The bodies of Paul H. May Jr., and Benjamin Nicholas Carroll, generally known as Benny Burton, the boys who were drowned in the river yesterday afternoon, have both been recovered. A net was used in recovering the body of Paul and his remains were recovered in the first drag between 4 and 5 o'clock yesterday. Divers were at work till dark last night, and everything that could be thought of was done to locate the body of Burton, but the rescuers had to give up their task, only to return to it with untiring energy at daybreak this morning. Their efforts were rewarded about 1:30 p.m. today, when the body of the colored boy were dragged out by means of an old hay rake.
Several of the rescuing party narrowly escaped a similar fate to that which overtook the boys. Charles Dillery, an employee of the rolling mill, and one of the first to engage in the work, was taken with cramps and for a time was in a most critical condition. He was twice seized, the first time falling in a heap on the bank of the river. After the second attack it became necessary to bring him to town in a wagon.
A boat was taken down last evening and the search kept up with nets and grappling hooks, but without success. This morning a great many sacks were filled with sand and thrown into the opening of the old dam to divert the current. A raft was constructed and the men worked around in the hole, feeling of the bottom with a pole as they went hither and thither. Jack Passo, a one-armed sheepherder, did good work in the search, the water and wind apparently having little effect upon him. Whenever it was thought that the pole had touched the body he was ready to go to the bottom of the hole, the depth of which was variously estimated at from twelve to twenty feet at the deepest point.
Several small shots of dynamite were exploded in the water last night in an effort to raise the body to the surface but the only result was the killing of a great many fish. Large quantities of fish were also caught in the net and all taken home by the bystanders.
The idea was finally conceived of dragging an old hay rake through the stream. A long rope was attached to the rake and stretched across the river. Drayman Smith's team was then hitched to the rope and the rake pulled through to the opposite bank. One drag was made before noon, and the first drag after dinner was rewarded with success. The body had not been injured to any extent by the implements used to recover it. It was taken to the home of the boy's mother, on the corner of Thornburgh and Ninth streets.
Benjamin Nicholas Carroll, known to everyone as Benny Burton, was born in St. Joe, Mo., 17 years ago. He was the son of Mrs. Thomas Price of this city and has resided here for thirteen years. His father died soon after he was born and his mother married again when the boy was quite young. She married a man named Burton, and the boy has always been called Burton since then.
Benny was in the sixth grade at school and made considerable progress in his studies, and was looked upon as a lad who would make his mark in the world. He was a great help to his mother after the death of her second husband and before she married Thos. Price, whose wife she now is. He was always well behaved at home, where he will he greatly missed.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been competed and will be announced later.
Excerpts from © Daily Boomerang no. 107 July 18, 1900, page 2
Several of the rescuing party narrowly escaped a similar fate to that which overtook the boys. Charles Dillery, an employee of the rolling mill, and one of the first to engage in the work, was taken with cramps and for a time was in a most critical condition. He was twice seized, the first time falling in a heap on the bank of the river. After the second attack it became necessary to bring him to town in a wagon.
A boat was taken down last evening and the search kept up with nets and grappling hooks, but without success. This morning a great many sacks were filled with sand and thrown into the opening of the old dam to divert the current. A raft was constructed and the men worked around in the hole, feeling of the bottom with a pole as they went hither and thither. Jack Passo, a one-armed sheepherder, did good work in the search, the water and wind apparently having little effect upon him. Whenever it was thought that the pole had touched the body he was ready to go to the bottom of the hole, the depth of which was variously estimated at from twelve to twenty feet at the deepest point.
Several small shots of dynamite were exploded in the water last night in an effort to raise the body to the surface but the only result was the killing of a great many fish. Large quantities of fish were also caught in the net and all taken home by the bystanders.
The idea was finally conceived of dragging an old hay rake through the stream. A long rope was attached to the rake and stretched across the river. Drayman Smith's team was then hitched to the rope and the rake pulled through to the opposite bank. One drag was made before noon, and the first drag after dinner was rewarded with success. The body had not been injured to any extent by the implements used to recover it. It was taken to the home of the boy's mother, on the corner of Thornburgh and Ninth streets.
Benjamin Nicholas Carroll, known to everyone as Benny Burton, was born in St. Joe, Mo., 17 years ago. He was the son of Mrs. Thomas Price of this city and has resided here for thirteen years. His father died soon after he was born and his mother married again when the boy was quite young. She married a man named Burton, and the boy has always been called Burton since then.
Benny was in the sixth grade at school and made considerable progress in his studies, and was looked upon as a lad who would make his mark in the world. He was a great help to his mother after the death of her second husband and before she married Thos. Price, whose wife she now is. He was always well behaved at home, where he will he greatly missed.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been competed and will be announced later.
