Grayton H. More

   Grayton H. More died December 23d, 1879, aged 73 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Father More was born in Massachusetts, and moved to Ohio when fourteen years of age. He married Miss Sophrona Loomis. He was converted when twenty-five years of age, and lived a consistent Christian nearly forty years. He as a member of the United Brethren Church thirty-one years. Sister More and ten children survive him. All but one of the children are living Christians. Father More's name is a sweet memorial in his family, in the neighborhood, and in the Church. He was always ready to bear his part in every place. The itinerant ministers have lost one of their kindest friends and best supports we had in this conference.

J. Payne.

Archibald Davis

Archibald Davis died in Spring Grove, Green County, Wisconsin, December 30th, 1879, aged 73 years, 11 months, and 7 days. He was converted under the joint labors of Rev. John Dunham and Rev. Jas. Griffith at a meeting held in Warren Co., Indiana, in the year 1829. He and his family moved from Indiana to the State of Wisconsin in the year 1838,and settled at Spring Grove, where he remained up to his death. Father Davis was one of the first members of the United Brethren Church at Spring Grove. An annual conference was held in his house in the year 1846, presided over by Bishop Glossbrenner. He has been a constant reader of the Religious Telescope ever since its first issue from the press. He told me he could not get along without it. The house has always been open and free to all, and especially to the weary itinerants. I found a comfortable home with Father and Mother Davis when I came over from England to America twenty-four years ago, and have ever since found a hearty welcome. During his sickness, which was very severe, he had strong confidence in the Lord as his Savior, and expressed himself willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. He died in peace. He leaves a wife and nine children, and a large circle of friends to mourn his departure. May the Lord sanctify this event to the good of the aged mother and children, and bring then all to heaven

G. H. Mabbott.

Abraham Barkley

Abraham Barkley, son of Emanuel and Catharine Barkley, died in Salt Lick Township, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania, December 17th, 1879, aged 26 years, 3 months, and 29 days. In January, 1876, he was converted under the labors of Rev. L. H. Hetrick, and connected himself with the Church of the Evangelical Association. April 23d, 1876, he was married to Nancy A. Cramer. He had but a short time to serve God from his conversion to his death. But he was a faithful and efficient member to the church of his choice, and he lived to honor the cause of the Redeemer. On the morning of his death, in company with Osias Weimer, he went but a short distance over in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, on the farm of Samuel Mathews, to quarry limestone. Soon after they commenced work the earth and stone above them suddenly came down, and Barkley was buried underneath with about three feet of earth and stone on his body. Weimer was lightly hit with the falling embankment. He in all haste made an effort to save the life of his comrade; but his strength soon failed, and he went a short distance for help. But when assistance came and the body was unearthed, Bro. Barkley was hushed in death. He was well respected by all who knew him, and his death will be deeply deplored by many friends and relatives. His mother, two sisters, and one brother preceded him to the spirit-land. He leaves a wife, a dear little child, an aged father, three sisters, and three brothers to mourn.

George W. Weimer.

Rachel Arminta Coler

Rachel Arminta Coler, daughter of Jacob and —— Coler, died November 21st, 1879. She endured her afflictions with much patience, and, was resigned to the will of GOD who doeth all things well. She left consolation to friends that she has gone to possess that country and to place a light in the window for father, mother, sister, and brother. She leaves a large number of friends to mourn their loss. Little could friends realize the loss of Rachel until they met in the Sabbath-school. That vacant seat told to friends that she had gone to her reward. Not only is she missed in the Sabbath school, but the house of God has a vacant seat where one musical voice is missed. She was an adopted child in the family of Philip and Lovina Lawyer, and they cared for her as if she had been their own child. They were bringing her up in the fear of God as best they could.

Cora Lovina Coler

Cora Lovina Coler, daughter of Jacob and —— Coler, died November 12th, 1879, aged 10 years and 2 months. Cora was one of the most faithful that attended the Sabbath school at Winchester, Crawford County, Ohio. It is said to her praise that she never missed a Sabbath until that fatal disease, diphtheria, confined her to her room; then she longed for the time to come that she could again meet her class. Cora was a good child. Her sufferings were so great that in a few days nature yielded to the icy hand of Death. She gave evidence that she was going to live with Him who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

S. WERTS.

Lure J. Moxley

Lure J. Moxley, widow of S. J. Moxley, died near Eoga, Illinois, January 5th, 1880, aged 20 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She leaves a very kind step-father and a loving and affectionate mother, two small children, and a number of friends who weep over her departure. Though at the time of her death she did not have her name enrolled on the church book, yet we have all reason to believe it was enrolled in heaven. For months before her death she seemed to be devoted to the cause of Christ. While her friends were weeping around her she told them not to weep for her, as she would soon be at rest in the sweet by and by. We believe our loss is her gain. May the Lord help Mr. and Mrs. Briles to raise her little children in the nurture of the gospel of the Son of God.

