OBIT: Martin KING, 1931, Philson, Somerset County, PA

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MARTIN KING

Farmer King Killed by B. & O. Locomotive

  Martin King, of Philson, two miles east of Sand Patch, was fatally injured 
Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a Baltimore & Ohio locomotive.  The body 
was found by members of a train crew.  The victim's head was crushed and his 
body was badly mangled.
  King, who lived on a farm near the scene of the accident, is said to have left 
his home on a business mission.  He is survived by his wife and several 
children.
  Justice of the Peace, M. R. Leckemby, of Meyersdale, was delegated by the 
Deputy-Coronor, Mrs. Emily K. Fluck, to conduct an inquest at the King home, 
Wednesday afternoon.   A verdict of accidental death was rendered.
  Funeral services were held at Mt. Olivet Evangelical Church, Thursday 
afternoon, Rev. C. W. Raley officiating.  King was 76 years old.

Meyersdale Republican, May 14, 1931