contributed by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm The Butler Herald Tuesday, February 26, 1896 Page Two Judge Richard H. Clark, one of the ablest jurists in the State died at his home in Atlanta on Sunday the 9th inst. In the death of Judge Clark the whole State has suffered an irreparable loss. Gov. Atkinson has appointed Judge John S. Candler to fill said vacancy.