Fort Wayne Gazette, Allen County, Indiana
Tuesday morning, July 13, 1897
YACHT CAPSIZED
Bertha Yarnelle and Georgia Coulter Were Drowned
Former's Body Recovered by William Sheiner - Lake To Be Dredged Today - Three Saved
The dead:
Bertha Yarnelle - aged 15 years
Georgia Coulter - aged 15 years
The saved:
Eunice Munson - Chicago
Will S. Gray - Chicago
John M. Coulter, Jr. - Chicago
Miss Bertha Yarnelle and Miss Georgia Coulter were drowned in Engle Lake, Winona Park, near Warsaw, last evening about 7:15 o'clock. Miss Yarnelle was the second daughter of E. F. Yarnelle and wife of this city, and Miss Coulter was the daughter of John M. Coulter, president of Northwestern University, Chicago. Both girls were in their sixteenth year.
The accident was the result of the capsizing off Yarnelle Point of the yacht Sleepy Tom, the only sail vessel on the lake. How the yacht came to capsize was not learned last night, owing to the intense excitement, the absence of spectators and the shock to those who were saved. There were three others in the boat at the time, Miss Eunice Munson, daughter of one of Winona's directors, John M. Coulter, Jr., son of President Coulter, and Will S. Gray, son of Rev. Dr. Gray, editor of the Interior, all of Chicago.
The evening being cool, there were few who cared to ride on the water, and hence the meager details of the accident. At the time the yacht went over, two men whose names were not learned, were not far off in a skiff. They reached the spot in time to rescue the three, but Miss Yarnelle and Miss Coulter had sunk with the yacht. William Sheiner, the boathouse keeper, a famous diver, was the first to reach the spot. He made a dive where the water is said to be ninety feet, and brought up the body of Miss Yarnelle after much exertion. It is said he found her lower limbs tangled in the ropes. This would account for her death, as she was an expert swimmer, and had been known to swim a quarter of a mile. That was, however, when she was not weighted with her clothing.
Sheiner made a strenuous effort to recover Miss Coulter's body, but could not locate it. He was compelled by sheer exhaustion, after repeatedly risking his own life, to forego the search. He was carried to the hotel and put to bed.
The body of Miss Coulter was not recovered. It was decided to wait until this morning , when the lake would be dredged. The lake off Yarnelle point, which projects ??-way over is supposed to be from seventy-five to one hundred feet deep. The bottom is probably overspread with vegetation, covering the body from easy access by a diver, so far from air.
Mr. Yarnelle had arrived from Fort Wayne on the afternoon train, it being his habit to spend the nights with his family in his cottage. His daughter was carried to the cottage as soon as possible, and every means taken by physicians to revive her by electrical appliances and other devices, but all in vain. Life had left the body. Attention was given to the three who were rescued, and they were found to be suffering from shock, but were not in danger. They could not be seen for information as to the reason and nature of the accident.
The residents of the park, as may well be imagined, were horror struck, and rushed to the stricken families with every offer of human aid and sympathy. Dr. Schoonover and Dr. Arwine, the latter a young woman, have cottages in the park and were called in. Four other physicians, practicing in Warsaw, were also called in. The park will open day after tomorrow, and great preparations have been made for a successful summer school. President Coulter was present to serve as one of the lecturers, having arrived only a few days before.
Eagle lake is a peaceful body of water, and had not had a fatality for ten years. There is seldom wind enough for rough water, and squalls are not common. The yacht was about 15 feet long with a single sail and centerboard. It belongs to the park association, and was let out by the hour. It was rigged as simply as could be, and was supposed to be safe in the hands of anyone having the common skill in handling such boats.
The news of the accident quickly spread over the city, and many, attracted by the Gazette's bulletin, called at the office for full particulars. The prominence of the families and high esteem in which all the parties were held caused intense sympathy to flow towards those who were bereaved. Miss Yarnelle was blooming into womanhood, and in two years, would have finished the course of Westminster Seminary. She was a beautiful and vivacious young woman, full of life and health, and much beloved by a wide circle of acquaintances. Miss Coulter was also a maiden of much promise.
The Sunday evening services at Winona were attended by all the cottagers. Mr. Yarnelle and his elder daughter, Edith, sang with most touching sweetness, "He Tempers Every Wind That Blows." As this incident was recalled last night by those who were present, the wish came to them that in this distressing and grievous affliction the sentiment of the hymn might be realized.
