Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-18
OBITUARY..
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ Clarke. Mcfntire,

Clark c. McIntire was native of
the state of Indiana. and was born at
Rising Sun on Sept. %, 1886. His pa
rents were the Rev Daniel and Eliza
beth Clark McIntire. His father was
minister of the Methodist Episcopal
church, a man standing high in the
esteem of his brethren, and filling
many responsible positions. He faith
fully served the church for fifty years
Among the leading lawyers of the
Iowa bar. c., c. McIntire held an
honorable place. He was well equip
ped for the practice of his profession.
In addition to a common school edu-
cation he pursued course of study
at Asbury, now De PAW, university,
graduating with the class of 1863 He
began his law study at Rising Sun in
the office of Judge Downing, formerly Of
the Indiana supreme court, and later
was a student in the office of Judge
Pierce, in whose court at Washington,
Indiana, he was admitted to the bar in
1869 Forming a partnership with
John Pierce he remained one year in
Washington then went to Sullivan, In
diana. and continued practice in his
own name some two years.
In 1871 he removed to Iowa and
settled at Osceola where he practiced
in partnership with Mr.. Ayres till 1875.
He then associated himself with his
brother, j. j. McIntire, under the firm
name of McIntire Brothers. During
the twenty-five years that this firm
has been in practice it has conducted
many important cases and established
an extensive general law practice In
1891 the firm opened branch Office at
Ottumwa and c. C. McIntire removed
to that city leaving the brother, j. j.
McIntire, in charge of the Office in
Osceola
Mr.. McIntire when at his best was
one OF the most able and popular at
torneys in southern Iowa. He was a
good citizen, and a loyal friend. His
fidelity to interests placed in his
charge demanded respect and admira-
ton, and he will be missed by large
circle OF friends. He was active in
public offices and while yet young
man in Indiana was nominated for the
Office of district attorney, and served
two terms as county attorney for Clark
county, Iowa. He was active in the
building of the Osceola, Des Moines
and Southern railroad, was one of the
directors of the company and for
number of years it's attorney. He
was also a director of and attorney
for the Osceola bank and served one
term as assistant district attorney for
the third judicial district. Afterward
he was attorney for the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy railroad at Osceola.
Mr. McIntire was a member of the Ma
sonic order and a Knight Templar. In
May, 1875, he married Miss Halle
Chickering, of Charlton. OF the
three children born to them two are
now living, Jessie May and Delbert
Paul The son was student at the
Iowa Wesleyan university, Mt Pleas
ant, when the care of his father in his
helpless condition for the time being,
called him to his home. On October
IA. 1901, while in Charlton, Mr.. Nc
Intire was suddenly Frustrated by a
stroke of paralysis. So helpless was
his condition that it was deemed mad.
visable to attempt his removal to his
home in Ottumwa, and to care for him
the family moved to Charlton where
they have since resided.
On October 23, 1902, he suffered a
second stroke of paralysis and re-
NAMED unconscious till death came to
his relief. He departed this life on
Monday evening, October 81, at the
age OF Sc years, l month and 5 days.
Deceased was member of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church. A Friend.