SANK BACK IN HIS LAST SLEEP
Alois Abt One of Decatur's Oldest Citizens
Alois Abt, aged eighty-seven years, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Decatur, died at 5:45 Saturday afternoon at his home, 660 East Clay street. His death was due to the infirmities of age. His physician was at the house only a few minutes before, and Mr. Abt got up and dressed and sat in his chair. He leaned back and closed his eyes and in a little while he was asleep not to awaken again in this life.
LONG NIGHT WATCHMAN
Mr. Abt was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, June 19, 1828. He came to America when he was eighteen years old. he remained in New York but a short time after landing and then came direct to Monticello and from there to Decatur, where he has made his home ever since. For twenty-five years he was night watchman at the Decatur Furniture factory. Before that he was employed by Dr. Johns. During the past few years he has led a retired life.
When he was twenty-seven years old Mr. Abt and Miss Ellen Hurley were married. Her death occurred twenty-four years ago, Aug. 1. To them were born the following children, all of whom are living: Miss Mollie Abt, Mrs. Clara Walser and Mrs. John Wombacher, all of Decatur, and Mrs. Kate Quintens of Chicago. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grand children.
FAITHFUL CHURCH MAN
Mr. Abt was a charter member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. When he came to Decatur there was no German Catholic church. Later, after St. James' church was organized, he transferred his membership to that church and was always a faithfula nd consistent member. He was known to most of the old residents of Decatur and Macon county as well as to many in Bement and Monticello. He always had a kind word for everybody and he was held in high regard by all. He was a member of the German Aid society of St. James' church. He had perhaps served as a pallbearer at more funerals than any other man in Decatur. He never missed a church service as long as he was able to walk, no weather being severe enough to keep him away.
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. James' church. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father Ostendorff. The interment will be in Calvary.
Decatur Review, Sunday, 7 Nov 1915
Alois Abt One of Decatur's Oldest Citizens
Alois Abt, aged eighty-seven years, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Decatur, died at 5:45 Saturday afternoon at his home, 660 East Clay street. His death was due to the infirmities of age. His physician was at the house only a few minutes before, and Mr. Abt got up and dressed and sat in his chair. He leaned back and closed his eyes and in a little while he was asleep not to awaken again in this life.
LONG NIGHT WATCHMAN
Mr. Abt was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, June 19, 1828. He came to America when he was eighteen years old. he remained in New York but a short time after landing and then came direct to Monticello and from there to Decatur, where he has made his home ever since. For twenty-five years he was night watchman at the Decatur Furniture factory. Before that he was employed by Dr. Johns. During the past few years he has led a retired life.
When he was twenty-seven years old Mr. Abt and Miss Ellen Hurley were married. Her death occurred twenty-four years ago, Aug. 1. To them were born the following children, all of whom are living: Miss Mollie Abt, Mrs. Clara Walser and Mrs. John Wombacher, all of Decatur, and Mrs. Kate Quintens of Chicago. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grand children.
FAITHFUL CHURCH MAN
Mr. Abt was a charter member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. When he came to Decatur there was no German Catholic church. Later, after St. James' church was organized, he transferred his membership to that church and was always a faithfula nd consistent member. He was known to most of the old residents of Decatur and Macon county as well as to many in Bement and Monticello. He always had a kind word for everybody and he was held in high regard by all. He was a member of the German Aid society of St. James' church. He had perhaps served as a pallbearer at more funerals than any other man in Decatur. He never missed a church service as long as he was able to walk, no weather being severe enough to keep him away.
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. James' church. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father Ostendorff. The interment will be in Calvary.
Decatur Review, Sunday, 7 Nov 1915
SANK BACK IN HIS LAST SLEEP
Alois Abt One of Decatur's Oldest Citizens
Alois Abt, aged eighty-seven years, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Decatur, died at 5:45 Saturday afternoon at his home, 660 East Clay street. His death was due to the infirmities of age. His physician was at the house only a few minutes before, and Mr. Abt got up and dressed and sat in his chair. He leaned back and closed his eyes and in a little while he was asleep not to awaken again in this life.
LONG NIGHT WATCHMAN
Mr. Abt was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, June 19, 1828. He came to America when he was eighteen years old. he remained in New York but a short time after landing and then came direct to Monticello and from there to Decatur, where he has made his home ever since. For twenty-five years he was night watchman at the Decatur Furniture factory. Before that he was employed by Dr. Johns. During the past few years he has led a retired life.
When he was twenty-seven years old Mr. Abt and Miss Ellen Hurley were married. Her death occurred twenty-four years ago, Aug. 1. To them were born the following children, all of whom are living: Miss Mollie Abt, Mrs. Clara Walser and Mrs. John Wombacher, all of Decatur, and Mrs. Kate Quintens of Chicago. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grand children.
FAITHFUL CHURCH MAN
Mr. Abt was a charter member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. When he came to Decatur there was no German Catholic church. Later, after St. James' church was organized, he transferred his membership to that church and was always a faithfula nd consistent member. He was known to most of the old residents of Decatur and Macon county as well as to many in Bement and Monticello. He always had a kind word for everybody and he was held in high regard by all. He was a member of the German Aid society of St. James' church. He had perhaps served as a pallbearer at more funerals than any other man in Decatur. He never missed a church service as long as he was able to walk, no weather being severe enough to keep him away.
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. James' church. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father Ostendorff. The interment will be in Calvary.
Decatur Review, Sunday, 7 Nov 1915
Alois Abt One of Decatur's Oldest Citizens
Alois Abt, aged eighty-seven years, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Decatur, died at 5:45 Saturday afternoon at his home, 660 East Clay street. His death was due to the infirmities of age. His physician was at the house only a few minutes before, and Mr. Abt got up and dressed and sat in his chair. He leaned back and closed his eyes and in a little while he was asleep not to awaken again in this life.
LONG NIGHT WATCHMAN
Mr. Abt was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, June 19, 1828. He came to America when he was eighteen years old. he remained in New York but a short time after landing and then came direct to Monticello and from there to Decatur, where he has made his home ever since. For twenty-five years he was night watchman at the Decatur Furniture factory. Before that he was employed by Dr. Johns. During the past few years he has led a retired life.
When he was twenty-seven years old Mr. Abt and Miss Ellen Hurley were married. Her death occurred twenty-four years ago, Aug. 1. To them were born the following children, all of whom are living: Miss Mollie Abt, Mrs. Clara Walser and Mrs. John Wombacher, all of Decatur, and Mrs. Kate Quintens of Chicago. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grand children.
FAITHFUL CHURCH MAN
Mr. Abt was a charter member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. When he came to Decatur there was no German Catholic church. Later, after St. James' church was organized, he transferred his membership to that church and was always a faithfula nd consistent member. He was known to most of the old residents of Decatur and Macon county as well as to many in Bement and Monticello. He always had a kind word for everybody and he was held in high regard by all. He was a member of the German Aid society of St. James' church. He had perhaps served as a pallbearer at more funerals than any other man in Decatur. He never missed a church service as long as he was able to walk, no weather being severe enough to keep him away.
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. James' church. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father Ostendorff. The interment will be in Calvary.
Decatur Review, Sunday, 7 Nov 1915
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