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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
The funeral of the late Harold W. Clark will probably not take place until next Wednesday or Thursday owing to the inability of relatives in the east to arrive here before that time.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 25, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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PROCLAMATION
The Grim Reaper having garnered unto Himself a former County and City official, the Hon. Harold W. Clark, whose services to the County of Pitkin and the City of Aspen, have been of so great a benefit to our beloved community and whose services in the County and City governments are of everlasting benefit, I do hereby request that all business houses and offices be closed from 2:00 o'clock to 5:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, August 30, A.D. 1923 that all our people may have opportunity to attend the funeral services of the late Harold W. Clark.
Charles Wagner
Mayor, city of Aspen
Attest: Charles Dailey, City Clerk.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 29, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
At 2 o'clock this afternoon Aspen Lodge No. 224, B.P.O. Elks escorted the casket containing the remains of thr late Harold W. Clark to the Episcopal church where, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Edwin Johnson conducted the church service for the dead.
Floral offerings from friends in all section of the county were so numerous and abundant that it was impossible to bank them about the casket and a special vehicle was required to convey them to the cemetery.
At the conclusion of the service the funeral cortege was formed with the honorary pallbearers on either side of the hearse, followed by the active pallbearers.
The honorary pallbearers were Past Exalted Rulers, L. A. W. Brown, W. O. Brown, D. E. Abbott, Mansor Elisha, Charles Wagner, Charles Dailey, A. F. Hodman, Albert Johnson.
The active pallbearers, representing the county and city and various civic organizations were: W. R. Foutz, Floyd Callahan, G. B. Brown, W. Mobeck, W. K. Hanson, J. B. Stitzer.
The escort which accompanied the casket and mourners to the cemetery was composed of Elks, County and City officials, and a long line of autos filled with other friends of the deceased.
At the grave the burial service of the Elks was given by the officers of Aspen lodge.
Interment was in Elks' Rest, Red Butte cemetery under direction of Undertaker Wilkes.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 30, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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Harold W. Clark, of Aspen, one of the best known and most prominent and highly esteemed attorneys and counselors of western Colorado, is a native of Iowa City,Iowa, where he was born on October 10, 1861.
He began his scholastic education in the public schools and later was graduated from the collegiate department of the Iowa State University with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy in 1885. He pursued the regular course in the Law Department of the University and became a graduate of that in 1888.
The same year he came to Colorado and locating at Aspen in 1889 at once entered on the practice of his profession, soon afterward forming a partnership in the business with the late W.W. Cooley, which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen, and in 1899 was appointed county attorney of Pitkin county, a position which he is now filling (1904). He is also interested in mining and is an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta county.
In fraternal circles he belongs to the Order of Elks and the Phi Delta Theta college fraternity, and in politics he is a stanch and unwavering Democrat, serving now as chairman of the county central committee of his party.
His parents were J. Warren and Sophia M. (Clapp) Clark, natives of Ohio who moved to Iowa City, Iowa, in early life. The father died in 1866 from the effects of service in the war of the Rebellion.
The mother died in 1884. Of their four children one, Mrs. Florence Gilliland, of Glenwood, Iowa, is deceased. The three living are Charles C., a leading lawyer of Burlington, Iowa, partner of his brother-in-law, John J. Seerley, a Representative in Congress in 1892; Mrs. Elizabeth Seerley, wife of John J.; and Harold W.
In his practice Mr. Clark has been very successful,rising to a high rank in his profession and winning an elevated place in the regard and confidence of the people of the county and state in which he is well-established.
He was married on November 20, 1889, to Miss Mariette Vincent, a native of Monona County, Iowa, the daughter of Mitchell and Mary J. Vincent, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Iowa when young.
The father is a relative of Bishops Vincent of the Protestant Episcopal church and John H. Vincent of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a civil engineer and railroad contractor.
