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CHARLES, DAVID J.
Age 61
b. 9/1/1837 - Swansea, Wales
d. 8/9/1898 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

U.S.A. NAVY - SEAMAN

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: David J. Charles
Block B Lot 3 Grave 5

Spouse
Lallie E. Bowen Charles
1867 - 1946
(Married 6/17/1885)

AN OLD TIMER GONE

Death of D. J. Charles Sr.,
One of Butte’s Most Generally Respected Citizens

David J. Charles, Sr., one of Butte’s most valued and most generally respected citizens, died at 5 o’clock yesterday morning after an illness of a little more than two weeks. Mr. Charles was a native of Wales, where he was born in 1837. He accompanied his parents to this country when nine years old, locating in Baltimore. At the outbreak of the Civil war he joined the United States Navy and served through the war. In 1868 he removed to California and had always since then lived on the Pacific coast and in the Rocky Mountain region. Mr. Charles was always engaged in the smelting business in the west. He was for several years with the Anaconda smelter, but in 1887 he came to Butte and since then had been a foreman at the Butte & Boston. Mr. Charles was in rugged health until the time of a fire at the Butte & Boston smelter two or three years ago, when he was severely burned and was laid up for about nine months. This seemed to break down his constitution. A year later he had a severe attack of pneumonia. This also weakened his constitution greatly, but on recovering he resumed work. Two weeks ago Saturday he worked his last, a combination of lung and bronchial troubles forcing him to give up. He sank gradually, but died peacefully and without pain.

Mr. Charles leaves four sons—David J., Jr., formerly county commissioner; John, Harry and Ralph—and two daughters, Mina and Lillian. All were present during his closing hours of life. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, A. O. U. W. and G. A. R. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon from the late residence, No. 1139 Talbot avenue.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
8/10/1898

David J. Charles, Jr., yesterday asked for letters of administration on the estate of David J. Charles, Sr. The later died on August 9 last and left an estate valued at $3,500 not including a house and lot in Anaconda. His next of Kin are David, John F., Ralph and Lillian Charles, Mrs. J. Deshene and Henry L. Charles.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
9/8/1898

CHASE, EDWARD R.
Age 52
b. 1848 - Michigan
d. 2/26/1900 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

CO. C 9th MICHIGAN INFANTRY

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: Edward R Chase
Block F Lot 166 Grave 5

Note: There is no headstone for this man's grave.

FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED

Mysterious Death of E. R. Chase the
Mining Machinery Salesman

E. R. Chase, well known to all the mining men of this section, and who has a host of personal friends, was found dead in his bed in his room at the Rodgers house, about midnight. From the statements made it appears that Thursday night Mr. Chase retired to bed between 11 and 12 o’clock. Prior to going to bed he was in the office with Mr. Rodgers, the proprietor, chating freely and apparently in the best of health and spirits. The two men are old friends and had deceased felt unwell or had any ailment he would surely have told Mr. Rodgers. About 10 o‘clock yesterday morning the roomers in the adjoining room heard Mr. Chase breathing heavily or groaning but paid no attention to it. An hour or so later the chambermaid went to the room to make it up. On opening the door she noticed that the bed was occupied and supposing that Mr. Chase might have gone to bed late and was sleeping late she withdrew.

No more was thought of the matter until a late hour last night and then it was remarked that he had not been seen all day. Inquiry revealed the fact of the heaving breathing or groans being heard and of the visit of the chambermaid to the room. To satisfy his curiosity but not with the expectation of making any unpleasant discovery, Mr. Rodgers went to the room and entered it. His friend Chase was lying on the bed with his face to the wall, but on attempting to arouse him it became at once apparent that he was dead. The bod was in a perfectly natural position, lying on the right side the left arm over the breast and the right arm extended by the side. The limbs were rigid, indicating that death had taken place some hours previous. The features were placid and the position of the lower limbs easy.

Mr. Rodgers at once notified Coroner Jullien, and on the arrival of that official an examination of the room was made. There was no note in the room or in the pockets of the clothing of deceased, nor were there any vials or packages to indicate poison. On the washstand was an old 38-caliber gun with four chambers entirely empty and the other two with loaded shells. After the examination the remains were turned over to Sherman the undertaker.

