1905 W-B Record Almanac, Fatal Accidents in 1904 Typed by Irene Transue Residents of the County Who Met With Accidental Death Otherwise Than About the Mines or on Railroads. George Hill of Wyoming, thrown from a wagon at Pittston by latter colliding with a street car, Dec. 1, 1903. John Williams, Pittston, 37 years, falling through D. L. & W. bridge, Dec. 3. 1903. Samuel A. Cohen, Wilkes-Barre, 65 years, falling downstairs, Dec. 6, 1903. John McAndrew of Avoca, 68 years, strangled by a piece of meat, Dec. 12, 1903. Mame, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cometchik of Nanticoke, 4 years, burned, Dec. 16, 1903. Michael Cooper of Dupont, 20 years, lockjaw as a result of a gunning accident, Dec. 23, 1903. Henry Courtright of Wilkes-Barre, 60 years, on Hazleton & Wilkes-Barre electric line, Dec. 34, 1903. Body of John Hauzo, 12 years, of Ashley, found in a yard at that place, Dec. 26, 1903. Mrs. Ann Thomas, Wilkes-Barre, 83 years, asphyxiated by gas, Dec. 27, 1903. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Lavinsky of Wyoming, 3 years, falling into a tub of boiling water, Dec. 29, 1903. Joseph Usanko, Pittston Township. 20 years, accidental discharge of a gun, Dec.31, 1903. Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Harris of Wyoming, 2 years, eating pills which it found, Jan. 3. James Prendergast of Upper Lehigh, 60 years, frozen to death, Jan. 3. Mrs. John Rourke of Plymouth, 54 years, falling downstairs, JAN 6. Michael L. Hughes, Plains, about 40 years, struck by Laurel Line car, Jan. 16. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gildon, 3 years, near Pittston, falling into a tub of hot water, Jan. 20. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Geist, Plymouth, 2 years, falling into a boiler of hot water, Jan. 29. Violet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Price, Plymouth, burns, Feb. 27. Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hannahoe, 2 years, Pittston, drinking creosote, Feb. 2. Cormick McGrady of Plains, result of falling on the ice. Feb. 24. Dora, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Schaule of Plymouth, 14 years, burns, Feb. 28. Augusstus Ackley of Plymouth, missing since Jan. 25, found dead in the woods near Harvey's Lake, March 11. Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Holsizer of Nanticoke, 5 years, burns, March 16. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Arnebruck, Hazleton, 2 years, eating pills, April 1. Joseph Gosmalk, 6 years, struck accidentally with a pick, April 3. Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Polachek, 2 years, Wilkes-Barre, by trolley car, April 5. John Rincavitz, 23 years, falling from wagon, April 5. John C. Shupp, 48 years, Wilkes-Barre, falling under fire engine while trying to stop runaway horses, April 5. William Griesly, Dorranceton, 7 years, result of trolley accident, April 6. John, son of A. W. Hatter, Rural Lines, kicked by a horse, April 2. Nellie, daughter of Michael Sufcavage, 3 years, burns, Plymouth, April 6. Matthew Hellauer, son of Matthew Hellauer, Wilkes-Barre, 11 years, drowned in the river, April 8. Four children of William Burke of Sebastopol--Helen about 14 years; James about 12; Mary 8, and Michael 6--unable to escape from burning house, April Frank Lenncek, Mocanaqua, accidentally shot with Flobert rifle, April 11. Child of Joseph Kuna, Dupont, 2 years, scalded by falling into boiler of hot water, April 14. Mrs. Margaret Fahey of Wilkes-Barre, 41 years, dress catching fire from burning rubbish, April 18. Eugene, son of Eugene Dougher of Pittston, 4 years, run over by a wagon, April 18. Joseph Burkerhouse of Scranton, 38 years, falling from a scaffolding while painting the Glen Summit Hotel, April 21. John Orloski, of asphyxiation from gas, Wilkes-Barre, April 21. Child of Angelo Rozino of Pittston, 2 years, falling into a dishpan of boiling water, April 23. Rachael, daughter of John Guiss of Plymouth, 2 years, falling into a tub of hot water, April 26. Child of Frank Coznik of Plymouth, 4 years, burned in yard fire, April 30. Daughter of Mr. Riduski of Pile's Creek, 16 months, scalded by falling into a pan of water, May 5. Joseph, son of Michael Chymchek, 5 years, Plymouth, by a street car, May13, Son of Albert Bruno, West Pittston, 1 year, stove falling upon him, May 14. Charles Webber, 17 years, by being caught by elevator at Hotel Sterling, May 14. Patrick Runne, Pittston, drowned in river by falling through bridge, May 13. Son of William Ulewicz, Plymouth, drowned in the river, May 18. David Adams of West Pittston, drowned in the river, May 27. Miss Miranda Stump, Wilkes-Barre, clothes catching fire from a yard fire, May 28. George Cheplett of Plymouth, falling through D. & H. baridge and being drowned, May 30. John, son of John Kleunik of Plymouth, 3 years, scalds, May 29. Walter Nagel of West Pittston, 58 years, by falling from a bridge in Scranton, June 3. Michael Hardiman of Plymouth, 45 years, drowned in the river, June 5. Eugene Robbins, 1 year and 10 months, Pringle Hill, burned at a brush fire. June 18. Harland Fraley of Wilkes-Barre, drowned in the river while swimming. June 20. Jason Baird of Luzerne Borough, 22 years, drowned in the river while swimming, June 21. Felicia Latarra, Pittston, 4 years, falling from a window, June 23. Leonard Kern of Wilkes-Barre, 69 years, falling down stairs, June 23. Picardo Riletto, at Shickshinny, while swimming in the river, June 24. No information after June 24. There may be errors in ages and dates as it was a poor copy.