The Christian Advocate - October 18, 1888

Charles D. CLARK was born at Middlesmithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1843, and died of pulmonary disease at his home at Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family and friends, at 9:25 A.M. Tuesday, August 28, 1888. January 8, 1870, he married Miss Susan LUTSEY, who with their two sons and two daughters, survives him. Except for a few months, the eighteen years of Mr. Clark's married life were spent at Mountain Top. Twenty years and more he served as a Local Preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Though not strong physically, he took his full share of Christian work and church responsibility. He practiced what he preached. He gave to all the interests, and, although not rich in this world's goods, was rich toward God. As a citizen, he was conscientious and spirited. He preferred measures before men, and principles before parties. He served as school director, teacher, etc., and at the time of his death was the Luzerne County candidate of the Prohibition Party for jury commissioner. He believed in Prohibition heart and soul. His convictions were always definite, powerful, and uncompromising. He was a man of broad intelligence and clear mind. His sermons were strong; they enlightened and enriched. A good singer, abundant in labors, and an earnest Christian, he directed many souls to Christ. He died as he had lived. His last words were, "Bury the body at Rippletown, and leave all with Jesus." The funeral was held at Mountain Top Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday, September 2, J. C. Hogan, the pastor, officiating, and was very large. The text was 2 Tim. iv, 6-8. Rev. J. C. HOGAN


	Charles D. Clark

		The Christian Advocate - October 18, 1888 Charles D. CLARK was born at Middlesmithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, November 13, 1843, and died of pulmonary disease at his home at Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family and friends, at 9:25 A.M. Tuesday, August 28, 1888. January 8, 1870, he married Miss Susan LUTSEY, who with their two sons and two daughters, survives him. Except for a few months, the eighteen years of Mr. Clark's married life were spent at Mountain Top. Twenty years and more he served as a Local Preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Though not strong physically, he took his full share of Christian work and church responsibility. He practiced what he preached. He gave to all the interests, and, although not rich in this world's goods, was rich toward God. As a citizen, he was conscientious and spirited. He preferred measures before men, and principles before parties. He served as school director, teacher, etc., and at the time of his death was the Luzerne County candidate of the Prohibition Party for jury commissioner. He believed in Prohibition heart and soul. His convictions were always definite, powerful, and uncompromising. He was a man of broad intelligence and clear mind. His sermons were strong; they enlightened and enriched. A good singer, abundant in labors, and an earnest Christian, he directed many souls to Christ. He died as he had lived. His last words were, "Bury the body at Rippletown, and leave all with Jesus." The funeral was held at Mountain Top Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday, September 2, J. C. Hogan, the pastor, officiating, and was very large. The text was 2 Tim. iv, 6-8. Rev. J. C. HOGAN