Night Watchman Henry Hampton Joslin, aged 53, was tragically killed in the line of duty on January 31, 1905, in Kyle, Texas. Joslin, a widower with six surviving children, was patrolling downtown near the train depot when he was shot by an unknown assailant. The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m., when Joslin heard someone approaching from behind. He turned around to confront the person, only to be shot in the breast with a .41 caliber pistol. Despite being conscious and calling for help, Josli
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