Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Clark, John J. - October 7, 1918
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source: New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.)
1902-1944, October 12, 1918, Image 4

JOHN J. CLARK. - The sudden and unexpected death in the city of New Orleans last
Monday of Mr. John J. Clark cast a gloom over the entire community. Mr. Clark had
only been sick a few days with Influenza and an attack of pneumonia set in from 
which he succumbed at 6:30 P. M. on October 7th. His remains were brought to 
New Iberia for interment and taken in charge by the Masonic, Pythian and 
Woodmen of the World fraternal orders of which he had been a life long member.
Deceased had been in the employ of the Southern Pacific railroad in the capacity
of engineer fro some twenty years. He leave (sic) to mourn him, a widow and two 
children, Mr. William Clark of New Orleans and Mrs. C. C. Barthe of Houston, Texas.
The Enterprise extends its condolences to the bereaved family.

Card of Thanks.
We take this means to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends who so 
cheerfully responded and assisted us, during the illness and death of our 
beloved husband and father, John J. Clark which occurred on Oct. 7, 1918. 
Especially do we thank those who sent floral offerings.

Mrs. J. J. Clark and Family.



source: The Weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, October 12, 1918, Image 3

MR. J. J. CLARK'S DEATH. - On last Saturday night s message came to Mrs. J, J. Clark,
over the railroad wires, announcing that Mr. Clark had been taken ill with the Spanish
influenza in New Orleans. By the assistance of her friends she hastily got ready and
caught the first train to the city, in order to be at her husband's bedside.

On Monday evening the sad news came that Mr. Clark died that evening at 6:30 o'clock.

The remains were brought up on S. P. train No. 7 the next day, arriving here Tuesday
afternoon, and were taken to the family residence on upper Main street.

Wednesday forenoon the funeral was had with services at the residence by R. R. Diggs of
the Episcopal Church of this city. The Masonic burial services were then read by the
officers of Aurora Lodge No. 193, F. & A. M., of which the deceased was a member. He was
also a member of Iberia Lodge No. 39, Knights of Pythias, and of Cypress Camp No. 34,
Woodmen of the World.

Interment was made at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Clark was a locomotive engineer, in the service of the Southern Pacific R. R. Co.,
for many years. He came to this city to make his home when his duties kept him in this
district. He bought a home for himself and family, and by other means became identified
with this city as a progressive citizen. His capabilities as a railroad engineer won the
recognition of his superior officers and he was promoted to service on the California
Limited, between Houston and New Orleans.

Mrs. Clark had become so well pleased with her home surroundings that she opposed the idea
of ever giving up her home here and starting a new one elsewhere. They raised a family of
two children, both settled in life, Mr. Wm Clark, the son, now residing in New Orleans, and
Mrs. Clifford C. Barth, the daughter, residing in Houston.



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