Tuesday morning, July 13, 1897
YACHT CAPSIZED
Bertha Yarnelle and Georgia Coulter Were Drowned
Former's Body Recovered by William Sheiner - Lake To Be Dredged Today - Three Saved
The dead:
Bertha Yarnelle - aged 15 years
Georgia Coulter - aged 15 years
The saved:
Eunice Munson - Chicago
Will S. Gray - Chicago
John M. Coulter, Jr. - Chicago
Miss Bertha Yarnelle and Miss Georgia Coulter were drowned in Engle Lake, Winona Park, near Warsaw, last evening about 7:15 o'clock. Miss Yarnelle was the second daughter of E. F. Yarnelle and wife of this city, and Miss Coulter was the daughter of John M. Coulter, president of Northwestern University, Chicago. Both girls were in their sixteenth year.
The accident was the result of the capsizing off Yarnelle Point of the yacht Sleepy Tom, the only sail vessel on the lake. How the yacht came to capsize was not learned last night, owing to the intense excitement, the absence of spectators and the shock to those who were saved. There were three others in the boat at the time, Miss Eunice Munson, daughter of one of Winona's directors, John M. Coulter, Jr., son of President Coulter, and Will S. Gray, son of Rev. Dr. Gray, editor of the Interior, all of Chicago.
The evening being cool, there were few who cared to ride on the water, and hence the meager details of the accident. At the time the yacht went over, two men whose names were not learned, were not far off in a skiff. They reached the spot in time to rescue the three, but Miss Yarnelle and Miss Coulter had sunk with the yacht. William Sheiner, the boathouse keeper, a famous diver, was the first to reach the spot. He made a dive where the water is said to be ninety feet, and brought up the body of Miss Yarnelle after much exertion. It is said he found her lower limbs tangled in the ropes. This would account for her death, as she was an expert swimmer, and had been known to swim a quarter of a mile. That was, however, when she was not weighted with her clothing.
Sheiner made a strenuous effort to recover Miss Coulter's body, but could not locate it. He was compelled by sheer exhaustion, after repeatedly risking his own life, to forego the search. He was carried to the hotel and put to bed.
The body of Miss Coulter was not recovered. It was decided to wait until this morning , when the lake would be dredged. The lake off Yarnelle point, which projects ??-way over is supposed to be from seventy-five to one hundred feet deep. The bottom is probably overspread with vegetation, covering the body from easy access by a diver, so far from air.
Mr. Yarnelle had arrived from Fort Wayne on the afternoon train, it being his habit to spend the nights with his family in his cottage. His daughter was carried to the cottage as soon as possible, and every means taken by physicians to revive her by electrical appliances and other devices, but all in vain. Life had left the body. Attention was given to the three who were rescued, and they were found to be suffering from shock, but were not in danger. They could not be seen for information as to the reason and nature of the accident.
The residents of the park, as may well be imagined, were horror struck, and rushed to the stricken families with every offer of human aid and sympathy. Dr. Schoonover and Dr. Arwine, the latter a young woman, have cottages in the park and were called in. Four other physicians, practicing in Warsaw, were also called in. The park will open day after tomorrow, and great preparations have been made for a successful summer school. President Coulter was present to serve as one of the lecturers, having arrived only a few days before.
Eagle lake is a peaceful body of water, and had not had a fatality for ten years. There is seldom wind enough for rough water, and squalls are not common. The yacht was about 15 feet long with a single sail and centerboard. It belongs to the park association, and was let out by the hour. It was rigged as simply as could be, and was supposed to be safe in the hands of anyone having the common skill in handling such boats.
The news of the accident quickly spread over the city, and many, attracted by the Gazette's bulletin, called at the office for full particulars. The prominence of the families and high esteem in which all the parties were held caused intense sympathy to flow towards those who were bereaved. Miss Yarnelle was blooming into womanhood, and in two years, would have finished the course of Westminster Seminary. She was a beautiful and vivacious young woman, full of life and health, and much beloved by a wide circle of acquaintances. Miss Coulter was also a maiden of much promise.
The Sunday evening services at Winona were attended by all the cottagers. Mr. Yarnelle and his elder daughter, Edith, sang with most touching sweetness, "He Tempers Every Wind That Blows." As this incident was recalled last night by those who were present, the wish came to them that in this distressing and grievous affliction the sentiment of the hymn might be realized.
