Husband's great great grandfather
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Traveling salesman for the Wilson Laundry Machine Company.
The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 2
CARLISLE MAN UNCONSCIOUS FROM GAS INHALATION
ELMER BEAR FOUND IN ROOM IN HARRISBURG
Hurried to Hospital - Four Doctors In Attendance
The Harrisburg Patriot of this morning says:
"W. J. Bear, whose home is believed to be in Carlisle, was found In an unconscious condition in a room at 19 South Fourth street last evening. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where physicians made every effort to restore him to consciousness but with no success .
It was the opinion at the hospital that Bear had been under the influence of gas for at least eighteen hours before he was discovered.
He had not revived at an early hour this morning and his condition was regarded as serious. If he should happen to die without reviving it probably never will be known whether his condition is due to accident or design."
Lived Here
The above refers to Elmer Bear, son of Francis Bear, of this place, who moved here from Harrisburg, with his wife and three children. He was a travelling man, selling laundry supplies and it is stated a short time ago he negotiated for the purchase of the Troy Laundry, of this place. Officer Bentley, of this place, was telephoned to last night and he notified his father, who resides on South West street (sic). The son Lee, went to Harrisburg last night and the father this morning. He is about 45 years of age. Four doctors are in attendance.
Mr. Bear's daughter also went to Harrisburg, last night. It does not look like a case of attempted suicide because the gas jet was not fully turned on. Bear was not discovered until four o'clock Monday afternoon.
Still Unconscious
At 2:30 this afternon (sic) the Sentinel received a message from the Harrisburg hospital to the effect that Bear was still unconscious, and in a very serious condition.
Mr. Bear, the father, returned to town late this afternoon and said there was little hope for his son's recovery.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 1 & 6
CARLISLE MAN FOUND DYING
Elmer J. Bear May Not Recover from Effects of Gas
IS IN HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
Found Monday afternoon in Room in Harrisburg House Nearly Dead - Was Unconscious Eighteen House (sic) - No Hope for Recovery
On Monday evening about seven o'clock a telphone (sic) message was received at the Carlisle police station from the Harrisburg police department asking it there resided in Carlisle a man named E. J. Bear, and Chief Shearer immediately answered there was.
Then came the news over the wire that a man by that name was found unconscious and locked in a room at a boarding house and restaurant at No. 19 South Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, about four o'clock on Monday afternoon. The man was unconscious from inhaling illuminating gas, was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital and that his recovery was doubtful.
Notified Family
The family residing at No. 217 South Hanover street (sic) was notified, as was also his father, Francis Bear, South West street (sic). Last night Lee Bear, son of E. J. Bear, went to Harrisburg to see his father, and this morning Francis Bear went to the city to see his son.
May Not Recover
This noon a telephone message was received by the Carlisle Evening Herald from Harrisburg to the effect that Mr. Bear was at the hospital in that city, and in a very precarious condition, and no hopes were entertained for his recovery. For at least twenty-four hours he has been unconscious.
The message also stated that Mr. Bear came to the boarding house on Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, sometime Sunday afternoon, and engaged a room there. He returned later in the evening and retired for the night. Nothing unusual was surmised by the proprietor of the house until Monday noon, when the maid called at the room to place it in a tidy condition, and found the door locked. She reported the fact to the proprietor, and no attempt was made to get into the room until about four o'clock Monday atfernoon (sic).
Fround (sic) in a Room
The house proprietor thought the man who rented the room was ill, and when the door was broken open Mr. Bear was found unconscious the bed, wearing all his clothing. He was hurried to the Harrisburg hospital, where four physicians worked several hours to restore him but without success. The room which he occupied was filled with gas, which leaked into th (sic) halls.
Mystery as to Cause
It is not known whether the condition of Mr. Bear is due to accident or design, but the father, Francis Bear, stated he believed it was an attempt at suicide. "Just two weeks ago," the father said, "he attempted that, but was unsuccessful." ''Then again,'' the father continued, "Elmer was greatly worried over the purchase of the laudry (sic) out here on Pitt street (sic), as the owner of the building was going to raise the rent, and he did not have a lease on the building yet. He worried lots over this, and that might have helped to have upset him."
