Multnomah County OR Archives News.....Unable To Swim August 2, 1904
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Morning Oregonian August 2, 1904
Fireman At Logging Camp Drowned While Bathing
St.Helens,Or.,Aug 1-(Special) The steamer Kellogg on its up trip this morning 
brought to St.Helens the body of Joseph Lowe,who was drowned in the Coweeman 
River yesterday.Lowe had been employed as fireman of the donkey engine at 
Muckle Bros.' logging camp,and went in bathing,in company with Wilbur,son of 
James Muckle.He was unable to swim and getting out of his depth,called for 
help.Young Muckle went to his assistance,and did his best to save him,but was 
unable to do so,and would himself have been dragged in and drowned had not 
assistance arrived.
Lowe has a sister engaged as teacher in the Scappoose school,and a brother 
working at Hammond,besides other relatives in this county.

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