Sommerfeld. - Mildred Blanche, only daughter of Jacob and ___ Sommerfeld of Canton, Kans., died of convulsions, May 9, 1912; aged 4 y. 10 m. 21 d. Funeral on May 10, at the Spring Valley Church, conducted by D. H. Bender and D. A. Diener. Interment in cemetery adjoining.

Blough. - Sarah (Keim) Blough was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 15, 1859; died at her home near Elmdale, Mich., May 25, 1912; aged 53 y. 3 m. 10 d. She was married to Josiah Blough, Dec. 15, 1878. She leaves to mourn her departure husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 brother and a twin sister, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held May 28 at the Mennonite Church by Isaac Weaver and Jacob P. Miller, where a large concourse had met to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom they loved.

Cockley. - Sister Rhoda, daughter of Bro. and Sister Catharine Landis, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., March 3, 1883; died at Churchtown, Pa., March 29, 1912; aged 29 y. 2 d. She was married to Bro. Henry Cockley Nov. 18, 1908, with whom she lived in matrimony almost 4 years. She leaves to mourn her early departure a husband, father, mother, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and many other relatives and friends. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for a number of years. The funeral, which took place April 2, was largely attended. Services in the Churchtown Mennonite Church were conducted by Bro. Isaac Brubaker and Bro. Geo. S. Keener. Text, Jer. 15:9: "Her sun has gone down while it was yet day." Interment in the cemetery near the church.
"She left this world of sin and woe,
While here we wait and long to go
Where she has gone, with Christ to dwell
And bid no more the sad farewell."
A cousin.

Yoder. - Sister Mary, wife of Bro. L. J. Yoder, was born July 17, 1847; died May 21, 1912; aged 64 y. 10 m. 14 d. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Church, Albany, Oreg., May 23, where a large congregation had gathered to pay last tribute of respect to one loved by all. Funeral services conducted by Bro. J. P. Bontrager, assisted by Bro. C. R. Gerig. Text, II Cor. 5:1-5.
Sister Yoder was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. During her affliction she often expressed a desire to go home to her eternal reward.
She is survived by a sorrowing husband, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 9 children, 26 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, 2 children having preceded her to glory.
"Mother is gone but not forgotten,
Never will her memory fade,
Sweetest thoughts will ever linger,
Around the grave where she is laid.
Yet again, we hope to meet you,
When this weary life is o'er,
And in heaven with joy to greet you
We shall meet to part no more."

Moyer. - Elizabeth H., wife of Moses Moyer, died of cancer at Springtown, Pa., May 15, 1912; aged 39 y. 19 d. She was the youngest daughter of Bro. and Sister Andrew Mack of Bally, Pa. Besides her husband and a 4-year old daughter, there survive her parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Sister Moyer had been attacked by the above named disease a year or more ago. One operation had been preformed, which gave her hopes of recovering, but soon the dread disease took a firmer grip upon her body. For the last two months before her death she was in constant suffering. Great relief came to all who knew of her misery when the word came that she had fallen asleep. All that human hands could do would not bring one minute of comfort to her suffering body.
Dear daughter, in our family,
You were the youngest of all,
Dear sister of ours, so early,
You answered death's silent call,
Dear wife, my companion, ah! Soon,
Too soon, you parted from me;
Dear mother, you are not here,
I look, but you I cannot see.
Husband kind, daughter tender and dear,
Fond parents, sister and brothers all,
That you will forget me, I have no fear,
In heaven we'll meet at the trumpet's loud call.
By her brother.

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Kulp. - Sarah L. Kulp of Bucks Co., Pa., died April 15, 1912; aged 75 y. 6 m. 1 d. Interment at Deep Run. She is survived by 2 brothers, 2 sisters, Joseph L. and Barbara of Berminster, Mrs. John Leatherman and Bro. Isaac Kulp of La Junta, Colo. Her death was caused by consumption.

