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!
Ligonier Echo
Wednesday, July 15, 1908
Settled Claims
Mrs. Neff Accepts $150 From P. W. & S. Railroad Company
Several days ago Mrs. Mae Neff settled her claim against the Pittsburgh, Westmoreland & Somerset Railroad company for $150. Last fall, it will be remembered, Mrs. Neff was a passenger on the evening passenger train from Ligonier to Somerset. While ascending the steep western slope of the Laurel Hill mountains the passenger coach became uncoupled from the train and ran down the mountain at a terrific speed until it reached a safety switch, where it was derailed and turned on its side across a small stream of water. The car was set afire by the oil lamps and the stove, which were upset, and Mrs. Neff, the
sole occupant of the car, barely escaped with her life.
Two other passengers, H. C. Herbert and Stanley Wilson, both of Somerset, jumped
from the runaway coach and sustained slight injuries. They have been paid $40 and $20, respectively. Somerset Herald.