Taken from Obituaries of Fountain County, Indiana 1896-1922 found in the Crawfordsville
Public Library by Karen Zach on January 5, 2003-- Death of Commissioner Daniel B. Hutts -
The subject of this notice was a son of the late Elder LW Hutts formerly of Yeddo In and
was b. June 15, 1856 and departed this life Oct 27, 1902 age 40Y4M12D. He was married to
Mary C. Newman April 5, 1876 to whom was born two sons and a daughter. Of this number
Grace B. and Fred Hutts remain to comfort the surv. wife and mother. Bro. Hutts united
with the Yeddo Christ Church in 1875 under the labor of the pastor, his father and
continued in the faith and liberally supporting the same until his sudden demise. He was a
prominent member of the Odd Fellows, Masonic and Red Men frat, the Odd Fellows officiating
at his funeral. Daniel B. Hutts was a noted man in the affairs of Ft. co being widely
known and highly respected drew to him a very large circle of acquaint. He was appointed
a member of the County Council by Judge Rabb and was afterwards elected to the honor
position of County Commissioner where he served with distinction and credit to the best
interest of the business affairs of his company, up to the time of his death and was
returning home from his official work as Commissionerwhen the very unfortunate accident
occurred that so quickly ended his mortal life. Commiss Hutts was a very successful
financier and business man. He had accumulated for a comfortable living an downed a fine
farm of quite a number of rich and fertile acres, and well stocked with horses, cattle,
hogs, etc. His funeral was one among the largest ever witnessed in the county. His tragic
and sudden death brought many people together to sympathize. Rev. JT Phillips, his pastor
was expected to offic at his fun but owing to the condition of the remains the time of
interment had to be shortened and the fun. to occur before he could arrive. Rev. John
McHargue was asked to admin the last sad rites which he did most acceptably and fervently.
The community, the fraternities the church and his family have met with a loss that can
not be replaced. The dec. leaves a step mother, 3 bros, and four sis, and also a vacant
place in the loving hearts of many fellow citizens. Respectably in behalf of his family.
JT Phillips, his pastor