Mysterious Sunday Tragedy on Canadian Family Outing
A man traveling with his wife and eleven children from Hsterhazy Canada to Petersburg Virginia reportedly killed himself with a rope at a Midway tree after missing a lunch aboard the train. Authorities consider temporary insanity from long travel and illness, while murder theories linger about possible robbery and gang involvement. The body was shipped to Petersburg for burial. the wife and children are staying with her father Frank Frahar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsterhazy
Canada
Petersburg
Frank Frahar
Midway
Crockett
Manitoba
Virginia
Norfolk and Westrn
American Express Company
Wade reports Kriecar suicide likely in Petersburg
Officer A M Wade, returning from Petersburg, cites evidence suggesting Charles Kriecar killed himself during the Canada to Petersburg trip. He quotes Mrs Kriecar saying Kriecar had threatened death and found a rope piece in his grip. The coroner's jury is expected to render death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Baum
Canada
A. M. Wade
Petersburg
F. H. LeBaume
Johnson
Chas Kriecar
Mr. Wade
Charles Kriecar
Kriecar
Wade
Krieecar
Bluefield
Mob Arrests Crigger and Tries Lynching
Crigger was ambushed after a turkey shoot and struck with a gun while Bell, who had argued with him, lay badly wounded. Crigger fled, neighbors aided, and Crigger faces threats as bells hospitalizes Bell with skull damage and uncertain prognosis. Deputy sheriff later arrested Crigger and refused to name the men who pursued him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Ed. Bell
Bell
St. Luke’s Hospital
Hell
Crigger
Executor Notice and Local Advertisements from 1908
Executor BE Peery calls all debtors and claimants against Mrs. Nannie M. Crockett estate to report by date. Nearby ads promote Nichols Cash Store groceries and Monitor Pulverized Flour. Also mentions Kinzer’s jewelry line and Sublette Barnes produce listings with fresh vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie M. Crockett
Peery
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Dunn Or Bradstreet Mercantile Agencies
J. G. Wainwright & Son, Fish and Oysters
Portsmouth, Va
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Wa. Mccarthy
England
C. C. Betelle
Cashier
Dolly
Fawley Merchandise Co
Eriecar
Quigice
Tion
iSishiotte & Barnes
National Oyster Carrier Company
South Norwalk
D. M. Smita Tsupange Aqgroy
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
Kk. C. Donaldson
Becky
M. Smith
S. Mi
White Pharmacy
Havana
Wichols
Kinzer
Sublette & Barnes
Corer
ANG
Santa Claus
Bluefield Furniture Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!