John Henry Helmig Shot

Jan. 12, 1902--John H. Helmig, who was in a partially intoxicated condition was in the saloon owned by Charles Neathery across the track from the depot on East Eighth Street. Helmig asked for a drink and his request was granted. He asked for another drink and upon being refused opened the beer faucet and let the liquor run onto the floor. He was then ejected from the saloon and this made him violent. He broke the back door glass with a cane, and walking around to the front of the building, commenced breaking the front door glass with the same instrument, demanding admittance. After Helmig had again walked back to the saloon front Neathery pulled a revolver and shot Helmig five times killing him instantly. He then went to the officers and surrendered himself.
J.H.Helmig had fallen under a freight train on which he was riding when he was about 10 years old. His left leg was cut off above the knee and had become known as "Peg Leg" Helmig. He would go on occasional sprees at which time he would grow sullen and vicious. His name appeared on court records a number of times. His attitude caused his death at an early age of twenty-seven. This story was of great interest to me-will explain more tomorrow---