RABB, William I. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Rockville, Oct 30 -- William RABB, 58, prominent Parke County farmer died suddenly late yesterday afternoon at his farm home near Tangier, in the northern party of the county. He was found lying in the barn in a semi-conscious condition by his wife. A physician from Kingman was called but Mr. Rabb succumbed shortly thereafter. His death was said to have been caused from a heart condition although a burned spot on his lips was very similar to a carbolic acid burn. Definite funeral arrangements have not been completed although the services will be conducted tomorrow.

Rockville, Nov 6 -- A verdict in the case of William RABB, 58-year-old Parke co. farmer who was found dead on his farm near Tangier last Thursday afternoon has been returned by O.D. Switzer Parke County coroner. The verdict indicates that death was caused by a stroke of apoplexy. Carbolic acid burns on the dead man's lips gave rise to the thought that Mr. Rabb had taken his life. A bottle of carbolic acid was found in the barn but relatives claim that Mr. Rabb had been using the acid in treating a horse. The Parke County farmer was found in a semi-conscious condition by his wife. His death occurred about a half-hour later. Funeral services were conducted last Friday afternoon.