Was Successful Man
Mr. Bear was a man of means, and had no known financial difficulties. He was employed for many years as a salesman by the Wilson Laudry (sic) Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., and was very successful, making big wages. He is well known in Carlisle, although moving here but recently.
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The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 8
ELMER J. BEAR DEAD PASSED AWAY WITHOUT REGAINING CONSCIOUSNESS
Funeral will be Held Saturday Afternoon
Elmer J. Bear, of Carlisle, who lay unconscious for an extended period at 19 South Fourth street (sic) Harris-burg, as told in these columns, died at the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock without regaining consciousness , despite the efforts of several physicians to revive him. The physicians believe that besides the gas, a drug was used as they succeeded in relieveing Bear of the gas. It was at first believed that it was not an attempt at suicide but subsequent information is to the effect that it was the third attempt to commit suicide in a similar manner, the other attempts being made a short time ago, one of them in the bath room of his home.
Mr. Bear was a travelling salesman for laundry supplies and was very successful. He moved here on South Hanover street (sic) 3 weeks ago. He was 48 years of age and is survived by his father, Francis Bear, of this place, his wife, three children, Lee, Mrs. James Donnelly, and Eileen, at home, a brother Joseph, also a laundry machinery man, and two sisters, Mrs. John Wert, of near Bloserville, and Mrs. Scott Alter, of Plainfield. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon at two o'clock, interment at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 1
E.J. BEAR DIED TUESDAY NIGHT
Passed Away al (sic) Harrisburg Hospital at Ten O'clock
Elmer J. Bear died in the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock atfer (sic) being unconscious about twenty-four hours from the effects of inhaling illuminating gas in Harrisburg.
Mr. Bear was horn in West Pennsboro township on August 16, 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bear. He was a man highly respected by all who knew him, and was very successful in all lines of business be undertook. He was employed for many years with the Wilson Laundry Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., as a salesman, and in setting up the machinery, and was very capable in this work. Recently he was about to relinquish this work, and engage in the laudry (sic) business in Carlisle.
Surviving him are his wife and three children, Mrs. Jomes (sic) Donnelly, Lee Bear and Irene, all at home. Also by his father. Francis Bear, South West street (sic), a brother. Joseph, who is a traveling salesman, and two sisters, Mrs. W. Scott Alter of West Pennsboro township, and Mr. J. P. Wert, of Frankfort township.
The remains were brought to Carlisle this morning and taken to his home on South Hanover street (sic). The funeral will he held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and interment will be made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Saturday, March 18, 1911; pg. 6
The funeral of Elmer J. Bear was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from his late home on South Hanover street (sic). The services were held at the house, and were largely attended. Rev. Jacob Kehman, of Chambersburg, officiated and the pall bearers were Herman Albright, Harvey Zeigler, John Wert, David Weigle, Clarence J. Weary, and W.S. Alter. Interment was made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
Contributor: Peggy Bargen Duey (46873059)
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Traveling salesman for the Wilson Laundry Machine Company.
The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 2
CARLISLE MAN UNCONSCIOUS FROM GAS INHALATION
ELMER BEAR FOUND IN ROOM IN HARRISBURG
Hurried to Hospital - Four Doctors In Attendance
The Harrisburg Patriot of this morning says:
"W. J. Bear, whose home is believed to be in Carlisle, was found In an unconscious condition in a room at 19 South Fourth street last evening. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where physicians made every effort to restore him to consciousness but with no success .
It was the opinion at the hospital that Bear had been under the influence of gas for at least eighteen hours before he was discovered.
He had not revived at an early hour this morning and his condition was regarded as serious. If he should happen to die without reviving it probably never will be known whether his condition is due to accident or design."
Lived Here
The above refers to Elmer Bear, son of Francis Bear, of this place, who moved here from Harrisburg, with his wife and three children. He was a travelling man, selling laundry supplies and it is stated a short time ago he negotiated for the purchase of the Troy Laundry, of this place. Officer Bentley, of this place, was telephoned to last night and he notified his father, who resides on South West street (sic). The son Lee, went to Harrisburg last night and the father this morning. He is about 45 years of age. Four doctors are in attendance.
