At the age of 21 he came to Kansas with his mother and sister, locating near Clifton, KS.

In Dec. 1893, he was united in marriage to Amelia L. CLARY at Clay Center, KS. To this union two sons were born; George F. of Haddam and Vero E. who died at the age of 9 months.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, one son, one daughter-in-law, three granddaughters, Mrs. Iola ROSS, Arlene and Ardith CLUTE, one grandson, Deryl CLUTE and one grandson by marriage, Floyd ROSS; one sister, Mrs. Ida HURLEY of San Diego, CA; four nephews and other relatives.

Mr. CLUTE was a loving father and a kind, helpful neighbor, willing to do his part whenever called upon.

Services were held Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at the Haddam Church, the Rev. J.P. SNARE of Washington.

A trio, Misses Grace FETROW and Betty WILLIAMS and W.S. STEARNS, accompanied by Mrs. John BRICK at the piano, sang. Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Clifton, KS.