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In the issue of the Missionaby last week I see a notice of the death of George W. Shawver 1 y his son, Chester. B. Shawver. The notice is modest, as was his honored father. For the integrity of history k ought to be known that he was the most active and efficient member of the church on the Clear Fork of Wolf creek. Some thirty years ago James Calfje, the most indelible name in Mercer county, associated with a preacher brother, crossed the East River mountain into the valley of Clear Fork, no way distinguished for religion. Religious exercises were commenced in the house of George Shawver, and after the first discourse-he, with hiB wife, confessed the name of Christ. The labors were prosecuted for three days in the week. His father-in-law and wife—Adam and Eliza Britts—his own father, with his three sons and their wives, and three daughters, with their husbands, and two other parties constituted the charter members of the Clear Fork church. Not one of them had ever opened their mouths in religious services. Notwithstanding Calfee, and his friend resolved to organize the body for work. George filled the place of elder, his brothers Samuel and William deacons, and I believe the ensuing Lord's-day was appointed for their first meeting. Rarely from that day to this has the house which was erected in a short time failed to echo the name of their Lord and Master. Brother George Shawver was a man of more than ordinary intelligence. It was strange to see one of his opportunities, so well able to interest his intelligent hearers. I pray the Lord to supply his place. Most profoundly do I sympathize with bis w fe, who, in addition to the loss of a most promising son and a most estimable daughter, has this climax of grief in the loss of such a husband. And if I can lift up holy hands for any church it will be for the church on the Clear Fork of Wolf creek.C. Bullard.
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Richmond Missionary Weekly
Richmond, Virginia, US
Thu, Dec 26, 1889
Page 4
Full Page
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Michael R.
OH, USA 07 Aug 2019
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