Lowville Journal and Republican (Lowville, NY)

"Mrs. Clark Dead.
Expired this morning at her Home Near Harrisville.
Her Husband, Eugene Clark, now in County Jail, charged with striking her on the head with a hammer, must face the charge of murder.
Mrs. Eugene Clark died this morning at her home five miles from Harrisville, in the direction of Natural Bridge, and her husband is confided in the Lowville jail, charged with assault in the first degree, it being alleged that he struck Mrs. Clark on the head with a hammer at their home on Saturday, March 16th, crushing the skull. When found Mrs. Clark was unconscious, in which condition she remained a greater part of the time up to the hour of her death. The authorities have been unable to secure a statement from her, although the past ten days she asked for "Gene," and wanted to know why he did not come home. However, her condition was such that she did not know what had happened to her, although when told that her injuries were caused by a fall down stairs she branded that statement as an untruth....
Eugene Clark is about 50 years, and his wife was aged about 45 years. The prisoner has always been regarded as one of the most reliable farmers of the town of Diana. He has served as assessor and commissioner of highways of the town, and has quite frequently been drawn as a juror at terms of the county and supreme court. He has been twice married and has one daughter by his first wife and one by his second wife. The youngest daughters is about 23 years. ...since his confinement in the Lowville jail he has exhibited no signs of insanity; Sheriff Hubbard left this morning for Harrisville without informing Clark of the death of his wife."

"What the Autopsy Revealed:
Mrs. Eugene Clark's Death Due to Blow Struck By Husband with a Hammer.
The autopsy conducted by Dr. C. S. Drury, of Natural Bridge, and Dr. D.J. Culver, of Harrisville, under the direction of coroner H. A. Pawling, M.D/, of Lowville, revealed the fact that the death of Mrs. Eugene Clark of Harrisville, was due to injuries. The autopsy revealed the fact that Mrs. Clark had been struck about in the center of the top of the head, breaking out 2 pieces of bone half an inch in width and aggregating 1 x/x(?) inches in length. These pieces of bone had been removed from the skull in an operation performed previous to death in hopes of prolonging life... Coroner Pawling found that Mrs. Clark came to her death as a result of shock, loss of blood with consequent anemia, due to the injuries inflected upon her head by means of a common claw hammer in the hands of Eugene Clark on the 16th day of March.
Mrs. Clark is survived by her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Nelsen Mantel, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Blanchard, and a brother, Charles Mantel, all of Harrisville; also a step-daughter, Mrs. Starkweather, of Star Lake."

"William Mantle died of typhoid pneumonia about ten o'clock Sunday night. He was taken ill the Wednesday night previous, having coming out of the woods Tuesday night. He leaves behind a wife and daughter, Olive, two brothers, Edgar Mantle of Middle Branch, and Jesse Mantle of Antwerp, also a sister, Mrs. Grace McKenna, of Helena, MT. Mr. Mantle was a very genial man, and one who had many friends. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon."

"Mrs. Elizabeth Mantle, 90, died on the 9th inst. at her home in Harrisville where she had resided the past 40 years. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was held highly respected. She had seen many adversities. She was the mother of five children. Two boys grew to manhood and one was married. Both sons died many years ago. One daughter, Mrs. Jennie Clarke, was murdered. A son, James, is the only surviving member of the family. Her husband, Nelson mantle, died soon after her daughter was murdered, eight years ago."

"Miss Leone Mantle passes away after attack of Appendicitis
"Miss Leone Mantle 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mantle, of Harrisville, died about 9 o'clock Friday night at the sisters hospital in Watertown following an operation for appendicitis performed about 6 hours previous. Miss Mantle was taken ill the forepart of the week, but she was not taken to the hospital until Thursday evening. Death was due to the ruptured Appendix. She was born in Harrisville, June 26, 1908, the daughter of Roy and Jennie Mullin Mantle. She resided here all her life and was a student in the public school. Besides her parents she is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon."

"Joseph H. Mantle (sic)
Native of Harrisville Dies of Pneumonia at West Carthage
"Joseph H. Mantle, 41, died Friday morning at his home, 13 Franklin St., following an illness of six days of pleural pneumonia. The body was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie A. Mantle, of Antwerp, Saturday morning from where the funeral was held Sunday afternoon, with burial at Hillside Cemetery, Antwerp. Mr. Mantle was born in Harrisville, April 11, 1881, going to Antwerp when seven years of age. He had lived in Carthage for the past twelve years, being employed by J. A. Strickland as a plumber. Besides his parents, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Josephine Mantle, and 3 children, Earl, Robert and Helen. Mr. Mantle was a member of the W. Carthage Fire Dept."

"Death of Edgar O. Mantle, Widely Known Sugar Maker:
"Edgar O. Mantle, widely known as the best maker of maple syrup in this section, died Monday at his home at Middle Branch from shock. He was the eldest son of the late Howard Mantle and was born and always lived on the farm where he died. Nearly 50 years ago he married Emirante Blanchard, who died 12 years ago. He is survived by a brother, Jesse(?), of Andwerp, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Mckenea/McKenna(spelling?) of Montana. A brother, William, died 10 years ago. He is survived by three children: Mrs. Abbie Monier, of Syracuse, Marian and Arthur, of Harrisville, and a grand-daughter, Marion Mantle. He was a member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows. For several years he was town assessor of Diana. The funeral services were held Wednesday."

"Mrs. Clara Mantle Dies in Heber, Utah.
Word was received here Monday of the death of Mrs. Clara Mantle, former resident of this village, in Heber, Utah. Death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Mantle moved away three years ago but visited here last winter. She is survived by two sons, Clarence of Harrisville, and Roy of French Settlement. The body will arrive here Friday for funeral services and burial."

"Mrs. Lulu McAllister Mantle, 69, former resident of this village, died at Mercy General Hospital, Tupper Lake, Wednesday, at 10:45 pm, after a weeks illness of peritonitis. Born in Rensselaer Falls, April 29, 1868, Mrs. Mantle was a daughter of Isaac and Electa Mitchell McAllister. She married William Mantle, of Harrisville, 47 years ago. He died in 1910. She spent many years here and in Gouverneur. Since her husband's death she had resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Weeks. Four years ago, Mrs. Mantle went to Madawaska, Me., with the Weeks family. After residing there a year they returned to Piercefield, where they resided until a short time ago, when they moved to Tupper Lake. The body was brought to Dunlop funeral parlors here and funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Mr. Williams, of Great Bend, officiating. Interment in Harrisville Cemetery. Surviving are her daughter Mrs. Weeks, a sister, Mrs. Carrie Sweet, Rockville, Conn., a brother Charles McAllister, Shawl, Ore., and a granddaughter, Gloria Weeks, Tupper Lake."

"Death of Charles Warren Earl at 70 and James P. Mantle at 77....
"James P. Mantle, 77, well known farmer of this section, died January 30th at his home at French Settlement, three miles from here, where he had always owned and operated a farm. He had been ill but a few days with pneumonia. He was born in Harrisville, a son of Nelson and Elizabeth Cook Mantle, pioneers of this section. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Clara Glasby, who died about 8 years ago. His second wife survives. She was formerly Mrs. Sarah Clark. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons by his first marriage, Roy and Clarence Mantle, both of Harrisville, and 14 grandchildren. The funeral was held from the home Saturday at 3 p.m., Rev. C.A. Robinson of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating. Mr. Mantle was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The body was placed in the Harrisville Cemetery vault."