Emily Baker

Emily Baker, wife of Alonzo L. Baker, died at her home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1907. The deceased had been in ill health about a year. During the last few months of her life she was a great sufferer but bore her suffering with much patience and grace. Mrs. Baker was born at Springville, Cumberland county, January 7, 1879. She was a granddaughter of the late Rev. Isaac C. Weidler a prominent and well known minister of the Pennsylvania conference in the United Brethren church. About four years ago she became the wife of Alonzo L. Baker who, with two small sons, Robert and Ross, survive. When but a child Mrs. Baker gave her heart to God, in whom she trusted to the end. Ever since her residence in Carlisle she was a faithful and consistent member of the First United Brethren church. Active in the Sabbath-school and all departments of the church, she labored hard and devotedly for the cause of Christ as long as her health would permit. Always looking toward the end of her physical life, and, indeed her last hours were spent only waiting for the summons to go up higher. Just before passing over the river she requested that to her aged grandmother, who is now living in Brookly and with whom she made her home for several years, the message be sent her in the words of the hymn, commencing: "I am passing down the valley that they say is so lone." As if preparing for a long journey she arranged every detail of her obsequies. She asked that the services be held from the church in which she worshipped and that Rev. George Perry, a former pastor, deliver her funeral sermon, selecting for a basis Revelation 21: 4. Mr. Martz, local secretary of the Y. M. C. A., conducted the singing. The Rev. A. B. Mower of Grace United Brethren church, who visited her in her last illness and spoke many words of comfort and hope assisted in the service. Rev. J. H. Perry present pastor of the First church also.

William J. Oiler

William J. Oiler was born January 15, 1840, and departed this life January 24, 1908, aged 68 years, and 9 days. He was united in marriage to Eliza Harris, October 1861. From this union were born four daughters and two sons, all of whom are living. His wife dying in March, 1876, he was married again in 1895 to Caroline Wise, who survives him to mourn his departure. He was a member of the United Brethren church which he joined when young. He was a resident of Delaware county until thirteen years ago, when he removed to Michigan, where he lived till death called him home. Much credit is due Brother Oiler in the erection of a church where it now stands and where his body was laid to rest, and wait the resurrection morn. His death was triumphant. He said, "Children, weep not for me." May this sad bereavement be the means of preparing the children to meet father and mother in that home beyond the skies where daylight never dies. Funeral was held at Oiler church near Bellpoint, Ohio, conducted by the writer.

Mary L. Lehman

Francis Marion Berlin

Francis Marion Berlin, son of Michael and Julia Ann Martin Berlin, was born in Westmorland county, Pennsylvania, January 21, 1842, and departed this life January 28, 1908, aged 66 years and 7 days. He was a veteran of the civil war, enlisting in 1861. He was united in marriage with Esther A. Berlin, and to this union were born two daughters and two sons. One daughter preceded him to the better world at the age of nine years. In 1865 he with his companion came to Michigan, where he proved his industry by clearing and draining his farm, besides building a beautiful home which he enjoyed for a short time. We are glad also to note that near the close of his life he began to lay up treasures in heaven. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, two sons, one daughter, seven brothers and five sisters. Services were conducted by the writer, at the home. Interment in Riga cemetery.

J. G. Connor.

Lizzie Wells Vanmeter

Lizzie (Wells) Vanmeter was born in Meigs county, Ohio, June 7, 1889, and departed this life January 31, 1908, aged 18 years, 7 months and 24 days. She was married to Fred Vanmeter, June 9, 1906. To this union one child was born, whom with her husband, mother, three brothers, two sisters and a host of friends, she leaves to mourn her sudden death. Her father preceded her to the spirit world, where he awaited her coming. She united with the United Brethren church when thirteen years of age. She was a loving mother, a kind friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services conducted in Bethel Liberal United Brethren church at Silver Ridge, Ohio, by the writer, assisted by Rev. G. W. Tuttle.