In the family of Mrs. Clark's parents there are eight children: Edward D., a lieutenant and civil engineer in the United States Army, now engaged in government work at the Yellowstone National Park; Hobart, a civil engineer at Deadwood, South Dakota, where he is also interested in mining and in the service of the Northwestern Railroad, as consulting engineer; Mrs. Effa Bernard Freeland, of Onawa, Iowa; Blanche (Mrs. Sewell Allen); Margaret, Louise (Mrs. Howard Woodman), Thayer, and John, a civil engineer in Arkansas and manager of a mine.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark have three children,Vincent, aged eleven; Catherine, aged eight; and Helen E., aged six.
Mrs. Clark is a member of the Episcopal church. Mr. Clark's brother, Charles C. Clark, is grand master of Masons of the state of Iowa. Progressive Men of Western Colorado 1905.
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HAROLD WARREN CLARK
Harold W. Clark died at 9:00 o'clock this morning at his home, 412 West Main Street, from gall stone trouble.
Mr. Clark was taken ill last Saturday morning and Dr. Bryson was called, but he recovered sufficiently to leave Sunday on a trip to Trapper's Lake, returning home Wednesday night.
At 4:00 o'clock Thursday morning Dr. Bryson was again called. Mr. Clark suffered intensely all day yesterday.
The doctor was called at the home at 6:00 o'clock this morning and found the patient suffering intense pain. All that medical science could do was done to alleviate the suffering and shortly before 9:00 o'clock Mr. Clark went to sleep. At 9:00 o'clock he passed away while Mrs. Clark and the doctor stood at the bedside. Dr. Bryson's opinion is that Mr. Clark's gall bladder was ruptured just before he went to sleep.
He is survived by a wife; two daughters, Miss Catherine Clark of Troy, New York, and Mrs. Helen Burna of Olathe, Colorado; one son, Vincent Clark of Washington, D. C.; a brother,, Charles C. Clark of Burlington, Iowa; and a brother-in-law, John J. Seerley of Burlington, Iowa.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.
OBITUARY
Harold Warren Clark was born in Iowa City, Iowa, October 10, 1861.
The education of Mr. Clark was acquired in common schools and the State University of Iowa, from the classical department of which he graduated in 1885, and from the law department in 1888. During the latter year he was admitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession.
He came to Aspen in 1889 and opened a law office, soon thereafter returning to Burlington, Iowa where he was united in marriage on November 10, 1889 to Miss Marietta Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Clark then came to Aspen and have since made this city their home.
Soon after Mr. Clark returned to Aspen he entered into a partnership with W. W. Cooley which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen and acted in that capacity several times since the office was discontinued.
In 1899 he was appointed county attorney of Pitkin County and with the exception of two terms served as county attorney up to the time of death. He also held the position of Assistant District Attorney for Pitkin County.
He was interested in mining and was an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta County.
For years he had been a prominent leader in the Democratic party of Pitkin County and served that party as county chairman almost continuously.
As a husband and a father, Mr. Clark was without a peer. as a citizen he was ever energetic and enthusiastic in all matters tending to the good of the community, whether in social welfare, the mining industry, public highways, or game and fish culture and protection. He was a big factor in the organization of the Hope Mining, Milling, & Leasing Company and was its secretary for about eleven years and its treasurer at the time of his death. He took a prominent part in all activities of a public character.
He was a member of Aspen lodge No. 224, B.P.O.Elks of which lodge he was a past exalted ruler; was a past district deputy grand exalted ruler for Colorado West, and was a trustee of his lodge for years. In recognition of his services his lodge presented him a life membership card engraved upon a silver plate. He was a member of and business manager of the Elks' band.
He was known from one end of the county to the other and was held in the highest esteem by all.
He will be greatly missed in the councils of those who have the best interest of the community at heart.
A true, loyal friend and a square fighter was Harold W. Clark.
