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September 23, 1868

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Abraham Dibert

ABRAHAM DIBERT died at his residence, in Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 22d, 1868, aged 55 years, 8 months, and 13 days, Bro. Dibert was a faithful member of the United Brethren Church for a number of years. His house was a welcome home for the ministers. Many of the preachers will remember this dear brother. Time alone can blot out the many acts of kindness of this family. The church militant can hardly spare such pillars. Oh, that we hail many more such on every charge. Though he is dead, yet he lives and speaks. He did not forget his mother, the Church. He gave to the church at the cross-roads a sum of money, the interest of which will gladden the heart of the minister annually. I need not say his death was sweet and peaceful. May God bless his dear wife.

W. B. Dick

Willie Brubaker

WILLIE, only child of Milton K. and Susan Brubaker, departed this life Aug. 19th, 1868, aged 8 months and 23 days. As death has robbed these kind parents of their only child, may they strive to meet their little boy where death can never separate them.

Jos. R. Hutchison.

Yocumtown, York Co., Pa., Sept. 2d, 1868.

Joseph Bowers

JOSEPH BOWERS died July 14th, 1868, aged 32 years, 6 months, and 5 days. The subject of this notice went to the field to assist a neighbor cut down his wheat, but was sun struck, and they carried him to the house a corpse. He was a kind, sober, and quiet young man. But he is gone—gone to him who doeth all things right. He leaves a kind Christian mother to mourn her loss. May the good Lord comfort and sustain her.

James Wilkison.

Quincy, Ohio.

Susan Maria Lucas

SUSAN MARIA, wife of James Lucas, daughter of Jacob and Mary Coomler, departed this life Jan. 28th, 1868, aged 33 years, 7 months, and 18 days. She leaves three children, and many friends and relatives, to mourn her untimely death. She was a member of the United Brethren Church for eighteen years: and died in full bones of the better land. She died in Cass County, Indiana.

J. Coomler.

Lincolnsville, Indiana, Sept. 5th, 1868

David F. Heastan

DAVID F. HEASTAN died Aug. 29th, 1868, aged 14 years and 13 days. He was baptized at the age of eleven years. Although afflicted from his childhood, yet he bore it with great patience His death was peaceful, and, no doubt, he rests in heaven.

J. M. Poulton, Jr..

Mastersville, Ohio.

Alice May Drury

ALICE MAY, daughter of Rev. M. S. and Elizabeth Drury, died Sept. 3d, 1868, aged nearly — months. Little Alice leaves the family below to join that part already in the better land.

W. W. Richardson.

Castalia. Iowa, Sept 8th, 1868.

Mary Klinefelter

MARY KLINEFELTER died at her residence in Johnstown, Cambia Co, Pa Aug. 13th, 1868, in the 73d year of her age. Mother Klinefelter embraced religion when sixteen years of age, and united with the United Brethren Church, in which she remained a worthy member till the Lord took her home. She was among the most devoted of women. Her place in the class and prayer meeting was seldom vacant, unless providentially hindered. Such members are a loss to the church below; but we must not murmur, to her all is gain. May her children not forget her life and devotion.

W. B. Dick.

Joseph N. Rasor

JOSEPH N. RASOR departed this life on the morning of the 19th of August, 1868, aged 26 years, 8 months, and 13 days. Bro. Rasor had been a member of the United Brethren Church for about six years, and was highly esteemed by his brethren and neighbors. He leaves a weeping father and mother, two brothers, a broken hearted wife, and three little fatherless children and other relatives, and friends, to mourn his departure; but he rests well. May God bless the widow, and fatherless children, and friends, and bring us to rest together in heaven.

James Wilkison.

Quincy, Logan County, Ohio.

(Infant) Brindley

INFANT daughter of N. A and E. A. Brindley, died Aug. 27th, l868, aged 24 days. She has gone from a world of trouble and care to dwell with angels.

J. P. Anthony.

Joseph Gingrich

JOSEPH GINGRICH died Aug. 14th, 1868, in York Co., Pa , near Colesburg, in the 56th year of his age. Bro. Joseph was a professor of religion for a number of years; lived a consistent life; was good to the poor in his neighborhood, who will feel their loss heavily; but we believe, their loss is his gain. He was a member of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Peace to his ashes. He leaves a dear beloved wife and three children behind, to mourn.

