Orton, Harry Guy 1886-1911

ORTON, RECORD

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/6/2013 at 10:29:05

Hawarden Independent of Sep 28, 1911
The body of Harry Guy Orton, who died at Pipestone, Minn., last Thursday from heart trouble, was brought here Monday for burial and interment took place Tuesday.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Orton, former residents of Maurice, but who have made their home in Minnesota for several years. The deceased was born in Maurice Nov.29, 1886. He was married at Sioux City March 8, 1910, to Miss Mary Record. Besides his wife and parents he leaves a brother and sister, Martin and Carrie Orton, of Maurice, to mourn his death. The body was brought to the home of his uncle, Edgar Orton, in Ireton, and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Creswell preaching the funeral sermon. A number of old friends from Maurice came to attend the services