John Ketner

  REV. JOHN KETNER was born in Rockingham Co., Va., November 29th, 1821, died at his home In Andrews, Ind., October 12th, 1896, aged 74 years, 2 months and 16 days. He with his parents moved to Preble Co., Ohio, about the year 1836. He was converted and joined the M. E. Church about 1838. He was united in marriage with Miss Rachel Lemon in 1844. To them were born eleven children, three of whom are still living. He joined the United Brethren Church in 1848 and some time afterward he was licensed as a quarterly conference preacher, which relation he sustained at the time of his death. Brother Ketner was a good man, ever ready to express his opinions on the leading questions of the day and to expose sin wherever he found it. In the erection of the United Brethren Centennial Church in Huntington Co., Ind., in 1874, Bro. Ketner did a noble part. He was one of the trustees. His door was ever open to the itinerant. Had Bro. Ketner turned his attention to the ministry as he felt that he ought, he would have been an able minister. He was a brother of Rev. W. C. Ketner of White River Conference. He leaves to mourn his departure, the companion of his youth, two sons and one daughter, two brothers and one sister, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. May grace sustain the bereft friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harvey of the M. E. Church in Andrews.

Abraham Rust.

Edwin D. Sloan

EDWIN D. SLOAN was born August 15th, 1839, died November 5th, 1896, aged 57 years, 2 months and 21 days. He enlisted in the late war in 1861 and served his country something over three years in Co., K. of the Ohio Infantry. As a soldier it is said "he was faithful and true". Brother Sloan confessed his faith in Christ many years since, and has ever been a consistent member of the United Brethren Church, In his death the church loses one of its best members, the neighborhood a model citizen, the wife a kind companion, and the children a loving father, but: their loss is his eternal gain. He was married to Miss Nancy Hauk August 7th, 1867. She departed this life August 1st, 1874. This union was blessed with one daughter. April 8th, 1875, he was again united in marriage, with Miss Melissa Dodderer. A son and daughter blessed this union. Thus a wife and three children are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a loving and indulgent father whose wise counsel was always intended for their good. But he has only passed on before to that bright and glorious shore where, pain and sorrow come no more. May God bless the bereft friends, and lead especially the unsaved son unto repentance that he may follow his father's footsteps as he followed Christ, that they may make an unbroken family in Father's house above. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.

V. M. Tuttle.

Margaret Stubbs

MARGARET STUBBS, whose death we regret to record, was born in Frederick Co., Maryland, September 20th. 1818, died January 2nd, 1897, aged 73 years, 3 months and 12 days. The funeral was held Monday January 4th, at the United Brethren Church in Vermlllion, Ill. Sister Stubbs was a good Christian woman and loved the cause of Christ above all else, and let it be known by her life, but she was willing to depart and be at rest. The church will miss her so much and the home will be lonely. May God bless those she left behind.

W. B. McMunn.

Barbara Frey

BARBARA FREY was born October 22^nd, 1812, died January 4^th, 1897, aged 84 years, 2 months and 12 Days. Mother Frey was ill only a few days, and died at the home of her Son George, in Freeport, Illinois. She was born in Juniata Co., Pa., and her maiden name was Allaman. She was married to George Frey February 9th, 1S32. They came to Stephenson County forty-six years ago and settled at Kent. Her husband died twenty-one years ago. Since then mother Frey has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Delp, of Kent. Last October she came to Freeport to make her home with her son, George Frey. Mother Fray was converted in Pennsylvania and she, with her husband, joined the United Brethren Church soon after they were married. They came to Illinois in 1850, and through the untiring effort of Brother and Sister Frey, a protracted meeting was held in Wingard School-house conducted by Enos Collins. This was the beginning of United Brethrenism in Kent. A church house was built, in which hundreds of souls have been saved, and the old United Brethren Church still lives in Kent to be a blessing to the community, and to perpetuate the memory of Father and Mother Frey. They are gone but not forgotten. She was the mother of twelve children, five dead, and seven living to mourn their loss. May the dear Lord bless the dear children in their bereavement. The funeral services were held in the Dunkard Church in Kent, and conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. E. Thurnby.

