Stephen T. Maxcy died attempting to save Howard E. Hoff from drowning, Grants Pass, Oregon, July 21, 1926. While Hoff, 21, student, was swimming in the Rogue River, he got into distress 30 feet from the bank. After Hoff had struggled with two men who had attempted to aid him and then left him, Maxcy, 26, dairyman, swam 185 feet, took hold of Hoff, and towed him 10 feet. Hoff then grabbed Maxcy, and a struggle followed. Both were drowned. 26582-2191
26582 – 2191
26582-2191