Mr. Bear's daughter also went to Harrisburg, last night. It does not look like a case of attempted suicide because the gas jet was not fully turned on. Bear was not discovered until four o'clock Monday afternoon.
Still Unconscious
At 2:30 this afternon (sic) the Sentinel received a message from the Harrisburg hospital to the effect that Bear was still unconscious, and in a very serious condition.
Mr. Bear, the father, returned to town late this afternoon and said there was little hope for his son's recovery.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 1 & 6
CARLISLE MAN FOUND DYING
Elmer J. Bear May Not Recover from Effects of Gas
IS IN HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
Found Monday afternoon in Room in Harrisburg House Nearly Dead - Was Unconscious Eighteen House (sic) - No Hope for Recovery
On Monday evening about seven o'clock a telphone (sic) message was received at the Carlisle police station from the Harrisburg police department asking it there resided in Carlisle a man named E. J. Bear, and Chief Shearer immediately answered there was.
Then came the news over the wire that a man by that name was found unconscious and locked in a room at a boarding house and restaurant at No. 19 South Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, about four o'clock on Monday afternoon. The man was unconscious from inhaling illuminating gas, was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital and that his recovery was doubtful.
Notified Family
The family residing at No. 217 South Hanover street (sic) was notified, as was also his father, Francis Bear, South West street (sic). Last night Lee Bear, son of E. J. Bear, went to Harrisburg to see his father, and this morning Francis Bear went to the city to see his son.
May Not Recover
This noon a telephone message was received by the Carlisle Evening Herald from Harrisburg to the effect that Mr. Bear was at the hospital in that city, and in a very precarious condition, and no hopes were entertained for his recovery. For at least twenty-four hours he has been unconscious.
The message also stated that Mr. Bear came to the boarding house on Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, sometime Sunday afternoon, and engaged a room there. He returned later in the evening and retired for the night. Nothing unusual was surmised by the proprietor of the house until Monday noon, when the maid called at the room to place it in a tidy condition, and found the door locked. She reported the fact to the proprietor, and no attempt was made to get into the room until about four o'clock Monday atfernoon (sic).
Fround (sic) in a Room
The house proprietor thought the man who rented the room was ill, and when the door was broken open Mr. Bear was found unconscious the bed, wearing all his clothing. He was hurried to the Harrisburg hospital, where four physicians worked several hours to restore him but without success. The room which he occupied was filled with gas, which leaked into th (sic) halls.
Mystery as to Cause
It is not known whether the condition of Mr. Bear is due to accident or design, but the father, Francis Bear, stated he believed it was an attempt at suicide. "Just two weeks ago," the father said, "he attempted that, but was unsuccessful." ''Then again,'' the father continued, "Elmer was greatly worried over the purchase of the laudry (sic) out here on Pitt street (sic), as the owner of the building was going to raise the rent, and he did not have a lease on the building yet. He worried lots over this, and that might have helped to have upset him."
Was Successful Man
Mr. Bear was a man of means, and had no known financial difficulties. He was employed for many years as a salesman by the Wilson Laudry (sic) Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., and was very successful, making big wages. He is well known in Carlisle, although moving here but recently.
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The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 8
ELMER J. BEAR DEAD PASSED AWAY WITHOUT REGAINING CONSCIOUSNESS
Funeral will be Held Saturday Afternoon
Elmer J. Bear, of Carlisle, who lay unconscious for an extended period at 19 South Fourth street (sic) Harris-burg, as told in these columns, died at the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock without regaining consciousness , despite the efforts of several physicians to revive him. The physicians believe that besides the gas, a drug was used as they succeeded in relieveing Bear of the gas. It was at first believed that it was not an attempt at suicide but subsequent information is to the effect that it was the third attempt to commit suicide in a similar manner, the other attempts being made a short time ago, one of them in the bath room of his home.
