Source: Bethany Clipper, Sep 5, 1923
Charles Allen Sherer, son of Tobias Beechler and Serena Allen Sherer, was born in Bethany, Mo., August 16, 1861. He was the oldest of a family of five children, four sons and one daughter. Of these, one brother, Frank W. Sherer, survives him. His residence in Bethany was life-long. His grandfather, William Robinson Allen, was one of the first settlers in Bethany, coming to the county in 1840.
Charles acquired his education first in private schools and later in the public school of Bethany. At the age of 18 years he had completed more than the entire course of study required at that time. So ambitious and enthusiastic was he to acquire all the knowledge he could, that he carried two studies extra the last two years of the course. His instructor, John R. Kirk, now president of the Missouri State Normal at Kirksville, Mo., a teacher to whom Charlie became deeply attached and coveted his friendship, gave him encouragement to persevere. Every morning before schooltime Charles would have a recitation in chemistry and after school closed for the day he would stay and recite Latin. Taking up these two studies so delighted Mr Kirk that he gladly gave his time to help the young student. His ideal was to complete a course of study in medicine and he planned to go to the university of Pennsylvania in 1880. He wished to go there because his grandfather, Dr Jacob Sherer of Philadelphia, was a graduate of that institution. But it was not to be. His mother's failing health and death a few months later, caused him voluntarily to abandon his cherished plan, and whatever disappointment he may have suffered, no one knew. Cheerfully and courageously he joined hands with his father to keep the home intact and care for the younger children, and faithfully he performed his task, a task of love. His father came to Bethany in 1857 and established one of the first drug stores in this part of the country and continued in the business until the civil war. At the close of the war, Mr Sherer returned to Bethany and after a short time he again engaged in the drug business, and continued an active druggist until 1907. In 1880 the drug firm of Sherer & Son, T.N. Sherer and Charles A., was organized and continued until 1907 when failing health forced both father and son to retire.
September 14, 1886, Charles A. Sherer was united in marriage to Willimena Cumming, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Cumming of Bethany. Bethany has since been their home excepting four years spent in Colorado.
In 1885, Charlie united with the Christian church. In after years he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, becoming an active member in all the different interests for the growth and advancement of the church. He delighted in Christian fellowship and in doing his bit for the kingdom of his Lord and Christ.
He was a member of the Mason fraternity, having attained to the Knights Templar degree; a member of the Knights of Pythias order; also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Charlie's was a loveable character. There are few who are gifted with the naturally admirable and adaptable traits with which he was so richly endowed. Any change of circumstance or condition was met with the natural, unassumed and happy manner that became him so well. He was kind and companionable to children; genial, sociable and entertaining to his friends. He gave homage and reverence to old age. He knew no caste in the large circle of his acquaintance. A warm handclasp, a bright and kindly smile and a cheery greeting was his to give all he met.
Charlie was a public spirited citizen. In the first years of the twentieth century he was elected alderman of his ward. During his tenure of office his voice and vote were always given in favor of projects that would be for the betterment of Bethany. And why not? Bethany was his Alma Mater. About twenty years ago he suffered a physical breakdown, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business for part of each year for five years, when he gave up active work. He was confined to his bed since December last, growing weaker and longing for release. Monday morning, August 13th, as the first ray of dawn penetrated the darkened sky and came shining through the leaf branches heralding the dawn of a new day, making a beautiful picture on which he gazed for a moment, and then we looked on the wan and weary face, and as we looked Charlie passed into his coronation day at the age of sixty-two years and seven days.
Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev E. P. Reed at the Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon August 17th, in the presence of a large number of his neighbors and friends. The text selected was the words "My Friend", which was well chosen. Burial was at Miriam cemetery under the auspices of his brethern of the Masonic fraternity using the ritualistic services of the order.
Charles Allen Sherer, son of Tobias Beechler and Serena Allen Sherer, was born in Bethany, Mo., August 16, 1861. He was the oldest of a family of five children, four sons and one daughter. Of these, one brother, Frank W. Sherer, survives him. His residence in Bethany was life-long. His grandfather, William Robinson Allen, was one of the first settlers in Bethany, coming to the county in 1840.
Charles acquired his education first in private schools and later in the public school of Bethany. At the age of 18 years he had completed more than the entire course of study required at that time. So ambitious and enthusiastic was he to acquire all the knowledge he could, that he carried two studies extra the last two years of the course. His instructor, John R. Kirk, now president of the Missouri State Normal at Kirksville, Mo., a teacher to whom Charlie became deeply attached and coveted his friendship, gave him encouragement to persevere. Every morning before schooltime Charles would have a recitation in chemistry and after school closed for the day he would stay and recite Latin. Taking up these two studies so delighted Mr Kirk that he gladly gave his time to help the young student. His ideal was to complete a course of study in medicine and he planned to go to the university of Pennsylvania in 1880. He wished to go there because his grandfather, Dr Jacob Sherer of Philadelphia, was a graduate of that institution. But it was not to be. His mother's failing health and death a few months later, caused him voluntarily to abandon his cherished plan, and whatever disappointment he may have suffered, no one knew. Cheerfully and courageously he joined hands with his father to keep the home intact and care for the younger children, and faithfully he performed his task, a task of love. His father came to Bethany in 1857 and established one of the first drug stores in this part of the country and continued in the business until the civil war. At the close of the war, Mr Sherer returned to Bethany and after a short time he again engaged in the drug business, and continued an active druggist until 1907. In 1880 the drug firm of Sherer & Son, T.N. Sherer and Charles A., was organized and continued until 1907 when failing health forced both father and son to retire.
