Reuben H. Schmitt, 24, metal polisher, died attempting to save E. Marie Webster, 13, from drowning, Toledo, Ohio, May 27, 1914. Marie waded into deep water in Ten Mile Creek, at Ottawa Park, and drifted helpless toward a deep pool. Schmitt, who was near, rushed into the water, fully dressed and wearing rubber boots. He reached a point near her, but both sank and were drowned. 13275-1246
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