Picture: Anna's daughters take in 1944
At about 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening, while returning from the John Mulhaney farm with milk, and as she was crossing the Chi & N. W. railway tracks a half mile west of her, Mrs. Louis Pritzl was struck by No. 153, northbound passenger train due at 5:45. The engineer attempted to stop his train when they woman appeared not to have heard the warning whistles and approaching danger, but it was impossible. When the train backed and the crew rushed to the scene the woman was found to be horribly mutilated about the head and apparently dead.
The remains were brought back to the depot and Dr. H. F. Smith summoned. He made a hurried examination but announced that no further medical aid would be of avail, stating that death had probably been almost instantaneous. Father Kraus, pastor of St. Mary’s congregation, and the children at home were also called. Mr. Pritzl, when they accident occurred was at work at the Charles Giese farm, and did not learn of it until sometime later. After a half hour, during which train officials made a report of the tragic happening, the train proceeded. Friends and neighbors quickly gathered at the depot and assisted Father Krause in consoling and caring for the grief stricken children. The sorrow spread over the entire community, and sympathy for the bereaved family was expressed by all.
District Attorney Edward S. Eick was also present at the station and called Sheriff Gerhard Jensen. The latter conducted no inquest, however, as it was clearly evident that it had been an unfortunate accident. They body was then taken in charge by Undertaker C. F. Koch, and transferred to his undertaking parlors, and later to the home on Center Street.
The deceased who, before marriage was Miss Anna Eigenberger of Grimms, was 47 years of age. She was united in marriage to Louis Pritzl in 1912 at Clarks Mills. They have resided in this city practically since that time.
Surviving the unfortunate woman, are the husband and six children, Arthur, Mary, Veronica, Elmer, Louis, Dorothy, all at home except Arthur who is employed at the Wm. Eigenberger farm near Grimms. Mr. Eigenberger is a brother of the deceased and at his home also lives a sister, Margaret.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at St. Mary’s church, Rev. Krause officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
Brillion News – September 16, 1932
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At about 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening, while returning from the John Mulhaney farm with milk, and as she was crossing the Chi & N. W. railway tracks a half mile west of her, Mrs. Louis Pritzl was struck by No. 153, northbound passenger train due at 5:45. The engineer attempted to stop his train when they woman appeared not to have heard the warning whistles and approaching danger, but it was impossible. When the train backed and the crew rushed to the scene the woman was found to be horribly mutilated about the head and apparently dead.
The remains were brought back to the depot and Dr. H. F. Smith summoned. He made a hurried examination but announced that no further medical aid would be of avail, stating that death had probably been almost instantaneous. Father Kraus, pastor of St. Mary’s congregation, and the children at home were also called. Mr. Pritzl, when they accident occurred was at work at the Charles Giese farm, and did not learn of it until sometime later. After a half hour, during which train officials made a report of the tragic happening, the train proceeded. Friends and neighbors quickly gathered at the depot and assisted Father Krause in consoling and caring for the grief stricken children. The sorrow spread over the entire community, and sympathy for the bereaved family was expressed by all.
District Attorney Edward S. Eick was also present at the station and called Sheriff Gerhard Jensen. The latter conducted no inquest, however, as it was clearly evident that it had been an unfortunate accident. They body was then taken in charge by Undertaker C. F. Koch, and transferred to his undertaking parlors, and later to the home on Center Street.
The deceased who, before marriage was Miss Anna Eigenberger of Grimms, was 47 years of age. She was united in marriage to Louis Pritzl in 1912 at Clarks Mills. They have resided in this city practically since that time.