Mr. Chase was an engineer by profession, and had worked in the mines of Montana and other western states. He was about 55 years of age, and of late years had been engaged as salesman of the mining machinery, His last employment was with the hardware department of the Anaconda company, his specialty being Ingersoll drills. He left the employ of that company several months ago. It is said that he had a mother and a brother living at Basin, and telegrams apprising them of his death will be sent early this morning.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
2/27/1900

Testimony Did Not Develop
Anything New in the Case

An inquest was held last night at Sherman’s undertaking rooms by Coroner Jullien on the remains of the late E. R. Chase, who was found dead in his bed in the Rodgers house at an early hour Saturday morning.

The testimony was practically in accord with the statement of the finding as published in the Miner of Saturday. It was in effect that deceased, who was well known in Butte and who was supposed to be in the enjoyment of ordinary health, retired between 11 and 12 o’clock Thursday night. On his way to his room he met Mr. Rodgers, the proprietor of the place, and chatted with him a few moments. Later Mr. Rodgers being in the room adjoining that of Chase, heard him snoring and remarked that he was doing well. Friday morning the inmates of the next room heard what they supposed was snoring, which continued until about 10 o’clock and then ceased. About 4 in the afternoon the chambermaid went to the room and on opening the door saw that he was in bed. She left and returned about 7 and he was still in bed. At about midnight mention of his sleeping so late was made to Mr. Rodgers and he at once went to the room accompanied by another gentleman and they discovered that Chase was dead. He was undressed and in bed, the covers drawn over him and the body was in a most natural position. The limbs were rigid, indicating that death had ensued several hours previous.

A thorough search of the room was made, but no note or paper or vial or other evidence of suicide was found. There was no discoloration or distortion of the features that follow poisons. The testimony was that he was not a heavy drinker and so far as any of his friends knew he had no heart troubles or any other organic disease.

The verdict was that deceased came to his death by natural causes, the exact nature of which were to the jury unknown.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
2/27/1900

CAUSE OF DEATH STILL UNSOLVED

The coroner’s jury, which investigated the death of E. R. Chase, returned a verdict to the effect that death was natural.

S. H. Rogers, Adolph Sulton and C. H. Chase, a brother of the deceased, testified. Adolph Sulton assisted the coroner in searching the deceased’s room. Nothing was found that would indicate suicide. S. H. Rogers talked with the deceased the evening prior to his death and said Chase was in excellent spirits.

The Butte Daily Post
Butte, Montana
2/27/1900

CLANCY, WILLIAM (JUDGE)
Age 70
b. 5/31/1842 - Sommerset, Perry County, Ohio
d. 10/30/1912 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

CO. E. 50th MISSOURI MILITIA
and
CO. K. 2nd MISSOURI MILITIA

Holy Cross Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: William Clancy (Judge)
Block 54 Lot 4 North Half

FAMOUS JUDGE DEAD

Butte, Nov. 1.—Judge William Clancy, aged 70, famous as a judge during the memorable copper war between F. Augustus Heinze and the Amalgamated Copper company, died here of injuries caused by a fall downstairs resulting in a blood clot upon the brain. For several months the former jurist had been blind in consequence of his injury. Judge Clancy’s decisions in favor of Heinze enabled the former copper king practically to tie up the entire amalgamated copper mining industry of Butte.

Enterprise
Harlem, Montana
11/1/1912

JUDGE CLANCY DEAD AFTER EVENTFUL CAREER

Resident Here for the Past 19 Years—District Judge Two Terms—Elected Once on Heinze Ticket

BLIND IN CLOSING DAYS

Fall Downstairs Three Weeks Ago Caused Blood Clot to Form on Brain—Burial Will Be in Butte

Judge William Clancy, former district judge in Silver Bow county and a resident pf Butte for the past 19 years died at 5:00 o’clock yesterday afternoon after an illness of several months. For the past three weeks the aged jurist was blind. His blindness was caused by a fall down stars. The fall caused a blood clot to form on his brain and this is given as the primary cause of death. Miss Mary Toohe, a cousin, was the only relative at the bedside.

Judge Clancy was born in Perry County, Ohio, on May 31, 1842. When he was 15 years of age his parents moved to Edina, Mo., where as a boy he was sent to public schools. After graduation he entered the Palmyra college to take up the law. He finished with honors. Returning to the home of his parents.

