Tribute to Newel C. Clark, April 26, 1924

Paid Unusual Tribute to Newel C. Clark

That he had known N.C. Clark in his daily walk and work since he had been with the Elizabeth City Iron Works & Supply Company and that in all the years that he had so known him he had never seen him act or herd from him a single word unbecoming a Christian was the tribute paid to Mr. Clark at the burial service Thursday by Rev. E.F. Sawyer when at the grave in Hollywood Thursday. He spoke in behalf of Mr. Clark’s fellow workmen at the Iron Works and in behalf of the firm. Mr. Sawyer himself has a position with the Iron Works, and Mr. Clark’s work and conduct were under his continual observation.

“N.C. Clark was one man whom I believe was an earnest Christian in his daily work,” said Mr. Sawyer, “and more than one of his comrades in the shop have told me that he was the best man they ever worked with.”

Mr. Sawyer’s words were spoken with the force at the Elizabeth City Iron Works attending the burial service in a body, the plant closing during the funeral hour to permit them to do so and as a tribute of respect to his memory. Many eyes of strong men unaccustomed to tears were wet when the words of tribute had been spoken.

Mr. Clark was the son of Baptist preacher, the late Rev. Homer J. Clark of Parkersburg, West Virginia, who died here soon after Mr. Clark came to Elizabeth City.

From the Elizabeth City Daily Advance, April 26, 1924