Beckham County, OK - Obits: 
19 July 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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ABT, ADAM
(17 Aug 1916, Thursday, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
In our last issue we told of Adam Abt leaving for Hot Springs, Ark., for
benefit of his health.  When he arrived there the doctors told him he
could do nothing for him, that he must diet, which he could do at home as
well as at the springs.  Returning here last Friday morning in company
with Chas. Plummer, who had accompanied him, they went to the Black Hotel.
 He complained of his stomach bothering him and that gas was crowding up
to his heart, and wanted something warm to take, which was given him.  In
a little while he exclaimed "I'm fainting" and Mr. Plummer called quickly
to Mr. Black who secured a doctor as soon as possible, but by the time the
M. D. arrived he had passed away.  Mr. Plummer asked that an inquest be
made.  It was held by Coroner, R. W. Jones and resulted in the verdict
that he had died of heart failure.  The jurors were.  J. L. Greviett, Wm.
Pasco, C. H. Montgomery, A. Q. Shields, J. A. Noel, R. S. Austin.
Chandler & Robinson took charge of the remains and after embalming the
body it was shipped to Davenport, Iowa, for burial, where he had a sister
and nephew.  Mr. Plummer accompanied the body to its last resting place. 
He came to this country with Mr. Abt seventeen years ago, and they were
like brothers and working in partnership in the business on the farm.  Mr.
Abt owned a half section of land three and a half miles south east of
Berlin, where they resided, Mr. Plummer having a family.  Mr. Abt was a
bachelor sixty years of age.  He was a most successful farmer, and in good
financial circumstances.  He had made a large circle of friends during his
long residence here, and much regret was heard everywhere by those who
knew him, over his sudden death.
(17 August 1916, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Adam Abt, One of the Early Settlers Who Lived Near Berlin Died.
After a brief illness, Adam Abt, sixty years old, one of the pioneers of
this section, died here Friday a short time after reaching the city,
having come for medical attention.  He had been in poor health for some
time, due to a diseased condition of the heart, and came here on the date
mentioned to consult a physician.
Mr. Abt was well known in this section and had many friends.  He was
industrious and had accumulated valuable property.  He was unmarried,
living alone on his homestead near Berlin, have no relatives in this
section.
The remains were prepared for burial by Chandler & Robinson and shipped to
Davenport, Iowa, where interment was had.  Deceased has a sister and two
nephews living in Davenport and they instructed the undertakers to ship
the remains to that point.
(Undated followup):
Returns From Iowa.  C. A. Plummer has returned from Davenport, Iowa, where
he accompanied the remains of Adam Abt, who died here a week or so ago. 
George Worthman, a brother in law of Mr. Abt returned with Mr. Plummer and
spent a few days here.
The estate of Mr. Abt was willed to Mr. Plummer and Mrs. Worthman.  Mr.
Plummer had been partially reared by Mr. Abt and was substantially
remembered by his foster parent.