John C. Clarke |
| Posted 2018-01-11 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Arizona Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Saturday, June 25, 1905, page 4, column 3 Death Ends A Life Of Terrible Agony John Clark Expires At Yavapai County Hospital - Cancer Beyond Remedy Suddenly Proves Fatal John Clark, who a few days ago was brought to the county hospital in a terrible condition because of a neglected cancerous growth on his face, died at the hospital yesterday morning. Clarke was an old miner of this county about whom little was known. When first brought to town his condition was considered serious, but after a day's treatment he showed signs of being able to throw off the disease, and Thursday his physician reported that he was in good condition, everything considered. Screw worms, which had irritated the cancer, were removed so far as possible when the miner was first treated, but it seems that the disease had eaten deeply into the head, and that the remedies applied could not reach the more vital spot. Clark, while not necessarily a county patient went there at his own request, and has left an estate which may prove of considerable value. His fruit ranch, lying about one half mile south of the hydraulic plant, is estimated to be worth something like $4,000, and this year's fruit crop is reported to be better and heavier than ever before in the history of the county. He was likewise the owner of some mining claims that are known to be valuable, and it is not improbable that relatives may put in a appearance when the matter of the estate shall come up for adjudication. Those who are best acquainted with Clark tell of him having children living in California, but nothing is to be learned regarding them. -------------------------------- Prescott Morning Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory Monday, February 19, 1906, page 2, column 1 Local News - In the probate court last Saturday, the sale of the property of the estate of the late John Clark was confirmed. Homer Wood, the administrator, made the deed upon the payment of $2,000. The estate was realized upon much better than was expected, as deceased was supposed to be insolvent and the remains were buried at the expense of the county in the Potter's field. Upon order from the probate court, the remains will be removed to the Citizens' cemetery and a suitable monument placed over the grave. See Also: Arizona Gravestone Photo Project |
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