Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1904 — ABRAHAM PRUETT DEAD. [ARTICLE]

ABRAHAM PRUETT DEAD.

Abraham Pruett, an old and highly esteemed resident of this city, died suddenly from heart disease at his home yesterday morning at about 9:30 o’clock. He had been out digging a hole to bury a colt and probably exerted himself too much. Feeling bad, he came to the house and sat down, remarking that he felt very tired. He soon told his wife that he was very sick, and threw back his head and died before assistance could be summoned. Mr. Pruett was born in Parke county, Ind., and had resided in this and Newton county since 1865. He had lived in this county (Jordan tp.) for 18 years, removing to Goodland where he resided 8 years, coming to Rensselaer about two years ago. He was 73 years of age last January. He leaves a wife but no children. Mrs. J. A. McFarland is an adopted daughter. No arrangements had been made for the funeral at the hour of our going to press.