The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-20
MALCOLM /. CLARK
Passes Away at 1915 this Morning AZ
ter a Lingering Illness from Con-
sumption.

Although hourly expected for a mum
Der Of days, friends OF the family were
panied to learn of the death, this morn.
ing, Of NJ. L. Clark. one of the pioneer
residents of this city, The disease from
which he died was consumption,
yet M. L. Clark until a year ago
was regarded an ordinarily robust
man, active in business, and appar-
ently in the enjoymen: Of good health.
The disease first manifested itself after
a severe cold, and there was q gradual
wasting Of strength until about Novem-
Der l, last, when deceased was confined
t o his room and awaited the hour Of
tinal dissolution. NJ. l.. Clark was born
in Canada, May 3. 1852 and was the
eldest son OF MIR. and Mrs. D. Clark, who,
besides thr ee sisters, survive, and reside
at Tiverton, Ont. In 1878, deceased
came to Lake county, and from that
time until his fatal illness began was
prominently identified with the business
interests Of Madison. Until five years
ago this month he was connected with
D. McKinnon in the mercantile business,
at times other partners being interested.
After severlng his connection with Mr..
McKinnon be looked after his farm ad-
joining the city on the south, and about
a year ago engaged in the grocery bust
ness on his own account, but bis health
failing rapidly he relinquished this bust
ness about the first Of last August.
September II, 1888, M. L. Clark was
joined i'll marriage with Miss Mary Nc
Gillivray, at Leroy, Mimi, who, with
two little daughters, Della and Leila, sur
vive, and are left with Il comfortable
home and surroundings on Madison
street. Throughout all his long illness,
Mrs. Clark has beer the constant COM
panion and attendant of her husband,
and her wlfely devotion has often been
the subject of remark by friends Of the
family.
As a business man, NJ. L. Clark was
capable, and the soul OF honor IN his
business deals. He has always been
recognized as a safe business man. and
has held several public positions of
trust during his lifetime here. He was
| a leading member of the Masonic fra
ternity Of this city, having attained to
the degree of Knight Templar, and In
| this line of work he was faithful, a reg
ular attendant Of lodge meetings. and at
| different times held nearly all the re-
sponsible official positions in the order.
In this circle Of association, as we'll as in
business circles, he will be greatly
missed by his co-laborers.
The funeral will take place from the
family residence tomorrow afternoon at
. o'clock under the auspices of the Ma
sonic fraternity, Rev. w. j. Cleveland
officiating. The rema.ns will lie In the
parlor Of the home, exposed. from / IN,
Til , p. M, and during that hour friends
Of the family and associates OF the de.
ceased are invited to call and view them.
At the beginning Of the funeral services
at . p. H., the casket will be closed
tn accordance with the wishes OF de.
ceased, the following gentlemen will act
as pail bearers: A. NJ. McCallister. F.
d. Fits, j. F. Stahl, Geo. Irish, f.
Sheridan, Frank Smith. The burial
will take place in Madison cemetery.
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