Edith Marie Clarke was the fourth child of Christopher Columbus and Martha Louisa (Lea) Clarke. Her father was a grocer and fruit vendor. The family lived in Macomb, Illinois until 1883 when they moved to Bentonville, Arkansas.
Edith married Dr. Charles Forrest Perkins June 5, 1895 in Bentonville, Arkansas. They had one child that died before reaching age 10. Sometime between 1910-1920 they adopted a teenage girl that was working for them as a servant, Bettie Chadell. It is doubtful this relationship lasted as Bettie is not mentioned in the obit for either Edith or Charles, nor in the 1922 bio for Charles found in the book ""Centennial History of Arkansas, Volume 2" by Dallas Tabor Herndon.
Edith and Charles lived in Chicago, where he had his medical practice, until 1899 when they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa to be close to his parents, who lived in neighboring Farragut, Iowa. In 1902 sister Vena came for a visit, met neighbor Berton Vorce Cole, who lived across the street, fell in love, and got married at Edith & Charles home. Charles walked her down the aisle.
Sometime between 1904 to 1909, Edith and Charles moved to Springdale, Arkansas. They had a home just outside Springdale, Arkansas that they named "Dancing Rabbit Foot Lodge." They were known for holding large house parties that were very popular. it was also a farm, and Charles worked the farm as well as having a thriving medical practice.
In 1918 Edith's widowed mother moves in with them. She had been living with Edith's sister Jessie Risteen and her husband in Williams, Arizona, but after she had a minor stroke doctors felt it would be better for her to live at a lower altitude. Also, Dr. Perkins could take over her care. In 1919, while living with Edith and Charles, she passed away. Within a year, Edith and Charles had moved to Rogers, Arkansas, where they stayed until about 1928. By 1930 they were living in Miami, Arizona. About 1933 they moved to Wickenburg, Arizona.
Edith died of heart disease.
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The Benton County Democrat January 9, 1936 Page 4
MRS. PERKINS' DEATH REVIVES MEMORIES OF PAST DAYS
The death of Mrs. Edith Clark Perkins, wife of Dr. C.F. Perkins, at her home in Wickenberg, Arizona, on Sunday, Dec. 29th, marked the passing of the last of the family of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Clarke, her parents, who were Bentonville residents with their large family of children from 1884 until 1896.
The family came to Bentonville from Macomb, Ill, a suburb of Chicago. When Mr. and Mrs. Clarke left Bentonville they lived at Harrison and Eureka Springs and later at Springdale. They and several of their children are buried in the family lot at the Bentonville cemetery.
Dr. and Mrs. Perkins had lived at Springdale and at Rogers before moving several years ago to Arizona, where he was chief surgeon of a copper company, and later became associated with a hospital at Wickenberg. Their country home, Rabbit Foot Lodge near Springdale, was one of the earlier show places of this section and the scene of many happy house parties and other social events 25 years ago. Dr. and Mrs. Perkins are credited with being among the first to call the attention of the Arkansas Ozarks to summer visitors, particularly those from Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs. Perkins were held at Wickenberg Wednesday of the past week and the body was taken to Phoenix, Ariz, for cremation.
Mrs. Perkins' death followed several months' illness with heart disease.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Jan 3, 1936, pages 1 & 8
MRS. PERKINS LAID TO REST
Beautiful Services Mark Last Rites for Beloved Woman at Presbyterian Church
Simple but impressive services marked the last rites for Mrs. Charles F. Perkins at the Community Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many magnificent floral offerings and the large number of friends who were present. Mrs. Perkins passed away early Sunday morning following an attack of heart ailment. She had some time previously written out her obituary and directions for the final services, which were carried out according to her wishes.
A quartet composed of Mrs. E. B. Kelley, Mrs. Carl Shride, W. W. Slater and Oliver Corbin, sang two hymns selected by Mrs. Perkins, "Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go." And "Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us." Rev. Reese scull gave scripture readings and the obituary prepared by the deceased giving evidence of deep personal feeling. Mrs. Perkins was a loyal and valued member of the congregation over which he presides.
