HUNT

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Marin Journal
Thursday, September 13, 1923
Page 1

Death Is Mourned By Many Friends

There was sorrow in the hearts of a wide circle of friends Tuesday morning when word was heard of the death of James St. Clair Hunt, in charge of the local office of the Associated Oil Company.

In excellent health a few days previously, he was seized last Friday with an attack of appendicitis and hurried to the Cottage Hospital where he underwent an operation. It is reported that at the time a physician was called Mr. Hunt’s condition was so critical that little hope was held for his recovery.

The operation was performed, and for a time it was thought that he had a chance, but Tuesday morning he lost consciousness and in a short time passed away.

Mr. Hunt had made hosts of very sincere friends and admirers of his rugged, straight-forward character, and he will be sadly missed in the councils of the fraternal orders with which he affiliated. His interest in civic matters was indicated by his membership in the Wednesday Club and his participation in its activities.

The funeral will be held tomorrow with services at the Elks Club at 11 o’clock and burial will be made in Mt. Tamalpais cemetery under the direction of the F. E. Sawyer Company.

The deceased is survived by a widow, Elizabeth Hunt and two children, Jack Hunt, attending the University of California, and Miss Lulu Hunt. He was 61 years of age, a member of the San Rafael lodge of Elks, Lafayette Lodge of Masons, of New York, and San Rafael Pyramid No. 31, of the Sciots.