Leigh Riggins
Payette Enterprise
Thursday, October 12, 1922
Little 6-year-old Lee Riggins, who was accidentally struck with a car Saturday nite which was driven by Henry Williams of Fruitland, passed away at his home Monday afternoon. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Riggins, who moved here about two weeks ago from Prairie City, Oregon, Mr. Riggins having opened the Fruitland blacksmith shop. The funeral was held in the Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock and interment made in Riverside cemetery. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
New Plymouth Sentinel (Thursday, October 22, 1922)
BOY STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE DIES
Lee Riggins Hit By Car Passes Away In Ontario Hospital
Lee Riggins, 6 years of age, who was struck by a car driven by Henry Williams Saturday evening about 7 o'clock died at the Ontario hospital about 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. The accident occurred on the main street of Fruitland when the boy attempted to cross the street near Stegner's store. Mr. Williams had just started up after stopping about a half a block away and meeting a big car going at a fast rate of speed with spotlight, raising considerable dust and did not see the child until almost upon him. In an effort to miss the boy Mr. Williams swerved to the right and ran into a post, but the corner of the radiator or springs struck him on the back of the head inflicting the wound which proved fatal.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos Riggins and family came to Fruitland about two weeks ago from Prairie, Oregon. Mr. Riggins obtaining a lease on the blacksmith shop formerly operated by G. W. Pickleseimer.
Payette Enterprise (Thursday, October 12, 1922)
Little 6-year-old Lee Riggins, who was accidentally struck with a car Saturday nite which was driven by Henry Williams of Fruitland, passed away at his home Monday afternoon. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Riggins, who moved here about two weeks ago from Prairie City, Oregon. Mr. Riggins having opened the Fruitland blacksmith shop. The funeral was held in the Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock and interment made in Riverside cemetery. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.
