Deputy Sheriff H. C. Treadway

H. C. Treadway

Deputy H.C. Treadway died after being overtaken by leaking gas a hotel in Frankfort, Kentucky.

He had gone to the city to deliver a prisoner to the state penitentiary. After delivering the prisoner he got a hotel room for the night before his return trip home.

His body was found in the room in the morning. It was discovered that a gas jet had been leaking all night, causing him to asphyxiate.

Deputy Treadway was survived by his wife and four young children.