Hartford Herald
June 19, 1912
Drowned in Green River.
Earl Barnard, age about 18 years, youngest son of Mr. and
Mrs. John H. Barnard, of near South Carrollton, Ky., was drowned in Green river
at what is known as Shrewsbury's Landing in Ohio county, Monday afternoon while
in bathing with several other companions.
Young Barnard being unable to swim and getting into deep
water was the cause of his drowning. Up to Tuesday at noon his body had not
been recovered, but the services of an expert diver of Evansvllle, Ind., has
been obtained and it is hoped that it will be only a short time until his
remains will be found. The deceased is a nephew of M. W. and M. H. Barnard, of
Hartford, Ky., and is survived by his father, mother and one brother.
Hartford Herald
June 28, 1922
DELBERT WHITTAKER MEETS TRAGIC DEATH IN RIVER
Delbert Whittaker was drowned at 6 o’clock p.m. Wednesday,
at Rochester, while bathing in Green River. A boat was passing at the time and
it is not definitely known whether the waves from the craft or cramps caused
his death. After dragging the river for two hours the body was found. His age
was 18 years, 8 months and 3 days.
The youth was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whittaker, of the
Barnett’s Creel vicinity and he and his wife had only recently moved to
Rochester, where they opened a bathing beach and restaurant for the
season. He attended Hartford High School
during the year 1920-21 and was well known here. He was a member of Barnett’s Creek Baptist
Church and a splendid young man. He is survived by his parents, wife, three
brothers and one sister.
Rev. Russell Walker, pastor of Hartford Baptist Church,
conducted funeral services at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church Thursday
afternoon. The body was laid to rest in
the church cemetery. An immense congregation was present at both services and
there were many beautiful floral arrangements.
The surviving relatives have the most profound sympathy of his many
friends both here and in the home community.
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Thankfully, the foregoing ends the articles on drownings in Ohio County.
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