An Old Hermit's Death

New York, 1895

Hans Low was found dead in his hut at Great Neck Monday night. Low was known as a hermit. He lived alone in an old tumble-down house and had few friends.

It is thought that his death was caused by lack of nourishment and care. Beneath the bed in a rubber pouch was found $384.


Hit by a Switch Engine

John Frolich, of Jamaica, aged 65 years, was struck by a switch engine on the Rockaway road crossing in the Long Island railroad yard at Jamaica on Friday evening. Frolich was attempting to cross the track in front of the engine. His head was badly cut. He was taken to the Jamaica Emergency hospital for treatment.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.