Theophilus Key was born September 5, 1839, died March 17, 1915, aged seventy-five years six months and twelve days. He was the son of Rev. William Key, one of the early preachers of the United Brethren in Christ, in this part of the country. His father, William Key, was the preacher who received the writer of this article into the church of the United Brethren in Christ, just seventy-three years, to a day, before the death of his son Theophilus. This brother, Theophilus, served his country in time of the great rebellion in Company H, Thirteenth Indiana cavalry, about three years. He was married to Susan Jones December 20, 1860, who survives him, but is in poor health. To this union were born ten children, five boys and five girls. Six children preceded him to the great beyond. The widow, four children, and many neighbors, relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss. Long may his memory remain in our hearts. … J. M. JOHNSON.

Harmon Sylvester Wertman was born in Ashland, O., April 6, 1863, died March 13, 1915, aged fifty-one years eleven months and seven days. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, one son, and three daughters. He was a member of the German Reformed church. Funeral service was held at the house, attended by a large number of friends and neighbors, conducted by the writer. … REV. WILLIAM MASTERS.

Grace E. Montague was born November 1, 1875, in Green township, Mecosta county, Michigan, and died March 10, 1915, aged forty years, three months and nine days. She was married to Fred A. Davis on November 9, 1894. To this union were born ten children, three of whom preceded her to the better land. The names of the seven living are: Edgar, Edna, Benjamin, Dossie, Allie, Zora and Lucy, the youngest being three years of age. She was converted at sixteen years of age, and joined the United Brethren church at Crapo, Reed City mission, North Michigan conference, where she held her membership at her death. We were much impressed by her patient care in her home. The Christian integrity of her life, unassuming, yet always true. Brother Davis will try to keep the family together, is clinging to God for comfort and help. The funeral services were held at the Sims school house by S. J. Potter, assisted by the pastor, W. H. Walters. The body was laid to rest in the Crapo cemetery. Truly she rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. … S. J. POTTER.

Daniel Frank, son of John and Mary Frank, was born January 14, 1850, and departed this life March 20, 1915, aged sixty-five years two months and six days. He was united in marriage with Hannah J. Smith April 27th, 1871. He is survived by his wife and eight children, and nineteen grandchildren. He united with the U. B. church twenty-seven years ago under the ministry of Rev. G. W. Walton. He was a kind husband and father, was a great worker in the Sunday school, and lived an earnest Christian life. He loved the Bible, and it was his delight to converse on religious subjects. He has gone Home. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Chester M. E. church. … REV. J. A. STORER.

Elmina Oiler was born November 29, 1854, and died March 2, 1915, aged sixty years three months and two days. Sister Oiler was in declining health for two years, but the last sickness was only of a week's duration. She was converted and joined the U. B. church at Mt. Pleasant many years ago, but was not able to get to service for quite a while. She died in the triumphs of a living faith. She leaves one son and a number of grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her departure. The service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. W. A. Dixon, of the Liberal U. B. church at Mt. Pleasant. … C. A. HOOVER.

Conrad Himrod, son of George and Esther Alspach Himrod, was born in Hancock county, Ohio, February 11, 1836, and died at the home of his only daughter, Mrs. W. O. Foltz, four miles south of Portland, Ind., on March 12, 1915, at the age of seventy-nine years one month and one day. He was the oldest of ten children. He was united in marriage with Catherine Smith October 4, 1864, who departed this life November 5, 1897. In the fall of 1898 he was again married to Susannah Vanatta, of Lima, O., who died September 2, 1912. Since this time he made his home with his daughter. He was converted when a young man, and at first joined the U. B. church, but at the time of his death he was a member of the Christian church. He served three months in the Civil war. He lived a consistent Christian life. He was a good neighbor, a kind father and a loyal citizen. He leaves' one daughter, one grandson, five great-grandchildren, two sisters and six step-children, and other relatives and friends. Funeral by the writer in the U. B. church of Collett, Ind., with burial in the Green Park cemetery at Portland, Ind. … G. F. SPYKER.

William Henry Rose, son of Tychichas and Mary Rose, was born in Perry county, Ohio, April 12, 1844, and departed this life in Vinton county at the home of Mr. H. E. Forrest, February 20, 1915, aged seventy years ten months and eight days. The deceased leaves one brother and three sisters to mourn their loss—Isaac Rose and Mrs. Charles Cowden, of this place; Mrs. Oscar Woodgeard, of near South Glooningsville, and Mrs. Rebecca Brown, of Newark. Mr. Rose was an honorable and upright man. He was a member of the Bible Christian church. His funeral was conducted by the writer, February 21, in the Locus Grove M. E. church and his body was laid to rest in the cemetery near by to await the resurrection morn. … REV. W. H. ODELL.

Kate King, the only daughter of Arnold and Anna King, was born April 7, 1895, and died August 25, 1914, aged nineteen years four months and eighteen days. She leaves a father, mother, and one brother, Guy, to mourn their loss. One brother and sister preceded her to the great beyond. Kate will be greatly missed everywhere. She was first devoted to her mother, home, and home duties, of which she took so much responsibility upon herself. She had been heard to say, "Mamma first," and then her own pleasures might be looked after. Her judgment at home was honored very much, and looked up to. She was a dear, good girl— kind, gentle, industrious, sympathetic and obedient. Her character was unquestioned. She was more than an ordinary girl. She was held in the highest esteem by every one. Everybody loved and honored Kate. She was a regular attendant at Sunday school and church, and was organist at the time of her death, a lover of music, and was a sweet singer. Kate will be missed everywhere and by a large circle of friends who loved and respected her. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. H. Arthur, of the M. E. church, at the Zion U. B. church, in the presence of a large audience, and remains were laid to rest in the Zion cemetery. Sent in for publication at the request of her parents, by … J. W. PURVIS.

Mrs. Martha Moffit (nee Lehman), daughter of Richard and Eliza Lehman, was born in Perry county, Ohio, January 8, 1874, and departed this life in Columbus, Ohio, February 1, 1915, aged forty-one years and twenty-three days. She leaves to mourn, a husband, four children—two daughters, one son and one step-son—also one grandson, one sister and two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. She was converted many years ago and united with the old United Brethren church, remaining a member of the church until death. Sister Moffit was from childhood a neighbor and schoolmate to the writer. She was of a genial disposition, consequently was blessed with many friends. Before going to the hospital she expressed herself as not being afraid of death, and said she was prepared for heaven. She died in the faith. Funeral sermon was preached in Columbus by Rev. Summers, of the M. E. church, also services conducted at the old Pisgah church, Perry county, Ohio, by Rev. H. O. Davis, assisted by the writer. … OSCAR ALLEBAUGH.