VETERAN
10th Indpt. Batty. Ohio Lt. Art.
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From The Madison Courier, 23 December 1915
MR. O.V. FLORA IS DEAD
Former Manufacturer and One of the City's Oldest Men
Mr. Orlando Valentine Flora died at two o'clock last night at his home on west Presbyterian avenue, after an illness that lasted but one week. Mr. Flora was born at Cedarville, Ohio, on February 14, 1831 and would have been 85 years old next February. He was around as usual last week, but a few days ago he caught a heavy cold which greatly weakened him and he succumbed to heart failure.
Mr. Flora was a veteran of the war for the union, serving throughout as a member of the 10th Ohio Field battery. He came to Madison about fifty years ago and made his home here ever since. For years he manufactured stirrups and saddle trees and he had taken out more than twenty patent rights on various articles of his own invention, amoung which was a roller-block "Texas" striiup, that is still largely in use. Mr. Flora continued actively in his manufacturing business up to a few years ago, when he retired on account of his advancing years.
Mr. Flora is survived by his wife, three sons, and one daughter. the sons are Messrs. Elsworth E. of Chicago; Herbert M.; the photographer and Clarence P., of this city. Mrs. F. J. Shafer, of Franklin, Indiana, is the only daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Flora had passed the 55th anniversary of their marriage.
The time of the funeral will be announced tomorrow, but the service and burial will be private. His son, Mr. Elsworth E. Flora, is expected to arrive from Chicago this evening.
10th Indpt. Batty. Ohio Lt. Art.
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From The Madison Courier, 23 December 1915
MR. O.V. FLORA IS DEAD
Former Manufacturer and One of the City's Oldest Men
Mr. Orlando Valentine Flora died at two o'clock last night at his home on west Presbyterian avenue, after an illness that lasted but one week. Mr. Flora was born at Cedarville, Ohio, on February 14, 1831 and would have been 85 years old next February. He was around as usual last week, but a few days ago he caught a heavy cold which greatly weakened him and he succumbed to heart failure.
Mr. Flora was a veteran of the war for the union, serving throughout as a member of the 10th Ohio Field battery. He came to Madison about fifty years ago and made his home here ever since. For years he manufactured stirrups and saddle trees and he had taken out more than twenty patent rights on various articles of his own invention, amoung which was a roller-block "Texas" striiup, that is still largely in use. Mr. Flora continued actively in his manufacturing business up to a few years ago, when he retired on account of his advancing years.
Mr. Flora is survived by his wife, three sons, and one daughter. the sons are Messrs. Elsworth E. of Chicago; Herbert M.; the photographer and Clarence P., of this city. Mrs. F. J. Shafer, of Franklin, Indiana, is the only daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Flora had passed the 55th anniversary of their marriage.
The time of the funeral will be announced tomorrow, but the service and burial will be private. His son, Mr. Elsworth E. Flora, is expected to arrive from Chicago this evening.
VETERAN
10th Indpt. Batty. Ohio Lt. Art.
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From The Madison Courier, 23 December 1915
MR. O.V. FLORA IS DEAD
Former Manufacturer and One of the City's Oldest Men
Mr. Orlando Valentine Flora died at two o'clock last night at his home on west Presbyterian avenue, after an illness that lasted but one week. Mr. Flora was born at Cedarville, Ohio, on February 14, 1831 and would have been 85 years old next February. He was around as usual last week, but a few days ago he caught a heavy cold which greatly weakened him and he succumbed to heart failure.
Mr. Flora was a veteran of the war for the union, serving throughout as a member of the 10th Ohio Field battery. He came to Madison about fifty years ago and made his home here ever since. For years he manufactured stirrups and saddle trees and he had taken out more than twenty patent rights on various articles of his own invention, amoung which was a roller-block "Texas" striiup, that is still largely in use. Mr. Flora continued actively in his manufacturing business up to a few years ago, when he retired on account of his advancing years.
Mr. Flora is survived by his wife, three sons, and one daughter. the sons are Messrs. Elsworth E. of Chicago; Herbert M.; the photographer and Clarence P., of this city. Mrs. F. J. Shafer, of Franklin, Indiana, is the only daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Flora had passed the 55th anniversary of their marriage.
The time of the funeral will be announced tomorrow, but the service and burial will be private. His son, Mr. Elsworth E. Flora, is expected to arrive from Chicago this evening.
10th Indpt. Batty. Ohio Lt. Art.
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From The Madison Courier, 23 December 1915
MR. O.V. FLORA IS DEAD
Former Manufacturer and One of the City's Oldest Men
Mr. Orlando Valentine Flora died at two o'clock last night at his home on west Presbyterian avenue, after an illness that lasted but one week. Mr. Flora was born at Cedarville, Ohio, on February 14, 1831 and would have been 85 years old next February. He was around as usual last week, but a few days ago he caught a heavy cold which greatly weakened him and he succumbed to heart failure.
Mr. Flora was a veteran of the war for the union, serving throughout as a member of the 10th Ohio Field battery. He came to Madison about fifty years ago and made his home here ever since. For years he manufactured stirrups and saddle trees and he had taken out more than twenty patent rights on various articles of his own invention, amoung which was a roller-block "Texas" striiup, that is still largely in use. Mr. Flora continued actively in his manufacturing business up to a few years ago, when he retired on account of his advancing years.
Mr. Flora is survived by his wife, three sons, and one daughter. the sons are Messrs. Elsworth E. of Chicago; Herbert M.; the photographer and Clarence P., of this city. Mrs. F. J. Shafer, of Franklin, Indiana, is the only daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Flora had passed the 55th anniversary of their marriage.
The time of the funeral will be announced tomorrow, but the service and burial will be private. His son, Mr. Elsworth E. Flora, is expected to arrive from Chicago this evening.
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