Excerpts from © Daily Boomerang no. 107 July 18, 1900, page 2
The bodies of Paul H. May Jr., and Benjamin Nicholas Carroll, generally known as Benny Burton, the boys who were drowned in the river yesterday afternoon, have both been recovered. A net was used in recovering the body of Paul and his remains were recovered in the first drag between 4 and 5 o'clock yesterday. Divers were at work till dark last night, and everything that could be thought of was done to locate the body of Burton, but the rescuers had to give up their task, only to return to it with untiring energy at daybreak this morning. Their efforts were rewarded about 1:30 p.m. today, when the body of the colored boy were dragged out by means of an old hay rake.
Several of the rescuing party narrowly escaped a similar fate to that which overtook the boys. Charles Dillery, an employee of the rolling mill, and one of the first to engage in the work, was taken with cramps and for a time was in a most critical condition. He was twice seized, the first time falling in a heap on the bank of the river. After the second attack it became necessary to bring him to town in a wagon.
A boat was taken down last evening and the search kept up with nets and grappling hooks, but without success. This morning a great many sacks were filled with sand and thrown into the opening of the old dam to divert the current. A raft was constructed and the men worked around in the hole, feeling of the bottom with a pole as they went hither and thither. Jack Passo, a one-armed sheepherder, did good work in the search, the water and wind apparently having little effect upon him. Whenever it was thought that the pole had touched the body he was ready to go to the bottom of the hole, the depth of which was variously estimated at from twelve to twenty feet at the deepest point.
Several small shots of dynamite were exploded in the water last night in an effort to raise the body to the surface but the only result was the killing of a great many fish. Large quantities of fish were also caught in the net and all taken home by the bystanders.
The idea was finally conceived of dragging an old hay rake through the stream. A long rope was attached to the rake and stretched across the river. Drayman Smith's team was then hitched to the rope and the rake pulled through to the opposite bank. One drag was made before noon, and the first drag after dinner was rewarded with success. The body had not been injured to any extent by the implements used to recover it. It was taken to the home of the boy's mother, on the corner of Thornburgh and Ninth streets.
Benjamin Nicholas Carroll, known to everyone as Benny Burton, was born in St. Joe, Mo., 17 years ago. He was the son of Mrs. Thomas Price of this city and has resided here for thirteen years. His father died soon after he was born and his mother married again when the boy was quite young. She married a man named Burton, and the boy has always been called Burton since then.
Benny was in the sixth grade at school and made considerable progress in his studies, and was looked upon as a lad who would make his mark in the world. He was a great help to his mother after the death of her second husband and before she married Thos. Price, whose wife she now is. He was always well behaved at home, where he will he greatly missed.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been competed and will be announced later.
Excerpts from © Daily Boomerang no. 107 July 18, 1900, page 2
Several of the rescuing party narrowly escaped a similar fate to that which overtook the boys. Charles Dillery, an employee of the rolling mill, and one of the first to engage in the work, was taken with cramps and for a time was in a most critical condition. He was twice seized, the first time falling in a heap on the bank of the river. After the second attack it became necessary to bring him to town in a wagon.
A boat was taken down last evening and the search kept up with nets and grappling hooks, but without success. This morning a great many sacks were filled with sand and thrown into the opening of the old dam to divert the current. A raft was constructed and the men worked around in the hole, feeling of the bottom with a pole as they went hither and thither. Jack Passo, a one-armed sheepherder, did good work in the search, the water and wind apparently having little effect upon him. Whenever it was thought that the pole had touched the body he was ready to go to the bottom of the hole, the depth of which was variously estimated at from twelve to twenty feet at the deepest point.
Several small shots of dynamite were exploded in the water last night in an effort to raise the body to the surface but the only result was the killing of a great many fish. Large quantities of fish were also caught in the net and all taken home by the bystanders.
The idea was finally conceived of dragging an old hay rake through the stream. A long rope was attached to the rake and stretched across the river. Drayman Smith's team was then hitched to the rope and the rake pulled through to the opposite bank. One drag was made before noon, and the first drag after dinner was rewarded with success. The body had not been injured to any extent by the implements used to recover it. It was taken to the home of the boy's mother, on the corner of Thornburgh and Ninth streets.
Benjamin Nicholas Carroll, known to everyone as Benny Burton, was born in St. Joe, Mo., 17 years ago. He was the son of Mrs. Thomas Price of this city and has resided here for thirteen years. His father died soon after he was born and his mother married again when the boy was quite young. She married a man named Burton, and the boy has always been called Burton since then.
Benny was in the sixth grade at school and made considerable progress in his studies, and was looked upon as a lad who would make his mark in the world. He was a great help to his mother after the death of her second husband and before she married Thos. Price, whose wife she now is. He was always well behaved at home, where he will he greatly missed.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been competed and will be announced later.
Excerpts from © Daily Boomerang no. 107 July 18, 1900, page 2
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