Myers. - Elizabeth, widow of the late William Myers, formerly of Dublin, Pa., died May 22, at the residence of her son, John M. Myers, Souderton, Pa.; aged 78 y. 11 m. 15 d.
The following children survive: Isaac M., of Ohio; John M., of Souderton; Christiana, wife of John Rickert; Ida, wife of Enos Gehman; Lizzie, wife of Isaiah Fretz, and Allen M., all of Dublin; Mrs. Sallie Godshall, of Philadelphia, and Irvin F., of Atlantic City. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Bare. - Wayne Bare of East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., was born June 5, 1822; died May 24, 1912; aged 89 y. 11 m. 19 d. He was united in marriage to Mary Landis. This union was blessed with 4 sons 3 daughters, 23 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. His wife and 1 son preceded him to the spirit world. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at his late home Monday morning and at the Stumptown Church. Services at the house by John L. Landis and C. M. Brackbill. Text, Job 5:8, 26. Peace to his ashes.
By a granddaughter.

Alger. - Jacob Alger was born near Broadway, Va., April 17, 1857; died May 22, 1912; aged 55 y. 1 m. 5 d. Bro. Alger is survived by his wife Frances, 1 son, John; 2 daughters, Barbara and Verdie, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The deceased was a sufferer of that cruel disease cancer, which fixed its grip on one we loved and notwithstanding our cares and prayers continued to torture until the end. Bro. Alger was useful in home, in church, in neighborhood; his good counsel was sought, his acts of kindness in making life easy, helped to carry the burdens of life over hard places oft, his service private and public was without display. He was honest, modest, humble and cheerful. He was a confidante of and loved and respected by all. He was laid to rest in the Zion graveyard. Funeral services by Jos. Geil and Lewis Shank.
Lord, help us say, "Thy will be done,"
However hard it be,
Since from our midst thou hast called one,
To dwell in heaven with Thee.

Kurtz. - John E., son of Bro. Daniel and Sister Annie Kurtz, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 29, 1894; died of Bright,s disease, May 29, 1912; aged 17 y. 10 m. Besides his parents he leaves 4 brothers, 2 sisters and a number of relatives and friends to mourn his early departure. He could not enjoy life as many do as he was never well, but he was always of a cheerful disposition and tried to make it pleasant for those about him. He was fully resigned to the Lord,s will and ready to go. He bade them all farewell and we believe he fell asleep in Jesus. Last winter he confessed His Savior, became a member of the Mennonite Church, and this gives comfort to the bereaved parents. Funeral services were conducted by Bish. Christian Brackbill and Pre. John Senger. Text, Phil. 1:21.
We miss your smiling face,
We miss you everywhere;
We're grieved to see your vacant chair,
But you are free from many a care.
A. M. K.

Eash. - Carl A., son of Abraham and Polly Eash, was born in Kent Co., Mich., Jan. 27, 1912, and died May 21, 1912; aged 3 m. 24 d. Death was caused by whooping cough. He leaves father, mother, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Text, Matt. 19:24.
God saw fit to take our darling baby Carl so near and dear to us. He has chosen one so innocent and leaves this consolation with us, that he has gone to heaven where we can all meet him again.
"God wanted one more angel child,
Among His angel band,
And so He bent with loving smile
And clasped our darling,s hand."

Brown. - Mary Frances Brown, wife of Ashby Brown, was born at Hanging Rock Mills, Hardy Co. W. Va., Jan. 21, 1863; died April 26, 1912; aged 49 y. 4 m. 5 d. Deceased is survived by her husband, 3 sisters and a brother. Frances was a woman of amiable disposition, kind, courteous, hospitable, self-sacrificing for others, "careful to entertain stranger." She was rich in the knowledge of the scriptures, and always a ready conversant in the same. Affliction,s hand lay heavily upon her in her last years, which seemed but to develop and round up her life in Christ more fully and fit her for society in the world beyond. She remembered her Creator from the days of her youth and took pleasure in His ways even down to and through the valley and shadow of death, the Lord was with her. Living a pioneer life she was faithful to the end. Interment in the graveyard near home. Funeral services by Jos. Geil and Lewis Shank.
Sweet sleep, dearest sister,
Since our Savior thought it best,
Earthly life to change for heaven,
Cares and toils for sweeter rest.

