William E. Dawson, 35, merchant, saved Henry E. Kuphal, 29, mining engineer; Mattie Roderick, 46, and Charles E. Marshall, 36, forest ranger, from drowning, Libby, Montana, June 15, 1910. (See case of HENRY E. KUPHAL.) Dawson, using an old and unwieldy rowboat and two board paddles, had failed in two attempts to reach the ferry, the strong current each time sweeping him far below the disabled boat. Another rowboat was secured and, with similar paddles, Dawson tried again, but this trip resulted as had the others. On the fourth trip, he nearly collided with the ferry but managed to swing his boat clear, and in a moment or two the cable gave away. After he rowed about 10 feet toward the ferry, Kuphal swam to him. He helped Kuphal into the boat and watched the ferry until it grounded, then rowed Kuphal to the bank. Dawson was exhausted and rested 25 minutes before he dragged his boat above the ferry and, launching it again, went out and got Mrs. Roderick and Marshall. 6109-546
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