Warren Vernon Baxter 1907-1932
Warren was the son of Gustine and Gertrude (Helgeson) Baxter. He was 16 years old when his mother died. After the death of his mother, his aunt Christina Helgeson, came to keep house for Warren and his father. Warren's Aunt Christina died Feb. 1, 1932.
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Warren graduated from Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek, Wisconsin on May 28, 1926. In high school he was in the Boys' Glee Club as first tenor. His nickname was "Buck".
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Fish Creek Man Drowned
Word was received here late yesterday afternoon that Warn Baxter of Fish Creek, age about 25, had drowned off Friedman's point at Fish Creek about one o'clock.
Mr. Baxter, accompanied by Jack and Bruno Gannet, also of Fish Creek, was out in a speed boat fishing. The boat was anchored. Details as to how Mr. Baxter was drowned were not available here up to time of the Advocate's going to press.
Coroner Elmer Christenson was notified of the case and was awaiting recovery of the body before acting.
The coast guards from the Baileys Harbor station were called to drag for Baxter but had not succeeded in their efforts up to late in the afternoon. Mr. Baxter was unmarried.
Door County Advocate; Friday, September 9, 1932; Pg 1, Col 2
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Drowned Youth Buried Saturday
6 Classmates at High are Pallbearers
Details Given About Tragedy
Two Companions Narrowly Escaped Death; Exhausted When Rescued
Fish Creek – Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Fish Creek Baptist church for Warren Baxter, 26, Gibraltar High school graduate and popular local youth, who was drowned last week Thursday afternoon while trying to swim ashore after the small motorboat in which he and two others had been fishing had capsized. The Rev. Paul A. Feustel, pastor of the Baileys Harbor Lutheran church, officiated and interment was made in the Blossomburg cemetery at the state park beside the mother who died in 1923.
Six classmates of the drowned youth were pallbearers: Bruno and Jack Gannett, who were with Warren at the time of the tragedy; Joseph Bell, Sheldon Doughty, Merritt Churches and Roy Smith.
The entire village was shocked by the accident which took place off Friedman's point early Thursday afternoon. Warren started to swim for shore with Jack following close behind, but the latter returned to cling to the boat with his brother Bruno when he saw Warren go down and not come up. The cries for help were heard on the point, and a party consisting of James Hears [difficult to see correct name spelling in paper], James Conshendy and Duclon hurriedly took Freidman's speed boat and went to the rescue. Both boys were nearly exhausted from struggling to keep above water until help came and were in a very weakened condition when taken home. Nevertheless, they were back at the scene after changing their clothes, waiting for the recovery of their friend's body.
The coast guards from Baileys Harbor were called and with many others searched for the body which was found after two hours in about 15 feet of water by a boat occupied by Ed Henry, Tim McCummings, Charles Duclon, Joseph Duclon and Jack Gannet. Two doctors, one being Dr. Applebach, who spends the summer here, awaited the arrival of the body at the dock and worked over it for two hours before giving up hope of reviving life. No water was found in the youth's lungs, so it is believed his heart failed him.
Warren was the only child of Gustave and Gertrude Baxter and was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907. He was graduated from high school here in 1926, and since then spent most of his time on the water. He was employed for a number of years by the Chambers Island association.
Coroner Elmer Christenson of Sturgeon Bay, who was notified by the coast guards when the body was recovered, decided that no inquest was necessary.
Door County Advocate, Friday Sept 16, 1932; Pg 1, Col 1 and Pg 4, Col 5
LAST RITES AT FISH CREEK FOR WARREN BAXTER:
Funeral services were held Saturday at Fish Creek for Warren Baxter, whose death by drowning occurred in the waters of Green bay Thursday of last week when the speed boat occupied by Baxter and Bruno and John Gannett overturned. The services were held from the home and the Baptist church, with the Rev. Feustel of Baileys Harbor officiating and Interment was made In Blossomburg cemetery, beside the grave of his mother whose death occurred In 1923. Pall bearers were six of the young man's former classmates.
It appears that the three young men had gone fishing in the motor boat and when It overturned Warren started to swim to shore to get help for his friends. He was followed by John Gannett, and when a short distance from the boat the latter noticed young Baxter sink out of sight. He turned back to the boat on which his brother clung and their cries attracted help from shore. Following the rescue of the Gannett boys a large number of people assisted by the Baileys Harbor coast guard crew dragged the waters to recover the body of Baxter. It was found in 15 feet of water and although doctors worked for an hour or more there was no possibility to restore life.
Warren Baxter was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907 being the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Baxter. He graduated from the Gibraltar High school with the class of 1926 and since graduation spent most of his time on the water, being employed by Chambers Island for a number of years.