Peace be with him.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 24, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF H. W. CLARK
M. V. CLARK, ADMINISTRATRIX
Aspen Daily Times
March 17, 1925
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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
The funeral of the late Harold W. Clark will probably not take place until next Wednesday or Thursday owing to the inability of relatives in the east to arrive here before that time.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 25, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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PROCLAMATION
The Grim Reaper having garnered unto Himself a former County and City official, the Hon. Harold W. Clark, whose services to the County of Pitkin and the City of Aspen, have been of so great a benefit to our beloved community and whose services in the County and City governments are of everlasting benefit, I do hereby request that all business houses and offices be closed from 2:00 o'clock to 5:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, August 30, A.D. 1923 that all our people may have opportunity to attend the funeral services of the late Harold W. Clark.
Charles Wagner
Mayor, city of Aspen
Attest: Charles Dailey, City Clerk.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 29, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
At 2 o'clock this afternoon Aspen Lodge No. 224, B.P.O. Elks escorted the casket containing the remains of thr late Harold W. Clark to the Episcopal church where, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Edwin Johnson conducted the church service for the dead.
Floral offerings from friends in all section of the county were so numerous and abundant that it was impossible to bank them about the casket and a special vehicle was required to convey them to the cemetery.
At the conclusion of the service the funeral cortege was formed with the honorary pallbearers on either side of the hearse, followed by the active pallbearers.
The honorary pallbearers were Past Exalted Rulers, L. A. W. Brown, W. O. Brown, D. E. Abbott, Mansor Elisha, Charles Wagner, Charles Dailey, A. F. Hodman, Albert Johnson.
The active pallbearers, representing the county and city and various civic organizations were: W. R. Foutz, Floyd Callahan, G. B. Brown, W. Mobeck, W. K. Hanson, J. B. Stitzer.
The escort which accompanied the casket and mourners to the cemetery was composed of Elks, County and City officials, and a long line of autos filled with other friends of the deceased.
At the grave the burial service of the Elks was given by the officers of Aspen lodge.
Interment was in Elks' Rest, Red Butte cemetery under direction of Undertaker Wilkes.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 30, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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Harold W. Clark, of Aspen, one of the best known and most prominent and highly esteemed attorneys and counselors of western Colorado, is a native of Iowa City,Iowa, where he was born on October 10, 1861.
He began his scholastic education in the public schools and later was graduated from the collegiate department of the Iowa State University with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy in 1885. He pursued the regular course in the Law Department of the University and became a graduate of that in 1888.
The same year he came to Colorado and locating at Aspen in 1889 at once entered on the practice of his profession, soon afterward forming a partnership in the business with the late W.W. Cooley, which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen, and in 1899 was appointed county attorney of Pitkin county, a position which he is now filling (1904). He is also interested in mining and is an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta county.
In fraternal circles he belongs to the Order of Elks and the Phi Delta Theta college fraternity, and in politics he is a stanch and unwavering Democrat, serving now as chairman of the county central committee of his party.
His parents were J. Warren and Sophia M. (Clapp) Clark, natives of Ohio who moved to Iowa City, Iowa, in early life. The father died in 1866 from the effects of service in the war of the Rebellion.
The mother died in 1884. Of their four children one, Mrs. Florence Gilliland, of Glenwood, Iowa, is deceased. The three living are Charles C., a leading lawyer of Burlington, Iowa, partner of his brother-in-law, John J. Seerley, a Representative in Congress in 1892; Mrs. Elizabeth Seerley, wife of John J.; and Harold W.
In his practice Mr. Clark has been very successful,rising to a high rank in his profession and winning an elevated place in the regard and confidence of the people of the county and state in which he is well-established.
He was married on November 20, 1889, to Miss Mariette Vincent, a native of Monona County, Iowa, the daughter of Mitchell and Mary J. Vincent, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Iowa when young.
The father is a relative of Bishops Vincent of the Protestant Episcopal church and John H. Vincent of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a civil engineer and railroad contractor.
