Drowned at Ludington
Lester Christiansen, the son of Capt. Christiansen of this city was drowned at Ludington Tuesday. The deceased nine years old. He was taking a trip with his father on his father's schooner the Jessie Martin. He started out to call his father to dinner and it is supposed he fell from the dock. When missed a search was instituted and finally his hat was seen floating on the water. The life saving crew dragged
the river and finally recovered the body. The body must have been in the water about three hours. The remains were brought here Tuesday evening on the Pere Marquette and were interred this afternoon. The child was of a very amiable disposition and was loved by his playmates and idolized by his parents.
Manitowoc Tribune, July 21, 1898 Page 3 Column 5
Lester Christiansen, the son of Capt. Christiansen of this city was drowned at Ludington Tuesday. The deceased nine years old. He was taking a trip with his father on his father's schooner the Jessie Martin. He started out to call his father to dinner and it is supposed he fell from the dock. When missed a search was instituted and finally his hat was seen floating on the water. The life saving crew dragged
the river and finally recovered the body. The body must have been in the water about three hours. The remains were brought here Tuesday evening on the Pere Marquette and were interred this afternoon. The child was of a very amiable disposition and was loved by his playmates and idolized by his parents.
Manitowoc Tribune, July 21, 1898 Page 3 Column 5
Drowned at Ludington
Lester Christiansen, the son of Capt. Christiansen of this city was drowned at Ludington Tuesday. The deceased nine years old. He was taking a trip with his father on his father's schooner the Jessie Martin. He started out to call his father to dinner and it is supposed he fell from the dock. When missed a search was instituted and finally his hat was seen floating on the water. The life saving crew dragged
the river and finally recovered the body. The body must have been in the water about three hours. The remains were brought here Tuesday evening on the Pere Marquette and were interred this afternoon. The child was of a very amiable disposition and was loved by his playmates and idolized by his parents.
Manitowoc Tribune, July 21, 1898 Page 3 Column 5
Lester Christiansen, the son of Capt. Christiansen of this city was drowned at Ludington Tuesday. The deceased nine years old. He was taking a trip with his father on his father's schooner the Jessie Martin. He started out to call his father to dinner and it is supposed he fell from the dock. When missed a search was instituted and finally his hat was seen floating on the water. The life saving crew dragged
the river and finally recovered the body. The body must have been in the water about three hours. The remains were brought here Tuesday evening on the Pere Marquette and were interred this afternoon. The child was of a very amiable disposition and was loved by his playmates and idolized by his parents.
Manitowoc Tribune, July 21, 1898 Page 3 Column 5
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