W. H. Meredith.

Francis K. Figgins

Francis K. Figgins died at the residence of David Hughes, in Fairfield County, Ohio, December 30th, 1879, aged 16 years, 9 months, and 26 days. He leaves a mother and two sisters to mourn their loss; but their loss is his eternal gain. He gave good evidence of peace with God. To his mother he said all was peace, and in a very short time he would be at rest with his Savior; and soon after he breathed his last. His was an early tomb.

J. Hoffhines.

Charles Milton Freeman

Charles Milton Freeman, son of Arial F. and Ruhama F. Freeman, died near Delphos, Ohio, December 26th, 1879, aged 4 years, 3 months, and 1 day. He leaves a father, mother, and two little sisters with many other friends to mourn their loss. May they all prepare to meet little Charley on the other shore.

Wm. Kiracofe.

Ida Florence Easterly

Ida Florence Easterly, daughter of George and Malinda Easterly, died near Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, December 29th, 1879, aged 11 years, 1 month, and 12 days. She was an attentive Sabbath school scholar, and took great delight in the study of the Scriptures. We trust that she, with her twin sister who preceded her several years ago, is safe in the heavenly mansion, awaiting the arrival of her aged parents and other loved ones.

P. B. Lee.

Wm. L. Barngrover

Wm. L. Barngrover, son of J. W. and C. S. Barngrover, died November 2d, 1879, aged 18 months. Although those parents mourn, it is with a hope of meeting their son in heaven.

R. W. Parks.

James R. Brown

James R. Brown died near Bloomdale, Ohio, January 1st, 1880, aged 79 years, 4 months, and 16 days. About eight years ago he became connected with the United Brethren Church near his home, since, which time he has been a faithful and efficient member. Many years he was a humble follower of his Master; and his last days gave evidence that he was accepted by his Lord.

E. A. Starkey.

Alvin Benson

Alvin Benson, son of Wesley and Jeanette Benson, died at Badger Hill, Iowa, January 5th, 1880, aged 1 month and 4 days. Another flower has been plucked on earth to bloom eternally in heaven. May grace comfort the parents, and bring them to enjoy an everlasting habitation.

Joseph P. Wilson.

Amanda M. Stoner

Amanda M. Stoner, daughter of H. S. and —— Stoner, of Westmoreland Co., Pa., died January 1st, 1880, aged 27 years, 1 month, and 20 days. She was a member of the United Brethren Church, in good standing.

I. Potter.

Mary K. Hazelmeyer

Mary K. Hazelmeyer died January 1st, 1880, aged 21 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She gave evidence of her acceptance. She leaves a husband, two children, parents, and friends.

S. L. Livingston.

Rossie Leggett

Rossie Leggett died December 31st, 1879, aged 12 years and 20 days. Rossie was said to be a good boy. May the bereaved family be sustained in this their time of need.

Homer Binger

Homer Binger died December 20th, 1879, aged 5 years, 10 months, and 1 day. After a few days suffering the angels bore him away ton more congenial clime. May the Lord bless his mother in this her severe trial.

E. J. Collins.

Samuel H. Fout

Samuel H. Fout, son of John and Nettie Fout, died on Luneys Creek, Grant County, West Virginia, December 26th, 1879, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 29 days. May the Lord bless and comfort the bereaved parents.

J. M. Rodruck.

Alice Elenora Farney

Alice Elenora Farney died August 25th, 1878, aged 8 months.

Alvan E. Farney

Alvan E. Farney died July 24th, 1879, aged 1 year and 7 months.

George Gay.

Julia O. Wells

Julia O. Wells died December 20th, 1879, aged 21 years. About a year ago she was converted to God, and some time afterward joined the United Brethren Church, in which she was a faithful member until God called her home. Her last testimony was that she loved the Lord, and wanted to live a humble follower of Christ. At the last she was heard to say, "Jesus! sweet Jesus!" and thus she passed away. She leaves a father, mother, brothers, and sisters, to mourn their loss. May God sanctify this affliction to their good and bring them to the Savior, and prepare them to meet again in the home of the blessed beyond the grave.

