Thed. Hoelman

Thed. Hoelman was hanged at Paxton, Illinois, on May 14, 1897, in a judicial execution, according to the Barton County Democrat and the Iola Register. Before his execution he tried to sell enough photographs of himself to pay for sending his body to Grand Haven, Michigan, to be buried beside his wife. The Barton County Democrat reported that he had prepared a speech to deliver from the gallows.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Paxton, Illinois newspaper report of the hanging (reporters).

Sources (3)

• The Leader, May 19, 1897, page 2 The Leader, May 19, 1897
• Barton County Democrat, May 20, 1897, page 2 Barton County Democrat, May 20, 1897
• The Iola Register, May 21, 1897, page 7 The Iola Register, May 21, 1897