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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
14
Henniker N H April 22 A search by village police and local farmers and citizens dragged the Contoocook river all day for Theodore S Watson of Boston and Milton believed drowned last Monday while canoeing. A handkerchief marked with W was found supporting the belief.
Theodore S. Watson, Harvard graduate and former oarsman, disappeared during a two canoe trip with Elton Clark and wife while canoeing toward Boston. His camp outfit remained aboard the rock lodged canoe found two miles above the village. searchers include George Watson and Elton Clark of Framingham. Watson, age 30, lives in Milton with his mother and previously worked in insurance.
Six members from Massachusetts contest the international riflery event against England and Australia at the State armory under Major John M Portals direction. Scores include 276 by James H Keough 289 by John T Barton 279 by Theodore Carleson 264 by Thomas McCarthy.
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