OBIT: Theodore WHITMER, 1873, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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WHITMER AND RADER - On Saturday evening, Theodore Whitmer, of 
Hollidaysburg, and Edward Rader, of Altoona, were drowned in Clearfield 
creek, Cambria co.  They were employed by John Klink, a mason, and 
after the day's work, proceeded to the creek to bathe.  Rader ventured 
too far, and being unable to get out, Whitmer went to his assistance, 
when the struggling man caught hold of him, and both were drowned.  
Whitmer leaves a wife and one child.  Rader was a German, and had only 
been in this country a few weeks.  The remains of Whitmer were brought 
to this place, on Sunday, and the body of Rader was conveyed to his 
friends on the same day.  Both were interred on Monday.  This is a sad 
accident, and should be a warning to bathers, not to go beyond their 
depth, unless they are good swimmers.

The Register, Hollidaysburg, Pa., Wednesday, July 2, 1873