RALPH, H. died 1896

RALPH

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/15/2016 at 12:03:44

Iowa Plain Dealer January 28, 1896, FP, C6

The body of H. Ralph was found in the woods near Charles City, last Thursday, with his skull crushed. He had gone from his home in Rockford to chop wood and as he did not return at night a searching party found him lying in a dense thicket. Near him lay a tree which he had evidently felled, but there was no evidence that it had struck him.

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Suspicious Death near Charles City.

CHARLES CITY, Jan. 17.—The body of H. Ralph was found in the woods near here. The skull was badly crushed. He had gone from his home in Rockford, to chop wood, and as he did not return at night a searching party this morning found him lying in a dense thicket. Near him lay a tree, which he had evidently felled, but there was no evidence that it had struck him. The body was frozen stiff. Corner Knickerbocker of this city, was summoned and up to this evening had rendered no decision. There is a mystery surrounding the case, which looks like foul play.

Source: Decorah Republican Jan. 23, 1896 P 3 C 4