CLARK, Annie Rebecca 1865 - 1906

CLARK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:27

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, October 6, 1906
Page 3, Column 6

Miss Bessie CLARK is absent from her position at the post office on account of the sickness of her sister Annie.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, October 8, 1906
Page 2, Column 5

Funeral of Anna CLARK.

The funeral of Miss Anna CLARK, who passed away Saturday afternoon at her home on North B street, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Thomas Osborn, with interment in the Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Weekly, Wednesday, October 10, 1906
Page 14, Column 1

Obituary.

Anna Rebecca CLARK

Daughter of Wickliffe and Ella CLARK was born in Fairfield, Iowa, November 10, 1865. She passed quietly to her reward October 6, 1906.

She spent her girlhood days in the place of her birth attending the public schools, graduating from the High School in this city in 1884.

After graduating she began teaching, and after teaching in the country for two years, she accepted a position in the public schools in this city and continued teaching in them or (sic) seventeen years. She gave her life into the care of the great Keeper of life at an early age and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. She was also a member of the Epworth League and a most efficient teacher in the Sunday School. Owing to broken health she was compelled to give up her place as a teacher in the public schools about two years ago. As a teacher she was a success, being inspiring, patient and kind, always endearing herself to her pupils, and making her life felt as an inspiration toward better things. As a Christian she was kind, devoted, tender and sympathetic, always, like her Master going about doing good. Many a man and many a woman who came under the influence of her life will rise up and call her blessed, in the trying times of their lives, for she wroght (sic) with rare diligence and and (sic) fidelity. Her fatal illness began with an attack of pneumonia the latter part of January; she continued to fail in spite of all that love and science could do for her. It was a long, hard road full of suffering but trod with the spirit of fortitude, knowing it would end well. The day before her death she said "The Father sends the light," and just before the end came she whispered, "I am going now, I am so glad."

Sunset and evening star.
And one clear call for me,
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

There was "No moaning of the bar' when she put out to sea. The family circle is broken once more but the break is partly filled by the memory of a rare graciousness and sweet, tender womanly purity.

The funeral services were held at the family residence at two o'clock p.m. Monday, October 8. The services were conducced (sic) by Rev. Thos. Osborn of the Methodist Church.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, October 10th, 1906
Page 8, Column 4

Passed Away After Long Illness.

Anna R. CLARK died in this city Saturday after an illness which dated back almost to the beginning of the present year. Her body was interred in the Evergreen cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. Thos. Osborn conducting funeral services at the home. Miss CLARK was a daughter of W. M. and Ella CLARK. She was born in Fairfield November 10th, 1865, and her entire life was spent in this community. She was a graduate of the High school, with the class of 1884, and for two years thereafter she was a teacher in the county schools. She was then elected to a position in the city schools, where she remained for seventeen consecutive years. Her labors in this capacity were faithful, conscientious and capable. Oftentime they seemed beyond her health and strength, but she had marked out her line of duty so closly, her devotion to her work was such that she never faltered, and she triumphed. She was prostrated by pneumonia early in the year. Complications followed which brought her very close to death's door, but the cheerfulness and patience which had marked her days of activity were also present then. Miss CLARK was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years and was active in its good works, as well as those of the Sunday school and kindred organizations, and she had many warm friendships there. A wide measure of sympathy will go out to the sorrowing mother and family.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, October 12, 1906
Front Page, Columns 2 and 3

OBITUARY.

Anna CLARK, who has been ill for a long time, died at her home in the northeast part of town Saturday, October 6, 1906. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wickliffe M. CLARK, and was born in Fairfield, November 10, 1865, and had made this city her home all her life. She was a graduate of our high school in 1884. She taught a few terms of school in the country. She was a teacher in our city schools 17 years, retiring about two years ago. At an early age she united with the M. E. church and lived a Christian life. Everybody who knew Anna CLARK spoke well of her and no doubt she has gone to enjoy the blessings of her labors here. She leaves to mourn their loss a sister, brother, mother and a large number of friends. The funeral services were held from the residence Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Thos. Osborn.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, October 17th, 1906
Page 2, Column 5

PROBATE OF WILL.

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

To all whom it may concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Anna R. CLARK, deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson county, and that Monday, November 25th, A. D. 1906, at 2 o'clock p.m., it being the first day of the November term, 1906, of said court, has been set for proof and final hearing of same. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 13th day of October, 1906.

E. E. LUCAS,
Clerk of the District Court.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.093.