Charles BRYAN, 24, was drowned in the creek south of Mt. Vernon Sunday afternoon.

He was with his brother Jesse, their wives and another brother went to the creek bottoms to spend the day. About 4 o'clock in the afternoon the men decided to go into the water. A run was made for the creek and the men went in with their clothing on. They had been in but a few moments when Charles was heard to utter a cry and was seen to throw up his hands, then disappeared.

His brother Jesse went to his rescue, but could not get him out of the water. The other brother also rendered assistance but could not get the drowning man from the water.

The ladies heard the noise and rushed to the scene. They screamed and jumped into the creek, and it was with the greatest effort that they were kept from drowning.

The creek was bank full and was running fast. The general opinion is that the drowned man took cramps and was helpless, while others are inclined to believe he was caught in the brush. The body was recovered about 5 o'clock and every effort known was made to bring him back.

Charles was a son of John Bryan who lives a short distance south of the city.