Elmer Durland, a steamboat fireman, 19 years of age, was drowned in the harbor near the Victoria dock yesterday afternoon through the capsizing of a small sailboat. Despite the fact that he was young and strong and a good swimmer, Durland was unable to withstand the icy coldness of the water, and was seized with a cramp and sank when less than 15 feet from safety. Efforts were made to recover the body but it has not been found. Durland's home is in Powell Valley, where his father owns a small farm. Paper Oregonian Date 1907-12-19
Elmer Durland, a steamboat fireman, 19 years of age, was drowned in the harbor near the Victoria dock yesterday afternoon through the capsizing of a small sailboat. Despite the fact that he was young and strong and a good swimmer, Durland was unable to withstand the icy coldness of the water, and was seized with a cramp and sank when less than 15 feet from safety. Efforts were made to recover the body but it has not been found. Durland's home is in Powell Valley, where his father owns a small farm. Paper Oregonian Date 1907-12-19
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