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Methodise Church Wednesday, witli burial ritual by Albert WincbeU Tost, G. A- K. Co. h furnished the firing squad for the funerals of Messrs. Crittenden and Keeler.Win. C. Clifton died at his home in Elk Kiver township. Tuesday. April 6. isx:. In liis S2d year. Win. C. Clifton was l»ora In England, September 2Si5. where he married Miss Emma Popple. He came with his wife to this country in iSioacd settled In Hauutown soon after. He was by trade an engineer and run the engine In W. O. j Haim’s steam saw mill at the mouth of Elk Hirer for some time. About poo he started a blacksmith shop In Haaufcnvo which he operated for a number of years and had an extended practice. Several apprentices learned their trade with him. among whom were Messrs. Fletcher, Gafucy. Jordan and JJcGratlu Atoiit twelve years aco he sold the shop aiul turned his attention to farming and dairying, in which he was successful. During the last year his mind and strength began to fall and tm* weight of yeais pressed upon him until his death of old age. He was buried at Oakland cemetery on the Sth day of April. i£*7. with services at the house by Kev. Mr. Tyler, or Lyons. Mr. Clifton was a nieminT of the Episcopal Church. He leaves a wife but no children.The death of the Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. !. Saltire occurred a* the family residence about 1 o’clock yesterday morning. Tlie child. Helen Margaret Sallee was one year and
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Clinton Mirror
Clinton, Iowa, US
Sat, Apr 10, 1897
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