Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, April 21, 1915 Chris Claer Has Close Call Thursday Chris Claer was nearly drowned in the Des Moines river while driving to town with some eggs and other products. His horse became frightened and jumping aside from the road, ran into the river. It was very deep and the horse had to swim. Mr. Claer had sufficient presence of mind to stand up in the buggy but the water almost reached his shoulders. Some parties who were passing swam in and rescued him. He had a very close call. His horse was also saved. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miss Catherine Collins arrived home from Algona Tuesday evening. She recently underwent an operation for appendicitis. We are glad to note that she is rapidly improving. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath