E. R. Chitty was born December 8, 1862 in Coleta, Whiteside county, Iowa. Departed this life on Feb. 4, 1933 at Farnam, Nebraska.

His early life was spent in Iowa, where he attended college at Iowa City. He united with the Christian church in his youth.

He was united in marriage to Carrie White in 1883. To this union was born two children, Dr. Clyde Chitty of Correctionville, Iowa, and Jessie, who preceeded him in death.

His wife and his only sister, Mrs. G. H. Friend, also having preceded him in death.

In 1901, he was united in marriage to Belle Chronister of Melledgeville, Ill.

They came west and located at Farnam, where they have resided for twenty-five years, and he has often remarked how happy they have been here. Mr. Chitty was a very optomistic man.

He had not been in good health for a number of years but with his great determination he was able to carry on until a few weeks ago, when he was stricken with pneumonia from which he could not recover.

He will be greatly missed in the community for he was a man of charitable deeds and always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed.

Mr. Chitty held the position of manager of the Farnam Co-operative association and has been faithful thru the years.

He is survived by his wife, who has been a faithful, loving, devoted companion to him and his son and a number of nieces and nephews, together with a host of friends, who will mourn his passing.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church of Farnam at 2:00 o’clock Monday. Rev. M.S. Satchell, of Culbertson officiating. Rev. Satchell was pastor here nine years ago. Internment was made in the Farnam cemetery.

The Farnam Echo, Feb 1933. Reynolds-Anderton Collection located at Hastings Historical Society, Hastings, NE