In the family of Mrs. Clark's parents there are eight children: Edward D., a lieutenant and civil engineer in the United States Army, now engaged in government work at the Yellowstone National Park; Hobart, a civil engineer at Deadwood, South Dakota, where he is also interested in mining and in the service of the Northwestern Railroad, as consulting engineer; Mrs. Effa Bernard Freeland, of Onawa, Iowa; Blanche (Mrs. Sewell Allen); Margaret, Louise (Mrs. Howard Woodman), Thayer, and John, a civil engineer in Arkansas and manager of a mine.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark have three children,Vincent, aged eleven; Catherine, aged eight; and Helen E., aged six.
Mrs. Clark is a member of the Episcopal church. Mr. Clark's brother, Charles C. Clark, is grand master of Masons of the state of Iowa. Progressive Men of Western Colorado 1905.
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HAROLD WARREN CLARK
Harold W. Clark died at 9:00 o'clock this morning at his home, 412 West Main Street, from gall stone trouble.
Mr. Clark was taken ill last Saturday morning and Dr. Bryson was called, but he recovered sufficiently to leave Sunday on a trip to Trapper's Lake, returning home Wednesday night.
At 4:00 o'clock Thursday morning Dr. Bryson was again called. Mr. Clark suffered intensely all day yesterday.
The doctor was called at the home at 6:00 o'clock this morning and found the patient suffering intense pain. All that medical science could do was done to alleviate the suffering and shortly before 9:00 o'clock Mr. Clark went to sleep. At 9:00 o'clock he passed away while Mrs. Clark and the doctor stood at the bedside. Dr. Bryson's opinion is that Mr. Clark's gall bladder was ruptured just before he went to sleep.
He is survived by a wife; two daughters, Miss Catherine Clark of Troy, New York, and Mrs. Helen Burna of Olathe, Colorado; one son, Vincent Clark of Washington, D. C.; a brother,, Charles C. Clark of Burlington, Iowa; and a brother-in-law, John J. Seerley of Burlington, Iowa.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.
OBITUARY
Harold Warren Clark was born in Iowa City, Iowa, October 10, 1861.
The education of Mr. Clark was acquired in common schools and the State University of Iowa, from the classical department of which he graduated in 1885, and from the law department in 1888. During the latter year he was admitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession.
He came to Aspen in 1889 and opened a law office, soon thereafter returning to Burlington, Iowa where he was united in marriage on November 10, 1889 to Miss Marietta Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Clark then came to Aspen and have since made this city their home.
Soon after Mr. Clark returned to Aspen he entered into a partnership with W. W. Cooley which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen and acted in that capacity several times since the office was discontinued.
In 1899 he was appointed county attorney of Pitkin County and with the exception of two terms served as county attorney up to the time of death. He also held the position of Assistant District Attorney for Pitkin County.
He was interested in mining and was an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta County.
For years he had been a prominent leader in the Democratic party of Pitkin County and served that party as county chairman almost continuously.
As a husband and a father, Mr. Clark was without a peer. as a citizen he was ever energetic and enthusiastic in all matters tending to the good of the community, whether in social welfare, the mining industry, public highways, or game and fish culture and protection. He was a big factor in the organization of the Hope Mining, Milling, & Leasing Company and was its secretary for about eleven years and its treasurer at the time of his death. He took a prominent part in all activities of a public character.
He was a member of Aspen lodge No. 224, B.P.O.Elks of which lodge he was a past exalted ruler; was a past district deputy grand exalted ruler for Colorado West, and was a trustee of his lodge for years. In recognition of his services his lodge presented him a life membership card engraved upon a silver plate. He was a member of and business manager of the Elks' band.
He was known from one end of the county to the other and was held in the highest esteem by all.
He will be greatly missed in the councils of those who have the best interest of the community at heart.
A true, loyal friend and a square fighter was Harold W. Clark.
