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Richard Roda, drowned at 21

2023.10.187

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Roda, John Richard 1894-1915

Richard John Roda, son of John Roda of Luddington, who came here early in the spring to fish [for carp] with his father was drowned near Batavia landing yesterday. He was delivering groceries for Leland's Dept. Store Col. when it is believed that trouble with his engine made some repair necessary. The first that other knew about any trouble was when they saw the boat afire and Roda had jumped into the water.

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Winthers, Sally

031 A+B+C+D Photo Files

These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.

10/12/2023

10/12/2023