Door County News: 1932-09-15
Warren was the son of Gustine and Gertrude (Helgeson) Baxter. He was 16 years old when his mother died. After the death of his mother, his aunt Christina Helgeson, came to keep house for Warren and his father. Warren's Aunt Christina died Feb. 1, 1932.
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Warren graduated from Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek, Wisconsin on May 28, 1926. In high school he was in the Boys' Glee Club as first tenor. His nickname was "Buck".
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Fish Creek Man Drowned
Word was received here late yesterday afternoon that Warn Baxter of Fish Creek, age about 25, had drowned off Friedman's point at Fish Creek about one o'clock.
Mr. Baxter, accompanied by Jack and Bruno Gannet, also of Fish Creek, was out in a speed boat fishing. The boat was anchored. Details as to how Mr. Baxter was drowned were not available here up to time of the Advocate's going to press.
Coroner Elmer Christenson was notified of the case and was awaiting recovery of the body before acting.
The coast guards from the Baileys Harbor station were called to drag for Baxter but had not succeeded in their efforts up to late in the afternoon. Mr. Baxter was unmarried.
Door County Advocate; Friday, September 9, 1932; Pg 1, Col 2
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Drowned Youth Buried Saturday
6 Classmates at High are Pallbearers
Details Given About Tragedy
Two Companions Narrowly Escaped Death; Exhausted When Rescued
Fish Creek – Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Fish Creek Baptist church for Warren Baxter, 26, Gibraltar High school graduate and popular local youth, who was drowned last week Thursday afternoon while trying to swim ashore after the small motorboat in which he and two others had been fishing had capsized. The Rev. Paul A. Feustel, pastor of the Baileys Harbor Lutheran church, officiated and interment was made in the Blossomburg cemetery at the state park beside the mother who died in 1923.
Six classmates of the drowned youth were pallbearers: Bruno and Jack Gannett, who were with Warren at the time of the tragedy; Joseph Bell, Sheldon Doughty, Merritt Churches and Roy Smith.
The entire village was shocked by the accident which took place off Friedman's point early Thursday afternoon. Warren started to swim for shore with Jack following close behind, but the latter returned to cling to the boat with his brother Bruno when he saw Warren go down and not come up. The cries for help were heard on the point, and a party consisting of James Hears [difficult to see correct name spelling in paper], James Conshendy and Duclon hurriedly took Freidman's speed boat and went to the rescue. Both boys were nearly exhausted from struggling to keep above water until help came and were in a very weakened condition when taken home. Nevertheless, they were back at the scene after changing their clothes, waiting for the recovery of their friend's body.
The coast guards from Baileys Harbor were called and with many others searched for the body which was found after two hours in about 15 feet of water by a boat occupied by Ed Henry, Tim McCummings, Charles Duclon, Joseph Duclon and Jack Gannet. Two doctors, one being Dr. Applebach, who spends the summer here, awaited the arrival of the body at the dock and worked over it for two hours before giving up hope of reviving life. No water was found in the youth's lungs, so it is believed his heart failed him.
Warren was the only child of Gustave and Gertrude Baxter and was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907. He was graduated from high school here in 1926, and since then spent most of his time on the water. He was employed for a number of years by the Chambers Island association.
Coroner Elmer Christenson of Sturgeon Bay, who was notified by the coast guards when the body was recovered, decided that no inquest was necessary.
Door County Advocate, Friday Sept 16, 1932; Pg 1, Col 1 and Pg 4, Col 5
LAST RITES AT FISH CREEK FOR WARREN BAXTER:
Funeral services were held Saturday at Fish Creek for Warren Baxter, whose death by drowning occurred in the waters of Green bay Thursday of last week when the speed boat occupied by Baxter and Bruno and John Gannett overturned. The services were held from the home and the Baptist church, with the Rev. Feustel of Baileys Harbor officiating and Interment was made In Blossomburg cemetery, beside the grave of his mother whose death occurred In 1923. Pall bearers were six of the young man's former classmates.
It appears that the three young men had gone fishing in the motor boat and when It overturned Warren started to swim to shore to get help for his friends. He was followed by John Gannett, and when a short distance from the boat the latter noticed young Baxter sink out of sight. He turned back to the boat on which his brother clung and their cries attracted help from shore. Following the rescue of the Gannett boys a large number of people assisted by the Baileys Harbor coast guard crew dragged the waters to recover the body of Baxter. It was found in 15 feet of water and although doctors worked for an hour or more there was no possibility to restore life.
Warren Baxter was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907 being the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Baxter. He graduated from the Gibraltar High school with the class of 1926 and since graduation spent most of his time on the water, being employed by Chambers Island for a number of years.
