The caption beneath this unidentified newspaper photo reads:
The death of Luther W. Ritter from a policeman's bullet, after he had driven his family from home while crazed by liquor, leaves these children fatherless and their mother to face life's struggle alone. In the picture are shown Lorraine Ritter, 5, at right, Joseph, 2½, at left, Mrs. Katherine Ritter and baby David. Photo by International Film Service.
* * * * *
The above photo and information come from a family history by Ernest J. Fredregill, entitled An Old Album of Interest to Ritters, Livingstons, Hilzleys and Islers. Mr. Fredregill adds the following:
Mrs. Katherine Ritter married Luther W. Ritter in 1912. Lorraine was born in 1913; Joseph, in June 1916; and David in July 1918.