Following the services interment took place in the Wickenburg cemetery. Bert Fox, Russell Johnson, Roy Richards, George Wentworth, Dave Jones and W. L. Richards acted as pall bearers, with J. R. Barnette as alternate. Mrs. W. J. Helme played many of the old hymns previous to the service and accompanied the quartet. Floyd Wachter acted as usher.
A large number of out of town friends and relatives attended the services, including Dr. and Mrs. Frank B. Young of Long Beach, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stafford of Los Angeles, Mr. David of Phoenix and sister, Mrs. Philip Hartman of Mesa and Dr. and Mrs. Nelson D. Brayton and daughter of Miami.
Edith Clarke Perkins was born in Macomb, Ill., July 19, 1870. She was the last of a family of 8. She united with the Christian church at the age of 13. She was married to Dr. Charles F. Perkins June 5, 1895 in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Miami in 1923 and from there to Wickenburg in 1933. She united with the Community Christian church in March 1934.
The funeral arrangements were in charge of Howard Coffinger.
Edith married Dr. Charles Forrest Perkins June 5, 1895 in Bentonville, Arkansas. They had one child that died before reaching age 10. Sometime between 1910-1920 they adopted a teenage girl that was working for them as a servant, Bettie Chadell. It is doubtful this relationship lasted as Bettie is not mentioned in the obit for either Edith or Charles, nor in the 1922 bio for Charles found in the book ""Centennial History of Arkansas, Volume 2" by Dallas Tabor Herndon.
Edith and Charles lived in Chicago, where he had his medical practice, until 1899 when they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa to be close to his parents, who lived in neighboring Farragut, Iowa. In 1902 sister Vena came for a visit, met neighbor Berton Vorce Cole, who lived across the street, fell in love, and got married at Edith & Charles home. Charles walked her down the aisle.
Sometime between 1904 to 1909, Edith and Charles moved to Springdale, Arkansas. They had a home just outside Springdale, Arkansas that they named "Dancing Rabbit Foot Lodge." They were known for holding large house parties that were very popular. it was also a farm, and Charles worked the farm as well as having a thriving medical practice.
In 1918 Edith's widowed mother moves in with them. She had been living with Edith's sister Jessie Risteen and her husband in Williams, Arizona, but after she had a minor stroke doctors felt it would be better for her to live at a lower altitude. Also, Dr. Perkins could take over her care. In 1919, while living with Edith and Charles, she passed away. Within a year, Edith and Charles had moved to Rogers, Arkansas, where they stayed until about 1928. By 1930 they were living in Miami, Arizona. About 1933 they moved to Wickenburg, Arizona.
Edith died of heart disease.
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The Benton County Democrat January 9, 1936 Page 4
MRS. PERKINS' DEATH REVIVES MEMORIES OF PAST DAYS
The death of Mrs. Edith Clark Perkins, wife of Dr. C.F. Perkins, at her home in Wickenberg, Arizona, on Sunday, Dec. 29th, marked the passing of the last of the family of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Clarke, her parents, who were Bentonville residents with their large family of children from 1884 until 1896.
The family came to Bentonville from Macomb, Ill, a suburb of Chicago. When Mr. and Mrs. Clarke left Bentonville they lived at Harrison and Eureka Springs and later at Springdale. They and several of their children are buried in the family lot at the Bentonville cemetery.
Dr. and Mrs. Perkins had lived at Springdale and at Rogers before moving several years ago to Arizona, where he was chief surgeon of a copper company, and later became associated with a hospital at Wickenberg. Their country home, Rabbit Foot Lodge near Springdale, was one of the earlier show places of this section and the scene of many happy house parties and other social events 25 years ago. Dr. and Mrs. Perkins are credited with being among the first to call the attention of the Arkansas Ozarks to summer visitors, particularly those from Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs. Perkins were held at Wickenberg Wednesday of the past week and the body was taken to Phoenix, Ariz, for cremation.
