“Vanceburg, June 17- Otto Osborne, 16, son of James Osborne of Red Bush, was drowned in Kinney creek near Records. He and a number of other boys were coming home and as they passed by the creek and the warm, sparking water tempted them, as all other boys, to try a swim. None of the boys were good swimmers and when Otto took cramps they were unable to help him. In fact, all except Robert Neal became frightened and ran away to their home. Robert was unable to save the drowning boy, but when he sank, he quickly spread the news around the neighborhood.”
“Bruce Sellards of Garrison was called and secured the body by diving. One and one-half hours had elapsed, however, and death won the race.”
“The lad’s mother is dead, but his father James Osborne, and grandfather, Simon Osborne, survive and have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement.”1
Kentucky Certificate of Death for Otto Osborn2
