WALSINGHAM
CENTRE
A sad event occurred on
Sunday afternoon, which has cast a gloom over the village.
Five small boys went to Big
Creek on the farm of Mr. Woolley for a bath, unbeknown to their
parents: Alfred, Robert and George Chambers, Percy Terry and Bruce
Wooley. The latter did not go into the water, the others did.
At the bank it is quite
shallow but only a short distance out, it becomes about 10 or 12
feet deep, very suddenly.
It appears little Bob got
on a board to float, none of them being able to swim. He floated
into deep water, where he rolled off. As soon as he ceased coming
up, the others gave the alarm at Mr. Woolley's house, which was
less than 20 rods away.
Mr. Alvin Woolley and some
friends who were there, went at once and began diving, while the
news was sent through the village by telephone, and in very few
minutes quite a number were at the spot.
A number of persons took
turns diving, but it was over an hour before the body was found by
W. L. Christmas. Willing friends worked with the little fellow for
over an hour before they gave up in despair.
The funeral took place
Tuesday afternoon. Much sympathy is expressed for the parents,
sisters and brothers by the whole community.
