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Then came the fatal day of June 22, 1878. People from Manti and Ephraim had planneQ a die celebration at Punic s Lake ¦ AH ttie peopie of the county were invited to attend. Thus wagons and buggies full of happy folk could be seen along the roads leading Co the lake. A from each town. At noontime the folks opened baskets of shade to visit and renew old acquaintances while watch- This was a joyous occasion! The water of the lake was calm and very blue - a beautiful day! The boat long line of folks was waiting for the second trip. On their return trip, a light wind began to blow; gaining against the sides of the boat, causing it to dance and sway upon the water. The passengers were very frightened and began to move and some even stood up, causing the floundering in the water, each one crying and* calling for elp! hjleven oi tnem could not swim, ana only two men terical, crying and screaming. Pandemonium broke out! During the long hours of the night, men searched for the bodies and even into the next day before all eleven were recovered. years. Then as the story of the drownings faded into the past, folks again began to enjoy Funk's Lake for fishing, which was excellent. World War I began in Europe in 1914, and the United Wintch (Ard.), who belonged to the Manti National Guard, along with other Guard members were soon on their way to France to do tljeir part in winning the war. 56 |
