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JOHN R. B.
LANCASTER The subject of this sketch was born in Smith
Co., Tennessee, February 20, 1831, and came to Arkansas with his parents in an early day
and settled on a farm in Round Bottom, on White River, which was then Izard, but is not
Stone County, where he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Eliza Harper, who but a few
years ago preceded him to the home of the blessed. "Uncle John" many years
ago joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and lived a consistent Christian all his
life. In the war of the Rebellion he cast his lot with the South and joined the
Confederate Army, and was a brave soldier in the 8th Arkansas regiment until the end of
the war. The writer of this tribute was in the same company, and a comrade, and can
testify to hi upright walk, never stooping to do any sinful act, nor to speak unkind or
wicked word. No man in the command was more steadfast and fixed in his moral acts
than he was.
After the war closed he returned to his home and
raised a family of five boys and two girls, that survive him, and prospered on his farm
until his health began to fail, when he left his farm with some of his sons and moved to
Mt. View, at which place he lived until Dec. 8, 1905, when death claimed him and his
spirit went to the Paradise of God, at the ripe age of nearly seventy-five years. He
lived __ the majority of his children converted and members of the church of his choice,
and all of the prosperous in the world and prominent in the best society , and some of his
sons in count affairs. "Uncle John" was beloved by all who knew him.
If he had an enemy there was no cause for it. Always quiet and pleasant, a
warm handshake, a smile and a word of cheer for all. At his home all were welcome.
Many have felt the relief rendered by his charitable acts.
The writer feels that he has lost one of his best
friends. Our association with each other for forty-five years has been without a jar
of any kind. But his is gone; the old "ship Zion" has safely landed him on
the "evergreen shore." We all miss him. Sons and Daughters, you know
where to find him. Strive to make an unbroken family in the "Sweet Bye and
Bye." Time is short and life uncertain. Eternity is the end of all,
prepared or otherwise. Wm. H. H. Oyler
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JULIUS
RICHARD LANCASTER April 13, 1913 It seems to be but yesterday when
three little boys near the same age, bright, intelligent, healthy and happy:
the pride of three humble homes; the hope of three doting fathers; the joy of
three loving mother's hearts were here, playing together, day after day. They
were inseparable; as close as brothers. Winfield Nelson, Julius Lancaster and
Hugh Williamson. They grew up together and on the completion of their
education, each chose for himself his lifework; Winfield clerical work in
railroad circles, Julius commerce and Hugh the law. It seemed that nothing
could be in the way of the success of either; but, how sad to say that two of
those dear boys are in eternity. Winfield answered the call Dec. 29th 1910 and
Julius on April 13, 1913; just as life semed to hold it's brightest hopes and
promises.
On Thursday morning of last week Julius bade his young wife
and sweet baby girl good bye and started for Calico Rock to buy material for
his new residence. Little did Julius think then that he was taking the last
look at his darling, golden haired baby girl. >From Calico Rock he went to
Batesville on the evening train to purchase the finishing materials and
fixtures for his new house. He made all his purchases after supper, and went
to his room on the second floor of the Arlington hotel. A few hours later, Mr.
Lon Hix, a commercial traveler, and a close friend of the Lancaster family
heard groans on the side walk below, and on going down to investigate, he
found Julius in intense agony and unable to rise. He was taken to his room and
a doctor summonsed immediately, and while all that medical skill and loving
hands could do was done for him, he suffered intensely until 1 o'clock Sunday
morn when he passed away, aged 23 years 3 months and 6 days. At the time of
his death he was surrounded by his father, mother, wife, brother, sisters and
other relatives, but to none of them could he explain the cause of the awful
tragedy. Those who know him best are inclined to the opinion that he fell from
the window during an attack of sonambulism or heart trouble, to both he was
said to be subject.
His remains were laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery on
Monday evening, April 14th, 1913, in the presence of about five hundred
people, everyone of whom he could count his close friend. Rev. J. G. Parker
conducted funeral services, assisted by Rev. L. O. Vermillion.
Julius was a member of the Modern Woodmen and carried a life
policy for $3,000.00 for his wife and baby girl. Julius was not a member of
any church, but his heart "beat for other's woes" and he loved his
fellow man; the last words he ever uttered was a plea to God for mercy, and if
that plea was uttered in faith, that dear boy's soul is safe with God this day
in paradise. To all the bereaved ones we offer the deep sympathy of hearts
that have been torn with the same awful experience. Humanity can sympathize;
it is a duty; but remember - God only can help.
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MRS. ROBERT
LANCASTER In Richwoods, Izard Co., Ark. on the 16th
Feb. Mrs. Lancaster, consort of Robert Lancaster, Esq., aged 60 yrs. Mrs. Lancaster
left a bereaved husband with a large circle of relations and friends to mourn her untimely
loss. She was a worthy member of society, and beloved by all who knew her.
But Alas! She has gone the way of all the world. Oh it is truly so, That ere
long we all must go, Be our deeds what'ere they may, We all must die in a coming
day. The Arkansas Banner, Little Rock, Ark. Wednesday Morning, Mar. 11,
1846.
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WILLIAM L. LANCASTER
Wm. L. Lancaster, of this place, is at present very
sick. Later--Mr. Lancaster died Wednesday morning at 3 a.m. after five days illness
with brights disease. He leaves five children, three girls and two boys, father and
motherless, who have the sympathy of their many friends in this, their sad bereavement.
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MRS. G. W. LOONEY
On Oct. 8th 1922, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit
to reach forth his hand and pluck the choice flower from the home of Bro. G. W. Looney, in
the person of his beloved wife. Her maiden name was Suggs, she being the oldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Suggs Sr. To this union were born two children of
which the oldest preceded its mother to the gloryland. She leaves an aged father and
mother, two brothers, three sisters, a husband and one daughter to mourn her departure.
Sister Looney professed faith in Christ in early life and united with the
Missionary Baptist church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Corinth
Baptist church at Mtn. View. She was true to her home, church and God. She bore her
afflictions with great fortitude, seeming to realize there was only a faint hope for her
recovery. Sister Looney was a devoted daughter, wife and mother. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Thos. King of Batesville, Ark., with burial ceremony of
the Royal Neighbors, and her remains were laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery in
the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends to await the resurrection
of the spiritual body.
Written by her friend, sincere and true, Mrs. T. D.
Jefferson. Stone Co. Record, 12th year No.52, Friday, Nov. 3, 1922.
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