John Morrison

   Rev. John Morrison was born in Pittsburg, Pa., December 25, 1827, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Roath, in Denver, Col., October 29, 1908. He was married to Mary Wire in Indiana, December 2, 1847. To this union were born ten children, all of whom survive him. The faithful wife and mother passed to her reward March 13, 1895. He was converted early in life, and joined the St. Joseph Conference of the United Brethren Church in 1870. He was ordained in 1879 by Bishop Weaver at Berrien Springs. Mich., and traveled as an itinerant preacher in Indiana several years. He was one of the courageous multitude that made its way to California in the early fifties. Returning to Indiana, he purchased his father-in-law's farm, upon which himself and wife resided until they moved to Smith County in 1886. He ceased his active work as a minister in 1889, and remained superannuated member of the Northwest Kansas Conference until the time of his death. He was a splendid type of the courageous, hard-working Christian. As a minister he was remarkably successful, always preaching Bible truths. Funeral services were held in Denver, conducted by Rev. O. A. Smith, after which the remains were shipped to Smith Center, and funeral services were conducted by his pastor at the Fairview Church and interment took place in Eminence cemetery, where, by the side of his beloved wife, he awaits the resurrection morn.

H. T. McGrew.

Naomi Van Matre Painter

Naomi Van Matre Painter, daughter of David and Maria Van Matre, died near Honey Creek, Indiana, November 10, 1908, aged 64 years, 5 months, and 11 days. She was married to William A. Painter October 24, 1866. She was a life-long member of the Methodist Protestant Church. A husband, three sons, three grandsons, one brother and three sisters survive.

N. P. France.

Margaret Leeper

Mrs. Margaret Leeper was born July 19, 1833, and died at her home in Jefferson County, Pa., October 25, 1908. She was a faithful member of the United Brethren Church and died rejoicing in Christ.

John F. Strayer.

Elizabeth Groce

Mrs. Elizabeth Groce, wife of David Groce, was born, December 30, 1848, and died at her home in Jefferson County, Pa., October 26, 1908. She is survived by her husband and eight children. For years she was a member of the United Brethren Church, and a servant of the Master.

John F. Strayer.

Nancy Zirkle

Nancy Zirkle, one of the oldest members of the United Brethren Church in Mason County, died at New Haven, W. Va., November 2, 1908, aged 90 years, 2 months, 11 days. She became a Christian in early life and joined the United Brethren Church, living a faithful Christian life to the end.

H. D. Barnhouse.

John G. Roush

John G. Roush died October 21, 1908. age 32 years and 24 days. He was burned September 12, when his home was destroyed by fire, and all he owned, together with his oldest daughter. He began to recover from his burns, when he gave himself to the Lord, and was made to rejoice in his new life, when blood poison set in and he went to his new found Savior, rejoicing.

H. D. Barnhouse.

Nola Gertrude Roush

Nola Gertrude, daughter of John and Bertha Roush, was burned to death, September 12, 1908, aged 10 years, 4 months, and 19 days.

H. D. Barnhouse.

Freda Helen Harris

Freda Helen Harris was born February 7, 1907, and died October 20, 1908.

H. D. Barnhouse.

Maddie Edith Stewart

Maddie Edith Stewart died October 24, 1908, aged 1 year, 11 months, and 17 days.

H. D. Barnhouse.

Elizabeth Roush

Elizabeth Roush, daughter of G. W. and Jane Roush, was born November 11, 1885, and died October 26, 1908. She was converted and joined the United Brethren Church in 1901. She said to her mother, "Meet me in heaven."

H. D. Barnhouse.

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.

Mary Tedrow

Mary Tedrow, wife of John Tedrow, deceased, died at the home of her daughter at West unity, O., November 7, 1908, aged 87 years, 11 months, and 12 days. She was the mother of five daughters and three sons. One son died in childhood, the other two, Joseph and Daniel, became ministers in the United Brethren Church. Mother Tedrow was converted when a girl, and joined the United Brethren Church, and remained a faithful member until death. The funeral services were held in the Delta church, and the body laid to rest in the Salsbury cemetery. The five daughters, with other relatives, are left to mourn. During her affliction she was very patient, and died in the triumphs of faith. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

E. M. Burroughs.

Cora Mae Dalby

Cora Mae Dalby, nee Kirkhart, wife of Oliver Dalby, died October 2, 1908, aged 23 years and 10 days. She was a member of Lake Shore Class, United Brethren Church, on Oakwood Circuit, Upper Wabash Conference. A more beautiful Christian character would indeed be hard to find. "To know her was to love her," was certainly the experience of every one. She left a young husband and one son, little Edith having preceded her mother by a few months. Her father, mother, brothers, and sisters deeply feel their bereavement, while the church laments the departure of so loyal and faithful a soldier of the cross. Funeral services were at Lake Shore church, Sunday, October 4, and interment at Stearns cemetery.

