In the winter of 1907, a somber event unfolded in Anderson, Tennessee, forever marking a Christmas Day with tragedy. Special Deputy Lee S. Eldreth, a 32-year-old male, lost his life in the line of duty. On December 25th, Eldreth was killed by gunfire, a stark and violent end to what should have been a day of peace and celebration.
Despite the brutal nature of his death, historical online records offer no further insight into the specific circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. Detai
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