Lucinda Rush was born February 4, 1838, and died February 8, 1920, aged eighty-two years and four days. On September 3, 1858, she was married to William King. To this union nine children were given, eight of whom survive. She was a faithful wife, a good mother and a kind neighbor. She didn't turn any from her door. She will be greatly missed. May God comfort the bereft. She leaves to mourn: eight children, a number of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted at the home in Pratts Fork, Ohio, by the writer. Interment near the town. … J. A. STORER.

Royal Gilbert Ebersole was born at Liberty Center, Ohio, February 17, 1888, and departed this life February 15, 1920, at the age of thirty-one years, eleven months and twenty-nine days. He was united in marriage to Mabel Severance of Fayette, Ohio, in the year 1911. Besides his wife he leaves four brothers and three sisters: Alpheus, Toledo, Ohio; Albert, Plymouth, Michigan; Mrs. Emma Fredrick, Toledo, Ohio; Delbert, Toledo, Ohio; Newton, Morenci, Michigan; Mrs. Setta Hite, Liberty Center, Ohio; and Mrs. Blanche Fagan of New York City, New York. He united with the United Brethren church at Munson, Michigan, in the year 1912. He was a good, true and devoted husband and loving brother and is greatly mourned by them. He was highly esteemed by all his friends and neighbors for his honesty, integrity and lofty ambitions. A short service was held at Fayette, Ohio, on March 8, 1920 with interment in the Fayette cemetery. The writer officiated. … C. L. SNYDER.

Olive L. Reed was born July 7, 1857, and died December 23, 1919, aged sixty-two years, five months and sixteen days. March 5, 1885, she was married to James L. Hughes. To this union three children were given. Sister Hughes was converted at the age of eleven years. and united with the United Brethren church soon after her conversion. Sister Hughes was a good Christian woman, a kind mother and a good wife. She loved to attend church services and was at her post of duty when convenient. She did much in the Master's vineyard. The last few years of her life she was afflicted. The last few days of her life she suffered much. She left evidence behind that she was going to be with Jesus and friends who had gone before. She will be missed in the home, in the church, and community. The funeral services were conducted in the United Brethren church in Oak Hill, Ohio, where she was a member, by the writer. Burial in the cemetery just out of town. May the good Lord bless those who are left to mourn. She leaves to mourn, three children, one grandchild, one brother, one sister and many friends. … J. A. STORER.

Eliza Jane Duvall was born in Kentucky, October 16, 1855. She was married to Squire S. Lammon December 22, 1891. To their union were born three children—Maude E., who died in infancy; Helen R., who is now Mrs. W. Fix; and John J. Our sister was only sick a few short days and departed this life at the age of sixty-four years, four months and eight days. The writer had been associated with the family for about thirty years. We found Sister Lammon to be a very conscientious Christian woman, And have found her a good helper in the cause of Christ when we have been in charge of the work in her neighborhood. Some years ago she moved with her family to Ethan, South Dakota, where she lived until the time of her death. That she had endeared herself to those of the city was made manifest by the large attendance at the funeral services and also during the brief illness. The services were conducted at the M. E. church by the writer. May the Lord bless and comfort the mourning ones is the prayer of the writer. … J. BRINK.

Mahala, daughter of Isaac and Wilhemina Kinsey, was born in Caledonia, Michigan, March 20, 1870, and died in the same place March 9, 1920, aged forty-nine years, eleven months and eighteen days. When eighteen years of age she was converted under the labors of Rev. C. D. Jarvis of the Michigan conference, and joined the United Brethren church and remained a consistent and faithful member till called from labor to reward. For a number of years she has suffered much affliction which has hindered her from being active in church work, but she was always willing and ready to do anything that she could to advance the kingdom of God and the church of her choice. She was a person of sterling worth and unblemished character. She was loved most by those who knew her best. She leaves to mourn their loss: two brothers and two sisters and a goodly number of more distant relatives. Her funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the Caledonia United Brethren church, the writer officiating assisted by her pastor, Rev. C. A. Clay. … O. R. LASH.

Mary Ellenbaas Thicksten was born in Holland August 6, 1848, and departed this life February 21, 1920, aged seventy-one years, six months and fifteen days. She was united in marriage to Isaac Thicksten April 4, 1870. To this union were born four children. The eldest daughter, Mattie, preceded her mother to the great beyond in 1912. Her husband was taken home in 1914. She affiliated with the United Presbyterian church in early childhood, but later joined the United Brethren and remained a faithful member until death called her home. Though an invalid for the last five years she bore her suffering with great patience, and often expressed herself as to her desire to go to the land of rest. She leaves to mourn their loss: two daughters—Mrs. Lucy Trobridge of Greenfield, Indiana; and Mrs. Celia Stites of Henry county, Indiana; and one son, George, of Clearsprings, Indiana, with whom she made her home the latter part of her life; fifteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in South Salem church near Dublin, Indiana, and burial in the cemetery near by. … W. A. STRICKLER.

Amanda C. Shaffer was born September 21, 1838, and departed this life December 22, 1919, aged eighty-one years, three months and one day. May 5, 1858, she was married to Avery F. Kelley. To this union three children were given. Mr. Kelley died May 8, 1867. December 15, 1873, she was married to Nicholas H. Matthews. To this union four children were born. Mr. Matthews died in August, 1882. Our hope is in Jesus the Saviour and redeemer of lost souls, and we are glad to know that whosoever will may come and be saved. Sister Matthews was converted when young and united with the United Brethren church at old Carmel, Scioto conference. She lived a consistent Christian. She did what she could to help the cause of Christianity. Always more ready to give than receive. She will be missed in many respects. She died trusting in the Saviour. We bow to the will of him who doeth all things well. May the Lord help those who are left, see to it that they prepare to meet her in heaven. She leaves to mourn: six children, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also six brothers, six sisters and other friends. The funeral services were conducted in the United Brethren church in Oak Hill, Ohio. Burial in cemetery near town, by the writer. … J. A. STORER.