US EditionThe story of Herman Neitzel — and his ‘ghost’
- The spirit of Herman Neitzel is reported to haunt the railroad track where he was murdered, with sightings occurring during early morning or dusk.
- Witnesses state that his wraith appears walking down the track until vanishing at the site of his body.
- Section men refuse to walk alone on the track at night, showing unease in the area.
- The narrative emphasizes the ghost story aspect rather than discussing the family's losses resulting from the tragedy.
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Pine Journal
The story of Herman Neitzel — and his ‘ghost’
EVANSVILLE, Minn. — In early September 1903, Herman Neitzel bought a train ticket from his hometown of Evansville, Minnesota, to Melrose, Minnesota — a journey of about 50 miles. He never reached his destination. Neitzel’s mangled body was found near Sauk Centre. As there was no money found with him, foul play was suspected in some quarters. But the story doesn’t end there. Several weeks later, a series of articles was published that reported ra…
Jamestown Sun
The story of Herman Neitzel — and his 'ghost'
EVANSVILLE, Minn. — In early September 1903, Herman Neitzel bought a train ticket from his hometown of Evansville, Minnesota to Melrose, Minnesota — a journey of about 50 miles. He never reached his destination. Neitzel's mangled body was found near Sauk Centre, Minnesota. As there was no money found with him, foul play was suspected in some quarters. But the story doesn't end there. Several weeks later a series of articles were published that r…
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