September 14, 1886, Charles A. Sherer was united in marriage to Willimena Cumming, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Cumming of Bethany. Bethany has since been their home excepting four years spent in Colorado.
In 1885, Charlie united with the Christian church. In after years he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, becoming an active member in all the different interests for the growth and advancement of the church. He delighted in Christian fellowship and in doing his bit for the kingdom of his Lord and Christ.
He was a member of the Mason fraternity, having attained to the Knights Templar degree; a member of the Knights of Pythias order; also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Charlie's was a loveable character. There are few who are gifted with the naturally admirable and adaptable traits with which he was so richly endowed. Any change of circumstance or condition was met with the natural, unassumed and happy manner that became him so well. He was kind and companionable to children; genial, sociable and entertaining to his friends. He gave homage and reverence to old age. He knew no caste in the large circle of his acquaintance. A warm handclasp, a bright and kindly smile and a cheery greeting was his to give all he met.
Charlie was a public spirited citizen. In the first years of the twentieth century he was elected alderman of his ward. During his tenure of office his voice and vote were always given in favor of projects that would be for the betterment of Bethany. And why not? Bethany was his Alma Mater. About twenty years ago he suffered a physical breakdown, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business for part of each year for five years, when he gave up active work. He was confined to his bed since December last, growing weaker and longing for release. Monday morning, August 13th, as the first ray of dawn penetrated the darkened sky and came shining through the leaf branches heralding the dawn of a new day, making a beautiful picture on which he gazed for a moment, and then we looked on the wan and weary face, and as we looked Charlie passed into his coronation day at the age of sixty-two years and seven days.
Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev E. P. Reed at the Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon August 17th, in the presence of a large number of his neighbors and friends. The text selected was the words "My Friend", which was well chosen. Burial was at Miriam cemetery under the auspices of his brethern of the Masonic fraternity using the ritualistic services of the order.
Source: Bethany Clipper, Sep 5, 1923
Charles Allen Sherer, son of Tobias Beechler and Serena Allen Sherer, was born in Bethany, Mo., August 16, 1861. He was the oldest of a family of five children, four sons and one daughter. Of these, one brother, Frank W. Sherer, survives him. His residence in Bethany was life-long. His grandfather, William Robinson Allen, was one of the first settlers in Bethany, coming to the county in 1840.
Charles acquired his education first in private schools and later in the public school of Bethany. At the age of 18 years he had completed more than the entire course of study required at that time. So ambitious and enthusiastic was he to acquire all the knowledge he could, that he carried two studies extra the last two years of the course. His instructor, John R. Kirk, now president of the Missouri State Normal at Kirksville, Mo., a teacher to whom Charlie became deeply attached and coveted his friendship, gave him encouragement to persevere. Every morning before schooltime Charles would have a recitation in chemistry and after school closed for the day he would stay and recite Latin. Taking up these two studies so delighted Mr Kirk that he gladly gave his time to help the young student. His ideal was to complete a course of study in medicine and he planned to go to the university of Pennsylvania in 1880. He wished to go there because his grandfather, Dr Jacob Sherer of Philadelphia, was a graduate of that institution. But it was not to be. His mother's failing health and death a few months later, caused him voluntarily to abandon his cherished plan, and whatever disappointment he may have suffered, no one knew. Cheerfully and courageously he joined hands with his father to keep the home intact and care for the younger children, and faithfully he performed his task, a task of love. His father came to Bethany in 1857 and established one of the first drug stores in this part of the country and continued in the business until the civil war. At the close of the war, Mr Sherer returned to Bethany and after a short time he again engaged in the drug business, and continued an active druggist until 1907. In 1880 the drug firm of Sherer & Son, T.N. Sherer and Charles A., was organized and continued until 1907 when failing health forced both father and son to retire.
September 14, 1886, Charles A. Sherer was united in marriage to Willimena Cumming, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Cumming of Bethany. Bethany has since been their home excepting four years spent in Colorado.
In 1885, Charlie united with the Christian church. In after years he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, becoming an active member in all the different interests for the growth and advancement of the church. He delighted in Christian fellowship and in doing his bit for the kingdom of his Lord and Christ.
