Times Past

13 Years Ago

Jan. 25, 1939

One of the largest crowds to attend a funeral at Haxtun paid last respects Tuesday to Ray Price, local auctioneer, and resident of the community for over 20 years. A cold Mr. Price had contracted developed into pneumonia, which baffled all efforts to save his life. He was 55 years, seven months and 23 days old.

Miss Maude Evans of Holyoke was fatally injured Monday night in a Denver hotel when a bullet that was accidentally discharged from a revolver crashed through the floor and struck her in the back of the head while she lay asleep. The shot was fired by a state c...