The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., July 16, 1915, page 1
ORSSON THOMAS DROWNS IN RIVER AT THE DALLES
The sad news of the death of Orsson Thomas, by drowning
in the Columbia at The Dalles last Saturday, was a great shock to the entire
community. He and other boys were trying to swim across the slough near the
People's dock at The Dalles when he was stricken with cramp. He cried for
help and sank. The body was recovered about 15 minutes later but efforts
to resuscitate him failed. Orsson and his mother had been employed for some
time in the Libly, McNeil & Libly cannery at The Dalles.
Orsson Thomas was about 19 years of age and was liked
by all. Hundreds of friends, including his school mates, paid their parting
respects Monday by attending the funeral at the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred L. Thomas. In the death of Orsson Thomas, the community has
lost one of its best and most promising young men, and his parents and brother
have the sympathy of the entire community.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness, assistance and sympathy in the death of our beloved son. Also Rev. Reid, the singers and the pianist for their services.
Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Thomas and son, Orgolis Thomas.
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