Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1917 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

Orfe A. Abbott, son of Charles and Mary Abbott, was born at Pittwood, 111., Nov. 5, 1878, and departed this life at West Chicago May 19, 1917, at the age of 38 years, 6 months and 5 days. On March 6, 1901, he was united m marriage with Mellvina Thornton. Four stons and two daughters were born to ’them. ' The deceased united with the Methodist church seven years ago and has been a faithful and active member. Mr. Abbott’s occupation was that of farming. That he might ‘do his work effectively and intelligently he studied in and graduated from the Wisconsin agricultural college. He was industrious almost to a fault, lived a clean life, spent his leisure time with his family. He had the courage of his convictions when called upon to take a stand for righteousness. Mr. Abbott is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters, his father, and sister, Mrs. C. Lottes, both of Stanley, Wis.; his brother, W. A. Abbott, of Hartland, Wis., and many friends.