Door County News: 1932-09-15
Warren Vernon Baxter 1907-1932
Warren was the son of Gustine and Gertrude (Helgeson) Baxter. He was 16 years old when his mother died. After the death of his mother, his aunt Christina Helgeson, came to keep house for Warren and his father. Warren's Aunt Christina died Feb. 1, 1932.
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Warren graduated from Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek, Wisconsin on May 28, 1926. In high school he was in the Boys' Glee Club as first tenor. His nickname was "Buck".
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Fish Creek Man Drowned
Word was received here late yesterday afternoon that Warn Baxter of Fish Creek, age about 25, had drowned off Friedman's point at Fish Creek about one o'clock.
Mr. Baxter, accompanied by Jack and Bruno Gannet, also of Fish Creek, was out in a speed boat fishing. The boat was anchored. Details as to how Mr. Baxter was drowned were not available here up to time of the Advocate's going to press.
Coroner Elmer Christenson was notified of the case and was awaiting recovery of the body before acting.
The coast guards from the Baileys Harbor station were called to drag for Baxter but had not succeeded in their efforts up to late in the afternoon. Mr. Baxter was unmarried.
Door County Advocate; Friday, September 9, 1932; Pg 1, Col 2
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Drowned Youth Buried Saturday
6 Classmates at High are Pallbearers
Details Given About Tragedy
Two Companions Narrowly Escaped Death; Exhausted When Rescued
Fish Creek – Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Fish Creek Baptist church for Warren Baxter, 26, Gibraltar High school graduate and popular local youth, who was drowned last week Thursday afternoon while trying to swim ashore after the small motorboat in which he and two others had been fishing had capsized. The Rev. Paul A. Feustel, pastor of the Baileys Harbor Lutheran church, officiated and interment was made in the Blossomburg cemetery at the state park beside the mother who died in 1923.
Six classmates of the drowned youth were pallbearers: Bruno and Jack Gannett, who were with Warren at the time of the tragedy; Joseph Bell, Sheldon Doughty, Merritt Churches and Roy Smith.
The entire village was shocked by the accident which took place off Friedman's point early Thursday afternoon. Warren started to swim for shore with Jack following close behind, but the latter returned to cling to the boat with his brother Bruno when he saw Warren go down and not come up. The cries for help were heard on the point, and a party consisting of James Hears [difficult to see correct name spelling in paper], James Conshendy and Duclon hurriedly took Freidman's speed boat and went to the rescue. Both boys were nearly exhausted from struggling to keep above water until help came and were in a very weakened condition when taken home. Nevertheless, they were back at the scene after changing their clothes, waiting for the recovery of their friend's body.
The coast guards from Baileys Harbor were called and with many others searched for the body which was found after two hours in about 15 feet of water by a boat occupied by Ed Henry, Tim McCummings, Charles Duclon, Joseph Duclon and Jack Gannet. Two doctors, one being Dr. Applebach, who spends the summer here, awaited the arrival of the body at the dock and worked over it for two hours before giving up hope of reviving life. No water was found in the youth's lungs, so it is believed his heart failed him.
Warren was the only child of Gustave and Gertrude Baxter and was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907. He was graduated from high school here in 1926, and since then spent most of his time on the water. He was employed for a number of years by the Chambers Island association.
Coroner Elmer Christenson of Sturgeon Bay, who was notified by the coast guards when the body was recovered, decided that no inquest was necessary.
Door County Advocate, Friday Sept 16, 1932; Pg 1, Col 1 and Pg 4, Col 5
LAST RITES AT FISH CREEK FOR WARREN BAXTER:
Funeral services were held Saturday at Fish Creek for Warren Baxter, whose death by drowning occurred in the waters of Green bay Thursday of last week when the speed boat occupied by Baxter and Bruno and John Gannett overturned. The services were held from the home and the Baptist church, with the Rev. Feustel of Baileys Harbor officiating and Interment was made In Blossomburg cemetery, beside the grave of his mother whose death occurred In 1923. Pall bearers were six of the young man's former classmates.
It appears that the three young men had gone fishing in the motor boat and when It overturned Warren started to swim to shore to get help for his friends. He was followed by John Gannett, and when a short distance from the boat the latter noticed young Baxter sink out of sight. He turned back to the boat on which his brother clung and their cries attracted help from shore. Following the rescue of the Gannett boys a large number of people assisted by the Baileys Harbor coast guard crew dragged the waters to recover the body of Baxter. It was found in 15 feet of water and although doctors worked for an hour or more there was no possibility to restore life.
Warren Baxter was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907 being the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Baxter. He graduated from the Gibraltar High school with the class of 1926 and since graduation spent most of his time on the water, being employed by Chambers Island for a number of years.
