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John F. Clark
(William twin Schell)
John F. Clark, cigar maker, who had lived here for several years, died at his home on Sycamore Street Sunday
night of tuberculosis, after an illness of several months he was 36 years old. and was born in Henderson County, N.J. He is
survived by his wife, Emma Clark, and six small children, besides the following brothers and sisters, all of this city: Charles
L. Mahlon, Mrs. Anna Palsley, and Mrs. Cordella Hoover.
New Castle News - April 25, 1907
JOHN FRANKLIN
CLARK
(William twin
Schell Family)
SON OF CITY ASSESSOR DIES OF TUBERCULOSIS
John Franklin Clark, a well known cigar maker of the city, died at his home, 9 Sycamore Street, at seven o’clock last evening of tuberculosis after a lingering illness. He had been unable to follow his occupation
for a considerable period and friends for sometime past had no hope of his recovery.
Mr. Clark was 36 years of age and was born in Huntingdon County, coming to this city with his parents a number of years ago. He was a member of the Central Christian
Church and much interested in that congregation.
His wife survives him and six small children. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon S. Clark, his father
being one of the city assessors, two brothers and two sisters. These are Charlie L. Clark, and Mahlon S. Clark, Mrs. Anna
Heasley, and Mrs. Cordelia Roberts, all of this city.
The funeral arrangements have not been completed.
John Franklin
Clark
(William
twin Schell Family)
John Franklin
Clark
At his home,
No. 9 Sycamore Street occurred the death Sunday evening of John Franklin Clark, a well known young business man. About
six months ago his health began to fail, and he became gradually weaker until death came at 7 o’clock last night. Tuberculosis was the cause
of death.
Mr. Clark was
36 years of age; He was born in Henderson County, N.J. but had lived in this city a number of years past. By occupation he was a cigar maker, his place of business being
located on Pennsylvania Avenue. E was a young man well liked by many friends and his loss will be deeply regretted in the community.
He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Emma Clark, and six small children besides the following brothers and sisters, all of this city: Charles
L. and Mahlon Clark, Mrs. Anna Palsley and Mrs. Cordelia Hoover.
Mr. Clark was
a member of the Central Christian Church and a young man of many excellent characteristics. The hour for the funeral will
be announced later.
New Castle News – April 22, 1907
Funeral of
Mr. Clark
(William
twin Schell Family)
The funeral
of the later J. Franklin Clark was held Wednesday afternoon at the residence, 9 Sycamore Street, and was attended by many friends.
The services commenced at the hour of 2, and were in charge of Rev. Francis M. Biddle, pastor of the Central Christian Church,
and of Rev. H. E. Stafford, pastor of the Mahoning town Third Christian Church. Both divines spoke highly of the deceased,
and spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives. Many flowers were sent by friends.
The burial was
at Oak Park
Cemetery,
and the pallbearers , all brothers-in-law of the deceased, were John, William, and Charles Keith, George Miller, Roy Hoover,
Lewis Heisley
Printed New Castle News April 25, 1907
New Castle Herald – April 22, 1907
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