The Colorado Springs Gazette

Wednesday, 14 September 1921 page 5:2

Deaths and Funerals

Funeral services for F.E. Torbit of Fountain, former representative in the state legislature, who died Monday night in a local hospital, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the Law undertaking rooms, the Rev. F.G. Jaeger of Fountain officiating. Burial will be in Fountain cemetery.

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The Colorado Springs Gazette

Tuesday, 13 Sept. 1921 page 1:2

F.E. Torbit Dies After Sickness Continuing Year

Prominent Republican and Former Representative from this county

F.E. Torbit, representative to the state legislature, four years under the Gunter administration from El Paso county, died last night at a local hospital. Mr. Torbit had been in ill health for more than a year, and his death had been expected for sometime. He is survived by a wife and family. He was a resident of Fountain. Mr. Torbit was for many years connected in a managerial capacity with the Fountain Trading company. At one time he was mayor of that community. During his two years in the state legislature Mr. Torbit was floor leader of the Republican party. He also was county commissioner for the second district during his political career. Members of the family were present at the bedside at the time of Mr. Torbit's death. No funeral arrangements have been announced.

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buried with Rose G. Torbit.

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Marriage: 10 Apr 1894 in Pueblo, Colorado

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parents:

James Torbit

Isabella Davison

Fountain Museum, Bulkley notes. In 1884 a wooden L-shaped school was built. This was replaced by a brick school in 1904. Mr. Torbit and Rhinehart bought one side of the wooden school and moved it to the north side of Missouri, between Race and Main. It was for an opera house. In 1909 the congregational church bought it and in 1921 it was a womens club. Later torn down.