Skamokawa, Wash.-Thursday, July 26, 1894 A Sad Accident One of those sad accidents, which pain the hearts of all, and served to bind together more firmly in sympathy this little community, took place last Sunday by the drowning of little Ray Turney. The drawbridge crossing Algers slough had been opened to admit of the passing through of the tug Winona, and in closing it, instead of its coming together smoothly, it was caught by two bolts in one of the ends of the draw. Mr. P. H. Neville, who had opened the draw, went to his house a short distance from the bridge, to procure some tools to remedy the trouble, leaving the draw just laping its end partially resting on the approaches of the bridge. It was while he was absent, that little Ray came along, returning hurriedly from an errand, and tried to climb over the rails of the bridge. Two or three children whe were on the Island side of the creek, saw him slip, he lost hold and fell into the water near the crib. The alarm was given and Mr. Neville ran to the rescue, and jumped in and swam to the point where the little lad sank for the last time, but was too late to reach him. The news spread rapidly and soon there were a number of parties dragging for the body, but it was nearly two hours before he was found, and then Peter Morril brought him up from a spot just about where he had been seen to sink for the last time. Mr. Turney, the boy’s father, who was formerly in the employ of the U.S. Life Saving Station at Ottawa Point, Mich., tried hard to resuscitate him, and worked long and faithful to the end, but all in vain, life was extinct. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the M. E. church. The little casket was covered with flowers and the floral decorations about the alter, designed by Mrs. F. I. Burnham, were very beautiful. Rev. John Flinn preached an impressive sermon and the choir sang a number of appropriate hymns. The remains were laid to rest on the hillside opposite the island. Raymond E. Turney was born in East Tawas, Michigan, March 19th, 1884, and was 10 years, 4 months and 3 days old. His parents moved to Skamokawa some three and a half years ago. Ray was a bright pupil in the public school, and the last term, won the prize for being the best speller in his class. He was a great favorite with his playmates and his sad death will be keenly felt by them. Kind friends have done all that is possible to soften the sorrow of the grief-stricken family to whom so much sympathy is due. On the other hand Mr. and Mrs. Turney desire to extend their heartfelt thanks to all who have helped in any way to lighten their heavy burden of sorrow. Above Brooks Residence, Skamokawa, WA March 19th, 1884-July 22, 1894