At first he saw no chance to practice his profession and accepted a position as teacher of a country school. He taught but one year when he was called back to Edina by his friends who wanted him as a candidate for mayor. His election was followed and he was known as the “boy Mayor.”

While in the office of mayor, young Clancy opened his first law office. He became noted as an attorney and he was elected county attorney by a big majority. While in the office of county attorney he made himself well known.

County Officials to Jail

Clancy, as county attorney sent four or five county official to the state prison. His prosecution of Kitchelow, sheriff at the time Clancy was in the county attorney’s office is still being talked of in Edina. Kitchelow was said to have stolen a mule from his father-in-law. As he was then sheriff none saw how he could be arrested, but Clancy found a way by swearing in a special sheriff and issuing a warrant for Kitchelow’s arrest. Kitchelow left for Canada and an inter-national negotiation failed to bring him back.

The men with money banded against the young county attorney for the next election and he was defeated, but elected again after two more years.

In Edina it is claimed that he figured in every case of importance as long as he practice law in that town. He missed many chances to take big fees to take the side of a widow or to appear for an orphan.

He was the head of a company of militia in his home town. When war broke out he enlisted with his company and his war records was excellent. At the time of his death he was one of the most active of the local G. A. R.

Twenty years ago he left Edina for a new location. He traveled through the southwest for one year and failed to find a town to his liking. The he came to Butte. He liked the town and the people and decided to stay.

Well Known Populist

He practiced law here for a few years. Judge Clancy espoused the populist cause in 1896 and accepted the nomination by that party for district judge. The populists fussed with the democrats and Judge Clancy was elected by a big plurality. Four years later Judge Clancy was re-nominated for the same position upon the ticket then known as the Heinze party. He was again elected. Judge Clancy retired from public office in 1905 and was never again a candidate.

For a few years he practiced law in the city, but ill health forced him to retire from active practice. For many years he resided at 829 West Broadway. He never married. Miss Mary Phelan, sister to Father Phelan was his housekeeper for a great many years.

His mother died four years ago and his father died when Judge Clancy was a small boy. A nephew, Dave McGorrian, and a niece, Mrs. Frank Kennedy, live in Butte. A brother, David and a nephew, William Clancy, reside in Idaho. Miss Mary Toohe, a cousin, for the past 10 years has visited in Butte each year. She was here at the last illness.

Before dying the judge requested that Undertaker Mike Walsh prepare the remains for burial and that the interment be made in Butte.

The funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00 o’clock from the residence to the St. Patrick’s church, where a requiem high mass will be said at 9:30 o’clock. The relatives have requested that no flowers be sent.

The Butte Miner
Butte, Montana
October 31, 1912

CLARK, PATRICK
Age 68
b. 2/26/1838 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
d. 5/26/1906 - Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana

U.S. NAVY

St. Patrick's Cemetery
Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT
Find-a-Grave: Patrick Clark
Block 520 Lot 4 Grave 2

Note: Obit states he was buried in Mount Moriah cemetery,
however, they do not have a record of his burial.
St. Patrick's cemetery has a record and his headstone is there.

PATRICK CLARK OF G. A. R.
ANSWERS THE LAST CALL

Patrick Clark, 68 years old, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and a long resident of Montana, died at the county poor farm at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon from old age and natural decline. No light has been shed upon his relatives or their whereabouts, and the funeral will be held at St. Patrick’s Church at 2 o’clock this afternoon under the auspices of Lincoln Post of the Grand Army.

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
5/27/1906

PATRICK CLARK IS BURIED
WITH GRAND ARMY HONORS

Man who served his country well
and faithfully is laid at rest by Lincoln Post

Patrick Clark, for many years a resident of the State of Montana, was buried yesterday afternoon by the members of Lincoln Post, Grand Army of Butte. The body was taken to St. Patrick’s church at 2 o’clock, all of the members of the local army corps who could be present acting as a guard of honor. After the services the body was taken to the Grand Army plot in the Mt. Moriah cemetery, and there the services always given their beloved dead by the Grand Army were said. Mr. Clark was a well-known resident of Butte, and although his recent years have been burdened with sorrows he had many friends, who regret his death and cherish his memory.

The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana
5/27/1906