MUMFORD, WM. H. - Wm. H. Mumford, of the firm of Mumford & Emmart, dealers in gentlemen's furnishing goods in Baltimore was drowned on Friday, 25th ult., near the mouth of the Middle and Back Rivers. It appears that on Friday afternoon, Mr. Mumford, in company with Mr. John M. Frisch, went to the Twin Oaks Ducking Shore, on the Back River, and after a light lunch, secured a sloop-rigged sailboat, and with Mr. J. C. Dorman, superintendent of the resort, and Wm. Green, who lives on a farm near by, started for the bay to fish. A heavy sea careened the vessel to one side, turned her completely over, and threw the occupants into the water. The night was inky black, but fortunately the entire party managed to find the upturned vessel, and clambered up on the hull. By this time the tide was changing, and inch by inch in face of the gale, was carrying the boat out to the bay. A hasty consultation was held, and it was unanimously agreed to abandon the boat, and attempt to reach the shore. The four men battled bravely with the waves, and had all gotten within one hundred yards of the beach, when Mr. Dorman heard a faint cry, and peering through the darkness, saw Mr. Mumford throw up his hands and sink from view. The rest reached the shore in safety. When the next morning's sun rose, the little party went to the spot opposite to where Mr. Mumford lost his life, and search was begun for the recovery of the body and it was found later in the day on the beach.
