Joseph Rathzr

Joseph Rather was hanged at Centre, Texas, on December 29, 1888, in a judicial execution. The Hope Pioneer reported the hanging in January 1889. The River Falls Journal also reported that he was hanged at Centre on that date.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: 1888 newspaper notice of the hanging at Centre, Texas (reporters).

Sources (2)

• River Falls Journal, January 3, 1889, page 2 River Falls Journal, January 3, 1889
• The Hope Pioneer, January 4, 1889, page 2 The Hope Pioneer, January 4, 1889