Fort Wayne Gazette, Allen County, Indiana
Tuesday morning, July 13, 1897
YACHT CAPSIZED
Bertha Yarnelle and Georgia Coulter Were Drowned
Former's Body Recovered by William Sheiner - Lake To Be Dredged Today - Three Saved
The dead:
Bertha Yarnelle - aged 15 years
Georgia Coulter - aged 15 years
The saved:
Eunice Munson - Chicago
Will S. Gray - Chicago
John M. Coulter, Jr. - Chicago
Miss Bertha Yarnelle and Miss Georgia Coulter were drowned in Engle Lake, Winona Park, near Warsaw, last evening about 7:15 o'clock. Miss Yarnelle was the second daughter of E. F. Yarnelle and wife of this city, and Miss Coulter was the daughter of John M. Coulter, president of Northwestern University, Chicago. Both girls were in their sixteenth year.
The accident was the result of the capsizing off Yarnelle Point of the yacht Sleepy Tom, the only sail vessel on the lake. How the yacht came to capsize was not learned last night, owing to the intense excitement, the absence of spectators and the shock to those who were saved. There were three others in the boat at the time, Miss Eunice Munson, daughter of one of Winona's directors, John M. Coulter, Jr., son of President Coulter, and Will S. Gray, son of Rev. Dr. Gray, editor of the Interior, all of Chicago.
The evening being cool, there were few who cared to ride on the water, and hence the meager details of the accident. At the time the yacht went over, two men whose names were not learned, were not far off in a skiff. They reached the spot in time to rescue the three, but Miss Yarnelle and Miss Coulter had sunk with the yacht. William Sheiner, the boathouse keeper, a famous diver, was the first to reach the spot. He made a dive where the water is said to be ninety feet, and brought up the body of Miss Yarnelle after much exertion. It is said he found her lower limbs tangled in the ropes. This would account for her death, as she was an expert swimmer, and had been known to swim a quarter of a mile. That was, however, when she was not weighted with her clothing.
Sheiner made a strenuous effort to recover Miss Coulter's body, but could not locate it. He was compelled by sheer exhaustion, after repeatedly risking his own life, to forego the search. He was carried to the hotel and put to bed.
The body of Miss Coulter was not recovered. It was decided to wait until this morning , when the lake would be dredged. The lake off Yarnelle point, which projects ??-way over is supposed to be from seventy-five to one hundred feet deep. The bottom is probably overspread with vegetation, covering the body from easy access by a diver, so far from air.
Mr. Yarnelle had arrived from Fort Wayne on the afternoon train, it being his habit to spend the nights with his family in his cottage. His daughter was carried to the cottage as soon as possible, and every means taken by physicians to revive her by electrical appliances and other devices, but all in vain. Life had left the body. Attention was given to the three who were rescued, and they were found to be suffering from shock, but were not in danger. They could not be seen for information as to the reason and nature of the accident.
The residents of the park, as may well be imagined, were horror struck, and rushed to the stricken families with every offer of human aid and sympathy. Dr. Schoonover and Dr. Arwine, the latter a young woman, have cottages in the park and were called in. Four other physicians, practicing in Warsaw, were also called in. The park will open day after tomorrow, and great preparations have been made for a successful summer school. President Coulter was present to serve as one of the lecturers, having arrived only a few days before.
Eagle lake is a peaceful body of water, and had not had a fatality for ten years. There is seldom wind enough for rough water, and squalls are not common. The yacht was about 15 feet long with a single sail and centerboard. It belongs to the park association, and was let out by the hour. It was rigged as simply as could be, and was supposed to be safe in the hands of anyone having the common skill in handling such boats.
The news of the accident quickly spread over the city, and many, attracted by the Gazette's bulletin, called at the office for full particulars. The prominence of the families and high esteem in which all the parties were held caused intense sympathy to flow towards those who were bereaved. Miss Yarnelle was blooming into womanhood, and in two years, would have finished the course of Westminster Seminary. She was a beautiful and vivacious young woman, full of life and health, and much beloved by a wide circle of acquaintances. Miss Coulter was also a maiden of much promise.
The Sunday evening services at Winona were attended by all the cottagers. Mr. Yarnelle and his elder daughter, Edith, sang with most touching sweetness, "He Tempers Every Wind That Blows." As this incident was recalled last night by those who were present, the wish came to them that in this distressing and grievous affliction the sentiment of the hymn might be realized.
