(Cemetery Records of Pennsylvania, Volume 1, The Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1946 - Hutchison Cemetery Records, pp. 62-67)
Altoona Tribune, Thursday, 13 October 1881, p. 2:
"An old gentleman named John Ainsworth was struck and instantly killed by Huntingdon accommodation Friday evening shortly after 6 o'clock, in the vicinity of the G. D. telegraph office, a short distance east of the city. Mr. Ainsworth was employed at the lower machine shop, and was on his way home, having finished his day's work. While walking down the track a freight train approached from the east and he stepped to the other track, not noticing the accommodation train. The engineer whistled but the old gentleman made no attempt to leave the track and was struck and thrown to the side. He was picked up and conveyed to Tipton's undertaking establishment, where Coroner Mitchell impaneled the following jury: Messrs. M. B. McGrath, J. M. Thomas, W. R. Smith, T. Y. Johnson, W. Killinger and James Palmer. As no one was present at the inquest who could give any testimony in regard to the killing it was adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. Mr Ainsworth was 69 years of age, and was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Blair Furnace. He was also a member of the American Mechanics and of the Silver and Grey Club. One of his sons was run over and killed at the Fouth street crossing about three years ago. Another son Mr. Daniel Ainsworth, is employed as a watchman at the lower shops. the remains were coffined and taken to his late residence near Blair Furnace, from where they were buried on Sunday. Interment in Hutchinson's graveyard."
p. 4:
"Our quiet little neighborhood was shocked to its foundation by the sad news of the sudden death of our aged and beloved citizen, Mr. Ainsworth, who was so quickly ushered into eternity by the stroke of an engine. The news spread like wild-fire and the deepest sympathy prevailed in every heart. Sunday, the day of his burial proved to be one of almost incessant rain. As the hour for his funeral drew near, despite the continual falling rain, people from far and near kept pouring in, thereby paying due respect to the deceased, until the house was filled to overflowing while a sea of unfurled umbrellas protected the gathering crowd on the outside. At the appointd hour the funeral procession proceeded to the school house where the services were held. By this time the crowd had accumulated to such an extent that not even standing room could be obtained and many were obliged to remain outside. During the services the rain ceased, the sun shone forth from a cloudless sky, and as the long procession proceeded to the place of graves--known as Hutchinson's grave-yard--on a lovely prominence, not far away, the scene though solemn was beautiful. Mr. Ainsworth was loved and respected by all, both young and old. Meet him when and where you would his eyes sparked with good humor, while his face wore pleasant smiles and his lips carried kind words for all. His beautiful silvered locks and beard, with his sunny face, we shall see no more, but we have reason to believe that the good shall see him in the better world."
Altoona Tribune, Thursday, 13 October 1881, p. 2:
"An old gentleman named John Ainsworth was struck and instantly killed by Huntingdon accommodation Friday evening shortly after 6 o'clock, in the vicinity of the G. D. telegraph office, a short distance east of the city. Mr. Ainsworth was employed at the lower machine shop, and was on his way home, having finished his day's work. While walking down the track a freight train approached from the east and he stepped to the other track, not noticing the accommodation train. The engineer whistled but the old gentleman made no attempt to leave the track and was struck and thrown to the side. He was picked up and conveyed to Tipton's undertaking establishment, where Coroner Mitchell impaneled the following jury: Messrs. M. B. McGrath, J. M. Thomas, W. R. Smith, T. Y. Johnson, W. Killinger and James Palmer. As no one was present at the inquest who could give any testimony in regard to the killing it was adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. Mr Ainsworth was 69 years of age, and was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Blair Furnace. He was also a member of the American Mechanics and of the Silver and Grey Club. One of his sons was run over and killed at the Fouth street crossing about three years ago. Another son Mr. Daniel Ainsworth, is employed as a watchman at the lower shops. the remains were coffined and taken to his late residence near Blair Furnace, from where they were buried on Sunday. Interment in Hutchinson's graveyard."
p. 4:
"Our quiet little neighborhood was shocked to its foundation by the sad news of the sudden death of our aged and beloved citizen, Mr. Ainsworth, who was so quickly ushered into eternity by the stroke of an engine. The news spread like wild-fire and the deepest sympathy prevailed in every heart. Sunday, the day of his burial proved to be one of almost incessant rain. As the hour for his funeral drew near, despite the continual falling rain, people from far and near kept pouring in, thereby paying due respect to the deceased, until the house was filled to overflowing while a sea of unfurled umbrellas protected the gathering crowd on the outside. At the appointd hour the funeral procession proceeded to the school house where the services were held. By this time the crowd had accumulated to such an extent that not even standing room could be obtained and many were obliged to remain outside. During the services the rain ceased, the sun shone forth from a cloudless sky, and as the long procession proceeded to the place of graves--known as Hutchinson's grave-yard--on a lovely prominence, not far away, the scene though solemn was beautiful. Mr. Ainsworth was loved and respected by all, both young and old. Meet him when and where you would his eyes sparked with good humor, while his face wore pleasant smiles and his lips carried kind words for all. His beautiful silvered locks and beard, with his sunny face, we shall see no more, but we have reason to believe that the good shall see him in the better world."
