The Scotsman – Thursday 14 December 1899

Sad Sequel To Snowballing .

James Prendergast , 64, of Conisborough , was killed at the railway station yesterday while bidding ‘ adieu to his three sons , who are reservists .

Some snowballing occurred , and in trying to evade a ball Mr Prendergast slipped on to the line , and was killed by a passing train.