry Run Down by a Car Last Evening.

  James Barry, a well-known resident of Hollidaysburg, was fatally injured 
on the railroad at that place at 7 o'clock last evening.  He was crossing 
the railroad tracks at Montgomery street, and stepped out of the way of an 
approaching train, when he was struck by a box car that was being shifted on 
another track.  He was knocked down, the wheels passing over his right leg 
below the knee, crushing it in a frightful manner.  The right arm was also 
mangled.
  The unfortunate man was placed on an engine, brought to this city and 
admitted to the hospital, where he died at 9:40 o'clock.  No attempt was 
made at amputation, as it was seen at once that his injuries were fatal.
  Mr. Barry was 84 years of age and had been a resident of Hollidaysburg for 
more than twenty years.  For many years he was engaged in driving cattle.  
He is survived by his wife.
  The remains were given in charge of Undertaker Lafferty this morning to 
prepare for burial.  They will be shipped to Hollidaysburg this evening and 
be interred tomorrow.  The coroner has decided an inquest unnecessary.

Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, September 27, 1899, page 1