(Cemetery Records of Pennsylvania, Volume 1, The Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1946 - Hutchison Cemetery Records, pp. 62-67)
Altoona Tribune, Thursday, 13 October 1881, p. 2:
"An old gentleman named John Ainsworth was struck and instantly killed by Huntingdon accommodation Friday evening shortly after 6 o'clock, in the vicinity of the G. D. telegraph office, a short distance east of the city. Mr. Ainsworth was employed at the lower machine shop, and was on his way home, having finished his day's work. While walking down the track a freight train approached from the east and he stepped to the other track, not noticing the accommodation train. The engineer whistled but the old gentleman made no attempt to leave the track and was struck and thrown to the side. He was picked up and conveyed to Tipton's undertaking establishment, where Coroner Mitchell impaneled the following jury: Messrs. M. B. McGrath, J. M. Thomas, W. R. Smith, T. Y. Johnson, W. Killinger and James Palmer. As no one was present at the inquest who could give any testimony in regard to the killing it was adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. Mr Ainsworth was 69 years of age, and was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Blair Furnace. He was also a member of the American Mechanics and of the Silver and Grey Club. One of his sons was run over and killed at the Fouth street crossing about three years ago. Another son Mr. Daniel Ainsworth, is employed as a watchman at the lower shops. the remains were coffined and taken to his late residence near Blair Furnace, from where they were buried on Sunday. Interment in Hutchinson's graveyard."
p. 4:
"Our quiet little neighborhood was shocked to its foundation by the sad news of the sudden death of our aged and beloved citizen, Mr. Ainsworth, who was so quickly ushered into eternity by the stroke of an engine. The news spread like wild-fire and the deepest sympathy prevailed in every heart. Sunday, the day of his burial proved to be one of almost incessant rain. As the hour for his funeral drew near, despite the continual falling rain, people from far and near kept pouring in, thereby paying due respect to the deceased, until the house was filled to overflowing while a sea of unfurled umbrellas protected the gathering crowd on the outside. At the appointd hour the funeral procession proceeded to the school house where the services were held. By this time the crowd had accumulated to such an extent that not even standing room could be obtained and many were obliged to remain outside. During the services the rain ceased, the sun shone forth from a cloudless sky, and as the long procession proceeded to the place of graves--known as Hutchinson's grave-yard--on a lovely prominence, not far away, the scene though solemn was beautiful. Mr. Ainsworth was loved and respected by all, both young and old. Meet him when and where you would his eyes sparked with good humor, while his face wore pleasant smiles and his lips carried kind words for all. His beautiful silvered locks and beard, with his sunny face, we shall see no more, but we have reason to believe that the good shall see him in the better world."
Altoona Tribune, Thursday, 13 October 1881, p. 2:
"An old gentleman named John Ainsworth was struck and instantly killed by Huntingdon accommodation Friday evening shortly after 6 o'clock, in the vicinity of the G. D. telegraph office, a short distance east of the city. Mr. Ainsworth was employed at the lower machine shop, and was on his way home, having finished his day's work. While walking down the track a freight train approached from the east and he stepped to the other track, not noticing the accommodation train. The engineer whistled but the old gentleman made no attempt to leave the track and was struck and thrown to the side. He was picked up and conveyed to Tipton's undertaking establishment, where Coroner Mitchell impaneled the following jury: Messrs. M. B. McGrath, J. M. Thomas, W. R. Smith, T. Y. Johnson, W. Killinger and James Palmer. As no one was present at the inquest who could give any testimony in regard to the killing it was adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning. Mr Ainsworth was 69 years of age, and was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Blair Furnace. He was also a member of the American Mechanics and of the Silver and Grey Club. One of his sons was run over and killed at the Fouth street crossing about three years ago. Another son Mr. Daniel Ainsworth, is employed as a watchman at the lower shops. the remains were coffined and taken to his late residence near Blair Furnace, from where they were buried on Sunday. Interment in Hutchinson's graveyard."
p. 4:
"Our quiet little neighborhood was shocked to its foundation by the sad news of the sudden death of our aged and beloved citizen, Mr. Ainsworth, who was so quickly ushered into eternity by the stroke of an engine. The news spread like wild-fire and the deepest sympathy prevailed in every heart. Sunday, the day of his burial proved to be one of almost incessant rain. As the hour for his funeral drew near, despite the continual falling rain, people from far and near kept pouring in, thereby paying due respect to the deceased, until the house was filled to overflowing while a sea of unfurled umbrellas protected the gathering crowd on the outside. At the appointd hour the funeral procession proceeded to the school house where the services were held. By this time the crowd had accumulated to such an extent that not even standing room could be obtained and many were obliged to remain outside. During the services the rain ceased, the sun shone forth from a cloudless sky, and as the long procession proceeded to the place of graves--known as Hutchinson's grave-yard--on a lovely prominence, not far away, the scene though solemn was beautiful. Mr. Ainsworth was loved and respected by all, both young and old. Meet him when and where you would his eyes sparked with good humor, while his face wore pleasant smiles and his lips carried kind words for all. His beautiful silvered locks and beard, with his sunny face, we shall see no more, but we have reason to believe that the good shall see him in the better world."
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