Philadelphia, Pa.
Friday, April 14, 1899
Died From His Injuries
Special Telegram to The Times.
Chambersburg, April 13,- Peter Besore, a well known farmer of near this place, died today at the hospital of concussion of the brain, caused by being thrown from a vehicle drawn by a runaway horse yesterday. In the mad gallop of his horse on Main Street, his team collided with a number of vehicles, and several men were seriously injured as a result. Besore was about 40 years old.
Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg, Pa.
Saturday, April 15, 1899
Peter Besore, who was injured in the quadruple runoff at Chambersburg, never regained consciousness after being taken to the hospital and died Thursday morning. Besides the bad cuts on his head and face he had an internal fracture of the skull and concussion. His wife was present when he died. Mr. Besore was about 49 years old and leaves a wife, son, Bigler and two daughters. His brother, Landis lives in Chambersburg. The body was taken to his home in Letterkenny township, near Salem Church for burial. He was a member of Columbus Lodge of Odd Fellows. Funeral on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Cedar Grove cemetery.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Friday, April 14, 1899
Died From His Injuries
Special Telegram to The Times.
Chambersburg, April 13,- Peter Besore, a well known farmer of near this place, died today at the hospital of concussion of the brain, caused by being thrown from a vehicle drawn by a runaway horse yesterday. In the mad gallop of his horse on Main Street, his team collided with a number of vehicles, and several men were seriously injured as a result. Besore was about 40 years old.
Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg, Pa.
Saturday, April 15, 1899
Peter Besore, who was injured in the quadruple runoff at Chambersburg, never regained consciousness after being taken to the hospital and died Thursday morning. Besides the bad cuts on his head and face he had an internal fracture of the skull and concussion. His wife was present when he died. Mr. Besore was about 49 years old and leaves a wife, son, Bigler and two daughters. His brother, Landis lives in Chambersburg. The body was taken to his home in Letterkenny township, near Salem Church for burial. He was a member of Columbus Lodge of Odd Fellows. Funeral on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in Cedar Grove cemetery.
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