OBIT: Elizabeth STALL, 1903, of Fostoria, Blair County, PA

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WAS INSTANTLY KILLED.

Mrs. Elizabeth Stall, an Aged Resident of Fostoria, Struck by a Train 
Yesterday Morning.

  Mrs. Elizabeth Stall, one of the oldest residents of Fostoria, was struck by 
the fifth section of No. 12 (?) Cleveland and Cincinnati express, shortly 
before 6 o'clock yesterday morning, and was instantly killed.  The engine 
hauling the train, which was running at the rate of forty miles a hour, struck 
her fairly and hurled her a considerable distance.  The train was stopped and 
the crew placed the body on the train, bringing it to this city.  The remains 
were taken to Lafferty's undertaking rooms and prepared for burial.
  The unfortunate woman's head was crushed, one arm and one leg were broken 
and the body was almost cut in twain.  Yesterday afternoon the body was sent 
to Fostoria, accompanied by Coroner McCartney, who went to search the house 
and to take charge of any money or valuables.  Nothing of value except some 
jewelry was found and the coroner has decided that it is not necessary to hold 
an inquest.
  Mrs. Stall, who was about 70 years of age, was the widow of Levi Stall, 
formerly a prosperous resident of Bellwood.  Up until some years ago she had 
abundant means, but in late years she was in very straightened circumstances 
and, when killed, she was gathering coal from the railroad, with which to 
build fire to prepare her breakfast.  The good people of Bellwood have taken 
care of her for several years past. The deceased is survived by two sons, 
Harry and Howard, whose whereabouts are unknown.  She was a member of the 
Presbyterian church.  The funeral will take place this afternoon and the 
interment will be made in the Logan Valley cemetery.

Altoona Times, Tuesday, July 21, 1903