Typed by: Theresa Carhart


LANE, CHARLES W.                             March 11, 1907

Surnames: LANE, PHILLIPS, GAINES

Charles W. Lane was drowned in the Gulf at Texas City early Saturday night while bathing with a friend.

Mr. Lane is believed, was attacked with cramp. He and his friend were in swimming when Mr. Lane called to his friend for assistance. His friend responded promptly and came near losing his own life in the attempt to save Mr. Lane.

The body was not recovered until Sunday morning, after an all night search.

The remains were brought to Marlin on the Central train, arriving here at 3:30 this mornign. They were conveyed to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Phillips, from which the funeral took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

Deceased was reared at Chilton. He was married there to Miss Lizzie, daughter of Col. and Mrs. W.D. Gaines. For a while he resided in Marlin, larler moved to Rosebud, then to Barlett, where he held a position in the bank. Only a short time since, he went to Texas City, where he was of of the orgainizers and cashier of a new bank. He was a sucessful business man and the future seemed bright for him.

At the time of the sad accident Mrs. Lane was visiting her parents at Chilton. Hundrends of friends throughout this county will deeply sympathize with the bereaved wife in her inexprssible sorrow.

The Daily Democrat, Monday, March 11, 1907

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