AMES, GRANT V.

Bandon Recorder December 17, 1908

Dashed to Death in Pacific Ocean
Grant Ames Victim of Great Breaker Monday Afternoon While riding along shore at the time.

Grant Ames, a highly respected citizen of Bandon, while riding along the beach Monday afternoon in company with Jimmie Current, and was suddenly knocked off his horse by a great breaker, which swooped in upon him carrying the horse off its feet and throwing him into the ocean where he was carried by the waves until Mr. Current could get him out. Just how it happened is a mystery that will probably never be solved, but it was a horrifying accident.

Mr. Current rushed to the assistance of the prostrate man as soon as he could but, before he could get him out of the water, Ames had apparently ceased to breathe. Current worked with him for a while until he could get word to the lookout, and from there the lifesaving station was notified and the entire crew went at once to his assistance, but owing to the long distance, it was perhaps 45 minutes before they reached the place. Work was immediately commenced to resuscitate the body, and for three hours it seemed that their efforts were in vain, but about eight o'clock in the evening he began to breathe and about 10 o'clock, he was so far recovered that it was thought safe to bring him home, where he apparently continued to improve until 1 o'clock Tuesday, when suddenly, and without a moment's warning, he passed away.

Grant Ames was born in Jackson County, Oregon, April 15, 1867, and died at Bandon, December 15, 1908, aged 41 years and seven months. He was married 21 years ago to Miss Sarah Moore. To this union six children were born, all of whom, together with the widow, survive. He has lived in Oregon all his life and has been engaged in farming and stock raising. He was a highly respected citizen, and honored by all who knew him. He was a member of several fraternal orders, and carried life insurance in the Modern Woodman.

The funeral was held this afternoon at the residence and interment was made in the Bandon Cemetery. The sorrowing friends have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in the great bereavement.