Peace be with him.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 24, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF H. W. CLARK
M. V. CLARK, ADMINISTRATRIX
Aspen Daily Times
March 17, 1925
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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
The funeral of the late Harold W. Clark will probably not take place until next Wednesday or Thursday owing to the inability of relatives in the east to arrive here before that time.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 25, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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PROCLAMATION
The Grim Reaper having garnered unto Himself a former County and City official, the Hon. Harold W. Clark, whose services to the County of Pitkin and the City of Aspen, have been of so great a benefit to our beloved community and whose services in the County and City governments are of everlasting benefit, I do hereby request that all business houses and offices be closed from 2:00 o'clock to 5:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, August 30, A.D. 1923 that all our people may have opportunity to attend the funeral services of the late Harold W. Clark.
Charles Wagner
Mayor, city of Aspen
Attest: Charles Dailey, City Clerk.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 29, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
At 2 o'clock this afternoon Aspen Lodge No. 224, B.P.O. Elks escorted the casket containing the remains of thr late Harold W. Clark to the Episcopal church where, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Edwin Johnson conducted the church service for the dead.
Floral offerings from friends in all section of the county were so numerous and abundant that it was impossible to bank them about the casket and a special vehicle was required to convey them to the cemetery.
At the conclusion of the service the funeral cortege was formed with the honorary pallbearers on either side of the hearse, followed by the active pallbearers.
The honorary pallbearers were Past Exalted Rulers, L. A. W. Brown, W. O. Brown, D. E. Abbott, Mansor Elisha, Charles Wagner, Charles Dailey, A. F. Hodman, Albert Johnson.
The active pallbearers, representing the county and city and various civic organizations were: W. R. Foutz, Floyd Callahan, G. B. Brown, W. Mobeck, W. K. Hanson, J. B. Stitzer.
The escort which accompanied the casket and mourners to the cemetery was composed of Elks, County and City officials, and a long line of autos filled with other friends of the deceased.
At the grave the burial service of the Elks was given by the officers of Aspen lodge.
Interment was in Elks' Rest, Red Butte cemetery under direction of Undertaker Wilkes.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 30, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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Harold W. Clark, of Aspen, one of the best known and most prominent and highly esteemed attorneys and counselors of western Colorado, is a native of Iowa City,Iowa, where he was born on October 10, 1861.
He began his scholastic education in the public schools and later was graduated from the collegiate department of the Iowa State University with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy in 1885. He pursued the regular course in the Law Department of the University and became a graduate of that in 1888.
The same year he came to Colorado and locating at Aspen in 1889 at once entered on the practice of his profession, soon afterward forming a partnership in the business with the late W.W. Cooley, which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen, and in 1899 was appointed county attorney of Pitkin county, a position which he is now filling (1904). He is also interested in mining and is an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta county.
In fraternal circles he belongs to the Order of Elks and the Phi Delta Theta college fraternity, and in politics he is a stanch and unwavering Democrat, serving now as chairman of the county central committee of his party.
His parents were J. Warren and Sophia M. (Clapp) Clark, natives of Ohio who moved to Iowa City, Iowa, in early life. The father died in 1866 from the effects of service in the war of the Rebellion.
The mother died in 1884. Of their four children one, Mrs. Florence Gilliland, of Glenwood, Iowa, is deceased. The three living are Charles C., a leading lawyer of Burlington, Iowa, partner of his brother-in-law, John J. Seerley, a Representative in Congress in 1892; Mrs. Elizabeth Seerley, wife of John J.; and Harold W.
In his practice Mr. Clark has been very successful,rising to a high rank in his profession and winning an elevated place in the regard and confidence of the people of the county and state in which he is well-established.
He was married on November 20, 1889, to Miss Mariette Vincent, a native of Monona County, Iowa, the daughter of Mitchell and Mary J. Vincent, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Iowa when young.
The father is a relative of Bishops Vincent of the Protestant Episcopal church and John H. Vincent of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a civil engineer and railroad contractor.
In the family of Mrs. Clark's parents there are eight children: Edward D., a lieutenant and civil engineer in the United States Army, now engaged in government work at the Yellowstone National Park; Hobart, a civil engineer at Deadwood, South Dakota, where he is also interested in mining and in the service of the Northwestern Railroad, as consulting engineer; Mrs. Effa Bernard Freeland, of Onawa, Iowa; Blanche (Mrs. Sewell Allen); Margaret, Louise (Mrs. Howard Woodman), Thayer, and John, a civil engineer in Arkansas and manager of a mine.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark have three children,Vincent, aged eleven; Catherine, aged eight; and Helen E., aged six.