Tuesday morning, July 13, 1897
YACHT CAPSIZED
Bertha Yarnelle and Georgia Coulter Were Drowned
Former's Body Recovered by William Sheiner - Lake To Be Dredged Today - Three Saved
The dead:
Bertha Yarnelle - aged 15 years
Georgia Coulter - aged 15 years
The saved:
Eunice Munson - Chicago
Will S. Gray - Chicago
John M. Coulter, Jr. - Chicago
Miss Bertha Yarnelle and Miss Georgia Coulter were drowned in Engle Lake, Winona Park, near Warsaw, last evening about 7:15 o'clock. Miss Yarnelle was the second daughter of E. F. Yarnelle and wife of this city, and Miss Coulter was the daughter of John M. Coulter, president of Northwestern University, Chicago. Both girls were in their sixteenth year.
The accident was the result of the capsizing off Yarnelle Point of the yacht Sleepy Tom, the only sail vessel on the lake. How the yacht came to capsize was not learned last night, owing to the intense excitement, the absence of spectators and the shock to those who were saved. There were three others in the boat at the time, Miss Eunice Munson, daughter of one of Winona's directors, John M. Coulter, Jr., son of President Coulter, and Will S. Gray, son of Rev. Dr. Gray, editor of the Interior, all of Chicago.
The evening being cool, there were few who cared to ride on the water, and hence the meager details of the accident. At the time the yacht went over, two men whose names were not learned, were not far off in a skiff. They reached the spot in time to rescue the three, but Miss Yarnelle and Miss Coulter had sunk with the yacht. William Sheiner, the boathouse keeper, a famous diver, was the first to reach the spot. He made a dive where the water is said to be ninety feet, and brought up the body of Miss Yarnelle after much exertion. It is said he found her lower limbs tangled in the ropes. This would account for her death, as she was an expert swimmer, and had been known to swim a quarter of a mile. That was, however, when she was not weighted with her clothing.
Sheiner made a strenuous effort to recover Miss Coulter's body, but could not locate it. He was compelled by sheer exhaustion, after repeatedly risking his own life, to forego the search. He was carried to the hotel and put to bed.
The body of Miss Coulter was not recovered. It was decided to wait until this morning , when the lake would be dredged. The lake off Yarnelle point, which projects ??-way over is supposed to be from seventy-five to one hundred feet deep. The bottom is probably overspread with vegetation, covering the body from easy access by a diver, so far from air.
Mr. Yarnelle had arrived from Fort Wayne on the afternoon train, it being his habit to spend the nights with his family in his cottage. His daughter was carried to the cottage as soon as possible, and every means taken by physicians to revive her by electrical appliances and other devices, but all in vain. Life had left the body. Attention was given to the three who were rescued, and they were found to be suffering from shock, but were not in danger. They could not be seen for information as to the reason and nature of the accident.
The residents of the park, as may well be imagined, were horror struck, and rushed to the stricken families with every offer of human aid and sympathy. Dr. Schoonover and Dr. Arwine, the latter a young woman, have cottages in the park and were called in. Four other physicians, practicing in Warsaw, were also called in. The park will open day after tomorrow, and great preparations have been made for a successful summer school. President Coulter was present to serve as one of the lecturers, having arrived only a few days before.
Eagle lake is a peaceful body of water, and had not had a fatality for ten years. There is seldom wind enough for rough water, and squalls are not common. The yacht was about 15 feet long with a single sail and centerboard. It belongs to the park association, and was let out by the hour. It was rigged as simply as could be, and was supposed to be safe in the hands of anyone having the common skill in handling such boats.
The news of the accident quickly spread over the city, and many, attracted by the Gazette's bulletin, called at the office for full particulars. The prominence of the families and high esteem in which all the parties were held caused intense sympathy to flow towards those who were bereaved. Miss Yarnelle was blooming into womanhood, and in two years, would have finished the course of Westminster Seminary. She was a beautiful and vivacious young woman, full of life and health, and much beloved by a wide circle of acquaintances. Miss Coulter was also a maiden of much promise.
The Sunday evening services at Winona were attended by all the cottagers. Mr. Yarnelle and his elder daughter, Edith, sang with most touching sweetness, "He Tempers Every Wind That Blows." As this incident was recalled last night by those who were present, the wish came to them that in this distressing and grievous affliction the sentiment of the hymn might be realized.
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