Leah Baker

LEAH BAKER was born January 26th, 1826, died December 23rd, 1896, aged 70 years, 10 months, and 27 days. She was born in Washington Co., Maryland, In the year 1844 she came with her mother and Sister Lydia Baker to Ogle Co., Ill. In 1846 she was married to David J. Baker. She was the mother of three children, but her husband and one child preceded her to the home of the blessed. About one year ago she was stricken with paralysis, but survived it, being left somewhat helpless for a year, when the fatal stroke came, and she passed away peacefully and now rests with her loved ones in the mansions of the blessed. She and her husband were converted in a meeting held in Adeline, Illinois, in 1801, and joined the United Brethren Church, in which she lived a faithful and consistent Christian. She leaves two sons, grandchildren and a sister, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. A large and sympathizing congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to one they loved and esteemed. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Smith of the Liberal United Brethren Church. The Lord sustain the bereaved children and friends.

J. H. Grimm.

Julia A. Carroll

JULIA A. CARROLL, widow of Rev. Timothy Carroll, was born in Athens Co., Ohio, June 9th, 1846, died near Rockford, Ohio, November 12th, 1896, aged 50 years, 5 months and 12 days. She was converted under her husband's preaching in August, 1868 and joined the United Brethren Church. About eight years ago she united with the Evangelical Association, where she remained a faithful and fervent member until death. She lived with her children on a small farm quite a distance from the Evangelical Church and so attended services mostly at the United Brethren Church. Her unexpected death is quite a loss to the church, to the community and especially to her family. Her funeral was attended by a large concourse of people, and in the midst of sobs and tears the service was held by the writer, assisted by Rev. J. H. Kiracofe. She leaves three children, three sisters, and three brothers, with a host of other friends to mourn their loss. Her death was caused by typhoid fever. May the grace of God comfort the bereft yet more and more until they experience a happy reunion in the better world above.

Wm. Ackerman.

Sarah C. (Mathews) Moore

SARAH C. (MATHEWS) MOORE was born at Sumpter, Wayne Co., Mich., April 13th, 1867, died at her home in Raisinville, January 2nd, 1897, aged 29 years, 8 months and 19 days. She was married to Harry Moore April 18th, 1883. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her departure. She died in the triumphs of a living faith. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.

L. Wilcox.

Frances M. Cupp

FRANCIS M. CUPP was born February 3rd, 1871, died December 31st, 1896, aged 25 years 10 months and 28 days. Brother Cupp was converted about twelve weeks before his death, and united with the Bethlehem Class, Bloomdale Circuit, Sandusky Conference, in which he lived a faithful Christian until death released him and he went from labor to reward. He leaves a father, mother, brothers and sisters, and many other friends to mourn. His funeral was conducted by the writer and was very largely attended.

J. A. Ferguson.

Mary E. Slaybaugh

MARY E. SLAYBAUGH, widow of Jesse Slaybaugh, who died about ten years since, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Trimmer, near Heidlersburg, Adams Co., Pa., January 9^th, 1897, aged 73 years, 6 months and 23 days. She has been a member of the United Brethren Church for many years. By those who knew her, she is said to have lived a consistent Christian. She selected the hymns and the text for her funeral, the text being 2 Tim. 4:6-8. The services were held in the Bethlehem Church and her remains laid in the yard of said place. May the friends in this bereavement ever trust and serve the God she trusted. Funeral conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. I. C. Weidler.

W. R. Burkholder

Jane Ann (Donahoo) Enoch

JANE ANN (DONAHOO) ENOCH was born in Maryland July 6th, 1823, died in Louisa Co., Iowa, November 15th, 1896, aged 74 years, 4 months and 9 days. At the age of ten years, with her parents, she came to Milford, Ohio. She was married to Abraham Enoch in 1842. A few days after marriage they moved to Freeport, W. Va. To them were given fourteen children, six of whom preceded their father who died in 1865, leaving her the care of eight children, two of whom have since died leaving six surviving, with twenty grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. In the year 1880 she followed her married children to this state, and for some years she has made her home with her children who have kindly cared for her in her continued and sore affliction. The writer often visited her during her affliction, and found her rejoicing in the love of Jesus and longing to go home. She was a member of the United Brethren Church. The funeral was preached by Rev. S. V. Johnson.

W. P. Donahoo

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