VETERAN OF THE CIVIL WAR
CSA CO G, 2ND ARK CVA
Indian Scout - had notches on his gun; fire and police chief
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TEXAS MOURNS WITH ABILENE IN THE PASSING OF JOHN J. CLINTON, VETERAN OFFICER AND SOLDIER
Religious services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church conducted by the Rev. Chas. J. McCarthy of Dallas and the Rev. J. Laurance Lornegan of Abilene at four o'clock, followed by special services at the grave, marked the burial here Friday afternoon of John . Clinton, head of the Abilene police and fire departments for 37 years, Confederate veteran, frontier scout and Indian fighter.
Speakers at the grave were announced as follows: The Rev. J W. Hunt, chaplain of the Abilene Fire Department; the Rev. W. O. Dallas, pastor First Christian Church; the Rev. T. S. Knox, pastor First Presbyterian Church; and the Rev. C. W. Hearon, pastor of Waples Memorial Methodist Church at Denison. Mr. Hearon came to Abilene to pay tribute to his friend on invitation of the fire department. He was chaplain of the department during his residence here, and also officiated at the burying of "Mother" Clinton, the beloved wife of the police chief. His long personal friendship with Chief Clinton and intimate connection with him in the work of the local department, led the local firemen to invite him to participate in the service.
The death of the veteran officer which occurred Wednesday night at 11 o'clock, caused intense sorrow throughout the state. Telegrams from many sources have been received, expressing regret, and floral offerings were contributed by various organizations and individuals, attesting the esteem in which the chief was held.
The survivor of such famous Indian fights as Adobe Walls, Water Hole and Lone Tree Crossing, and a peace officer who won the respect of friends and foe alike. Chief Clinton numbered his friends among the thousands. As adjutant of Tom Green Camp of Confederate Veterans here, the chief was one of the mainstays of the local organization, and his old comrades are mourning his passing. All stores and offices, as a mark of respect to his memory, closed their doors at 3:30, to remain closed until five p.m. The police station and fire station were draped in mourning colors, while the flag at Fair Park was at half mast.
Obituary from Abilene, TX newspaper in 1922
CSA CO G, 2ND ARK CVA
Indian Scout - had notches on his gun; fire and police chief
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TEXAS MOURNS WITH ABILENE IN THE PASSING OF JOHN J. CLINTON, VETERAN OFFICER AND SOLDIER
Religious services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church conducted by the Rev. Chas. J. McCarthy of Dallas and the Rev. J. Laurance Lornegan of Abilene at four o'clock, followed by special services at the grave, marked the burial here Friday afternoon of John . Clinton, head of the Abilene police and fire departments for 37 years, Confederate veteran, frontier scout and Indian fighter.
Speakers at the grave were announced as follows: The Rev. J W. Hunt, chaplain of the Abilene Fire Department; the Rev. W. O. Dallas, pastor First Christian Church; the Rev. T. S. Knox, pastor First Presbyterian Church; and the Rev. C. W. Hearon, pastor of Waples Memorial Methodist Church at Denison. Mr. Hearon came to Abilene to pay tribute to his friend on invitation of the fire department. He was chaplain of the department during his residence here, and also officiated at the burying of "Mother" Clinton, the beloved wife of the police chief. His long personal friendship with Chief Clinton and intimate connection with him in the work of the local department, led the local firemen to invite him to participate in the service.
The death of the veteran officer which occurred Wednesday night at 11 o'clock, caused intense sorrow throughout the state. Telegrams from many sources have been received, expressing regret, and floral offerings were contributed by various organizations and individuals, attesting the esteem in which the chief was held.
The survivor of such famous Indian fights as Adobe Walls, Water Hole and Lone Tree Crossing, and a peace officer who won the respect of friends and foe alike. Chief Clinton numbered his friends among the thousands. As adjutant of Tom Green Camp of Confederate Veterans here, the chief was one of the mainstays of the local organization, and his old comrades are mourning his passing. All stores and offices, as a mark of respect to his memory, closed their doors at 3:30, to remain closed until five p.m. The police station and fire station were draped in mourning colors, while the flag at Fair Park was at half mast.
