The Barnes Chief Washington County Thursday July 28, 1921 P.G. Brandt Drowns Sunday. One of the most tragic deaths it has ever been our duty to chronicle occured Sunday afternoon, a little after four o'clock when P. G. BRANDT lost his life while in the Little Blue river just north of Horace Holt's about six miles north of Barnes. It is not know exactly how the accident happened but it was noticed that he was in deep water and although a good swimmer for some reason was unable to swim. Before help could get to him it was too late and he had gone under. His body was recovered almost immediately, it was not in the water more than three minutes, and everything possible was done for hime but he could not be revived. Dr. Weiss of Barnes and Dr. Chambers of Hanover were called and did all in their power to revive him but to no avail. A party of about twenty people had gone to the river about two o'clock in the afternoon for an outing. Most of them went in the water either swimming or wading. They were about ready to come out when the accident happened. The death of Mr. Brandt has cast a gloom over our entire community as everybody feels a personal loss as he was a friend to everybody. The funeral was held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. A.F. Crouse of Waterville having charge of the services which was conducted under the auspices of the I.O.O.F and Rebekah lodges. He leaves a wife and four children besides several brothers and sisters also numerous other relatives and friends. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in their great loss. Obituary: Philemon Gibbony BRANDT, was born July 7, 1858, died July 24, 1921, aged 63 years and 17 days. He was born at Carrol, Ohio, and came to Kansas on Feb. 20, 1881, where he has resided continous with the exception of a few years at Lancaster, Ohiol. Mr. Brandt was united in marriage to Addie MICHAELS in Jan. 6, 1881, an Lancaster, Ohio. Four children came to brighten and cheer this home, Leroy G. of New Orleans, La.; Oliver Morton of Fon Du Lac, Wisc.; Ethel, Mrs. O.M. FELLOWS, of Robinson, Kans.; and Ralph of St. Joseph, Mo., who with four brothers and four sisters, eight grandchildren and his faithful wife remain to mourn their loss. Mr. Brandt was a member of th I.O.O.F., the Encampment of the Woodmen lodges. He came into the Lutheran church of Barnes under Rev. Loew and has remained faithful to his vows ever since. When this church disbanded he brought his letter to St. Mark's church at Waterville. Mr Brandt will be remembered as a pillar in the church as honored citizen of his community, a faithful loving husband and the father of four children who have gone out into the world's fields of endeavor. The life of our departed brother has declared his faith, "My first, my last, my chief request Are all comprised in this; To Follow where they saints have led, And then poses their bliss." Card of Thanks. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the sympathetic friends and all who have been so kind to us during our recent tragic bereavement. Their thoughtfulness and kindness were deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten. Mrs. Addie Brandt and family Wm., Ed, and Amos Brandt.