Mrs. Perkins' death followed several months' illness with heart disease.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Jan 3, 1936, pages 1 & 8
MRS. PERKINS LAID TO REST
Beautiful Services Mark Last Rites for Beloved Woman at Presbyterian Church
Simple but impressive services marked the last rites for Mrs. Charles F. Perkins at the Community Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many magnificent floral offerings and the large number of friends who were present. Mrs. Perkins passed away early Sunday morning following an attack of heart ailment. She had some time previously written out her obituary and directions for the final services, which were carried out according to her wishes.
A quartet composed of Mrs. E. B. Kelley, Mrs. Carl Shride, W. W. Slater and Oliver Corbin, sang two hymns selected by Mrs. Perkins, "Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go." And "Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us." Rev. Reese scull gave scripture readings and the obituary prepared by the deceased giving evidence of deep personal feeling. Mrs. Perkins was a loyal and valued member of the congregation over which he presides.
Following the services interment took place in the Wickenburg cemetery. Bert Fox, Russell Johnson, Roy Richards, George Wentworth, Dave Jones and W. L. Richards acted as pall bearers, with J. R. Barnette as alternate. Mrs. W. J. Helme played many of the old hymns previous to the service and accompanied the quartet. Floyd Wachter acted as usher.
A large number of out of town friends and relatives attended the services, including Dr. and Mrs. Frank B. Young of Long Beach, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stafford of Los Angeles, Mr. David of Phoenix and sister, Mrs. Philip Hartman of Mesa and Dr. and Mrs. Nelson D. Brayton and daughter of Miami.
Edith Clarke Perkins was born in Macomb, Ill., July 19, 1870. She was the last of a family of 8. She united with the Christian church at the age of 13. She was married to Dr. Charles F. Perkins June 5, 1895 in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Miami in 1923 and from there to Wickenburg in 1933. She united with the Community Christian church in March 1934.
The funeral arrangements were in charge of Howard Coffinger.
Edith Marie Clarke was the fourth child of Christopher Columbus and Martha Louisa (Lea) Clarke. Her father was a grocer and fruit vendor. The family lived in Macomb, Illinois until 1883 when they moved to Bentonville, Arkansas.
Edith married Dr. Charles Forrest Perkins June 5, 1895 in Bentonville, Arkansas. They had one child that died before reaching age 10. Sometime between 1910-1920 they adopted a teenage girl that was working for them as a servant, Bettie Chadell. It is doubtful this relationship lasted as Bettie is not mentioned in the obit for either Edith or Charles, nor in the 1922 bio for Charles found in the book ""Centennial History of Arkansas, Volume 2" by Dallas Tabor Herndon.
Edith and Charles lived in Chicago, where he had his medical practice, until 1899 when they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa to be close to his parents, who lived in neighboring Farragut, Iowa. In 1902 sister Vena came for a visit, met neighbor Berton Vorce Cole, who lived across the street, fell in love, and got married at Edith & Charles home. Charles walked her down the aisle.
Sometime between 1904 to 1909, Edith and Charles moved to Springdale, Arkansas. They had a home just outside Springdale, Arkansas that they named "Dancing Rabbit Foot Lodge." They were known for holding large house parties that were very popular. it was also a farm, and Charles worked the farm as well as having a thriving medical practice.
In 1918 Edith's widowed mother moves in with them. She had been living with Edith's sister Jessie Risteen and her husband in Williams, Arizona, but after she had a minor stroke doctors felt it would be better for her to live at a lower altitude. Also, Dr. Perkins could take over her care. In 1919, while living with Edith and Charles, she passed away. Within a year, Edith and Charles had moved to Rogers, Arkansas, where they stayed until about 1928. By 1930 they were living in Miami, Arizona. About 1933 they moved to Wickenburg, Arizona.
Edith died of heart disease.
