Marvin Lake

LAKE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:28

31 July 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 6

Marvin Lake, aged 70 years, a pioneer of Clinton county died Monday evening at Charlotte.

The deceased was a graduate of an eastern college, coming to Clinton about 45 years ago. He received a state teachers' certificate at a time when they were very scarce. The law profession attracted him and he studied with Messrs. Corning and Grohe of Lyons, later being admitted to the bar.

Mr. Lake came of a good family and was fortunate in receiving a splendid education. He had not practiced law for about 30 years, but up to the time of his illness maintained himself by working at odd jobs at hotels, or on farms of this section. He was frequently seen in the neighborhood of the county court house and would attend at the sessions. He was strictly honest and was held in high esteem by all. He could talk intelligently on any phase of public life.

About three weeks ago he was taken to the Charlotte county farm suffering from an attack of pneumonia with which he was taken ill last winter. As far as in known by anyone in this vicinity, the deceased had no relatives.

The funeral will be held from the Catholic church of Charlotte Wednesday morning. The Clinton Bar association have sent a wreath of flowers as a token of their respect.