J. A. Storer.

Ellen C. Baxter

Ellen C. Baxter (nee Carl) was born at Frankfort, Kentucky, December 21, 1828, and died near Delta, Ohio, January 28, 1908, aged 79 years, 1 month and 7 days. She leaves to mourn this loss, a husband, one brother, one sister, an adopted daughter, other relatives and many friends. Two brothers preceded her to the spirit world. She was married to Martin Baxter, at Cincinnati, Ohio, in December 1864. He was a soldier in the Union army and she was a hospital nurse for the Southern army and he was in the hospital for a time where their acquaintance resulted in marriage. They came north and she was as loyal as any could be. She drew a pension on her actual labor in the war. She was converted at the age of fourteen years and lived faithfully till death. She had for some time been a member of the United Brethren church on Delta circuit and had proved herself a grand true woman. About ten years ago she had a very sick spell and thought she was going. She made her will and arranged for her funeral, choosing her pallbearers, all of whom were there except one. Her text chosen then was Mark 14: 8, and she chose the writer as the minister, who was then her pastor, and to whom she gave a general church history at that time. Her arrangements were faithfully carried out. The funeral was held in the Raker union church; interment in the cemetery right by. A very large audience assembled. God bless all.

Wm. Clark.

Mary E. Butts

Mary E. Butts (nee Carsey) was born October 19, 1851, departed this life January 28, 1908. She was united in marriage to William R. Butts, October 3, 1872. To this union were given five children of whom two survive her; three daughters preceded her to the better land. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, one son, one daughter and a large circle of friends and relations. She was a member of the United Brethren church. She was always faithful in the discharge of the duties placed upon her. Just before she passed away, she said that she was going to stay with her loved ones. We feel that the home has lost a loving mother, the church a faithful member and the community a good citizen. May God comfort the bereaved family. Funeral in Jerseyville M. E. church, by the writer, assisted by Rev. G. W. Tuttle; interment in Jerseyville cemetery.

J. A. Storer.

Andrew Pierce

Andrew Pierce, son of Isaac and Elizabeth Pierce, was born in Green county, Tennessee, February 22, 1812; died at Blountsville, Henry county, Indiana, January 26, 1908, aged 95 years, II months and 4 days. In 1822 his parents moved to Wayne county, Indiana. In 1834 he was united in marriage to Fanny Brown. To this union were born nine children. Two of whom died in their infancy, and another, Thomas A., died at the age of 22 years. In early manhood he united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Hagerstown, Indiana. Soon afterward he moved to Henry county, and joined the church of the United Brethren in Christ. He has been a faithful member of the United Brethren church for more than sixty years and when the church became divided he remained loyal to the principles of the old church. Fanny Pierce, his former wife, died in 1863. In 1865 he was united in marriage to Martha Southwick. The last eight years of his life were spent at the home of his son James. Through all the many years of his life he cast his burdens upon the Lord and placed implicit confidence in his promises. He was very happy in anticipation of the change that awaited him. He left the most precious legacy that could be left to his family, namely, that of a good Christian life and the positive assurance that all was well with his soul. He shouted praises to God almost to the very last saying that though his body was racked with pain his soul was happy in the love of God. Funeral services in the M. E. church at Blountsville, Indiana, conducted by Rev. H. Floyd in the presence of a large and sympathetic audience. Brother Floyd was assisted in the service by the M. E. pastor, Rev. Hollopeter and the Rev. Clarence Pierce, of the Evangelical church. Rev. Nehemiah Pierce, from Kansas, a minister of the United Brethren church, and a son of the deceased, was present.

A Friend.

Lydia Ann Rogers

Lydia Ann Rogers (nee Waltenbarger) was born in Stark county, Ohio, April 13, 1884, and died in Paulding county, Ohio, January 29, 1908, aged 67 years, 9 months and 16 days. She was united in marriage with William L. Rogers, April 26, 1862. To this union were born two daughters, who, with one brother, seven grandchildren, and many friends remain to mourn their loss. She was converted in 1888 and has since that time been a faithful Christian and a member of the United Brethren church. She was a pioneer of Paulding county, coming here with her parents in 1848. Her husband preceded her to the spirit world thirty-three years ago. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the M. E. church at Antwerp, Ohio. We expect to meet her in glory, among the blood-washed throng.

F. A. Dentel.