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III.  Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1917.  p.601-602.

CLARKE, S. D. 

	S. D. Clarke, actively connected with commercial interests of Everett 
as a dealer in wall paper and paints, was born in Nova Scotia on the 12th of 
August, 1869, a son of S. D. and Mary (Ross) Clarke, both of whom were natives 
of Nova Scotia, where they spent their entire lives, the father being a well 
known farmer of his locality.  He there passed away in 1908 after reaching the 
age of seventy-two years, while the death of his wife occurred in 1904, when 
she was sixty-nine years of age.
	S. D. Clarke, Jr. was the fifth in order of birth in their family of 
six children and in his native country he attended the public schools, after 
which he learned the carpenter's trade preparatory to engaging in that 
business.  However, he turned his attention to commerical lines by entering 
the store of Stone, Fisher & Company of Everett, Washington, having removed to 
this city in June, 1900.  For five years and ten months he continued in the 
employ of that house and later he purchased an interest in the Berreen 
Furniture Company, being connected with the store on Riverside.  Through the 
influence of Mr. Clarke the business was removed to the north side and their 
trade developed to such proportions that they saw the advisability of erecting 
their present large building in 1907.  Their trade has constantly grown until 
today theirs is the leading furniture store of their section of the state.  
Mr. Clarke remained with that company for three years, when because of failing 
health he sold out his interests and later he established his present business 
on the 1st of May, 1910.  As a dealer in wall paper and paints he has 
developed a trade of gratifying proportions.  In fact the undertaking has 
grown from a very small beginning until it is the largest of the kind in 
Everett, back of its success being the enterprising spirit and progressive 
methods of the owner.  Mr. Clarke is also the president of the Trade Cash 
Register Company, which is also enjoying a profitable and growing business.
	On the 31st of May, 1904, in Everett, Mr. Clarke was united in 
marriage to Miss Dolly Frets, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Frets, a well 
known Missouri family.  In his political view Mr. Clarke is an independent 
republican, usually supporting the principles and candidates of the party yet 
not considering himself bound by party ties.  Fraternally he is identified 
with the Ancient Order of United Workmen and he became one of the earliest 
members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, having membership in Seattle Aerie, 
No. 1.  After crossing the border into the United States he resolved that he 
would become an American citizen in name and in spirit and he took out his 
naturalization papers at Duluth in time to vote for President McKinley.  He 
has found in this country favorable business opportunities and working his way 
steadily upward, has become one of the leading merchants and business men of 
Everett.  When business activity balances up with the principles of truth and 
honor and there is added thereto persistency of purpose and unfaltering 
diligence such as he has displayed the results are certain.

Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen

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