George F. Batteiger, 37, attorney, died attempting to save Lola H. Hemstock, 30, from drowning, Porter, Indiana, July 4, 1919. While swimming in Lake Michigan 200 feet from shore, Miss Hemstock let down to rest. She was in water 12 feet deep, where there was a swirling undercurrent, and went under the surface. She came up and tried to swim but lost consciousness and floated. Batteiger swam 150 feet to her, took hold of her, and swam about 10 feet with her toward the shore. He then disappeared under the surface and was drowned. Two boys rescued Miss Hemstock, and she was revived. 19760-1558
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