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The Benton County Democrat January 9, 1936 Page 4
MRS. PERKINS' DEATH REVIVES MEMORIES OF PAST DAYS
The death of Mrs. Edith Clark Perkins, wife of Dr. C.F. Perkins, at her home in Wickenberg, Arizona, on Sunday, Dec. 29th, marked the passing of the last of the family of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Clarke, her parents, who were Bentonville residents with their large family of children from 1884 until 1896.
The family came to Bentonville from Macomb, Ill, a suburb of Chicago. When Mr. and Mrs. Clarke left Bentonville they lived at Harrison and Eureka Springs and later at Springdale. They and several of their children are buried in the family lot at the Bentonville cemetery.
Dr. and Mrs. Perkins had lived at Springdale and at Rogers before moving several years ago to Arizona, where he was chief surgeon of a copper company, and later became associated with a hospital at Wickenberg. Their country home, Rabbit Foot Lodge near Springdale, was one of the earlier show places of this section and the scene of many happy house parties and other social events 25 years ago. Dr. and Mrs. Perkins are credited with being among the first to call the attention of the Arkansas Ozarks to summer visitors, particularly those from Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs. Perkins were held at Wickenberg Wednesday of the past week and the body was taken to Phoenix, Ariz, for cremation.
Mrs. Perkins' death followed several months' illness with heart disease.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Jan 3, 1936, pages 1 & 8
MRS. PERKINS LAID TO REST
Beautiful Services Mark Last Rites for Beloved Woman at Presbyterian Church
Simple but impressive services marked the last rites for Mrs. Charles F. Perkins at the Community Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many magnificent floral offerings and the large number of friends who were present. Mrs. Perkins passed away early Sunday morning following an attack of heart ailment. She had some time previously written out her obituary and directions for the final services, which were carried out according to her wishes.
A quartet composed of Mrs. E. B. Kelley, Mrs. Carl Shride, W. W. Slater and Oliver Corbin, sang two hymns selected by Mrs. Perkins, "Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go." And "Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us." Rev. Reese scull gave scripture readings and the obituary prepared by the deceased giving evidence of deep personal feeling. Mrs. Perkins was a loyal and valued member of the congregation over which he presides.
Following the services interment took place in the Wickenburg cemetery. Bert Fox, Russell Johnson, Roy Richards, George Wentworth, Dave Jones and W. L. Richards acted as pall bearers, with J. R. Barnette as alternate. Mrs. W. J. Helme played many of the old hymns previous to the service and accompanied the quartet. Floyd Wachter acted as usher.
A large number of out of town friends and relatives attended the services, including Dr. and Mrs. Frank B. Young of Long Beach, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stafford of Los Angeles, Mr. David of Phoenix and sister, Mrs. Philip Hartman of Mesa and Dr. and Mrs. Nelson D. Brayton and daughter of Miami.
Edith Clarke Perkins was born in Macomb, Ill., July 19, 1870. She was the last of a family of 8. She united with the Christian church at the age of 13. She was married to Dr. Charles F. Perkins June 5, 1895 in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Miami in 1923 and from there to Wickenburg in 1933. She united with the Community Christian church in March 1934.
The funeral arrangements were in charge of Howard Coffinger.
Edith married Dr. Charles Forrest Perkins June 5, 1895 in Bentonville, Arkansas. They had one child that died before reaching age 10. Sometime between 1910-1920 they adopted a teenage girl that was working for them as a servant, Bettie Chadell. It is doubtful this relationship lasted as Bettie is not mentioned in the obit for either Edith or Charles, nor in the 1922 bio for Charles found in the book ""Centennial History of Arkansas, Volume 2" by Dallas Tabor Herndon.
Edith and Charles lived in Chicago, where he had his medical practice, until 1899 when they moved to Shenandoah, Iowa to be close to his parents, who lived in neighboring Farragut, Iowa. In 1902 sister Vena came for a visit, met neighbor Berton Vorce Cole, who lived across the street, fell in love, and got married at Edith & Charles home. Charles walked her down the aisle.
Sometime between 1904 to 1909, Edith and Charles moved to Springdale, Arkansas. They had a home just outside Springdale, Arkansas that they named "Dancing Rabbit Foot Lodge." They were known for holding large house parties that were very popular. it was also a farm, and Charles worked the farm as well as having a thriving medical practice.
In 1918 Edith's widowed mother moves in with them. She had been living with Edith's sister Jessie Risteen and her husband in Williams, Arizona, but after she had a minor stroke doctors felt it would be better for her to live at a lower altitude. Also, Dr. Perkins could take over her care. In 1919, while living with Edith and Charles, she passed away. Within a year, Edith and Charles had moved to Rogers, Arkansas, where they stayed until about 1928. By 1930 they were living in Miami, Arizona. About 1933 they moved to Wickenburg, Arizona.
Edith died of heart disease.
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The Benton County Democrat January 9, 1936 Page 4
MRS. PERKINS' DEATH REVIVES MEMORIES OF PAST DAYS
The death of Mrs. Edith Clark Perkins, wife of Dr. C.F. Perkins, at her home in Wickenberg, Arizona, on Sunday, Dec. 29th, marked the passing of the last of the family of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Clarke, her parents, who were Bentonville residents with their large family of children from 1884 until 1896.
The family came to Bentonville from Macomb, Ill, a suburb of Chicago. When Mr. and Mrs. Clarke left Bentonville they lived at Harrison and Eureka Springs and later at Springdale. They and several of their children are buried in the family lot at the Bentonville cemetery.
Dr. and Mrs. Perkins had lived at Springdale and at Rogers before moving several years ago to Arizona, where he was chief surgeon of a copper company, and later became associated with a hospital at Wickenberg. Their country home, Rabbit Foot Lodge near Springdale, was one of the earlier show places of this section and the scene of many happy house parties and other social events 25 years ago. Dr. and Mrs. Perkins are credited with being among the first to call the attention of the Arkansas Ozarks to summer visitors, particularly those from Texas.
Funeral services for Mrs. Perkins were held at Wickenberg Wednesday of the past week and the body was taken to Phoenix, Ariz, for cremation.
Mrs. Perkins' death followed several months' illness with heart disease.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ, Jan 3, 1936, pages 1 & 8
MRS. PERKINS LAID TO REST
Beautiful Services Mark Last Rites for Beloved Woman at Presbyterian Church
Simple but impressive services marked the last rites for Mrs. Charles F. Perkins at the Community Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many magnificent floral offerings and the large number of friends who were present. Mrs. Perkins passed away early Sunday morning following an attack of heart ailment. She had some time previously written out her obituary and directions for the final services, which were carried out according to her wishes.
A quartet composed of Mrs. E. B. Kelley, Mrs. Carl Shride, W. W. Slater and Oliver Corbin, sang two hymns selected by Mrs. Perkins, "Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go." And "Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us." Rev. Reese scull gave scripture readings and the obituary prepared by the deceased giving evidence of deep personal feeling. Mrs. Perkins was a loyal and valued member of the congregation over which he presides.
Following the services interment took place in the Wickenburg cemetery. Bert Fox, Russell Johnson, Roy Richards, George Wentworth, Dave Jones and W. L. Richards acted as pall bearers, with J. R. Barnette as alternate. Mrs. W. J. Helme played many of the old hymns previous to the service and accompanied the quartet. Floyd Wachter acted as usher.
A large number of out of town friends and relatives attended the services, including Dr. and Mrs. Frank B. Young of Long Beach, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stafford of Los Angeles, Mr. David of Phoenix and sister, Mrs. Philip Hartman of Mesa and Dr. and Mrs. Nelson D. Brayton and daughter of Miami.
Edith Clarke Perkins was born in Macomb, Ill., July 19, 1870. She was the last of a family of 8. She united with the Christian church at the age of 13. She was married to Dr. Charles F. Perkins June 5, 1895 in Chicago, Ill. They moved to Miami in 1923 and from there to Wickenburg in 1933. She united with the Community Christian church in March 1934.
The funeral arrangements were in charge of Howard Coffinger.
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