- BEER, JOHN MILTON — John Milton Beer was born October 25, 1859, and died at his late home near Callensburg, Pa., March 7, 1930. He is survived by his widow, Mary Elizabeth Beer, two sons, J. W. (John Wilbur) of Perryville; and H.R., of Knox; two daughters, Mrs. Fred McKinney and Mrs. Homer Burns of Sligo; two brothers W.A. Beer , Arcata, Calif. and B. F. Beer, Moundsville, W. Va., also 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. In young manhood Mr. Beer was one of the successful school teachers of this section, many of his old pupils speaking very highly at this time of his ability as an instructor. Later he followed the carpenter trade and was for a number of years Justice of the Peace of Licking township. He was for many years a member of the I.O.O.F., of Callensburg and the impressive burial service of the Order was carried out at the grave. The services at the home Sunday at 1:30 p.m. were conducted by Rev. E. C. Hasenplug, of the M.E. church. Source: "The Clarion Democrat" - Mar. 13, 1930 - page 5
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