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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
2
Tragedy at Duck River near Suck Island claims Christine Patton 19 and Virgie Patton 28. The two were swept downstream during a wading outing with relatives and were recovered after extensive searches as friends and family from Santa Fe and surrounding towns offered aid.
Divers labored from Saturday night into Sunday seeking Mrs Virga Patton after Miss Patton was recovered. Crowds gathered from Fry stores to Columbia as the river was dragged three hundred yards below the ford. The body was found downstream near Craige crossing and taken to Santa Fe for burial.
Parents Patton are notified of the drowning death of their two young daughters. News arrives by fleet messenger and telephone to Rev and Mrs Patton at their Santa Fe home. The elderly couple, aged over sixty, endure the shock, mourn Christine their only granddaughter, and support their grieving son-in-law.
News of the drowning tragedy reached Mrs. Virge Patton’s parents Mr and Mrs John M Paschall in Enat Nashville. They were stunned as Hattie and Tata Patton sisters swooned. Relatives hurried to Santa Me, Ro where Rev Patton’s home hosted a somber group including both sets of Patton parents, the widower, and brothers.
Reports describe the Duck River near Duck Island as having a hazardous current. The tragedy occurred at a known dangerous stretch where the river runs deep and fast.
Miss Christine Patton the youngest victim at nineteen was the only daughter of Rev. J W Patton and wife of Sante Fe. She was devout and loved by many friends and was the idol of her siblings Hugene and Virgo. The Pattons mourn with hundreds sharing their grief as the pastor and wage teacher are honored for a life of duty and faith.
Mamie Paschall Patton formerly of Nashville and McMinnville died unexpectedly after years in Jackson teaching. She married Virge Patton two years ago and was praised as a gifted musician and friend maker. Survived by parents J M Paschall and spouse, with sisters Isla and Hattie. tributes from McMinnville Colomboans and friends in Nashville and Jackson.
A fisherman named T. Owen found the body of Mrs. Patton beside a fish bucket opposite Craig's crossing, about a mile and a half from Suck Inland. The search had been lengthy and arduous as investigators followed leads in the tragedy.
The Herald dispatched reporters and a photographer to Suck Island to document the Duck River tragedy. Reports recount Miss Patton and Mrs Patton drowned, with other drownings nearby, including Miller and Miss Dorset. A large funeral crowd gathered at Gahta Fo Baptist for Virge Patton and Christine Patton, as Rev. Walker conducted the rites.
Drought to Godwin dispatched on a 3:10 train then to Shop Springs in Wilson County where they will rest in the Bryan family burial ground. Mrs. J. W. Patton, a Bryan by marriage, will be laid beside Miss Patton in the same plot. Both were Baptist church members.
Citizens of Santa Fe and surrounding sections offered a fifty dollar reward for the recovery of Mrs Virge Patton's body. Rev Dr Walker of Santa Fe announced the reward beside the river, reflecting the high esteem in which the Pattons were held. Dyspepsia is America s curse Burdock Blood Bittera conquers Dyspepsia every time.
A public invitation offers free hatbands at the Maury County Fair with limited quantities. The notice notes tricolored novelty bands advertised by The Herald office and warns small children should not apply. A drug advert for Dean's Raglets promises constipation relief without griping or nausea.
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