The Evening Press - Grand Rapids • June 24, 1912

One Man Rocks The Boat

Holly, Jun 24 - An unidentified man, known as Dutch, was drowned in Bush Lake here yesterday afternoon and a second man known as Whitey is being sought by the officers These men with J. H. Perkins and Fred Wiley, came here from Flint. They spent the early part of the day fishing, coming to shore about noon. Shortly afterwards Whitey and Dutch set out in the boat and it is alleged that Whitey upset the boat by rocking it. The four men were employed by James Carey, a Flint contractor, Dutch started working last Thursday. NO one in Flint seems to know his correct name. Parkins and Wiley were placed under arrest, but later were released. An in quest ill be held next Saturday.


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