Carlton H. Funck, 30, pressman, died attempting to save Jennie E. Bechstedt, 18, from drowning, Glastonbury, Connecticut, July 7, 1907. Funck swam 20 feet from shore, in the Connecticut River, to Miss Bechstedt, who had become distressed while bathing. After he swam a few strokes with her, she grasped him around the body, rendering him helpless, and both were drowned. 1830-140
1830 – 140
1830-140