Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Clark, Ethard 1912
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Ionia Daily Sentinel – Friday 1 March 1912
Ethard P. Clark was born Sept. 21, 1853 at Italy, N. Y., and died Feb. 22, 
1912 at his home in this village.  About two months ago he suffered a stroke 
of paralysis from which he never recovered.  He was married to Ellerine 
Graham, three children were born, Arza E. Clark of Lyons, Mrs. Ocia Hogan of 
this place and Vale who died in infancy.  In 1882 they moved to Hubbardston 
and have resided here continuously since.  Jan. 7, 1884, Mr. Clark was 
initiated into Tuscan lodge, No. 178, F. & A.M. and has served that lodge as 
master three years and secretary 15 years.  He also received the following 
degrees in higher masonry:  Markmaster in 1894, most and most excellent 
master, royal arch and member of Ionia council, No. 18, in 1895, royal, select 
and super excellent master in 1896.  The funeral services were held Sunday, 
Feb. 25, at his late home under the auspices of the F. & A.M., the Rev. Chas. 
Baughman of Bath officiating.  The ritual services at the grave were conducted 
by F. E. Gaylord of Palo.  Messrs. Daniel Kiddar, A. C. Little and Frank Baker 
of Palo were also present.  Judson Clark and wife of Grand Rapids, a brother 
of the deceased, were here and two other brothers in New York who were unable 
to attend survive him.

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