James Young CLARKE

Epitaph

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James Clarke - VDI states death in 1917 as does the newspaper dated 6 Jan 1917.

Daughter Lilly is Mrs W Murrell

One of the oldest and most respected residents of Linton, Mr James Young Clarke, passed away on Saturday, after a brief illness, at the age of 68 years. Mr Clarke came to Linton from the old land 28 years ago, and settled here, following the occupation of hair dresser and fancy goods dealer. His unassuming manners and cheery disposition made him a general favorite, and much regret has been expressed at his death. His familiar figure will be greatly missed in Linton, and the little shop in Sussex street will not seem the same without him. Mr Clarke leaves an only daughter (Mrs W. J. Murrell) to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Sunday, a very large number following the remains to the Linton Cemetery. The coffin-bearers were Messrs J. Lambley, I. Walker, W. Giles,

and J. Cox. The pall-bearers were j Messrs Geo. Lewis, sen., J. Barr, J. j and H. Francis, W. Lewers, R., N., j and P. Wishart, A. and J. Camp- j bell, W. Grigg, E. J. Godden, D. j Hogan, T. Megee, J. Reid, H. Cornish, W. Jennings, T. M'Beath, Geo. Bennett, J. and F. O'Beirne, j A. Kirk, J. Glover, and J. . A. Nelson, Mr Ingamells read the Anglican burial service at the grave,James Nelson, of Linton, carried; out the mortuary arrangements.