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Inquest Clears Double Drowning At Brown's Lake
The coroner's jury finds accidental drowning after F H Smith, a Northwest salesman for Willys Overland, and his wife die while fishing in Brown's Lake. Smith fell overboard. both struggled in cold water and cramps prevented escape. The couple were in another boat nearby. friends witnessed the tragedy two weeks after a business trip delay. Premonition cited by Mrs. Smith prompted an anxious search. Bodies to be sent to Minneapolis.
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F. Hi. Smith
Willys Overland Automobile Company
Brown's Lake
Smith
Charles L. Miller
Harl J. McMartin
McMartin
Butte
Mra Smith
Mo’ Toon