Mrs. Clark is a member of the Episcopal church. Mr. Clark's brother, Charles C. Clark, is grand master of Masons of the state of Iowa. Progressive Men of Western Colorado 1905.
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HAROLD WARREN CLARK
Harold W. Clark died at 9:00 o'clock this morning at his home, 412 West Main Street, from gall stone trouble.
Mr. Clark was taken ill last Saturday morning and Dr. Bryson was called, but he recovered sufficiently to leave Sunday on a trip to Trapper's Lake, returning home Wednesday night.
At 4:00 o'clock Thursday morning Dr. Bryson was again called. Mr. Clark suffered intensely all day yesterday.
The doctor was called at the home at 6:00 o'clock this morning and found the patient suffering intense pain. All that medical science could do was done to alleviate the suffering and shortly before 9:00 o'clock Mr. Clark went to sleep. At 9:00 o'clock he passed away while Mrs. Clark and the doctor stood at the bedside. Dr. Bryson's opinion is that Mr. Clark's gall bladder was ruptured just before he went to sleep.
He is survived by a wife; two daughters, Miss Catherine Clark of Troy, New York, and Mrs. Helen Burna of Olathe, Colorado; one son, Vincent Clark of Washington, D. C.; a brother,, Charles C. Clark of Burlington, Iowa; and a brother-in-law, John J. Seerley of Burlington, Iowa.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.
OBITUARY
Harold Warren Clark was born in Iowa City, Iowa, October 10, 1861.
The education of Mr. Clark was acquired in common schools and the State University of Iowa, from the classical department of which he graduated in 1885, and from the law department in 1888. During the latter year he was admitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession.
He came to Aspen in 1889 and opened a law office, soon thereafter returning to Burlington, Iowa where he was united in marriage on November 10, 1889 to Miss Marietta Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Clark then came to Aspen and have since made this city their home.
Soon after Mr. Clark returned to Aspen he entered into a partnership with W. W. Cooley which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen and acted in that capacity several times since the office was discontinued.
In 1899 he was appointed county attorney of Pitkin County and with the exception of two terms served as county attorney up to the time of death. He also held the position of Assistant District Attorney for Pitkin County.
He was interested in mining and was an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta County.
For years he had been a prominent leader in the Democratic party of Pitkin County and served that party as county chairman almost continuously.
As a husband and a father, Mr. Clark was without a peer. as a citizen he was ever energetic and enthusiastic in all matters tending to the good of the community, whether in social welfare, the mining industry, public highways, or game and fish culture and protection. He was a big factor in the organization of the Hope Mining, Milling, & Leasing Company and was its secretary for about eleven years and its treasurer at the time of his death. He took a prominent part in all activities of a public character.
He was a member of Aspen lodge No. 224, B.P.O.Elks of which lodge he was a past exalted ruler; was a past district deputy grand exalted ruler for Colorado West, and was a trustee of his lodge for years. In recognition of his services his lodge presented him a life membership card engraved upon a silver plate. He was a member of and business manager of the Elks' band.
He was known from one end of the county to the other and was held in the highest esteem by all.
He will be greatly missed in the councils of those who have the best interest of the community at heart.
A true, loyal friend and a square fighter was Harold W. Clark.
Peace be with him.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 24, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF H. W. CLARK
M. V. CLARK, ADMINISTRATRIX
Aspen Daily Times
March 17, 1925
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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
The funeral of the late Harold W. Clark will probably not take place until next Wednesday or Thursday owing to the inability of relatives in the east to arrive here before that time.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 25, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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PROCLAMATION
The Grim Reaper having garnered unto Himself a former County and City official, the Hon. Harold W. Clark, whose services to the County of Pitkin and the City of Aspen, have been of so great a benefit to our beloved community and whose services in the County and City governments are of everlasting benefit, I do hereby request that all business houses and offices be closed from 2:00 o'clock to 5:00 o'clock Thursday afternoon, August 30, A.D. 1923 that all our people may have opportunity to attend the funeral services of the late Harold W. Clark.
