Thomas Edward Owings, 50, carpenter, died attempting to save Ruth M. Carlisle, 20, from drowning, Prattsville, Arkansas, September 5, 1921. At a point 40 feet from the bank, Miss Carlisle stepped into deep water while wading in the Saline River. Owings swam 45 feet across the river to her, but as he caught hold of her, she threw her arms around his neck and drew him under water. They rose, and Owings called for help, but they sank again immediately and were drowned. 24208-1927
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