The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1912-10-17
SMITHF|ELD news

SmithisE Oct. l4.-Ihe funerai
services of jonah Wilson Clark were
held in the tabernacle yesterday, the
building was well filed by his many
friends from here and other places
where he was we'll known and be-
loved. The services were conducted
by Bishop VIM. L. VIM. The choir
rendered the song, When first the
glorious light" and prayer was Offer
ed by Richard Roskelley. The choir
then sang, I'll praise my Maker
while live" Elders VIM. L. Pilking-
ton, Charles Baker of Logan, Robert
Thornley,, Bishop Miles, and Bishop
VIM, were the speakers. They told
Of the many virtues Of the deceased
of his genial, loving, forgiving dispo.
sition and his dislike for anything
that appeared hypocritical. Miss Car
rie Thomas of Logan sang most beau
tifully, 81 know that my Redeemer
lives" The quartet, BE it my only
Wisdom here" was favorite hymn
of Brother Clark's'and was well sung
by James Thornley,, VIM. Pilkington,
Agnes Thornley, and Emma Hanson
The choir sang, "Oh my Father" and
Joseph Mccain of Preston offered the
benediction.
Brother Clark was born in North
amptonshire, England, April 6, 1926;
was married to Mary Smith who bore
him four girls and one son: Mrs. Liz.
zie Clark of Salt Lake, Ana Lyman,
deceased, Lila Thomas of Rigby, EN-.
ma Thornley,, and w. J. Clark of this
place.
With the family he came to Utah
in 1880, settling in Salt Lake City,
until the year 1893 they came to
Smithfield where they have since re.
sided. While in his native country
he was well known and loved for his
hospitality to the travelling elders
keeping an open house for them for
many years. One pleasing feature
was to see the choir seats so well
filled at the funeral, as he labored
so long and so faithfully all the years
of his life for the cause of choirs and
singing.
Mrs. Fred Clark, George w. limp
son, and Mrs. Bywater of Salt Lake
City, Charles Baker, Mrs. Hamp, Mrs
Carrie Thomas, and daughter, and
Flora Richardson of Logan. Mr.. ant
Mrs. George Thomas were all at the
funeral.
Benson Stake conference will bt
held in the Smithfield First ware
tabernacle next Saturday and Sunda!
Mrs. Hattie Watts has been quite
i'll the past week with symptoms o.
pneumonia.
Messrs Truman Greenhalgh and Va
Palmer of Logan were guests of ORES
den Cragun on Thursday night last
Bishop VIM. l.. Winn's name has
recently been mentioned as a candi
date for the legislature on the Bull
Moose ticket, but the Bishop positive
ly declines to accept the nomination
Jos. J. Richardson arrived here to
night from the Eastern States mis-
sion field.
Miss Alice Roskelley entertained
the Kensington club on Thursday las
Smithfield, Oct. 15.-The Secon'
ward choir held a reunion on Tues
day night in the Hillyard opera hous
An excellent program was carried out
and lunch was served and dancing
INDUCED in until a late hour.
Several carloads of apples are bein
shipped from here this week b.
Messrs Isaac Jorgenson, Romney an
James Cragun.
Mr.. SAINT of Gentle Valley Is viz
iting his brother George SAINT.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Balm have com
back to reside in our city.
Mrs. Nora Merrill is quite i'll fror
quinsy and lagrippe.
Richard Roskelley and Henry {
Hanson have returned to Blue Creel
The Second ward M. /. A. wi
hold story telling contest on Tue.
day night next.
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