Drowning of Charley Taylor
Last evening between 7 and 8 o'clock Charles Jay Taylor, aged about 9-1/2 years, oldest son of John Taylor, chief engineer at W. J. Young & Co.'s, after much persuasion, obtained the consent of his mother to accompany his cousin and several other playmates to go down to the levees and see the War Eagle, but was cautioned not to go too near the river. After the boat had passed, Charley went down on a raft near Young's upper mill where some boys were fishing and in stepping on a log slipped and fell into the water. The other boys were alarmed and at once called for help, but before any one could reach the spot, the poor child had sunk for the last time. The sad news was at once conveyed to the parents whose grief at their severe loss is indescribable. The river in that vicinity has been dragged and grappling hooks used for the recovery of the body, but up to this writing without avail. Charley was a bright, intelligent lad, a general favorite among his playmates and the idol of his parents. The grief-stricken father and mother have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction.
Last evening between 7 and 8 o'clock Charles Jay Taylor, aged about 9-1/2 years, oldest son of John Taylor, chief engineer at W. J. Young & Co.'s, after much persuasion, obtained the consent of his mother to accompany his cousin and several other playmates to go down to the levees and see the War Eagle, but was cautioned not to go too near the river. After the boat had passed, Charley went down on a raft near Young's upper mill where some boys were fishing and in stepping on a log slipped and fell into the water. The other boys were alarmed and at once called for help, but before any one could reach the spot, the poor child had sunk for the last time. The sad news was at once conveyed to the parents whose grief at their severe loss is indescribable. The river in that vicinity has been dragged and grappling hooks used for the recovery of the body, but up to this writing without avail. Charley was a bright, intelligent lad, a general favorite among his playmates and the idol of his parents. The grief-stricken father and mother have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction.
Drowning of Charley Taylor
Last evening between 7 and 8 o'clock Charles Jay Taylor, aged about 9-1/2 years, oldest son of John Taylor, chief engineer at W. J. Young & Co.'s, after much persuasion, obtained the consent of his mother to accompany his cousin and several other playmates to go down to the levees and see the War Eagle, but was cautioned not to go too near the river. After the boat had passed, Charley went down on a raft near Young's upper mill where some boys were fishing and in stepping on a log slipped and fell into the water. The other boys were alarmed and at once called for help, but before any one could reach the spot, the poor child had sunk for the last time. The sad news was at once conveyed to the parents whose grief at their severe loss is indescribable. The river in that vicinity has been dragged and grappling hooks used for the recovery of the body, but up to this writing without avail. Charley was a bright, intelligent lad, a general favorite among his playmates and the idol of his parents. The grief-stricken father and mother have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction.
Last evening between 7 and 8 o'clock Charles Jay Taylor, aged about 9-1/2 years, oldest son of John Taylor, chief engineer at W. J. Young & Co.'s, after much persuasion, obtained the consent of his mother to accompany his cousin and several other playmates to go down to the levees and see the War Eagle, but was cautioned not to go too near the river. After the boat had passed, Charley went down on a raft near Young's upper mill where some boys were fishing and in stepping on a log slipped and fell into the water. The other boys were alarmed and at once called for help, but before any one could reach the spot, the poor child had sunk for the last time. The sad news was at once conveyed to the parents whose grief at their severe loss is indescribable. The river in that vicinity has been dragged and grappling hooks used for the recovery of the body, but up to this writing without avail. Charley was a bright, intelligent lad, a general favorite among his playmates and the idol of his parents. The grief-stricken father and mother have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction.
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