Unknown Publication, May 7 1921
James E Clark Passes Away - Dies after several months' illness, Aged Fifty Four Years
James E Clark died at his home here Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock after a long illness of stomach trouble. Although he had been sick for a long time, he conversed with friends the morning of his death. He had been a patient sufferer throughout his sickness.
He was born near Eldon October 19, 1866 being fifty four years old at the time of his death. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Clark, who were at one time residents of Tuscumbia during Mr. Clark's term as a county official.
He was an experienced river pilot and held license from the government for operating steamers on the Osage and Missouri rivers. During the time he was in feeble health he served as justice of the peace of Equality, which position he held at the time of his death.
He was married to Miss Martha Hawken in 1888 and to this union five children were born, one having died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. James Messersmith and Mrs. Edgar Vernon of Eldon, Mrs. Farris Houser of Linn Creek and Miss Edna who is at home. He is also survived by his wife, his mother, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Dion, Joel and Grant of Lawton, Oklahoma and Tom of Kansas City. The sisters are Mrs. Julia Cox of Faxon, Oklahoma and Bessie, another sister who is married.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Eld. W. H. Scott of Eldon. Mr. Clark united with the Christian church during a meeting held here by Eld. Edmund Wilkes about twenty five years ago. He was also a member of the M. W. A order. After the services the remains were conveyed to the Tuscumbia Cemetery for burial. Friends and neighbors join in expressing their sincere sympathy to the family in their sad hour.
James E Clark Passes Away - Dies after several months' illness, Aged Fifty Four Years
James E Clark died at his home here Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock after a long illness of stomach trouble. Although he had been sick for a long time, he conversed with friends the morning of his death. He had been a patient sufferer throughout his sickness.
He was born near Eldon October 19, 1866 being fifty four years old at the time of his death. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Clark, who were at one time residents of Tuscumbia during Mr. Clark's term as a county official.
He was an experienced river pilot and held license from the government for operating steamers on the Osage and Missouri rivers. During the time he was in feeble health he served as justice of the peace of Equality, which position he held at the time of his death.
He was married to Miss Martha Hawken in 1888 and to this union five children were born, one having died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. James Messersmith and Mrs. Edgar Vernon of Eldon, Mrs. Farris Houser of Linn Creek and Miss Edna who is at home. He is also survived by his wife, his mother, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Dion, Joel and Grant of Lawton, Oklahoma and Tom of Kansas City. The sisters are Mrs. Julia Cox of Faxon, Oklahoma and Bessie, another sister who is married.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Eld. W. H. Scott of Eldon. Mr. Clark united with the Christian church during a meeting held here by Eld. Edmund Wilkes about twenty five years ago. He was also a member of the M. W. A order. After the services the remains were conveyed to the Tuscumbia Cemetery for burial. Friends and neighbors join in expressing their sincere sympathy to the family in their sad hour.
Unknown Publication, May 7 1921
James E Clark Passes Away - Dies after several months' illness, Aged Fifty Four Years
James E Clark died at his home here Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock after a long illness of stomach trouble. Although he had been sick for a long time, he conversed with friends the morning of his death. He had been a patient sufferer throughout his sickness.
He was born near Eldon October 19, 1866 being fifty four years old at the time of his death. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Clark, who were at one time residents of Tuscumbia during Mr. Clark's term as a county official.
He was an experienced river pilot and held license from the government for operating steamers on the Osage and Missouri rivers. During the time he was in feeble health he served as justice of the peace of Equality, which position he held at the time of his death.
He was married to Miss Martha Hawken in 1888 and to this union five children were born, one having died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. James Messersmith and Mrs. Edgar Vernon of Eldon, Mrs. Farris Houser of Linn Creek and Miss Edna who is at home. He is also survived by his wife, his mother, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Dion, Joel and Grant of Lawton, Oklahoma and Tom of Kansas City. The sisters are Mrs. Julia Cox of Faxon, Oklahoma and Bessie, another sister who is married.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Eld. W. H. Scott of Eldon. Mr. Clark united with the Christian church during a meeting held here by Eld. Edmund Wilkes about twenty five years ago. He was also a member of the M. W. A order. After the services the remains were conveyed to the Tuscumbia Cemetery for burial. Friends and neighbors join in expressing their sincere sympathy to the family in their sad hour.
James E Clark Passes Away - Dies after several months' illness, Aged Fifty Four Years
James E Clark died at his home here Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock after a long illness of stomach trouble. Although he had been sick for a long time, he conversed with friends the morning of his death. He had been a patient sufferer throughout his sickness.
He was born near Eldon October 19, 1866 being fifty four years old at the time of his death. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Clark, who were at one time residents of Tuscumbia during Mr. Clark's term as a county official.
He was an experienced river pilot and held license from the government for operating steamers on the Osage and Missouri rivers. During the time he was in feeble health he served as justice of the peace of Equality, which position he held at the time of his death.
He was married to Miss Martha Hawken in 1888 and to this union five children were born, one having died in infancy. The surviving children are Mrs. James Messersmith and Mrs. Edgar Vernon of Eldon, Mrs. Farris Houser of Linn Creek and Miss Edna who is at home. He is also survived by his wife, his mother, four brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Dion, Joel and Grant of Lawton, Oklahoma and Tom of Kansas City. The sisters are Mrs. Julia Cox of Faxon, Oklahoma and Bessie, another sister who is married.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday by Eld. W. H. Scott of Eldon. Mr. Clark united with the Christian church during a meeting held here by Eld. Edmund Wilkes about twenty five years ago. He was also a member of the M. W. A order. After the services the remains were conveyed to the Tuscumbia Cemetery for burial. Friends and neighbors join in expressing their sincere sympathy to the family in their sad hour.
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