Westmoreland County PA Archives Obituaries.....Spielman, J. S. October 1870
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The Cambria freeman. (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938: October 27, 1870
On Saturday, Mr. J. S. Spielman, Pittsburg Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
met with an accident at Derry Station which resulted with his almost instant death.
It appears that the deceased was assisting in coupling some cars in a quarry at
Derry, and at the time of the accident, was standing on the outside of a sharp curve
on the road leading to the main track. When the engine backed, Mr. S. was struck on
the head by a bolt projecting from the end of the car. The bolt penetrated the left
temple and crashed through the skull. The engine was stopped immediately, and
attachees ran to the injured man's assistance. Medical aid was summoned but was too
late, as Mr. Spielman died almost instantly. The deceased was about thirty-eight
years of age and resided at Derry Station where he leaves a wife and six children.
He has been connected with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for about sixteen years
as engineer, road foreman of engines, and for some time past, has had the position
of Train Master. His father resides at Altoona, and is a worthy and highly respected
citizen - Pittsburg Post


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