He was a member of the Mason fraternity, having attained to the Knights Templar degree; a member of the Knights of Pythias order; also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Charlie's was a loveable character. There are few who are gifted with the naturally admirable and adaptable traits with which he was so richly endowed. Any change of circumstance or condition was met with the natural, unassumed and happy manner that became him so well. He was kind and companionable to children; genial, sociable and entertaining to his friends. He gave homage and reverence to old age. He knew no caste in the large circle of his acquaintance. A warm handclasp, a bright and kindly smile and a cheery greeting was his to give all he met.
Charlie was a public spirited citizen. In the first years of the twentieth century he was elected alderman of his ward. During his tenure of office his voice and vote were always given in favor of projects that would be for the betterment of Bethany. And why not? Bethany was his Alma Mater. About twenty years ago he suffered a physical breakdown, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business for part of each year for five years, when he gave up active work. He was confined to his bed since December last, growing weaker and longing for release. Monday morning, August 13th, as the first ray of dawn penetrated the darkened sky and came shining through the leaf branches heralding the dawn of a new day, making a beautiful picture on which he gazed for a moment, and then we looked on the wan and weary face, and as we looked Charlie passed into his coronation day at the age of sixty-two years and seven days.
Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev E. P. Reed at the Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon August 17th, in the presence of a large number of his neighbors and friends. The text selected was the words "My Friend", which was well chosen. Burial was at Miriam cemetery under the auspices of his brethern of the Masonic fraternity using the ritualistic services of the order.
Charles Allen Sherer, son of Tobias Beechler and Serena Allen Sherer, was born in Bethany, Mo., August 16, 1861. He was the oldest of a family of five children, four sons and one daughter. Of these, one brother, Frank W. Sherer, survives him. His residence in Bethany was life-long. His grandfather, William Robinson Allen, was one of the first settlers in Bethany, coming to the county in 1840.
Charles acquired his education first in private schools and later in the public school of Bethany. At the age of 18 years he had completed more than the entire course of study required at that time. So ambitious and enthusiastic was he to acquire all the knowledge he could, that he carried two studies extra the last two years of the course. His instructor, John R. Kirk, now president of the Missouri State Normal at Kirksville, Mo., a teacher to whom Charlie became deeply attached and coveted his friendship, gave him encouragement to persevere. Every morning before schooltime Charles would have a recitation in chemistry and after school closed for the day he would stay and recite Latin. Taking up these two studies so delighted Mr Kirk that he gladly gave his time to help the young student. His ideal was to complete a course of study in medicine and he planned to go to the university of Pennsylvania in 1880. He wished to go there because his grandfather, Dr Jacob Sherer of Philadelphia, was a graduate of that institution. But it was not to be. His mother's failing health and death a few months later, caused him voluntarily to abandon his cherished plan, and whatever disappointment he may have suffered, no one knew. Cheerfully and courageously he joined hands with his father to keep the home intact and care for the younger children, and faithfully he performed his task, a task of love. His father came to Bethany in 1857 and established one of the first drug stores in this part of the country and continued in the business until the civil war. At the close of the war, Mr Sherer returned to Bethany and after a short time he again engaged in the drug business, and continued an active druggist until 1907. In 1880 the drug firm of Sherer & Son, T.N. Sherer and Charles A., was organized and continued until 1907 when failing health forced both father and son to retire.
September 14, 1886, Charles A. Sherer was united in marriage to Willimena Cumming, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Cumming of Bethany. Bethany has since been their home excepting four years spent in Colorado.
In 1885, Charlie united with the Christian church. In after years he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church, becoming an active member in all the different interests for the growth and advancement of the church. He delighted in Christian fellowship and in doing his bit for the kingdom of his Lord and Christ.
He was a member of the Mason fraternity, having attained to the Knights Templar degree; a member of the Knights of Pythias order; also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Charlie's was a loveable character. There are few who are gifted with the naturally admirable and adaptable traits with which he was so richly endowed. Any change of circumstance or condition was met with the natural, unassumed and happy manner that became him so well. He was kind and companionable to children; genial, sociable and entertaining to his friends. He gave homage and reverence to old age. He knew no caste in the large circle of his acquaintance. A warm handclasp, a bright and kindly smile and a cheery greeting was his to give all he met.
Charlie was a public spirited citizen. In the first years of the twentieth century he was elected alderman of his ward. During his tenure of office his voice and vote were always given in favor of projects that would be for the betterment of Bethany. And why not? Bethany was his Alma Mater. About twenty years ago he suffered a physical breakdown, but recovered sufficiently to attend to his business for part of each year for five years, when he gave up active work. He was confined to his bed since December last, growing weaker and longing for release. Monday morning, August 13th, as the first ray of dawn penetrated the darkened sky and came shining through the leaf branches heralding the dawn of a new day, making a beautiful picture on which he gazed for a moment, and then we looked on the wan and weary face, and as we looked Charlie passed into his coronation day at the age of sixty-two years and seven days.
Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev E. P. Reed at the Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon August 17th, in the presence of a large number of his neighbors and friends. The text selected was the words "My Friend", which was well chosen. Burial was at Miriam cemetery under the auspices of his brethern of the Masonic fraternity using the ritualistic services of the order.
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