W. A. Weller.

John Larue

John Larue died near Toronto, Kansas, January 18th, 1879, aged 64 years and about 11 months. Father Larue had been a professor of religion about forty years. At the time of his death he was a faithful member of Carlisle Class, Wilson County Circuit, United Brethren Church. He had been in feeble health for a long time, but was confined to his room only three days. He leaves an aged wife, children, step children, with a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss. We shall miss Father Larue in the church militant, but feel that the church triumphant has gained a member.

Joel. R. Chambers

Warren Compton

Warren Compton, son of Sanford W. and Dorcas J. Compton, died near Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana, December 28th, 1879, aged 8 months and 23 days. Warren was the only child of Brother and Sister Compton. May this dispensation of God's merciful providence be the means of drawing the hearts of the bereaved parents still nearer to the compassionate Savior.

J. Williams.

David Stout

David Stout died in his eighty sixth year. He was a native of Pennsylvania, leaving there when a young man. He came to Stark County, Ohio, where he was married to Miss Theresa Noel in 1829. He then moved to Seneca County, living there until 1841, when he sold out and came to Green Creek. His wife died in 1852, leaving him with eleven children. In 1854 he was married to Mrs. Louisa Hayward, formerly of Springfield, Clark Co., Ohio, of whom six children were born to him, five of which are still living. In early life he was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Twenty-one years ago he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he lived a faithful number until death. He was a kind husband and father.

H.

Mary Long

Mary Long died near Dayton, Ohio, December l3th, 1879, aged 71 years, 2 months, and 5 days. Sister Long was a faithful member of the Church for many years. She suffered a great deal; but she bore it with patience. She was happy and resigned, desiring to be absent from the body and present with the Lord. She leaves quite a large circle of friends to mourn their loss; but they need not mourn as those who have no hope May the Lord lead them all unto life eternal.

S. S. Holden.

Elbert C. Creviston

Elbert C. Creviston, son of Harvey M. and Eldora E. Creviston, died December 19th, 1879, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 20 days. Christ has called another lamb to his fold. May God comfort the weeping parents, and bring them at last to the enjoyment of the society of little Elbert in heaven.

Z. McNew.

Jacob W. Nease

Jacob W. Nease died suddenly at his. home in Mason County, West Virginia, Oct. 5th, 1879, aged 55 years. Bro. Nease has been an active member of the United Brethren Church for twenty-five years. At a quarterly conference held at New Haven, West Virginia, January 3d, 1880, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Inasmuch as it has pleased our heavenly Father in his unfathomable providences and all wise councils to afflict our Church and quarterly conference with the sudden death of our highly esteemed brother and co worker, Jacob W. Nease, of Union Class; therefore,

Resolved, 1. That we deeply mourn our sad affliction in his death, and feel that the Church has lost a firm friend, an able and useful worker, a safe counselor, and a strong financial aid.

2. That while we mourn his death we will humbly bow to the will of Him who doeth all things right, feeling that as Christians His will should be our will. And we will ardently pray that God may raise up one to fill his sphere of usefulness in our Church.

3. That as a church and quarterly conference we tender to Sister Nancy Nease, his bereaved wife, and to H. G. Nease, Sarah Yanker, and Lincoln Nease, his bereaved children, our heart felt sympathies in this their dark hour of affliction, and recommend them to cast their burdens on the Savior in whom the husband and father so often trusted during the many years of his Christian life.

4. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Religious Telescope for publication, and a copy of the same be presented to the family of our deceased brother.

J. L. Hensle

Alice Roush

Alice Roush, wife of Brother Levi Roush, died near New Haven. West Virginia, December 31st, 1879, aged 41 years, 2 months, and 17 days. She died suddenly while sitting in her chair in the evening. She was converted and joined the United Brethren Church at the Union Class when sixteen years old, and has been an honored member ever since.

At a meeting of the Woman's Missionary Association of New Haven charge, held at New Haven, January 3d, 1880, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:

Whereas, It has pleased almighty God, the great Ruler of events, to call from the Woman's Missionary Association and the Church our highly-esteemed and beloved sister and co-worker, Alice Roush, an honored member of this body; therefore,

Resolved, 1. Thai we deeply mourn the sudden death of our sister, and feel that the association has lost an honored and useful member.

2. That we earnestly sympathize with her afflicted husband and children, and will devoutly pray the blessing of our heavenly Father to rest with them.

3. That we will still aim to push forward our glorious work to the end, that when the Master comes we may be found watching.

4. That as a further token of our regard for her memory, each member of this association be requested to wear a suitable badge of mourning for at least thirty days, which badge shall consist in a band of black crape worn on the right arm near the shoulder.

5. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Religious Telescope and each of the county papers, for publication, and a copy of the same forwarded to the family of our deceased sister.

Jennie E. Roush.

Mildred A. Stevenson.