S. A. Richardson.

Joseph Samuel Cooper

Rev. Joseph Samuel Cooper was born near Yountsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, May 28, 1835. He was married to Ellen Mikcles September 7, 1854. To them were born nine children, six of whom are living, two having died in infancy, and Dr. Charles J. Cooper, May 21, 1904. Brother Cooper entered the ministry at the age of twenty-seven, traveled three years as a quarterly conference preacher, and joined Upper Wabash Conference in 1864, under Bishop Edwards, at the session held at Roaring Creek Church, Parke County, Indiana. He spent forty-three years in the active itinerancy and sixteen years as presiding elder. He was three times elected as delegate to the General Conference. Brother Cooper was a man of earnest purpose, deep conviction, and lofty character. His aim in life was to serve as an example for high ideals find pure living. He was an eloquent speaker, always impressing those who heard him with his implicit faith in the gospel he preached. He often expressed a desire to fall fighting, which came almost true, for he was stricken about fifteen months ago while preaching the gospel he so dearly loved. After these months of suffering he passed peacefully over to his reward on November 7, 1908, leaving behind to mourn his departure a loving companion, with whom he had lived happily for fifty-four years. Besides his wife, there are four sons and two daughters. Two of the sons, O. P. and W. E. Cooper, are honored members of the conference of which their father served so many years. The funeral services were conducted in the old Green Hill Seminary Chapel in the presence of a large congregation of sympathizing friends. Brethren in the ministry served as pall-bearers. We laid him away in the old Pond Grove churchyard where he preached for so many years, to await the call of the trumpet of God.

A. M. Snyder.

E. Alice Cox

Mrs. E. Alice Cox was born at Ravenswood, W. Va., February 5, 1854, and died November 12, 1908. At the age of thirteen she professed faith in Christ, and at once became an active worker in the Church. She was the first president of the State Young People's Christian Union, and since filled that position in various places. She was president of the Woman's Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid Society, superintendent of various Sunday schools, and also primary school and primary Sunday-school teacher. For this work she was well prepared, being a normal and international graduate. She was united in marriage to Rev. C. H. Cox. D.D., March 3. 1874, and the following spring entered with him into the work of an itinerant minister, which was the delight of her heart. To them were born seven children, three of whom preceded her to the better country. The four surviving are Mrs. Halterman, wife of Rev. W. P. Halterman, Mrs. Ohlinger, Mrs. Noffsinger. and the son Emery. On the morning of the day she died, she said to her husband, "If I must go, you know where to find me. You have been a dear, good husband to me, and I have tried to be to you a good wife. We have lived together almost thirty-five years, and if I were permitted to live that much longer, I would want to live with you" Her last words breathed a prayer. Many will rise in the judgment and call her blessed. The funeral was preached at Valley Mills, November 15, 1908. His remains were conveyed to the St. Mary's Cemetery to await the resurrection of the just.

G. H. Devol.

Eliza Shuler Thuma

Eliza Shuler Thuma was born in Cumberland County, Pa., October 9, 1824 and moved with her parents to Richland County, Ohio, when about eight years of age. She was married to Simon Thuma in 1842. Her husband and two sons preceded her to the spirit world. She left two sons, one daughter, fifteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren. She joined the United Brethren Church when a girl, and was a faithful member until death. She died at her home in Johnsville, Ohio, November 5, 1908.

P. E. Rumbaugh.

Robison Peoples

Robison Peoples died from injury received from the kick of a horse, October 17, 1908, in the sixty-eighth year of his life. He was a faithful member of the United Brethren Church for over fifty years. He was a sweet-spirited, humble Christian man. His good influence extended as far as he was known. He married to Ellen Christie forty-two years ago. One daughter blessed the home. It is said that but two men in all his acquaintance were ever heard to say a hard word of "Uncle Robbie." He left a wife daughter, two grandsons, and brothers and sisters to mourn.

Isaiah Imler.

Daniel Barger

Daniel Barger was born in Mt. Pleasant County, Pa., March 27, 1839, and died on November 5, 1908, at his home near Sperry, Adair County, Mo. He was left fatherless at eight years of age. When 13, he moved with his mother to Adams County, Ill., and was married to Martha Willard, December 27, 1859. To this union were born four boys and four girls. The aged wife and seven children still live one son having died in infancy. Brother Barger is also survived by two sisters and one brother. One sister lives at Mt. Pleasant, Pa., at the advanced age of ninety-three. Brother Barger was converted in early childhood, and joined the United Brethren Church, of which he remained a faithful and devoted member for more than fifty years, dying triumphantly in the faith.

