Charles S. Coverdale Obituary
Clark County Clipper, October 21, 1901
CHARLES S. COVERDALE DEAD.
The body of Charles S. Coverdale was laid to rest yesterday, death
having claimed him Tuesday.
Deceased was the eldest son of John Coverdale of this county and was born July
23, 1879. His mother died when Charles was a mere boy, and being deprived of a
mother's guidance he grew up on the streets and the range, and was of a roving
disposition. he went to Colorado and contracted mountain fever, but was able to
come home. Reaching here he soon lapsed into unconsciousness and was never
fully able to tell where or how much property, if any, he left in Colorado. The
fever resulted in meningitis of which he died.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. H. L. Gleckler assisted by Miss Mary
Crawford.
Contributed by ~Shirley Brier~ September 30, 2005.
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