DEATH CLAIMS J. D. McCLERKIN -- After a lingering illness of some months, James D. McCLERKIN died in Memphis at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy MOORE, last Saturday evening. He had been a resident of Dyersburg many years. He was several years in the drug business in the farm of Hayes & McCLERKIN. He afterward entered the employ of Stevens Lumber Co., being manager of their store. Messrs. SCOTT and KING made him manager of the Hotel Virginia, which he held until failing health compelled him to retire from active work. He left for Memphis several months ago, for special treatment, but medical skill could not save him. Mr. McCLERKIN was twice married, his first wife being Miss Annie HILL, and his second wife, who survives him, Mrs. Dink ROBERTS, to whom he was married about three years ago. He leaves a wife, and two daughters, Mrs. Eugene SCOTT and Mrs. Guy MOORE. A brother, Tom McCLERKIN lives in Blytheville, Ark. The funeral service was conducted at the home of Geo. T. WEAKLEY, by Rev. A. J. MEADERS last Monday. The remains were interred in the City cemetery.