DeLoy Rilliett Stitzell (ca. 1856-1885)

STITZELL

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 11/15/2015 at 10:34:52

From Nevada Representative March 11, 1885

De Loy Rilliett Stitzell, son of Dr. Stitzell of Nevada, was run over by the cars last Saturday, March 7th, and fatally injured. The accident occurred at Dows, a station on the C. R. B. & N. railroad, at 5 P. M. Death took place at 1:28 A. M. Sunday. The injury was to the legs and lower part of the body. Mr. Stitzell was nearly 29 years old. Dr. Stitzell arrived with the body Monday noon, and the funeral was held yesterday, at 2 P. M. The Doctor and family have the sympathy of the community in this sad and sudden bereavement.