----Source: CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN & PRESS (Neillsville, Wis.) 11/13/1919

Wells, O. Phillip (15 Augl 1838 - 5 Nov 1919)

O. P. Wells, for many years one of the prominent business men of Neillsville, Clark County, Wis., passed away Nov. 5, 1919. O. Phillip Wells was born at Springfield, Pa., Aug. 15, 1838. He was married to Miss Angeline Graham March 9, 1858. They came to Neillsville in March 1866, and Mr. Wells entered into partnership with George Lloyd in the hardware business; four years later he bought out Mr. Lloyd's interest and continued in business until five years ago. His wife died May 21, 1906, and since that time he has made his home with his daughters.

Mr. Wells was a man of great industry. Through all his younger years and well on into old age he worked early and late. He was a man of fine traits and character, honest and fair in his dealings and aiming to do his work in life thoroughly and well. He was a kind husband and father and a good citizen for the community. His life was one of usefulness.

He leaves two daughters, Mrs. W. J. Marsh and Mrs. Homer C. Clark. One daughter, Emma, died when a little girl.

The funeral took place at the W. J. Marsh home Saturday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Longenecker officiating.