Ligonier Valley Rail Road Newspaper Articles
We have compiled over 1,400 newspaper articles that mention the Ligonier Valley Railroad, or related subjects. The articles were originally published starting in 1873 and our collection runs through 1995. Enjoy!
Pittsburgh Press
Saturday, October 15, 1904
William OBrien
Latrobe, Pa., October 15. - William OBrien, a well-known and prominent business man, did this morning at his residence on Weldon street, after a lingering illness from gastritis, aged 68 years.
Mr. OBrien was born in Pittsburg, but came to Latrobe almost 50 years ago. He was one of the leading contractors and erected many of the principal buildings of the town. On account of failing health he retired some time ago. His wife and one son, Edward OBrien, borough engineer of Connellsville, survive. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9 oclock. Interment at St. Marys cemetery.