Mr. Bear was a travelling salesman for laundry supplies and was very successful. He moved here on South Hanover street (sic) 3 weeks ago. He was 48 years of age and is survived by his father, Francis Bear, of this place, his wife, three children, Lee, Mrs. James Donnelly, and Eileen, at home, a brother Joseph, also a laundry machinery man, and two sisters, Mrs. John Wert, of near Bloserville, and Mrs. Scott Alter, of Plainfield. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon at two o'clock, interment at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 1
E.J. BEAR DIED TUESDAY NIGHT
Passed Away al (sic) Harrisburg Hospital at Ten O'clock
Elmer J. Bear died in the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock atfer (sic) being unconscious about twenty-four hours from the effects of inhaling illuminating gas in Harrisburg.
Mr. Bear was horn in West Pennsboro township on August 16, 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bear. He was a man highly respected by all who knew him, and was very successful in all lines of business be undertook. He was employed for many years with the Wilson Laundry Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., as a salesman, and in setting up the machinery, and was very capable in this work. Recently he was about to relinquish this work, and engage in the laudry (sic) business in Carlisle.
Surviving him are his wife and three children, Mrs. Jomes (sic) Donnelly, Lee Bear and Irene, all at home. Also by his father. Francis Bear, South West street (sic), a brother. Joseph, who is a traveling salesman, and two sisters, Mrs. W. Scott Alter of West Pennsboro township, and Mr. J. P. Wert, of Frankfort township.
The remains were brought to Carlisle this morning and taken to his home on South Hanover street (sic). The funeral will he held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and interment will be made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Saturday, March 18, 1911; pg. 6
The funeral of Elmer J. Bear was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from his late home on South Hanover street (sic). The services were held at the house, and were largely attended. Rev. Jacob Kehman, of Chambersburg, officiated and the pall bearers were Herman Albright, Harvey Zeigler, John Wert, David Weigle, Clarence J. Weary, and W.S. Alter. Interment was made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
Contributor: Peggy Bargen Duey (46873059)
Husband's great great grandfather
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Traveling salesman for the Wilson Laundry Machine Company.
The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 2
CARLISLE MAN UNCONSCIOUS FROM GAS INHALATION
ELMER BEAR FOUND IN ROOM IN HARRISBURG
Hurried to Hospital - Four Doctors In Attendance
The Harrisburg Patriot of this morning says:
"W. J. Bear, whose home is believed to be in Carlisle, was found In an unconscious condition in a room at 19 South Fourth street last evening. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where physicians made every effort to restore him to consciousness but with no success .
It was the opinion at the hospital that Bear had been under the influence of gas for at least eighteen hours before he was discovered.
He had not revived at an early hour this morning and his condition was regarded as serious. If he should happen to die without reviving it probably never will be known whether his condition is due to accident or design."
Lived Here
The above refers to Elmer Bear, son of Francis Bear, of this place, who moved here from Harrisburg, with his wife and three children. He was a travelling man, selling laundry supplies and it is stated a short time ago he negotiated for the purchase of the Troy Laundry, of this place. Officer Bentley, of this place, was telephoned to last night and he notified his father, who resides on South West street (sic). The son Lee, went to Harrisburg last night and the father this morning. He is about 45 years of age. Four doctors are in attendance.
Mr. Bear's daughter also went to Harrisburg, last night. It does not look like a case of attempted suicide because the gas jet was not fully turned on. Bear was not discovered until four o'clock Monday afternoon.
Still Unconscious
At 2:30 this afternon (sic) the Sentinel received a message from the Harrisburg hospital to the effect that Bear was still unconscious, and in a very serious condition.
Mr. Bear, the father, returned to town late this afternoon and said there was little hope for his son's recovery.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 1 & 6
CARLISLE MAN FOUND DYING
Elmer J. Bear May Not Recover from Effects of Gas
IS IN HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
Found Monday afternoon in Room in Harrisburg House Nearly Dead - Was Unconscious Eighteen House (sic) - No Hope for Recovery
On Monday evening about seven o'clock a telphone (sic) message was received at the Carlisle police station from the Harrisburg police department asking it there resided in Carlisle a man named E. J. Bear, and Chief Shearer immediately answered there was.
