Opal Leah Stephens was born January 4, 1899, and departed this life November 2, 1909, aged 10 years, 9 months and 28 days. Opal seemed to have a premonition that she would not get well and before she went to live with the angels at her own request was baptized and said her little prayer. She said she was going to see grandpa and grandma. She was a very affectionate child. One that was loved by all who knew her. Before she went away she bid loved ones good by and as she left this world of sorrow for that heavenly clime she waved her little hands farewell. The funeral services were held at the home by the writer assisted by Rev. J. W. Long of the United Presbyterian church. Scripture lesson, John 14:2-4; I Cor. 15:48-57 and Rev. 22:1-5. Text, Psalm 16:9, last clause. The large audience at the funeral and rich profusion of flowers from loving friends speak louder than words of the sympathy of the community for the bereaved family. Father, mother, little brother, grandpa and grandma Stephen and many other relatives are left to mourn. Dear little Opal is now in heaven with grandpa and grandma Hamilton, Jesus and the angels. We laid the little earthly body away to rest in the Owaneco cemetery till the blessed resurrection morning. Thus another of earth's precious treasures has been transferred to that heavenly clime. Let us all strive to meet little Opal in that happy land. … J. L. NENIGER.

Juliaette Whitmyer was born near Leesburg, Indiana, December 29, 1844, and lived with her parents until she was united in marriage to Adam Whitmyer, October 16, 1859. To them were born eleven children, of which seven have preceded their mother with their father. She departed this life October 7, 1909, aged 64 years, 9 months and 8 days. She leaves to mourn their loss, one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Weaver, three sons, Michael, Arthur and Frank Whitmyer, one half brother, Lewis Metcalf, one step-sister, Mrs. Adeline Rensberger, and seventeen grandchildren. The funeral was held in Grace United Brethren church, conducted by the writer. Interment in Grace Lawn cemetery, Elkhart, Indiana. Text, Heb. 9:27. … S. BARTLETT.

Louisa Ann Stauffer, daughter of John and Maria Myers, was born in Waterloo county, Ontario, and died near Caledonia, Michigan, November 2, 1909, aged 73 years, 8 months and II days. In the year 1857 she moved with her first husband to Illinois where she lived till the death of her husband in the Civil war, when she moved back to Canada where she resided a few years, and then came to Michigan and settled on the farm where she died, although she had not continuously lived there. Many years ago she became a member of the Caledonia United Brethren church but later was transferred to the Parmalee class, and remained a faithful member of that class until called to her reward. She had been married three times and was the mother of nine children, five of whom, four daughters and one son, survive her. Six years ago she was injured by being run over by a runaway team of horses and never fully recovered from the injury. She bore her sufferings with patience and died peacefully in the triumphs of a living faith. The funeral services were conducted in the Caledonia United Brethren church by Ex-Bishop H. T. Barnaby, assisted by the writer. … O. LASH.

Eraster E. Curtis was born April 1, 1840, and departed this life October 18, 1909, aged 69 years, 6 months and 17 days. He was married to Susan Beam, October 10, 1867. To this union were given two daughters and one son. He served nearly four years as a soldier in the war of 1861-1865, in company I., Second Virginia calvary. He was converted and joined the United Brethren church forty-five years ago, in which he has been a faithful and efficient worker until the day of his death. His life has been a constant demonstration of the power of Jesus Christ. He was a true and valiant soldier in the defense of the flag of his country and always found at his post of duty, and when he united with the army of the Lord he was found always at his post of duty and died in full triumphs of a living faith. He leaves to mourn, a faithful wife, one son, two daughters, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers and a large circle of relatives and friends. When he was overtaken by death, he and his wife was attending Scioto annual conference near Vales Mills, Vinton county, Ohio, as lay delegate for Willow Creek circuit, of which the writer is pastor. Brother Curtis enjoyed the conference, especially the good preaching of our beloved Bishop Hoskins and Dr. Dillon and others. On Sunday morning he gave testimony to the saving and sustaining grace of Jesus Christ, and I don't think I ever saw him any happier. Monday morning, October 18, the grim reaper claimed him, and he fell asleep in Jesus, who said, ''Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." We submit all to the one who doeth all things well. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. N. Allebaugh of Bremen, Ohio, in Zion United Brethren church, Athens county, Ohio, Willow Creek circuit. We feel that a good man has gone from us. May God raise up another to fill his place. … J. A. STORER.

John Jeffers was born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1831, and died at his home in Dorr, Allegan county, Michigan, August 8, 1909, aged 77 years, 5 months and 19 days. At the age of nine years he went to Ohio to live with his grand-parents and remained in Ohio about twenty-five years. In 1859 he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Moon. To this union were born five children, all of whom, but one, Mrs. Margaret Frasy, preceded him to the life beyond. In 1865 he moved to Dorr township, Allegan county, Michigan, where he has since resided. He occupied his time in farming. About the year of 1871 he was converted and united with the United Brethren church under the labors of Rev. B. H. Mowers, and has continued a member in that church ever since. He leaves a wife, one daughter, one brother and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but their loss is his gain. His funeral was held in Dorr, Michigan, August 11, conducted by an M. H. minister as it was during the conference of his own church and his pastor was away attending that session. May the Lord bless the wife and daughter and friends is the prayer of the writer. … E. G. LYON.

Antoine Coucher was born in Monroe county, Michigan, November 17, 1835, and died in Monroe City, November 1, 1909, aged 73 years, 11 months and 14 days. He was never married. He leaves to mourn their loss, three brothers and one sister. He was of a quiet nature and had a great many friends. The funeral was preached by the writer at the United Brethren church at LaSalle, Michigan, and the body was laid to rest in the LaSalle cemetery. Text, Job 14:10. … C. M. CURE.

Sarah Ann Miller, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Miller, was born October 2, 1852 and departed this life October 11, 1909, aged 57 years and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Philip Howdyshell, October 9, 1878 who, four years ago, preceded her to the better land. She leaves to mourn her departure, five sons, one daughter, one brother, three sisters and five grandchildren. The subject of this sketch in early life gave her heart to God and united with the United Brethren church of which she continued a faithful member until the day of her death. She was a loving mother. Her home was the little world in which she moved and all the wealth of her loving heart was freely bestowed to make it happy. During her last illness it was her constant prayer that they all might form an unbroken circle around our Father's throne in heaven. She is at rest, her toils and battles are over. May her sunny disposition, loving heart, and upright life be transmitted as a living heritage to her children until they are all brought together in that great reunion where parting is no more. The funeral was conducted by the writer at the Ebenezer Baptist church in the presence of a large and sympathetic audience. … W. E. MUSGRAVE.