Charles Wagner
Mayor, city of Aspen
Attest: Charles Dailey, City Clerk.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 29, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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FUNERAL OF H. W. CLARK
At 2 o'clock this afternoon Aspen Lodge No. 224, B.P.O. Elks escorted the casket containing the remains of thr late Harold W. Clark to the Episcopal church where, at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Edwin Johnson conducted the church service for the dead.
Floral offerings from friends in all section of the county were so numerous and abundant that it was impossible to bank them about the casket and a special vehicle was required to convey them to the cemetery.
At the conclusion of the service the funeral cortege was formed with the honorary pallbearers on either side of the hearse, followed by the active pallbearers.
The honorary pallbearers were Past Exalted Rulers, L. A. W. Brown, W. O. Brown, D. E. Abbott, Mansor Elisha, Charles Wagner, Charles Dailey, A. F. Hodman, Albert Johnson.
The active pallbearers, representing the county and city and various civic organizations were: W. R. Foutz, Floyd Callahan, G. B. Brown, W. Mobeck, W. K. Hanson, J. B. Stitzer.
The escort which accompanied the casket and mourners to the cemetery was composed of Elks, County and City officials, and a long line of autos filled with other friends of the deceased.
At the grave the burial service of the Elks was given by the officers of Aspen lodge.
Interment was in Elks' Rest, Red Butte cemetery under direction of Undertaker Wilkes.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 30, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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Harold W. Clark, of Aspen, one of the best known and most prominent and highly esteemed attorneys and counselors of western Colorado, is a native of Iowa City,Iowa, where he was born on October 10, 1861.
He began his scholastic education in the public schools and later was graduated from the collegiate department of the Iowa State University with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy in 1885. He pursued the regular course in the Law Department of the University and became a graduate of that in 1888.
The same year he came to Colorado and locating at Aspen in 1889 at once entered on the practice of his profession, soon afterward forming a partnership in the business with the late W.W. Cooley, which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen, and in 1899 was appointed county attorney of Pitkin county, a position which he is now filling (1904). He is also interested in mining and is an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta county.
In fraternal circles he belongs to the Order of Elks and the Phi Delta Theta college fraternity, and in politics he is a stanch and unwavering Democrat, serving now as chairman of the county central committee of his party.
His parents were J. Warren and Sophia M. (Clapp) Clark, natives of Ohio who moved to Iowa City, Iowa, in early life. The father died in 1866 from the effects of service in the war of the Rebellion.
The mother died in 1884. Of their four children one, Mrs. Florence Gilliland, of Glenwood, Iowa, is deceased. The three living are Charles C., a leading lawyer of Burlington, Iowa, partner of his brother-in-law, John J. Seerley, a Representative in Congress in 1892; Mrs. Elizabeth Seerley, wife of John J.; and Harold W.
In his practice Mr. Clark has been very successful,rising to a high rank in his profession and winning an elevated place in the regard and confidence of the people of the county and state in which he is well-established.
He was married on November 20, 1889, to Miss Mariette Vincent, a native of Monona County, Iowa, the daughter of Mitchell and Mary J. Vincent, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Iowa when young.
The father is a relative of Bishops Vincent of the Protestant Episcopal church and John H. Vincent of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a civil engineer and railroad contractor.
In the family of Mrs. Clark's parents there are eight children: Edward D., a lieutenant and civil engineer in the United States Army, now engaged in government work at the Yellowstone National Park; Hobart, a civil engineer at Deadwood, South Dakota, where he is also interested in mining and in the service of the Northwestern Railroad, as consulting engineer; Mrs. Effa Bernard Freeland, of Onawa, Iowa; Blanche (Mrs. Sewell Allen); Margaret, Louise (Mrs. Howard Woodman), Thayer, and John, a civil engineer in Arkansas and manager of a mine.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark have three children,Vincent, aged eleven; Catherine, aged eight; and Helen E., aged six.
