Friday, July 26, 2024

Colter Dies of Fractured Skull When Thrown from Horse, July 26, 1924

Colter Thrown from a Horse. . . Indianapolis Man Killed Near Asheville

By the Associated Press

Asheville, N.C., July 25—Albert C. Colter of Indianapolis, Ind., reported to be a prominent business man of that place, was instantly killed near the city this afternoon when thrown from his horse on a mountain trail. His death was due to a fractured skull. His body was discovered by a party motoring in the vicinity.

A coroner’s investigation resulted in the body being placed at a local undertaking establishment awaiting instruction from relatives. Several articles of jewelry were found on the body of the dead man, including a diamond stick pin estimated to be worth several hundred dollars. It was said here that Colter was connected with the Zinite Metals company of Indianapolis.

From page 2 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, July 26, 1924

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