The Bainbridge PostSearch Light
February 16, 1901
Vol #5, Issue #29

Transcribed by:  Denise Smiley Email:  smileysattitude@hotmail.com
Transcribed by permission from Sam Griffin, Editor Bainbridge PostSearch Light
Transcribed on:  10 October 2001



High Diver Is Dead

Man of those who saw "Professor" Thompson and wife make the "high dive" at the
carnival held in this city last fall will regret to hear that the unfortunate
man has mde his last dive.  The following from the Selma, Ala., correspondened
to the Montgomery Advertiser tell the story:

"News reached the city today that Thompson, the high diver who was here with the
street fair, is dead, he was killed at Jackson, Miss., where his foot slipped as
he was leaving his stand some 85 feet above the ground.   The unfortunate man
struck the ground between the ladder and the tank of water, breaking his neck.
His wife declares she is going on diving until she is killed.   Thompson always
said his prayers while in this city before clibming to the giddy perch from
which he leaped.   Many persons expressed regret over the accident.



Uncle Bill Kemp

Old Uncle Bill Kemp who lives just across the line in Gadsden county, Fla., died
at his home last Saturday and was buried Sunday with Masonic honors.   He was
one of the oldest citizens of that county and was highly respected.




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