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Emil Behl
1868 - 1912
Behl, Emil F., b. Oct 8,
1868, d. Jul 25, 1912
Watertown Gazette, 07 25 1912
Emil Behl Killed.
Emil Behl, proprietor of the Watertown Bus Line, was instantly
killed Thursday morning by the interurban car which reaches this city from
Milwaukee at 11 o'clock, while he and William Reibolt,
clerk at the New Commercial Hotel,
were crossing the interurban railway tracks at the Ixonia crossing, seven miles
east of this city. His head was badly
crushed and death was instantaneous. His
remains were taken to Schmutzler and Oestreich's undertaking rooms.
His tragic death has
greatly shocked our people, as he was one of Watertown's most esteemed
citizens. His wife, nee Chrissie Reihle, of this city, survives him.
Mr. Reibolt was thrown 43 feet and sustained serious but not
dangerous injuries. He is at present
being cared for at the New Commercial Hotel.
He is unmarried and came here recently from Fond du Lac.
Mr. Behl had taken his mother in his auto to see his sister at
Ixonia, and arranged before leaving with Mr. Reibolt
to have the latter take the 1 o'clock car for Ixonia and he (Behl) would meet him at the crossing and give him an auto
ride around the lakes of Waukesha County, intending to return here in the
afternoon. These are the facts hastily
gleaned by us just before going to press.
[Was a member of the
Congregational Church] Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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