Chester Young.

Gracy Slemple

Gracy Slemple died November 8, 1908, She left one little baby, her husband, and many friends to mourn her loss. She was converted when a small girl and joined the United Brethren Church at Nestersvllle, and lived a devoted Christian life. She has gone to meet those that have gone before.

T. J. Kendall.

Mary King

Mrs. Mary King, nee Frost, was born March 21, 1853, and died November 7, 1908. She was united in marriage to Levi King in 1875. To this union were born eight children, three having died in infancy. There are left to mourn her death five children, Mrs. Rose Dumpy, Mrs. Elsie Dumpy, William Hawey King, Fred King, and Dora King. also the husband and father, who feels his loss of a devoted companion who stood by his side in life's battles, enduring the conflict as only a true companion can. Mrs. King was a member of South Canaan United Brethren Church.

Rev. W. V. Harter

Helen M. Gilbert

Helen M. Gilbert was born October 11, 1840, and died November 2. 1908. Sister Gilbert joined the United Brethren Church in 1885, and lived a devoted Christian life. She was united in marriage to Hiram Gilbert, July 22, 1871. She left a husband, and one child to mourn their loss, four children having preceded the mother to the better land.

M. L. Watson.

Reuben Morris McAfee

Reuben Morris McAfee, son of Reuben, and Rose McAfee, died at Foxvllle, Maryland, October 24, 1908, aged 3 months and two days.

W. L. Martin.

G. Riley Fortney

G. Riley Fortney, residing near Enterprise, W. Va., died November 7, 1908, of typhoid-pneumonia fever, age 51 years 3 months, and 2 days. He was a member, of the United Brethren Church at Enterprise. The past summer he led his community in building a splendid church house near his farm home. He loved the Lord, and was well versed in the New Testament. He rejoiced to see men and women brought from darkness to light. A congregation was made to feel that God was near when he prayed. A son and a daughter preceded their father in death. A wife and five children survive. We have lost a personal friend and brother in Christ, a true yoke-fellow. The day is not far distant when we will meet again.

H. R. Hess.

Weldon W. Lambert

Weldon W. Lambert, son of Oscar and Hattie Lambert, was born June 15, 1895, and died October 24, 1908. He left a father, mother, three brothers, two sisters, and other relatives and friends to mourn.

R. W. Harlow.

Peter V. Woodruff

Peter V. Woodruff was born in New York State, April 6, 1827, and came to Ohio when five years of age. He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church in 1858, and lived a true Christian life till called to his heavenly home. In the fall of 1863, he enlisted in the service of his country, and was mustered out in the fall of 1864. He died in Milton Center, November 8, 1908, leaving a loving wife and one daughter to mourn.

E. Bolduc

Mary Barkman

Mary Barkman died at her home in Boonsboro, Md., November 2, 1908, aged 88 years, 7 months, and 7 days. She became a member of the United Brethren Church at the early age of sixteen years. and a member of the Sabbath school when first organized. She was faithful in attendance upon church services, and observed sacramental services with the congregation just three weeks previous to her death. She lived a godly life.

J. A. Shettel

Barbara A. Snively

Barbara A. Snively died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. E. Thomas, November 11, 1908, aged 70 years, 6 months, and 13 days. Mrs. Snively united with the German Reformed congregation at Keedysvllle, Md., when quite young, but living nearer the United Brethren church at Monroe she more frequently attended services there. While she remained a member of the Reformed Church until death, she was not narrow and sectarian, but encouraged her husband to unite with the United Brethren Church. In her last illness she gave evidence of having peace with God, and readiness for the final roll-call.

J. A. Shettel

C. C. Merrett

Hon. C. C. Merrett, of Grand Valley Circuit Erie Conference, was born April 3, 1836, and died October 28, 1908. He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church in 1854. He filled all the offices in the local church and represented Grand Valley Circuit at the annual conference several times, and was a nominee for delegate to the General Conference at the time of his death. He was superintendent of Sunday schools for forty years, with only one year intermission. He was associate judge of Warren County, Pa., for five years. Also he was a soldier in the Civil War, and underwent the privations of prison life. He left a wife, three daughters, and a large circle of friends. The funeral was held at the United Brethren church. The sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Meeker. Truly we have sustained a great loss.

L. H. McIntyre

Lucinda Rebecca Swank

Lucinda Rebecca Swank was born in Vermilion County, Ill., October 27, 1835, and died at her home in Harlan, Kan., November 4, 1908. January 19, 1854, she was married to John Swank. To this union twelve children were born, six of whom preceded her to the better world. She was converted in early life, and joined the United Brethren Church, and remained a faithful member until death.