Then came the news over the wire that a man by that name was found unconscious and locked in a room at a boarding house and restaurant at No. 19 South Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, about four o'clock on Monday afternoon. The man was unconscious from inhaling illuminating gas, was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital and that his recovery was doubtful.
Notified Family
The family residing at No. 217 South Hanover street (sic) was notified, as was also his father, Francis Bear, South West street (sic). Last night Lee Bear, son of E. J. Bear, went to Harrisburg to see his father, and this morning Francis Bear went to the city to see his son.
May Not Recover
This noon a telephone message was received by the Carlisle Evening Herald from Harrisburg to the effect that Mr. Bear was at the hospital in that city, and in a very precarious condition, and no hopes were entertained for his recovery. For at least twenty-four hours he has been unconscious.
The message also stated that Mr. Bear came to the boarding house on Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, sometime Sunday afternoon, and engaged a room there. He returned later in the evening and retired for the night. Nothing unusual was surmised by the proprietor of the house until Monday noon, when the maid called at the room to place it in a tidy condition, and found the door locked. She reported the fact to the proprietor, and no attempt was made to get into the room until about four o'clock Monday atfernoon (sic).
Fround (sic) in a Room
The house proprietor thought the man who rented the room was ill, and when the door was broken open Mr. Bear was found unconscious the bed, wearing all his clothing. He was hurried to the Harrisburg hospital, where four physicians worked several hours to restore him but without success. The room which he occupied was filled with gas, which leaked into th (sic) halls.
Mystery as to Cause
It is not known whether the condition of Mr. Bear is due to accident or design, but the father, Francis Bear, stated he believed it was an attempt at suicide. "Just two weeks ago," the father said, "he attempted that, but was unsuccessful." ''Then again,'' the father continued, "Elmer was greatly worried over the purchase of the laudry (sic) out here on Pitt street (sic), as the owner of the building was going to raise the rent, and he did not have a lease on the building yet. He worried lots over this, and that might have helped to have upset him."
Was Successful Man
Mr. Bear was a man of means, and had no known financial difficulties. He was employed for many years as a salesman by the Wilson Laudry (sic) Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., and was very successful, making big wages. He is well known in Carlisle, although moving here but recently.
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The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 8
ELMER J. BEAR DEAD PASSED AWAY WITHOUT REGAINING CONSCIOUSNESS
Funeral will be Held Saturday Afternoon
Elmer J. Bear, of Carlisle, who lay unconscious for an extended period at 19 South Fourth street (sic) Harris-burg, as told in these columns, died at the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock without regaining consciousness , despite the efforts of several physicians to revive him. The physicians believe that besides the gas, a drug was used as they succeeded in relieveing Bear of the gas. It was at first believed that it was not an attempt at suicide but subsequent information is to the effect that it was the third attempt to commit suicide in a similar manner, the other attempts being made a short time ago, one of them in the bath room of his home.
Mr. Bear was a travelling salesman for laundry supplies and was very successful. He moved here on South Hanover street (sic) 3 weeks ago. He was 48 years of age and is survived by his father, Francis Bear, of this place, his wife, three children, Lee, Mrs. James Donnelly, and Eileen, at home, a brother Joseph, also a laundry machinery man, and two sisters, Mrs. John Wert, of near Bloserville, and Mrs. Scott Alter, of Plainfield. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon at two o'clock, interment at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 1
E.J. BEAR DIED TUESDAY NIGHT
Passed Away al (sic) Harrisburg Hospital at Ten O'clock
Elmer J. Bear died in the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock atfer (sic) being unconscious about twenty-four hours from the effects of inhaling illuminating gas in Harrisburg.
Mr. Bear was horn in West Pennsboro township on August 16, 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bear. He was a man highly respected by all who knew him, and was very successful in all lines of business be undertook. He was employed for many years with the Wilson Laundry Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., as a salesman, and in setting up the machinery, and was very capable in this work. Recently he was about to relinquish this work, and engage in the laudry (sic) business in Carlisle.