Obituary from Abilene, TX newspaper in 1922
VETERAN OF THE CIVIL WAR
CSA CO G, 2ND ARK CVA
Indian Scout - had notches on his gun; fire and police chief
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TEXAS MOURNS WITH ABILENE IN THE PASSING OF JOHN J. CLINTON, VETERAN OFFICER AND SOLDIER
Religious services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church conducted by the Rev. Chas. J. McCarthy of Dallas and the Rev. J. Laurance Lornegan of Abilene at four o'clock, followed by special services at the grave, marked the burial here Friday afternoon of John . Clinton, head of the Abilene police and fire departments for 37 years, Confederate veteran, frontier scout and Indian fighter.
Speakers at the grave were announced as follows: The Rev. J W. Hunt, chaplain of the Abilene Fire Department; the Rev. W. O. Dallas, pastor First Christian Church; the Rev. T. S. Knox, pastor First Presbyterian Church; and the Rev. C. W. Hearon, pastor of Waples Memorial Methodist Church at Denison. Mr. Hearon came to Abilene to pay tribute to his friend on invitation of the fire department. He was chaplain of the department during his residence here, and also officiated at the burying of "Mother" Clinton, the beloved wife of the police chief. His long personal friendship with Chief Clinton and intimate connection with him in the work of the local department, led the local firemen to invite him to participate in the service.
The death of the veteran officer which occurred Wednesday night at 11 o'clock, caused intense sorrow throughout the state. Telegrams from many sources have been received, expressing regret, and floral offerings were contributed by various organizations and individuals, attesting the esteem in which the chief was held.
The survivor of such famous Indian fights as Adobe Walls, Water Hole and Lone Tree Crossing, and a peace officer who won the respect of friends and foe alike. Chief Clinton numbered his friends among the thousands. As adjutant of Tom Green Camp of Confederate Veterans here, the chief was one of the mainstays of the local organization, and his old comrades are mourning his passing. All stores and offices, as a mark of respect to his memory, closed their doors at 3:30, to remain closed until five p.m. The police station and fire station were draped in mourning colors, while the flag at Fair Park was at half mast.
Obituary from Abilene, TX newspaper in 1922
CSA CO G, 2ND ARK CVA
Indian Scout - had notches on his gun; fire and police chief
~~~~~~~~~~
TEXAS MOURNS WITH ABILENE IN THE PASSING OF JOHN J. CLINTON, VETERAN OFFICER AND SOLDIER
Religious services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church conducted by the Rev. Chas. J. McCarthy of Dallas and the Rev. J. Laurance Lornegan of Abilene at four o'clock, followed by special services at the grave, marked the burial here Friday afternoon of John . Clinton, head of the Abilene police and fire departments for 37 years, Confederate veteran, frontier scout and Indian fighter.
Speakers at the grave were announced as follows: The Rev. J W. Hunt, chaplain of the Abilene Fire Department; the Rev. W. O. Dallas, pastor First Christian Church; the Rev. T. S. Knox, pastor First Presbyterian Church; and the Rev. C. W. Hearon, pastor of Waples Memorial Methodist Church at Denison. Mr. Hearon came to Abilene to pay tribute to his friend on invitation of the fire department. He was chaplain of the department during his residence here, and also officiated at the burying of "Mother" Clinton, the beloved wife of the police chief. His long personal friendship with Chief Clinton and intimate connection with him in the work of the local department, led the local firemen to invite him to participate in the service.
The death of the veteran officer which occurred Wednesday night at 11 o'clock, caused intense sorrow throughout the state. Telegrams from many sources have been received, expressing regret, and floral offerings were contributed by various organizations and individuals, attesting the esteem in which the chief was held.
The survivor of such famous Indian fights as Adobe Walls, Water Hole and Lone Tree Crossing, and a peace officer who won the respect of friends and foe alike. Chief Clinton numbered his friends among the thousands. As adjutant of Tom Green Camp of Confederate Veterans here, the chief was one of the mainstays of the local organization, and his old comrades are mourning his passing. All stores and offices, as a mark of respect to his memory, closed their doors at 3:30, to remain closed until five p.m. The police station and fire station were draped in mourning colors, while the flag at Fair Park was at half mast.
Obituary from Abilene, TX newspaper in 1922
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