Children:
Daughter Walter
Sibling(s):
Solomon Walter
Reuben Walter
Susan Walter
Edward Walter
Amanda Walter
Rosanne Walter |
Notes:
Easton Express, Monday, May 15, 1916, page five
Old man dead in room
Second time he figured in case under similar circumstances
Henry Walters, at age 68 years, was found dead in his room at the home of Mrs. Emma Barr, 127 North Fourth Street, at 3:00 yesterday afternoon and circumstances connected with his death have caused the authorities to make an investigation. The aged man had not been seen about the place since Saturday afternoon, sometime before a woman called at the hells are asked to see him. This woman has not been located, and Deputy Coronerr Fetherolf stated this morning that he wanted to learn the identity of the woman, and her reason for Colleen two see Walters, before he would determine the cause of death. A gas jet in Walters room was partly open and his death was caused by asphyxiation.
About a year ago, says while boarding with the family in the western section of this city, Walters was found in his room and an unconscious condition, and the beliefe spread that he was attempting suicide. He was removed to the Easton Hospital, where he recovered in a short time, and later had statements published in the local papers to the effect that he had not attempted to take his life.
Since he made his home at the north fourth street address, Walters off think declare that he had no use for gas, and use if oil lamp in his room. Yesterday was found that there was no oil in the lamp.
When Walters was missed yesterday afternoon the search was made for him, and as other occupants of the house approach to door of his room they detected the odor of gas. The door, that was locked, was broken open, and the aged man was found dead on the floor. It is possible that he was overcome while attempting to make his way to a window to permit the air to enter the room. There was nothing to indicate that the man had committed suicide, and the only thing that is puzzling the authorities is to learn the identity of the strange woman who called to see him on Saturday. She remained with him about an hour, and then left the house.
For several years Walter was employed as a driver by J F Kressley, in this city. For some time past, it is said, he appeared to be absent minded, but it was not admitted that he was despondent.
Deceased is survived by his wife, from whom he had been parted for a long time; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Morris, of Easton; a brother, Reuben Walters: of West Easton, and a sister, Mrs. Susan Walters, of New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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