Clifford E. Hart

The Payette Independent
Thursday, January 28, 1926

CLIFFORD HART PASSES BEYOND
ONE OF PAYETTE'S MOST PROGRESSIVE AND POPULAR BUSINESS MEN SUCCOMBS AFTER ILLNESS COVERING A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.

July 20th last Clifford Hart, one of Payette's leading young business men was suddenly stricken by what was pronounced typhoid fever and at once the entire community became deeply interested in his welfare, the wish of all being that his illness although reported serious from the start, might be of short duration and that he be back in his place of business. However, as the days, weeks and months passed he lay at his home in this city hovering between life and death, a complication of troubles having set in. Brave to the last, he put up a wonderful fight against the ravages of disease and each reverse would be succeeded by a revival of his spirits and those around him.

About two months ago he was taken to Boise for treatment and at first encouraging reports come from there, but they were not lasting and finally it was decided that a transfusion of blood was all that could save him. Volunteers were called for and a score of Payette friends and as many more from Nampa promptly responded. After tests were made a half dozen were selected and the process of transferring new blood to his veins began. He at once started to improve rapidly and the process was repeated two or three times with wonderfully beneficial results. He gained eleven pounds and there was every indication that he was on the way to complete recovery.

Another transfusion was given him last Wednesday, and following this it was soon noticed that a change had come over him. Evidently his weakened heart had been overtaxed, and the physicians soon decided that the end was near. Mr. Anson, his partner, was summoned to Boise about midnight and he, with the faithful wife and other members of his family, kept vigil until the end which came peacefully Thursday night. The great fight had been lost and death had claimed as it's victim another shining light and one beloved by all who knew hm.

Clifford Ellingham Hart was born January 8, 1895, at Bloomington, Idaho. He graduated from the high school at Nampa in 1911. On January 12, 1916, he was united in marriage to Alice Rader, and was engaged in clerking for the Hellner Grocery Company. Later he took a position with Hillier and Coshoe of Nampa and remained there until December, 1919, when he moved to Payette and went into the grocery business here with Austin Anson, the firm being known as the Anson-Hart Grocery Company. His courteous treatment of his customers and pleasing personality won him a veritable host of friends and business grew and prospered.

One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hart, Lois Elane, seven years of age, and in addition to the bereaved wife he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hart of Salt Lake, one brother, James B. Hart of Nampa, and five sisters, Mrs. W. A. Wilcox of Nampa, Vella L. Hart, Mrs. Rodney Farnes of Salt Lake, and Mrs. Erma B. Walling, Salt Lake, and Mrs. A. L. Goates of Springville, Utah.

Funeral services were held at the Elk's Hall in Nampa, Sunday afternoon, and was under the auspices of the Elks' Lodge. The address of the Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge was pronounced as one of the finest ever heard in that city. The funeral discourse was delivered by Heber Q. Hale, president of the Boise Stake of the Latter Day Saint's church, of which the deceased was a member. His was a wonderful eloquent tribute to the life and character of one who had been friend and companion in the years gone by. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Nampa, less than half of those attending being able to gain admittance into the spacious hall. There was a large attendance from Payette, his business associates and friends showing their esteem, for him by their presence. Interment took place at Nampa.

(Several unreadable words) death of a Payette citizen which created more profound grief. Clean, honorable, manly and light hearted Cliff Hart was one of those rare men who captivate one on first acquaintance. Always considerate of others, always willing to do his part whether in the large affairs of the city or carrying good cheer into the homes of the needy, he was at all times a useful and worthy citizen. In his death Payette and his wife and little daughter, who have the deepest sympathy of us all, have suffered a great loss.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and for the beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. Clifford E. Hart and Lois Hart

Payette Enterprise (January 28, 1926)

CLIFFORD E. HART LAID TO REST

The greatest hopes of all the people of this community were blighted on last Thursday evening when the news came that Clifford Hart who for the past six months had strenuously and vigorously fought the grim reaper must at last submit, and when the final news came a few hours later that he had passed away there was deep sorrow in the hearts of many close friends.

Death always brings sadness, but none that has come to this community has been more universally or keenly felt. Clifford's high character and sunny personality brought him in close touch with a wide circle of friends, he was a business man of rare ability with an exceptionally bright future. It is sad indeed that he was taken in the bloom of youth when his opportunities and ability for doing good and casting sunshine and cheer in every walk of life had just begun. It was always a pleasure to meet him, no matter where. He always had a pleasant word that meant so much, his pleasing smile and unstinted kindness will be keenly felt, but will never forgotten.

Clifford E. Hart was born at Bloomington, Idaho, January 8th, 1895 and when quite young moved to Nampa, Idaho, where he grew to manhood and graduated from the high school of that place in the fall of 1911. He was also an athlete of great ability, strong in physic which gave me a place in the athletics of the school.

He was married to Alice Bader of Nampa of January 12th, 1916, where they continued to live until 1919 during which time he began his career as a business man, being employed by the Heilner Grocery Co, and later for Miller & Coshoe, he was a member of the Elks Lodge of Nampa, and also a member of the L. D. S. Church of that place. On December 17th, 1919, he moved to Payette where he began in business for himself as a partner with his brother-in-law Austin Anson, as a member of the Anson-Hart Grocery Co., where he soon became familiarly known and a favorite in the community, and where he continued in business until six months ago when he was stricken with typhoid fever which was followed by bafling complications and two months ago was removed to St. Alfonsis Hospital at Boise where together with the constant and tender care of Mrs. Hart, skilled physicians, and his own never faultering courage, everything was done for his recovery but to no avail and the end came at nine o'clock, January 21, 1926.

Besides his wife and one daughter, Lois Elane, 7 years of age, he is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Hart, of Salt Lake, one brother, James B. Hart of Nampa, and five sisters, Mrs. W. A. Wilcox, of Nampa; Vella L. Hart, Mrs. Rodney Farnes and Mrs. Erma Walling of Salt Lake, and Mrs. A. L. Goates of Springfield, Utah.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Nampa, from the Elk's Home conducted by Bishop Peter Johnson of the Latter Day Saints church, where attesting to his popularity in Payette were scores of people who drove to Nampa to attend the funeral.