Jules Deauman, Jr., 14, schoolboy, died attempting to save Garland Deauman, 8, from drowning, Troup, Texas, February 17, 1912. The boys were in a boat 40 feet from the bank of a pond, and Garland, who was a poor swimmer, fell overboard into very cold water 10 feet deep. When Jules was unsuccessful in efforts to paddle the boat to Garland, he jumped into the water and swam 12 feet to him. He grasped Garland and tried to swim to the bank with him but could make no progress. Both were drowned. 9975-822
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