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September 30, 1868

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Michael Arnold

MICHAEL ARNOLD died, near Dillsburg, York Co., Pa., on Wednesday, Sept. 2d, 1868, at the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 7 days. The death of no man in this community could occasion more feelings of regret than that of Father Arnold. He was converted to God in the year 1852, since which time he has been a faithful soldier of the cross. Soon after his conversion he erected a meeting house near his home, at his own expense, and presented it to the United Brethren in Christ, He next traveled as a home missionary through the counties of York, Cumberland, Perry, and Junatta, on foot, visiting the alms-houses, prisons, and about the highways and hedges, distributing religious books and tracts, which he had purchased at his own expense. During our civil war he visited the hospitals at the seat of government, and also at Gettysburg, talking to, and exhorting, the wounded and dying, concerning the salvation of their souls. After the war ended, he was appointed a colporteur of the American Tract Society, in which capacity he labored with good success until within four weeks of his death. Be was fully resigned to the will of his Savior; and had full confidence in the promises of God. He leaves an aged wife and seven children to mourn their loss. Peace be to his ashes; and may the blessings of God rest upon his bereaved family.

A. A. Eslinger

Dillsburg, Pa., Sept. 11th, 1868

Mary Gosard

MARY, wife of Bro. David Gosard, died Sept. 9th, 1868, in the 37th year of her age. This Christian sister was a very exemplary member of the Middleburg Class, United Brethren Church; and though death came quite unexpectedly, yet she said, "I am willing—I am ready to die. My only regret is, that I shall meet but one of my dear children in heaven, while I must leave thirteen with my kind husband, to endure the troubles and sorrows of this sinful world." How often will the desire to see this dear companion spring up in the hearts of the father and children. Well, thank God, by exercising in earnest prayer and faith, during your short probation, you may, with heavenly delight, meet that fond one again, in the far-away beautiful home of the redeemed.

C. B. Hammack.

Hagerstown, Maryland.

Julia Ann Lewis

JULIA ANN, wife of E. A. Lewis, and daughter of Michael and Henrietta Kearney, died May 4th, 1868, aged 28 years and 2 months. At an early age the professed hope in Christ, and, at the age of thirteen years, joined the United Brethren Church. She lived the life of the Christian; and her last days were her best days. When she was about to leave this world she told her friends not to weep, for she was going home, and requested her relatives to meet her in heaven. She was a kind and agreeable companion, an affectionate mother, and was well beloved by all who know her.

P. Brock.

Fiord, Illinois.

Anna Stotler

SISTER ANNA, consort of Bro. John P. Stotler, died on the 29th of August, 1868, in, the 63d year of her age. For a number of years this pious mother evinced unshaken confidence in her kind heavenly Father, and, with greatest pleasure, endeavored to obey him in all things. The house of the Lord, and the communion of religious persons, were always to her sources of sweetest religious joy. She was a member of the Bethel Class, United Brethren Church, and from this little Christian band, we believe, has gone to join the innumerable host of heaven's gloriously bright and happy ones. Though it was her lot to sicken and die far from her home and kind friends, yet we are informed that she never complained, nor seemed the least dissatisfied with her situation, but prayed much, appeared quite happy, and died in great peace. The family, of which this mother was an important member, feel, in her death, a great and irreparable loss; and well may they, for she was very good and kind to her husband, to her own children, as also to her step children. But now, mourning ones, she has gone to her long-prayed-for home. Only follow on, taking the Bible as your comfort and guide in this affliction, and you will meet her again at the gathering of the saints. The body was buried in the Bethel grave-yard, near Chewsville, Md

c. B. H.

Elizabeth M. Walter

ELIZABETH M., daughter of Henry and Susan Walter, died in Wayne Township, Montgomery County, Ind., and July 17th, 1868, aged 22 years, 5 months, and 16 days. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; a pattern of piety, yea, a Christian lady. While we mourn, she rests well. God bless the stricken parents.

A. W. Wainscott.

Poolsville, Ind., Sept. 14th, 1868.

Susanna Comstock

SUSANNA, wife of Daniel Comstock (deceased), died on the 22d of September, 1868, in Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at the residence of her son-in-law, G. W. H. Moore, aged 62 years and 6 months. She was converted when young, and connected herself with the Baptist Church. She lived a consistent Christian to the end.

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John Frounfelder

JOHN FROUNFELDER, of Big Spring, Cumberland Co., Pa., died Sept, 16th, 1868, in the 71st year of his age. Bro. Frounfelder had been a consistent professor of religion, and a member of the United Brethren Church, for more than thirty years. His strict honesty, industry, and unwavering firmness in the cause of Christ, gained him many true friends. His last moments were peaceful and full of hope. He has gone to enjoy the rest that God has provided for his people. "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his."

J. Dickson.

Big Spring, Pa., Aug. 26th, 1868

Samuel Rhoads

SAMUEL RHOADS died at Springfield, Cumberland Co., Pa., on the 10th of September, 1868, in the 78th year of his age. Fifty eight years ago, in his father's barn, within a few miles of where he died, he gave his heart to God; and the same kind Parent who then pardoned and adopted him sustained and kept him through his long life. This was five years, before the Church was regularly organized by the adoption of a form of government. But he always acted with the Brethren, before and since, and died in full membership. He was a kind, worthy man, and a consistent, devoted Christian. May his scattered family be greatly blessed, and brought to the home of the good in the end.

J. Dickson.

September 15th, 1868.