Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 266, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1915 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Curtis Bautigan was born in New Albany, Ind., Jan. 25, 1892. Died in Youngstown, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1915, at the age of 23 years, 9 months and 9 days. Curtis was the fourth child of August and Olive Bautigan and a good son. About two years ago the family moved to their present home near Newland. Failure of crops and a large family made it necessary for them to find some way to tide over until another harvest. Curtis arose to meet the need and about two months ago went to Ohio to procure work as a machinist. A little over a week ago he was taken suddenly ill, was placed in the hospital suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. The disease went to his heart, causing death. The remains were shipped to the family home, where the last ministry of loving hands was performed. He leaves to grieve over their loss his father, mother, one sister and six brothers, besides numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held in the home Sunday at 1 p. m. conducted by Rev. J. P. Green. The burial took place in Barkley cemetery.