Mary E. Branson

Mary E. Branson died at the home of her son, Bryon Bronson, Bellvine, Oregon, July 23, 1909, aged 67 years, 4 months and I day. She was born in Platt county, Missouri, March 22, 1842; crossed the plains to Oregon with her parents in 1847. She was married to George Branson, May 14, 1857. To this union were born fifteen children, thirteen of whom are still living Eleven were present at the funeral. She was converted when thirteen years old and joined the United Brethren church and lived a faithful member until death. She was laid to rest in the Hopewell cemetery by the side of her husband where they wait the resurrection from the grave. May the God of all grace be with the children that mourn the loss of a sainted mother.

A. J. WARE.

Mary Ann Hewson

Mary Ann Hewson (nee Hinchley) was born July 18, 1823 in Norfolkshire, England. She moved from there to Clinton county, Michigan, in 1871. She was married to William Hewson, and the fruit of this union was thirteen children, four of whom survive her. The others with her husband having preceded her to the better land. She was converted about thirty-five years ago and joined the United Brethren church at this place, and remained a member up to her death. She passed away July 5, 1909, aged 85 years, 11 months and 18 days. Funeral services conducted by the writer.

Henry Coles

Olive Botroff

Olive Botroff (nee Crowner) was born in Bengal township, Clinton county, Michigan, July 13, 1852. She was united in marriage to Peter Botroff, February 10, 1872. They traveled life's journey together for thirty-seven years, thirty-four years of which had been spent in the home where she passed away, July 4, 1909, aged 56 years, 11 months and 22 days. She was converted about thirty years ago, and joined the United Brethren church at this place. Her life had been one of true Christian integrity. The closing years of her life were filled with great sufferings throughout which, her Christian character, has shown out clear to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, three sisters, one brother, also four half brothers and one half sister, besides a large circle of friends and neighbors who mourn her departure. Funeral services conducted by the writer, her former pastor, at her home.

Henry Coles.

Clarence Dewey McCoy

Clarence Dewey McCoy was born in Elkhart, Indiana, August 3, 1899 and died in Hammond, Indiana, July 13, 1909, aged 9 years, 11 months and 13 days. Funeral services were held in Stephenson's chapel, conducted by the writer. Text: James 4: 14, "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow." Interment in Grace Lawn cemetery, Elkhart, Indiana, July 15.

Sylvester Bartlett.

Jacob Mitchell

Jacob Mitchell was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, February 28, 1823 and departed this life June 26, 1909, being 86 years, 3 months and 28 days old. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Embich at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, December, 1842. She preceded him to the better land in April, 1893, after walking by his side more than fifty years. To this union were born twelve children; eight of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Susan Engle, of Illinois; C. A. Mitchell, of Cherryvale; F. W. Mitchell, of Colorado Springs; Mrs. Emma Hogan, of Oklahoma; S. W. Mitchell, of Pleasanton; G. W. Mitchell, of Garnett; J. A. Mitchell, of Fort Worth, Texas; and O. G. Mitchell, of Centerville, with whom he made his home since the death of his wife. Father Mitchell and wife with their three children emigrated from Pennsylvania to Illinois, in 1850, and in 1867 came to Kansas, settling in the neighborhood where he has lived for the past forty-two years. He early embraced the Christian religion, and lived a constant Christian life, for sixty-five years. He belonged to the radical branch of the United Brethren church and for a number of years was a local preacher for that denomination. He died as he had lived consoled and upheld by an unwavering trust and faith that was never shaken.

O. J. Mitchell.

Elsworth Sloan

Elsworth Sloan, son of Edwin and Melissa Sloan, was born in Athens county, Ohio, December 10, 1876, and departed this life August 3, 1909, aged 32 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was united in marriage to Lillie Kelley, February 16, 1899. To this union five children were born two of whom preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn, a wife, three children, a mother and two sisters. He was a kind husband and father whose advice will be greatly missed. His suffering at times was intense, and he longed for death to relieve him of his pain. Funeral discourse, at Mt. Zion United Brethren church before a large concourse of friends, by the writer.

J. A. StoVer.

Amy Ethelene Hutchens

A father, mother, four brothers, three sisters and many other relatives and friends mourn their loss. The funeral services were held from the Union chapel M. E. church, Carlos City Indiana, conducted by the writer and assisted by Rev. Vanderburg of the Christian church. Interment at Economy, Indiana.

C. E. Small.

John W. Miller

John W. Miller was born December 1, 1871, and died July 31, 1909, aged 37 years, 9 months and 30 days. Brother Miller took sick last winter at which time he was unsaved, but he sought and found the Lord precious to his soul. He was afflicted with consumption. As the disease advanced, his faith and hope seemed to take firmer hold upon God. He died in the triumphs of living faith and to-day rests with his Saviour in that happy happy land. He leaves a wife, six children, and a host of friends to mourn his departure. May the riches of grace be given to the bereaved family.

J. C. Coulson.

Mrs. William B. Smith

Mrs. William B. Smith (nee Maoverin) was born January 10, 1870, and died July 30, 1909, aged 39 years, 6 months and 20 days. She leaves a mother, a husband, eight children, and many friends to mourn their loss. For the past six months she had been living near Stoutsville, Missouri, moving there last spring. The body was sent ro Williamsfield, Illinois. The funeral services were held in the Salem school-house by the writer. Interment in the Salem cemetery, Etherly, Illinois.

F. B. Hanna.