Rutt. - Henry G. Rutt was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 1, 1837; died at his late home in Smithville, O., May 26, 1912; aged 75 y. 3 m. 25 d. He was married to Rebecca Shaum of Chester Twp., in the year 1862, having lived together a little over fifty years. To this union were born 6 children, of whom all are living except one who died in infancy. Also 3 grandchildren and grandma are left to mourn his departure. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for a number of years, always attending church services when possible until his last sickness when he was confined to his home for about 6 months. But we feel grateful for the ministers and kind friends who often came to visit father. *there was little hope for his case as he had *In December the doctors told us that an inward cancerous tumor. We see here that God,s ways are not man,s ways, but by the grace of God we will say, "Thy will be done." Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the house by Bish. Henry Hursh and Bro. Isaac Good. Services were also held at the church in Chester Twp. By Pre. David Yoder and Bennie Good from II Pet. 3:13. When in infancy he came with his parents to Ohio. They settled in Green Twp. near Smithville. In 1859 he moved with his parents to Chester Twp., where he lived all but the last four years when he lived in Smithville.
"Father, thou hast left us lonely
Here our loss we deeply feel,
But 'twas God that hast bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal."
Transcriber's note: Typed as written as in the original obituary.

Kempf. - Sarah Sheneman was born in Holmes Co., O., Oct. 6, 1847; died May 23, 1912, in Howard Co., Ind.; aged 64 y. 8 m. 17 d. March 4, 1866, she was united in marriage to Henry Wagner. To this union were born 2 children, Albert and Philphena. These preceded her to the spirit world.
Feb. 2, 1875, she was again united in marriage to Henry Kempf. To this union were born 7 children to mourn her departure namely: Margrette E., John O., Daniel F., Earl A., Emma P., and William H., also 1 step-daughter, Jula Hensler. She also leaves 3 sisters and 2 brothers, also a number of grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. May our loss be her eternal gain.
She united with the U. B. Church at the age of 16 years at North Grove, Ind. She later united with the class at Waupecong, Ind., of which she was true and faithful to the end. All her sufferings and afflictions she bore with great patience and often expressed a desire to depart and be with the redeemed.

DOUBLE FUNERAL
Held Sunday, May 26, 1912
For the Gospel Herald.
A sorrowful accident occurred in the village of Tavistock, Ont., Thursday morning, May 23, when Bro. Moses Roth was instantly hurled into eternity, and Bro. Daniel Zehr, son of Dr. Jos. R. Zehr, was so badly injured that he died on Friday, May 24, shortly after noon.
It appears the young brothers were driving into the village and as they came to the Hope Street Crossing the way freight from Stratford was in the yard and was shunting some cars into the Milling Co. siding. The engine and a couple of cars had passed them on the main line and the unfortunate brothers with their attention attracted to the receding train got directly in front of two cars that were being dropped into the siding. The buggy was caught by the oncoming cars, dragged about fifty yards along the tracks. Bro. Daniel Zehr was picked up about twenty-five feet from where the cars struck the buggy. He was conscious to the minute of his death. His right limb above the knee was crushed to a pulp and his left one was broken above the ankle. When the cars stopped Bro. Moses Roth and the buggy had been dragged about fifty yards. His body was twisted up in the wreckage and terribly mangled.
The funeral, which was held in the East Zorra Church, was the largest ever held in the history of the church, fully two thousand people being present. The church was crowded to the doors and outside were more than enough to have filled the house twice over before the funerals arrived.
Bro. Moses Roth was the son of Daniel and Katie Roth and was born in 1884; died May 23, 1912; aged 27 y. In Sept., 1911, he was married to Sister Barbara Zehr (sister of then deceased Daniel Zehr) but she went to the spirit world, April 12, 1912, just one day less than six weeks before his death. He leaves to mourn his departure father, mother, grandparents, 6 sisters and 1 brother.
Bro. Daniel Zehr was born in July 1891, and died May 24, 1912; aged 20 y. 10 m. On March 5, 1912, he was married to Sister Klarissa Hess. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, father, mother, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters.
The two brothers were laid side by side in one grave. Both were members of the Amish Mennonite Church. The services at the house of Bro. Daniel Zehr was held by Bro. Michael K.Yantzi, and the services at the house of Bro. Moses Roth were held by Bros. Christian Gasho, Christian Litwiller and Jacob M. Bender.
This again reminds us that we have no abiding city here, for "the Son of man cometh in such an hour as ye think not." Therefore let us always be ready, always waiting for His coming, that our names will be written in the book of life and can take part in that enjoyable service, the song of Moses and the Lamb.
J. B. S.

