The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-11-28
OLD'REESSN)EN1 OF
Lewis IS
DEAD
John Lancaster Passes on at
the Age of Eigtity-Seven
Years.

John Lancaster, one OF the aged citi-
.zens OF the county, occurred at his
home near the. mouth of Murphy's
creek, a mile. west Of this city, early
Friday morning. He was born 81
years ago at "a point near the town Of
Bridgeport, Harrison county, and more
than half of his life was spent In that
county. .Eorty-two years ago he came.
to this county, along with the late
David Teter, and thestwo. bought farms
lying near to each other OF Murphy's
creek Both men lived in the same
community until they were separated
by Mr. Teter.s death only year or
two ago. rs Z. 4:
John Lancaster leaves son, named
for his father and two. daughters,
Mrs. Lloyd F. Turner, and Mrs. An
thony E. Westfall, all living in this
county. Two other children grew to.
mature life, but have passed away.
The Rev. John Beddow, pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church Of this
city, will have charge of. the funeral,
which will be held at the Harrison
Grove church, near the old home of
the deceased man, and the body will be
laid to rest by the side of that of his
life compassion, in the cemetery. at
that point.
The Rev. E. E. White, pastor Of the
Baptist church of this city, left
Saturday for Auburn, Richie county,
where he will oficiate at the dedica-
ton OF a church. At the home church
on Sunday there will be no morning
preaching, but the hour will be given
to the making of some arrangements
for the opening of the new church
here. At the evening service the adj
dress will be made by the Hon. Roy
". Chichester.
A question has arisen as to whether
or not 1t will be possible to formally
dedicate the new Baptist church on
December S, ah has been announced.
The company from which the pipe or
gan was purchased has not yet tested
the instrument and there is some I'M
certainty about it operating just right
without some adjustment, and how
long it will require to fully adjust II
cannot be told in advance. Hence the
uncertainty. Pastor White has Just
informed the writer that it will not be
known before Sunday whether or not
the dedication can be held on the day
announced.
Guy L. Hall, of Auburn, was here
Friday OH business. He brought the
information that his father, Justice
William B. Hall. former resident OF
this city. was recently thrown from a
falling horse which he was riding
from Toll Gate station to his home.
and that he was SO injured that he has
since been unable to leave his home.
The accident happened, but two or
three miles out OF Toll Gate, and Mr..
Hall rode the remaining part OF the
seventeen mile. trip alone and with
much suffering.
A. N. Keister, well known local
official, has recently taken over mer-
camille business formerly owned by
his father, at Conings. He is giving It
his personal attention and may move
back to that place.
The trustees Of the Methodist Prot
eStant cnurch are having a SUBSTANTIAL
sidewalk laid In front Of their property
at the corner Of Center and Third
streets.
David B. Cook and son, Alfred, spent
Thursday with relatives at Roanoke.
John H. Conrad, former circuit court
clerk OF this county, is here from
Parkersburg ON a brief visit.
Jacob A. Rohrbough has moved his
family from Roanoke to Weston.
Mrs. Hortense Smith spent Thanks
giving with relatives at CASTOR.
The Rev. @. b. Snyder. Of Castor,
was called to lost Greek THURSDAY to
conduct the funeral 6f Joseph White