OBIT: James R. HOOVER, 1899, native of Blair County, PA

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BERYL ITEMS.

  On last Thursday evening at Cresson, about 4 o'clock, James R. 
Hoover, while flagging a train, stepped out of the way of the 
approaching train and unfortunately stepped in front of an empty engine 
which was passing by, and was hurled from the track and instantly 
killed.  He was born December 7, 1873, being aged at the time of his 
death 25 years, 10 months and 12 days.  He was married to Miss Laura 
Brubaker on the 29th day of July, 1898.  He was employed on the 
floating gang, at Gallitzin, of the Pennsylvania Railroad company.  His 
life was that of a Christian.  He was ever trying to do good.  He was a 
member of the Dunkard Brethren church and chorister in the same.  
Besides his wife he leaves one child.  He was esteemed and respected by 
all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.  The funeral, on Saturday 
afternoon, was largely attended, a number of people being unable to get 
into the church.

Morning Tribune, Wednesday, October 25, 1899

Note: Jacob Hoover, 55, Susannah Hoover, 41, Levi Hoover, 20, Jerminia 
Hoover, 18, John Hoover, 17, George Hoover, 14, Mary Hoover, 13, Sarah 
Hoover, 12, Saml. Hoover, 9, James Hoover, 7, Jacob Hoover, 5, and 
Nancy Hoover, 3, are listed in the 1880 Allegheny Township, Blair 
County census.