Door County News: 1932-09-15
Warren was the son of Gustine and Gertrude (Helgeson) Baxter. He was 16 years old when his mother died. After the death of his mother, his aunt Christina Helgeson, came to keep house for Warren and his father. Warren's Aunt Christina died Feb. 1, 1932.
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Warren graduated from Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek, Wisconsin on May 28, 1926. In high school he was in the Boys' Glee Club as first tenor. His nickname was "Buck".
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Fish Creek Man Drowned
Word was received here late yesterday afternoon that Warn Baxter of Fish Creek, age about 25, had drowned off Friedman's point at Fish Creek about one o'clock.
Mr. Baxter, accompanied by Jack and Bruno Gannet, also of Fish Creek, was out in a speed boat fishing. The boat was anchored. Details as to how Mr. Baxter was drowned were not available here up to time of the Advocate's going to press.
Coroner Elmer Christenson was notified of the case and was awaiting recovery of the body before acting.
The coast guards from the Baileys Harbor station were called to drag for Baxter but had not succeeded in their efforts up to late in the afternoon. Mr. Baxter was unmarried.
Door County Advocate; Friday, September 9, 1932; Pg 1, Col 2
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Drowned Youth Buried Saturday
6 Classmates at High are Pallbearers
Details Given About Tragedy
Two Companions Narrowly Escaped Death; Exhausted When Rescued
Fish Creek – Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Fish Creek Baptist church for Warren Baxter, 26, Gibraltar High school graduate and popular local youth, who was drowned last week Thursday afternoon while trying to swim ashore after the small motorboat in which he and two others had been fishing had capsized. The Rev. Paul A. Feustel, pastor of the Baileys Harbor Lutheran church, officiated and interment was made in the Blossomburg cemetery at the state park beside the mother who died in 1923.
Six classmates of the drowned youth were pallbearers: Bruno and Jack Gannett, who were with Warren at the time of the tragedy; Joseph Bell, Sheldon Doughty, Merritt Churches and Roy Smith.
The entire village was shocked by the accident which took place off Friedman's point early Thursday afternoon. Warren started to swim for shore with Jack following close behind, but the latter returned to cling to the boat with his brother Bruno when he saw Warren go down and not come up. The cries for help were heard on the point, and a party consisting of James Hears [difficult to see correct name spelling in paper], James Conshendy and Duclon hurriedly took Freidman's speed boat and went to the rescue. Both boys were nearly exhausted from struggling to keep above water until help came and were in a very weakened condition when taken home. Nevertheless, they were back at the scene after changing their clothes, waiting for the recovery of their friend's body.
The coast guards from Baileys Harbor were called and with many others searched for the body which was found after two hours in about 15 feet of water by a boat occupied by Ed Henry, Tim McCummings, Charles Duclon, Joseph Duclon and Jack Gannet. Two doctors, one being Dr. Applebach, who spends the summer here, awaited the arrival of the body at the dock and worked over it for two hours before giving up hope of reviving life. No water was found in the youth's lungs, so it is believed his heart failed him.
Warren was the only child of Gustave and Gertrude Baxter and was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907. He was graduated from high school here in 1926, and since then spent most of his time on the water. He was employed for a number of years by the Chambers Island association.
Coroner Elmer Christenson of Sturgeon Bay, who was notified by the coast guards when the body was recovered, decided that no inquest was necessary.
Door County Advocate, Friday Sept 16, 1932; Pg 1, Col 1 and Pg 4, Col 5
LAST RITES AT FISH CREEK FOR WARREN BAXTER:
Funeral services were held Saturday at Fish Creek for Warren Baxter, whose death by drowning occurred in the waters of Green bay Thursday of last week when the speed boat occupied by Baxter and Bruno and John Gannett overturned. The services were held from the home and the Baptist church, with the Rev. Feustel of Baileys Harbor officiating and Interment was made In Blossomburg cemetery, beside the grave of his mother whose death occurred In 1923. Pall bearers were six of the young man's former classmates.
It appears that the three young men had gone fishing in the motor boat and when It overturned Warren started to swim to shore to get help for his friends. He was followed by John Gannett, and when a short distance from the boat the latter noticed young Baxter sink out of sight. He turned back to the boat on which his brother clung and their cries attracted help from shore. Following the rescue of the Gannett boys a large number of people assisted by the Baileys Harbor coast guard crew dragged the waters to recover the body of Baxter. It was found in 15 feet of water and although doctors worked for an hour or more there was no possibility to restore life.
Warren Baxter was born at Fish Creek May 2, 1907 being the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Baxter. He graduated from the Gibraltar High school with the class of 1926 and since graduation spent most of his time on the water, being employed by Chambers Island for a number of years.
Door County News: 1932-09-15
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