William Edward Clark, son of T. J., and Mary Clark, was born January 14, 1879, at Beecher City, Illinois, departed this life Dec. 10 1912, at Clarkston, state of Washington, being 33 years, 10 months and 26 days old.
Most of his life was spent In Flora, where he received his education in the public schools also took a course in the Orchard City College.
For several years past he has resided in the west, mostly in the state of Washington.
The deceased enlisted in the Spanish-American war, July 11, 1898 and was discharged honorably May 20,1899.
By virtue of his relation to this war he was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans Encampment.
He also belonged to the Knights of Pythian Order and the Yeoman.
He died of tuberculosis having been sick about one year. He leaves his parents, a brother and sister of the immediate family to mourn his departure.
Those who were acquainted with Mr. Clark speak commendably of him.
The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday afternoon after a brief service at the home of his parents.
The number present was quite large for so short a notice. The services were conducted by C. W. Marlow. The K. P. lodge attended in a body and a goodly number of the Spanish War Veterans were present.
The burial rites of the K. P. lodge were administered at the cemetery and the bugle call was given by one of his comrades of the Spanish-American War.
The local paper of Clarkston where Mr. Clark resided spoke of his enterprising disposition. He took special interest in the County Poultry Association from which he received
several valuable medals.
A host of friends extend their heart felt sympathy to t h e bereaved family.
C. W. Marlow.
(The Southern Illinois Record, Dec 19, 1912)
Most of his life was spent In Flora, where he received his education in the public schools also took a course in the Orchard City College.
For several years past he has resided in the west, mostly in the state of Washington.
The deceased enlisted in the Spanish-American war, July 11, 1898 and was discharged honorably May 20,1899.
By virtue of his relation to this war he was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans Encampment.
He also belonged to the Knights of Pythian Order and the Yeoman.
He died of tuberculosis having been sick about one year. He leaves his parents, a brother and sister of the immediate family to mourn his departure.
Those who were acquainted with Mr. Clark speak commendably of him.
The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday afternoon after a brief service at the home of his parents.
The number present was quite large for so short a notice. The services were conducted by C. W. Marlow. The K. P. lodge attended in a body and a goodly number of the Spanish War Veterans were present.
The burial rites of the K. P. lodge were administered at the cemetery and the bugle call was given by one of his comrades of the Spanish-American War.
The local paper of Clarkston where Mr. Clark resided spoke of his enterprising disposition. He took special interest in the County Poultry Association from which he received
several valuable medals.
A host of friends extend their heart felt sympathy to t h e bereaved family.
C. W. Marlow.
(The Southern Illinois Record, Dec 19, 1912)
William Edward Clark, son of T. J., and Mary Clark, was born January 14, 1879, at Beecher City, Illinois, departed this life Dec. 10 1912, at Clarkston, state of Washington, being 33 years, 10 months and 26 days old.
Most of his life was spent In Flora, where he received his education in the public schools also took a course in the Orchard City College.
For several years past he has resided in the west, mostly in the state of Washington.
The deceased enlisted in the Spanish-American war, July 11, 1898 and was discharged honorably May 20,1899.
By virtue of his relation to this war he was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans Encampment.
He also belonged to the Knights of Pythian Order and the Yeoman.
He died of tuberculosis having been sick about one year. He leaves his parents, a brother and sister of the immediate family to mourn his departure.
Those who were acquainted with Mr. Clark speak commendably of him.
The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday afternoon after a brief service at the home of his parents.
The number present was quite large for so short a notice. The services were conducted by C. W. Marlow. The K. P. lodge attended in a body and a goodly number of the Spanish War Veterans were present.
The burial rites of the K. P. lodge were administered at the cemetery and the bugle call was given by one of his comrades of the Spanish-American War.
The local paper of Clarkston where Mr. Clark resided spoke of his enterprising disposition. He took special interest in the County Poultry Association from which he received
several valuable medals.
A host of friends extend their heart felt sympathy to t h e bereaved family.
C. W. Marlow.
(The Southern Illinois Record, Dec 19, 1912)
Most of his life was spent In Flora, where he received his education in the public schools also took a course in the Orchard City College.
For several years past he has resided in the west, mostly in the state of Washington.
The deceased enlisted in the Spanish-American war, July 11, 1898 and was discharged honorably May 20,1899.
By virtue of his relation to this war he was a member of the United Spanish War Veterans Encampment.
He also belonged to the Knights of Pythian Order and the Yeoman.
He died of tuberculosis having been sick about one year. He leaves his parents, a brother and sister of the immediate family to mourn his departure.
Those who were acquainted with Mr. Clark speak commendably of him.
The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday afternoon after a brief service at the home of his parents.
The number present was quite large for so short a notice. The services were conducted by C. W. Marlow. The K. P. lodge attended in a body and a goodly number of the Spanish War Veterans were present.
The burial rites of the K. P. lodge were administered at the cemetery and the bugle call was given by one of his comrades of the Spanish-American War.
The local paper of Clarkston where Mr. Clark resided spoke of his enterprising disposition. He took special interest in the County Poultry Association from which he received
several valuable medals.
A host of friends extend their heart felt sympathy to t h e bereaved family.
C. W. Marlow.
(The Southern Illinois Record, Dec 19, 1912)
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