William Tratebas

Death by Force

William R. Tratebas, a 19-year-old resident of Chesterton, Indiana, met a tragic end on August 15, 1895. The incident that led to his death was a violent altercation with Alonzo Leiben Powers, a 25-year-old man who lived with his grandmother in Chesterton. The conflict between Tratebas and Powers had been simmering for some time, primarily revolving around property disputes. On the fateful day, the two men encountered each other in a blacksmith shop, where their argument escalated. Powers drew a ...Read More

Newspapers.com: 1939 Obituary Alonzo Powers

Porter County, Indiana, GenWeb - Obituary/Death Notice for William R. Tratebas - The Chesterton Tribune, August 16, 1895

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