| Show old timer visits E P dark clark one of 0 the best known and genial pioneers of 0 park city came don irom arom his home in sappington ping pi neton ton montana tuesday last and surprised the old timers and enjoyed a most delightful slbil cibit with them for two days it II was mr air clarks alist visit to the park for over twin atwon ty tareo years and because of 0 absence ot of moustache mo stache and apparent youthfulness none of 0 his old time friends recognized him and his bluffs to thrash many ot of them when about to be taken up he would I 1 reveal reneal his identity and the jolliest joll jol test liest of 0 times would follow mr dark clark is now cow one of 0 the big prosperous farmers ol of tile the nort northwest liNest and lie he and liis his estimable wife nee miss aliss annie johnson a former park city girl are enjoying life to the fullest mr clark firby came to park city in 1879 when he was in charge of tile the jones bonanza property pro on bonanza flat he followed mining tor for several lears in this camp then lie he and W A wiseman engaged tn in the jewelry business mr dark clark selling out when he be and richard dick grant went into the saloon business during these years he was a prominent figure in the park always popular because of his cheerful nature and bigheartedness big heartedness in 1892 he be and his wife left the park tor for montana here mr air dark clark followed mining tor for a time taking leases on different properties lie he became imbued aith ith the idea of farming and seeing an advertisement in a butte paper of a farm tor for sale that Ep Lp pealed to him he investigated and in two hours after talking with the owner the deal was closed and he was the possessor of 0 the property he then homesteaded homestead ed acres adjoining and settled down to real farming in the true sense of the word ile he made a success of his undertaking and today to day he la is independently rich with as tine fine a farm arm and as well stocked and as profitable as any in the state ot of Alon montana tana his hosts of friends rejoice in his good fortune it was a happy visit that mr dark clark had in the record office and as a kind remembrance from himself and mrs dark clark an elegant pair of buck aln skin gloves decorated with belabor ato aid bead work and made mada by the crow indians on tile the custer battle field in montana was presented tor for the record cabinet to say this remembrance mem brance from these good people 13 1 appreciated Is drawing it mild your friends blends were mighty glad to see bee you E P and heres wishing for you and mrs dark clark continued prosperity good health and unbounded happiness tor for the next fifty years at least and ever remember that park city will always extend it a cordial welcome to you both when you desire a good time away from home |
