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.