Surviving the unfortunate woman, are the husband and six children, Arthur, Mary, Veronica, Elmer, Louis, Dorothy, all at home except Arthur who is employed at the Wm. Eigenberger farm near Grimms. Mr. Eigenberger is a brother of the deceased and at his home also lives a sister, Margaret.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at St. Mary’s church, Rev. Krause officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
Brillion News – September 16, 1932
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Picture: Anna's daughters take in 1944
At about 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening, while returning from the John Mulhaney farm with milk, and as she was crossing the Chi & N. W. railway tracks a half mile west of her, Mrs. Louis Pritzl was struck by No. 153, northbound passenger train due at 5:45. The engineer attempted to stop his train when they woman appeared not to have heard the warning whistles and approaching danger, but it was impossible. When the train backed and the crew rushed to the scene the woman was found to be horribly mutilated about the head and apparently dead.
The remains were brought back to the depot and Dr. H. F. Smith summoned. He made a hurried examination but announced that no further medical aid would be of avail, stating that death had probably been almost instantaneous. Father Kraus, pastor of St. Mary’s congregation, and the children at home were also called. Mr. Pritzl, when they accident occurred was at work at the Charles Giese farm, and did not learn of it until sometime later. After a half hour, during which train officials made a report of the tragic happening, the train proceeded. Friends and neighbors quickly gathered at the depot and assisted Father Krause in consoling and caring for the grief stricken children. The sorrow spread over the entire community, and sympathy for the bereaved family was expressed by all.
District Attorney Edward S. Eick was also present at the station and called Sheriff Gerhard Jensen. The latter conducted no inquest, however, as it was clearly evident that it had been an unfortunate accident. They body was then taken in charge by Undertaker C. F. Koch, and transferred to his undertaking parlors, and later to the home on Center Street.
The deceased who, before marriage was Miss Anna Eigenberger of Grimms, was 47 years of age. She was united in marriage to Louis Pritzl in 1912 at Clarks Mills. They have resided in this city practically since that time.
Surviving the unfortunate woman, are the husband and six children, Arthur, Mary, Veronica, Elmer, Louis, Dorothy, all at home except Arthur who is employed at the Wm. Eigenberger farm near Grimms. Mr. Eigenberger is a brother of the deceased and at his home also lives a sister, Margaret.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at St. Mary’s church, Rev. Krause officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
Brillion News – September 16, 1932
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At about 6 o’clock on Wednesday evening, while returning from the John Mulhaney farm with milk, and as she was crossing the Chi & N. W. railway tracks a half mile west of her, Mrs. Louis Pritzl was struck by No. 153, northbound passenger train due at 5:45. The engineer attempted to stop his train when they woman appeared not to have heard the warning whistles and approaching danger, but it was impossible. When the train backed and the crew rushed to the scene the woman was found to be horribly mutilated about the head and apparently dead.
The remains were brought back to the depot and Dr. H. F. Smith summoned. He made a hurried examination but announced that no further medical aid would be of avail, stating that death had probably been almost instantaneous. Father Kraus, pastor of St. Mary’s congregation, and the children at home were also called. Mr. Pritzl, when they accident occurred was at work at the Charles Giese farm, and did not learn of it until sometime later. After a half hour, during which train officials made a report of the tragic happening, the train proceeded. Friends and neighbors quickly gathered at the depot and assisted Father Krause in consoling and caring for the grief stricken children. The sorrow spread over the entire community, and sympathy for the bereaved family was expressed by all.
District Attorney Edward S. Eick was also present at the station and called Sheriff Gerhard Jensen. The latter conducted no inquest, however, as it was clearly evident that it had been an unfortunate accident. They body was then taken in charge by Undertaker C. F. Koch, and transferred to his undertaking parlors, and later to the home on Center Street.
The deceased who, before marriage was Miss Anna Eigenberger of Grimms, was 47 years of age. She was united in marriage to Louis Pritzl in 1912 at Clarks Mills. They have resided in this city practically since that time.
Surviving the unfortunate woman, are the husband and six children, Arthur, Mary, Veronica, Elmer, Louis, Dorothy, all at home except Arthur who is employed at the Wm. Eigenberger farm near Grimms. Mr. Eigenberger is a brother of the deceased and at his home also lives a sister, Margaret.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at St. Mary’s church, Rev. Krause officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
Brillion News – September 16, 1932
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