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Culp. - Susan C., wife of Solomon Culp, died at her home in Columbiana, O., May 30, 1912; aged 53 y. 4 m. 26 d. She had not been well for a number of years, but her death was caused by tuberculosis of the intestines. Funeral services were conducted by E. M. Detwiler at the Midway Church. Text, Eccl. 12:5 She is survived by her husband and one brother.

Reukenberger. - William G. Reukenberger was born near East Lewistown, O., and died at the home of his daughter at Columbiana, O., June 1, 1912; aged 67 y. 3 d. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Midway, conducted by E. M. Detwiler and David Lehman. His wife died one year ago. Seven children, 9 grandchildren survive him.

Boyer. - Elsie Adeline, daughter of William and Lydia Boyer, died at her *parents, home in Chambersburg, Pa., from the dreaded disease diphtheria on Sunday, April 27, and was buried April 28 in Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery. The funeral sermon over her remains was held at the same place on May 26. She has left to mourn, *parent, 3 little brothers and grandparents. It was hard to part with Elsie, as it was their only daughter. She was 10 years old and 28 days.
Transcriber's note : It shows both *parent's and *parent

Kropf. - Joseph S. Kropf was born near Smithville, Nov. 10, 1874; died in Orrville, O., June 4, 1912; aged 37 y. 6 m. 24 d. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Yoder. To this union were born 2 daughters, Kathryn and Pauline. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, 2 daughters, his aged mother, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death claimed the body and released his spirit to be forever with God who gave it.

Burkey. - Chas. A. Burkey died May 16, 1912, at his home in Akron, Pa., aged 26 y. 7 m. 1 d. He had moved his family to the above place only about six weeks, when he contracted typhoid fever which proved fatal to him. He leaves his wife and 2 daughters, Eva and Ethel, to mourn the sudden loss. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held May 19 conducted by Benj. Wenger at the home and John B. Senger at Hershey's Church, where interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Our sympathy is extended to the bereft.

Miller. - Sister Annie, wife of Bro. Daniel Miller of Maugansville, Md., was born Aug. 28, 1868; died of Bright's disease May 12, 1912. She was confined to her bed about 14 days, sick about 12 weeks. She was the only child of sister Nancy Eby, widow of Benjamin Eby, who died about 43 years ago. In early girlhood Sister Annie united with the Mennonite Church being seldom vacant when it was possible for her to be there. She was a loving and kind-hearted mother in the home, cheerful to all who knew her. May God's sustaining grace hold up the bereaved husband, the only daughter, Sister Fannie, and the two little boys, Harry and Amos. May they early heed the calling of Jesus, obey His commandments and meet mother in the upper and better world. She was buried at the Reiff graveyard, May 15, where many friends and neighbors gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to her. Services were conducted by Bros. Henry Baer and Daniel Strite. Texts, II Cor. 1, 2; Jas. 4:14.

Hensler. - Minnie Pearl, daughter of William A. and Laura Hensler was born in Howard Co., Ind., March 19, 1897; died June 5, 1912; aged 15 y. 2 m. 16 d. She took sick April 1 and on the 6th she was taken to the hospital at Marion, Ind., where she underwent an operation for some form of *abcess. She suffered much for about 9 weeks, until she calmly fell asleep.
Minnie was loved very much by all who knew her. She leaves father, mother, 4 brothers, 3 sisters, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, 2 grandmothers, 2 uncles, 2 aunts and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her early departure. She was the first in a family of 8 children to answer that heavenly calling.
This is a loud call to the community, Minnie had never confessed her Savior openly but she had been praying to God for salvation. Funeral June 7 at the A. M. Church, where a very large crowd of people had gathered. Services by J. S. Horner from John 11:25, 26. Buried in the Mast Cemetery.
G. W. N.

Transcriber's note : Abcess typed as written.

Zimmerly. - Sarah Steiner Zimmerly, daughter of Daniel and Magdalena Steiner, was born near Orville, O., April 13, 1869; died June 2 ,1912; aged 43 y. 1 m. 19 d. Cause of death, general *septicaemia. She was united in matrimony with Bro. John Zimmerly, April 2, 1901, with whom she lived eleven years in peace and happiness. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, 6 children (the oldest a little over 10 years old, the youngest a little over 2 years), an aged mother (over 83 years), 2 sisters, 5 brothers and a host of relatives and friends. At an early age she united with the Mennonite Church of her choice. She has ever been faithful and obedient to her Master and bore her short affliction of 5 days patiently. The funeral, June 5, was largely attended. Services in the Crownhill Mennonite Church were conducted by Bro. Cloephas Amstutz in German (Text, John 5:28, 29) and Jacob Gerig (Text, Psa. 30:5) in English. Her sun has gone down while it was yet day. Interment in the cemetery near the church.
"She left this world of sin and woe,
While here we wait and long to go;
Where she has gone with Christ to dwell,
And bid no more the sad farewell."

