CLARK S. BLACK

Death of Well Known McDonough Man Friday

   McDonough, Dec. 9--Clark S. Black, a life-long resident of this town, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grant L. Fairchild, Friday morning.  His age was 76.  Late last summer he suffered a shock and had been in feeble health since.  About two weeks ago he took to his bed and rapidly grew weaker until the end came.

   In 1860 Clark S. Black was united in marriage to Mary Gibson, who survives him.  Three years ago they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage.  He leaves two daughters, Hannah, wife of Grant Fairchild and May, wife of Abner Gale; two grandsons and two granddaughters.

   The funeral was held from the M. E. Church Monday afternoon at ? o'clock.  Burial in the village cemetery.

NOTE:  THE TIME OF THE BURIAL WAS MISSING.

ANOTHER NOTE:  OXFORD HAD A  CEMETERY IN THE VILLAGE THAT WAS CALLED THE VILLAGE CEMETERY AND IT IS NOW CALLED STATE STREET CEMETERY.