A Friend.

Mary Saul

MARY SAUL, died at her residence in Progress, Dauphin Co., Pa, Aug. l7th, 1868, aged 66 years, 7 months, and 29 days. She leaves a husband and children to mourn their loss. Sister Saul was a worthy member of the United Brethren Church for many years. She was a good wife, a kind mother, and an excellent Christian. May the Lord bless her family, and help them to follow her good example, and finally bring them all to heaven.

H. E. Hackman.

Elizabeth Hoffman

ELIZABETH HOFFMAN died at Churchville, Dauphin Co., Pa., Aug. 26th, 1868, aged 72 years, 4 months, and 8 days. She was indeed a mother in Israel. She embraced religion thirty-five years ago, and was a worthy member of the Church for years. She suffered much in her afflictions, but endured it all with Christian patience. Her desire, was to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Her end was peace. She leaves children, and many friends to mourn their loss. May God bless the dear children and friends, and help them to meet the dear in mother in heaven."

H. E. Hackman.

Catharine Witmeyer

CATHARINE WITMEYER died at her residence in Progress, Dauphin Co., Pa., Aug. 27th, 1868, aged 65 years, 3 months, and 4 days. She was a member of the United Brethren Church, and consistent Christian. Before she left, this world, she exhorted her children and friends to prepare to meet her in a better land. She died happy in her Savior. May God bless this bereaved family.

H. E. Hackman.

Mary Bearinger

MARY BEARINGER died at the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. D. W. Downey, in Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio, Aug. 19th, 1868, aged 72 years, 5 months, and 4 days. She was a member of the Evangelical Association for thirty-four years. Her home (at West Independence, where she formerly resided) will be remembered by ministers of her own church, and also by itinerants of the United Brethren Church. She lived as she professed—walking in God's truth day by day. She loved the Bible, and made it her constant study; and in her departing moments she felt the power of the sustaining grace therein promised, and exclaimed to her youngest daughter, when dying, that her way was clear. She leaves many friends behind to lament their loss; but she sleeps in Jesus. All is well.

T. D. Ingle

Fostoria, Ohio, Sept. 2d, 1868.

Rachael Alloways

RACHAEL ALLOWAYS was born in Burlington County, New Jersey, April 15th, l798; was married to Wm. Alloways, Nov. 15th, 1817; emigrated to Preble Co., Ohio, in 1827; was the mother of 12 children, 39 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was converted about thirty years ago, and joined the United Brethren Church, and lived a most exemplary life. She fell asleep in Jesus near Chambersburg, Montgomery Co., Ohio, Aug. 22d, 1868.

W. J. Shuey.

Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 1st, 1868.

Sarah Craig

SARAH CRAIG died July 9th, 1868, aged 21 years, 6 months, and 1 day. Sister Craig was a member of the United Brethren Church in good standing, She died in peace.

I. Kretzinger.

William Hill

WILLIAM HILL died April 27th, 1868, aged 35 years, 4 months, and 13 days. He was an acceptable member of the United Brethren Church. Sister Hill mourns the loss of an affectionate and Christian husband, but mourns not as those who have no hope. He died in great peace.

D. F. Bair.

James B. A. Irwin

JAMES B. A. IRWIN died at his residence in Circleville, aged 23 years, 6 months, and 27 days. He was long afflicted. After leading a rebellious life against God, some eight weeks before his death he became penitent, prayed earnestly, believed in Jesus, and died in peace.

J. H. Dickson.

Circleville, Ohio, Aug. 31st, 1868.

George W. Noogle

GEORGE W. NOGGLE was born Feb. 6th, 1832; died Aug. 23th, 1868, aged 38 years, 6 months, and 29 days. His last words were: "I am going to see little Willie, and my blessed Savior."

J. H. Dickson.

Circleville, Ohio, Aug. 31st, 1868.

Mary Stephenson

MARY STEPHENSON died, aged 72 years.

J. H. Dickson.

Frankie Shipley

FRANKIE SHIPLEY died, aged 11 months.

J. H. Dickson.

Willie Seymour

WILLIE, oldest son of Francis H. and Cynthia Seymour, died Aug. 23d, 1868, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 11 days. Gone to heaven, where the fond and bereaved parents hope to meet again the one gone before them.

abram M. Young.

Elm Hall, Aug. 31st, 1868.