Surviving him are his wife and three children, Mrs. Jomes (sic) Donnelly, Lee Bear and Irene, all at home. Also by his father. Francis Bear, South West street (sic), a brother. Joseph, who is a traveling salesman, and two sisters, Mrs. W. Scott Alter of West Pennsboro township, and Mr. J. P. Wert, of Frankfort township.
The remains were brought to Carlisle this morning and taken to his home on South Hanover street (sic). The funeral will he held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and interment will be made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Saturday, March 18, 1911; pg. 6
The funeral of Elmer J. Bear was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from his late home on South Hanover street (sic). The services were held at the house, and were largely attended. Rev. Jacob Kehman, of Chambersburg, officiated and the pall bearers were Herman Albright, Harvey Zeigler, John Wert, David Weigle, Clarence J. Weary, and W.S. Alter. Interment was made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
Contributor: Peggy Bargen Duey (46873059)
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Traveling salesman for the Wilson Laundry Machine Company.
The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 2
CARLISLE MAN UNCONSCIOUS FROM GAS INHALATION
ELMER BEAR FOUND IN ROOM IN HARRISBURG
Hurried to Hospital - Four Doctors In Attendance
The Harrisburg Patriot of this morning says:
"W. J. Bear, whose home is believed to be in Carlisle, was found In an unconscious condition in a room at 19 South Fourth street last evening. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where physicians made every effort to restore him to consciousness but with no success .
It was the opinion at the hospital that Bear had been under the influence of gas for at least eighteen hours before he was discovered.
He had not revived at an early hour this morning and his condition was regarded as serious. If he should happen to die without reviving it probably never will be known whether his condition is due to accident or design."
Lived Here
The above refers to Elmer Bear, son of Francis Bear, of this place, who moved here from Harrisburg, with his wife and three children. He was a travelling man, selling laundry supplies and it is stated a short time ago he negotiated for the purchase of the Troy Laundry, of this place. Officer Bentley, of this place, was telephoned to last night and he notified his father, who resides on South West street (sic). The son Lee, went to Harrisburg last night and the father this morning. He is about 45 years of age. Four doctors are in attendance.
Mr. Bear's daughter also went to Harrisburg, last night. It does not look like a case of attempted suicide because the gas jet was not fully turned on. Bear was not discovered until four o'clock Monday afternoon.
Still Unconscious
At 2:30 this afternon (sic) the Sentinel received a message from the Harrisburg hospital to the effect that Bear was still unconscious, and in a very serious condition.
Mr. Bear, the father, returned to town late this afternoon and said there was little hope for his son's recovery.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Tuesday, March 14, 1911; pg. 1 & 6
CARLISLE MAN FOUND DYING
Elmer J. Bear May Not Recover from Effects of Gas
IS IN HARRISBURG HOSPITAL
Found Monday afternoon in Room in Harrisburg House Nearly Dead - Was Unconscious Eighteen House (sic) - No Hope for Recovery
On Monday evening about seven o'clock a telphone (sic) message was received at the Carlisle police station from the Harrisburg police department asking it there resided in Carlisle a man named E. J. Bear, and Chief Shearer immediately answered there was.
Then came the news over the wire that a man by that name was found unconscious and locked in a room at a boarding house and restaurant at No. 19 South Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, about four o'clock on Monday afternoon. The man was unconscious from inhaling illuminating gas, was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital and that his recovery was doubtful.
Notified Family
The family residing at No. 217 South Hanover street (sic) was notified, as was also his father, Francis Bear, South West street (sic). Last night Lee Bear, son of E. J. Bear, went to Harrisburg to see his father, and this morning Francis Bear went to the city to see his son.
May Not Recover
This noon a telephone message was received by the Carlisle Evening Herald from Harrisburg to the effect that Mr. Bear was at the hospital in that city, and in a very precarious condition, and no hopes were entertained for his recovery. For at least twenty-four hours he has been unconscious.
The message also stated that Mr. Bear came to the boarding house on Fourth street (sic), Harrisburg, sometime Sunday afternoon, and engaged a room there. He returned later in the evening and retired for the night. Nothing unusual was surmised by the proprietor of the house until Monday noon, when the maid called at the room to place it in a tidy condition, and found the door locked. She reported the fact to the proprietor, and no attempt was made to get into the room until about four o'clock Monday atfernoon (sic).
