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The Charlevoix Sentinel
Tuesday, 9 August, 1881

         Grand Traverse Herald - JOHN McHARRY, who has for several
       years been light-house keeper at Old Mission Point, was
       drowned at the mouth of Grand Traverse Bay early on Monday
       evening. He was a passenger on the City of Traverse from
       Chicago, and the evidence on the inquest as given in the
       Tribune showed that McHARRY remained in CAPT. BALDWIN'S room
       the greater portion of the time. About six o'clock in the
       morning he signified his intention of going below, where-
       upon CAPT. BALDWIN called to his mate to watch McHARRY lest
       he fall over-board. MR. TOM BALDWIN, the mate, at once
       started toward McHARRY, who was descending, but before he
       could reach him McHARRY turned around and jumped into the
       water. CAPT. BALDWIN immediately threw a plank overboard
       and stopped the boat; a yawl was lowered and the body was
       soon found, floating on the surface face downward. The
       distance from where he jumped to the water was about 30
       feet, and as he struck face downward the shock probably
       killed him instantly. He did not move after striking the
       water. No cause is assigned except that for some he has
       given evidence of partial insanity. His age was about 75
       years.
       
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