George Chapman

Catharine Smith

Mrs. Catharine Smith died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josiah Brown, on October 24, 1908, aged 73 years. 6 months, and 22 days. She was for more than thirty-three years a member of the United Brethren Church at Boonsboro, Md. She was a kind mother, lived a godly life, and left her impress for good in the home, church, and community.

J. A. Shettel

Nettie G. Hoover

Mrs. Nettie G. Hoover died October 26, 1903, at the Patapasco Sanitarium, where she had gone to be treated for nervous trouble. She was a great sufferer, but patient withal. She was a member of the United Brethren church at Boonsboro, Md., and was quite active in church work for some years, more especially in the work of the Sabbath school.

J. A. Shettel

Thomas Edward Jennings

Thomas Edward Jennings died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Herr in Yoe, Pa., November 7, aged 59 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Ho was converted about twenty years ago, and joined the United Brethren Church. He lived a faithful Christian and died in peace. He left to mourn her loss one sister.

E. L. Hughes

Elizabeth A. Hewett Moon

Elizabeth A. Hewett, wife of J. R. Moon, was born at Milwaukee, Wis., in 1854, and died in the hospital at Milwaukee. November 14, 1908. Her home was in Richland Center, Wis., where she was buried. Her life was one of great usefulness. She joined the United Brethren Church when eleven, and was faithful until death.

S. A. Wheelwright

Viola May Mackley

Viola May, daughter of Joseph and Mary Mackley, died November 6, 1908, aged 2 months and 23 days.

George A. McGuire

Priscilla Humes

Priscilla Humes, nee Smith, was born in Ohio, December 27, 1837; and died of heart failure at the home of her daughter, Mollie Osborne in Rensselaer, Ind., November 9, 1908. She was married to John Humes in Wabash County, Ind., October 4, 1866. To them were born seven children, three of whom, with Brother Humes, preceded her to the spirit world, Sister Humes was prepared fully; we believe, for her change. She was a cheerful, sympathetic, generous Christian, a true self-sacrificing; loving companion and mother and a kind obliging neighbor and faithful friend. Her faith was strong and her hope for the future bright. She united with the Church in early life, and labored for the Master. The funeral services were conducted in the Brushwood United Brethren Church, where she had been a member.

L. Byrd

John T. Lambert

John T. Lambert was born in Blackford County, Ind., October 19, 1845, and died in Denver, Col., November 2, 1908. He was converted at the age of twenty-two years, and joined the United Brethren Church, of which he was a faithful member until death. At an early ago he moved to Wabash County, Ind., where he was united in marriage to Elizabeth J. Morrison January 10, 1869. To this union were born six children, two dying in infancy. In 1884 he, with his family, came to Smith County, Kan., and settled on the farm in Beaver Township. He left a wife, three sons, one daughter, four brothers, and two sisters, also a number of other relatives and friends. Several times in the forenoon before he died he spoke of his hope in Christ, and thus left to all the richest legacy possible.

Elihu John Paschall

Elihu John Paschall, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Paschall, was born in Randolph County, Ohio, December 2, 1846, and died at his home in Bourbon, Ind., November 13, 1908. Brother Paschall was a member of our church at Bourbon, Ind. He was sick but a few days, but years ago he got his house in order and was ready for the summons. He left a very clear evidence of a blest immortality.

W. H. Fetro

Susanna Harris

Susanna Harris, nee Campbell, was born in Mercer County, Pa., October 21, 1840, and died in Smith County, Kan., October 14, 1908. She was married to Nelson Harris October 4, 1862. To this union were born nine children, one son departing this life at the age of nine years. The remaining children were at her bedside when the summons came. She came to Smith County with her husband in the spring of 1879. She was converted and united with the Christian Church in 1873. In 1879 she joined the United Brethren Church and remained a faithful member until death. Her aged companion and children miss her sadly, but mourn not as those who have no hope.

H. T. McGrew, Pastor

Walker J. Fronkum

Walker J. Fronkum, of Dayton, Va., died at Columbus, Ohio, November 9, 1908. aged seventy-one years, nine months, and one day. His remains were brought home and buried here. He leaves a widow and three children. Prof. C. R. Fronkum and Mrs. Lucy Kelter, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Wilda Whitesel, of Harrisonburg, Va. He was a member of the Church for about twenty-five years, a consistent Christian, a good man. All is well now.

Geo. P. Hott

Henry Francis Simmons

Henry Francis Simmons, son of William and Blanche Simmons, died November 16, 1908, aged 8 months and 21 days.

George A. McGuire