Fround (sic) in a Room
The house proprietor thought the man who rented the room was ill, and when the door was broken open Mr. Bear was found unconscious the bed, wearing all his clothing. He was hurried to the Harrisburg hospital, where four physicians worked several hours to restore him but without success. The room which he occupied was filled with gas, which leaked into th (sic) halls.
Mystery as to Cause
It is not known whether the condition of Mr. Bear is due to accident or design, but the father, Francis Bear, stated he believed it was an attempt at suicide. "Just two weeks ago," the father said, "he attempted that, but was unsuccessful." ''Then again,'' the father continued, "Elmer was greatly worried over the purchase of the laudry (sic) out here on Pitt street (sic), as the owner of the building was going to raise the rent, and he did not have a lease on the building yet. He worried lots over this, and that might have helped to have upset him."
Was Successful Man
Mr. Bear was a man of means, and had no known financial difficulties. He was employed for many years as a salesman by the Wilson Laudry (sic) Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., and was very successful, making big wages. He is well known in Carlisle, although moving here but recently.
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The Sentinel (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 8
ELMER J. BEAR DEAD PASSED AWAY WITHOUT REGAINING CONSCIOUSNESS
Funeral will be Held Saturday Afternoon
Elmer J. Bear, of Carlisle, who lay unconscious for an extended period at 19 South Fourth street (sic) Harris-burg, as told in these columns, died at the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock without regaining consciousness , despite the efforts of several physicians to revive him. The physicians believe that besides the gas, a drug was used as they succeeded in relieveing Bear of the gas. It was at first believed that it was not an attempt at suicide but subsequent information is to the effect that it was the third attempt to commit suicide in a similar manner, the other attempts being made a short time ago, one of them in the bath room of his home.
Mr. Bear was a travelling salesman for laundry supplies and was very successful. He moved here on South Hanover street (sic) 3 weeks ago. He was 48 years of age and is survived by his father, Francis Bear, of this place, his wife, three children, Lee, Mrs. James Donnelly, and Eileen, at home, a brother Joseph, also a laundry machinery man, and two sisters, Mrs. John Wert, of near Bloserville, and Mrs. Scott Alter, of Plainfield. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon at two o'clock, interment at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Wednesday, March 15, 1911; pg. 1
E.J. BEAR DIED TUESDAY NIGHT
Passed Away al (sic) Harrisburg Hospital at Ten O'clock
Elmer J. Bear died in the Harrisburg Hospital Tuesday night at ten o'clock atfer (sic) being unconscious about twenty-four hours from the effects of inhaling illuminating gas in Harrisburg.
Mr. Bear was horn in West Pennsboro township on August 16, 1863, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bear. He was a man highly respected by all who knew him, and was very successful in all lines of business be undertook. He was employed for many years with the Wilson Laundry Machine Co., of Columbia, Pa., as a salesman, and in setting up the machinery, and was very capable in this work. Recently he was about to relinquish this work, and engage in the laudry (sic) business in Carlisle.
Surviving him are his wife and three children, Mrs. Jomes (sic) Donnelly, Lee Bear and Irene, all at home. Also by his father. Francis Bear, South West street (sic), a brother. Joseph, who is a traveling salesman, and two sisters, Mrs. W. Scott Alter of West Pennsboro township, and Mr. J. P. Wert, of Frankfort township.
The remains were brought to Carlisle this morning and taken to his home on South Hanover street (sic). The funeral will he held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and interment will be made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
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Carlisle Evening Herald (Carlisle, PA), Saturday, March 18, 1911; pg. 6
The funeral of Elmer J. Bear was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from his late home on South Hanover street (sic). The services were held at the house, and were largely attended. Rev. Jacob Kehman, of Chambersburg, officiated and the pall bearers were Herman Albright, Harvey Zeigler, John Wert, David Weigle, Clarence J. Weary, and W.S. Alter. Interment was made in the cemetery at Plainfield.
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