Mrs. Clark is a member of the Episcopal church. Mr. Clark's brother, Charles C. Clark, is grand master of Masons of the state of Iowa. Progressive Men of Western Colorado 1905.
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HAROLD WARREN CLARK
Harold W. Clark died at 9:00 o'clock this morning at his home, 412 West Main Street, from gall stone trouble.
Mr. Clark was taken ill last Saturday morning and Dr. Bryson was called, but he recovered sufficiently to leave Sunday on a trip to Trapper's Lake, returning home Wednesday night.
At 4:00 o'clock Thursday morning Dr. Bryson was again called. Mr. Clark suffered intensely all day yesterday.
The doctor was called at the home at 6:00 o'clock this morning and found the patient suffering intense pain. All that medical science could do was done to alleviate the suffering and shortly before 9:00 o'clock Mr. Clark went to sleep. At 9:00 o'clock he passed away while Mrs. Clark and the doctor stood at the bedside. Dr. Bryson's opinion is that Mr. Clark's gall bladder was ruptured just before he went to sleep.
He is survived by a wife; two daughters, Miss Catherine Clark of Troy, New York, and Mrs. Helen Burna of Olathe, Colorado; one son, Vincent Clark of Washington, D. C.; a brother,, Charles C. Clark of Burlington, Iowa; and a brother-in-law, John J. Seerley of Burlington, Iowa.
No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.
OBITUARY
Harold Warren Clark was born in Iowa City, Iowa, October 10, 1861.
The education of Mr. Clark was acquired in common schools and the State University of Iowa, from the classical department of which he graduated in 1885, and from the law department in 1888. During the latter year he was admitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession.
He came to Aspen in 1889 and opened a law office, soon thereafter returning to Burlington, Iowa where he was united in marriage on November 10, 1889 to Miss Marietta Vincent. Mr. and Mrs. Clark then came to Aspen and have since made this city their home.
Soon after Mr. Clark returned to Aspen he entered into a partnership with W. W. Cooley which continued until the death of the latter in 1894, since which time Mr. Clark has been practicing alone.
From 1896 to 1902 he was city attorney of Aspen and acted in that capacity several times since the office was discontinued.
In 1899 he was appointed county attorney of Pitkin County and with the exception of two terms served as county attorney up to the time of death. He also held the position of Assistant District Attorney for Pitkin County.
He was interested in mining and was an owner in a large ditch and land enterprise in Delta County.
For years he had been a prominent leader in the Democratic party of Pitkin County and served that party as county chairman almost continuously.
As a husband and a father, Mr. Clark was without a peer. as a citizen he was ever energetic and enthusiastic in all matters tending to the good of the community, whether in social welfare, the mining industry, public highways, or game and fish culture and protection. He was a big factor in the organization of the Hope Mining, Milling, & Leasing Company and was its secretary for about eleven years and its treasurer at the time of his death. He took a prominent part in all activities of a public character.
He was a member of Aspen lodge No. 224, B.P.O.Elks of which lodge he was a past exalted ruler; was a past district deputy grand exalted ruler for Colorado West, and was a trustee of his lodge for years. In recognition of his services his lodge presented him a life membership card engraved upon a silver plate. He was a member of and business manager of the Elks' band.
He was known from one end of the county to the other and was held in the highest esteem by all.
He will be greatly missed in the councils of those who have the best interest of the community at heart.
A true, loyal friend and a square fighter was Harold W. Clark.
Peace be with him.
Aspen Democrat-Times
August 24, 1923
Transcribed by Carol Moore.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
ESTATE OF H. W. CLARK
M. V. CLARK, ADMINISTRATRIX
Aspen Daily Times
March 17, 1925
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