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Byler. - Rudy Byler, aged minister, died at the home of his son in Stark Co., O., May 31, 1912. He was taken to Lawrence Co., Pa., for burial. Services were held at the Maple Grove Church, June 4, 1912. His age was 77 y. He is survived by 4 daughters and 2 sons. His wife preceded him to the future world some years ago.

Delp. - Kate, daughter of Bro. and Sister Charles Delp, died at her home near Hatfield, Pa., Mar. 29, 1912; aged 14 y. 5 m. Funeral services were held April 1, at the Plain M. H. near Lansdale, Pa, by the brethren, Christian Allebach, Jonas Mininger and Jacob Clemens. Text, Luke 10:21. Interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Ruth. - Esther Grandstaff Ruth was born in Muskemdan Co., O.; died at her home near Hydro, Okla., June 10, 1912; aged 73 y. 1 m. She was sitting in her chair sewing and fell asleep never to wake on this side of the grave. Death came to her without pain or suffering. She leaves 1 son to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Funeral was held June 12, at the Mennonite Church. Text, II Cor. 5:10.

Moyer. - Sister Martha, wife of Bro. Ammon Moyer died at Hatfield, Pa., *may 18, 1912; aged 20 y. She suffered for about four weeks from intermittent fever. She is survived by a sorrowing husband (having been married only last fall), her parents, (Bish. Jonas Mininger's) 2 sisters, 2 brothers and 2 half-brothers. Interment, May 23, at the Plain Mennonite Church where services were conducted by Bro. Christian Allebach, Bro. Jacob Moyer and Bro. Jacob Clemens.

Transcriber's note : *may typed as written.

Ruth. - Warren Y. Ruth died at his home near Mainland, Pa., May 5; aged 29 y. 11 m. 5 d. He was afflicted with spasms early in the spring and was taken to the University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., and underwent a successful operation on his head. He came home improved and there was hope for his recovery; but God's ways are not our ways, so it turned for the worse and he died of paralysis. He is survived by a sorrowing widow and a four-year old daughter. One son preceded him to the spirit-world. He is also survived by his mother, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Services at the Towamencin M. H. June 10, by the brethren, Christian Allebach, Jacob Moyer and Jacob Clemens. Text, John 11:25. Interment was made in the adjoining graveyard.

Buckwalter. - Jonas Buckwalter was born Dec. 4, 1820; died at the home of his son in East Lampeter *twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., May 24, 1912; aged 91 y. 5 m. 20 d. On Dec. 9, 1845, he was united in marriage with Lydia Landis, who preceded him to the spirit world Dec. 5, 1889. To this union were born 4 children, 2 of whom survive; also 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister. In his younger years he united with the Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member until the end. We therefore realize that our loss is his eternal gain. Funeral services were conducted May 27 at the house by John Landis and David Landis and at Mellinger's Church by Sanford Landis.
By a granddaughter

Transcriber's note : *twp. typed as written.

Hernley. - Sister Emma R., daughter of Bro. and Sister Christian Good, and wife of Bro. Alvin Hernley, died June 8, 1912, at her home near Elizabethtown, Pa.; aged 31 y. 5 m. 5 d. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband, father, mother, 3 sisters and 5 brothers. She accepted her Savior about 8 years ago, and has led a beautiful Christian life ever since, a life worthy of imitation. She was married to Bro. Hernley less than 2 years ago.
Funeral, June 11, at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church. Services by Bishop Jacob Brubacher, Pre. Simon Garber and Pre. Samuel Overholser, her own selection, as was her text, "Weep not for me." Buried in cemetery near by.

Sweetly sleep, Sister Emma,
Since our Savior thought it best,
Earthly life to change for heaven,
Cares and toils for sweeter rest.
Sister L.

Brenneman. - Anna Brenneman (nee Hunsaker) was born in Hocking Co., O., