FUNERAL SERVICES OF JOHN H. CLARK
Will Be Held at Presbyterian Church Tuesday
The remains of John H. Clark, who died Saturday at the National Soldier's home at Danville, arrived here on the Big Four accommodation train at noon today and were taken to the residence of W. M. Briggs, 835 Seventh avenue. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. L. Overstreet, pastor of the church, burial to be made in Mound cemetery and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of Mrs. Clark, who died August 24, 1903.
John H. Clark was one of the best known citizens of Coles county for he had made Charleston his home for many years. He was up to a few years ago, engaged in the abstract business which made him acquainted with the lands and titles in this county to such an extent that he acquired the reputation of being one of the best abstracters in the country.
He served with distinction in the Civil war and was a member of the 14th Illinois infantry. He served from the beginning to end of those dreadful days. He was a member of the G. A. R. post of this city.
He is survived by six children, namely: Samuel of Indianapolis; Harry and George, South McAllister, I. T.; Mrs. William Wallis, Urbana; Miss Laura, Indianapolis; and Miss Lois of this city.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Monday, October 29, 1906
Services over the remains of the late John H. Clark were held Tuesday morning in the Presbyterian church. A large cortege of friends followed the body to its last resting place in Mound cemetery.
Mattoon Morning Star
Mattoon, Illinois
31 Oct 1906, Wed • Page 1
Will Be Held at Presbyterian Church Tuesday
The remains of John H. Clark, who died Saturday at the National Soldier's home at Danville, arrived here on the Big Four accommodation train at noon today and were taken to the residence of W. M. Briggs, 835 Seventh avenue. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. L. Overstreet, pastor of the church, burial to be made in Mound cemetery and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of Mrs. Clark, who died August 24, 1903.
John H. Clark was one of the best known citizens of Coles county for he had made Charleston his home for many years. He was up to a few years ago, engaged in the abstract business which made him acquainted with the lands and titles in this county to such an extent that he acquired the reputation of being one of the best abstracters in the country.
He served with distinction in the Civil war and was a member of the 14th Illinois infantry. He served from the beginning to end of those dreadful days. He was a member of the G. A. R. post of this city.
He is survived by six children, namely: Samuel of Indianapolis; Harry and George, South McAllister, I. T.; Mrs. William Wallis, Urbana; Miss Laura, Indianapolis; and Miss Lois of this city.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Monday, October 29, 1906
Services over the remains of the late John H. Clark were held Tuesday morning in the Presbyterian church. A large cortege of friends followed the body to its last resting place in Mound cemetery.
Mattoon Morning Star
Mattoon, Illinois
31 Oct 1906, Wed • Page 1
FUNERAL SERVICES OF JOHN H. CLARK
Will Be Held at Presbyterian Church Tuesday
The remains of John H. Clark, who died Saturday at the National Soldier's home at Danville, arrived here on the Big Four accommodation train at noon today and were taken to the residence of W. M. Briggs, 835 Seventh avenue. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. L. Overstreet, pastor of the church, burial to be made in Mound cemetery and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of Mrs. Clark, who died August 24, 1903.
John H. Clark was one of the best known citizens of Coles county for he had made Charleston his home for many years. He was up to a few years ago, engaged in the abstract business which made him acquainted with the lands and titles in this county to such an extent that he acquired the reputation of being one of the best abstracters in the country.
He served with distinction in the Civil war and was a member of the 14th Illinois infantry. He served from the beginning to end of those dreadful days. He was a member of the G. A. R. post of this city.
He is survived by six children, namely: Samuel of Indianapolis; Harry and George, South McAllister, I. T.; Mrs. William Wallis, Urbana; Miss Laura, Indianapolis; and Miss Lois of this city.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Monday, October 29, 1906
Services over the remains of the late John H. Clark were held Tuesday morning in the Presbyterian church. A large cortege of friends followed the body to its last resting place in Mound cemetery.
Mattoon Morning Star
Mattoon, Illinois
31 Oct 1906, Wed • Page 1
Will Be Held at Presbyterian Church Tuesday
The remains of John H. Clark, who died Saturday at the National Soldier's home at Danville, arrived here on the Big Four accommodation train at noon today and were taken to the residence of W. M. Briggs, 835 Seventh avenue. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 9:00 o'clock Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. L. Overstreet, pastor of the church, burial to be made in Mound cemetery and the remains will be laid to rest beside those of Mrs. Clark, who died August 24, 1903.
John H. Clark was one of the best known citizens of Coles county for he had made Charleston his home for many years. He was up to a few years ago, engaged in the abstract business which made him acquainted with the lands and titles in this county to such an extent that he acquired the reputation of being one of the best abstracters in the country.
He served with distinction in the Civil war and was a member of the 14th Illinois infantry. He served from the beginning to end of those dreadful days. He was a member of the G. A. R. post of this city.
He is survived by six children, namely: Samuel of Indianapolis; Harry and George, South McAllister, I. T.; Mrs. William Wallis, Urbana; Miss Laura, Indianapolis; and Miss Lois of this city.
Charleston Daily Courier
Charleston, IL
Monday, October 29, 1906
Services over the remains of the late John H. Clark were held Tuesday morning in the Presbyterian church. A large cortege of friends followed the body to its last resting place in Mound cemetery.
Mattoon Morning Star
Mattoon, Illinois
31 Oct 1906, Wed • Page 1
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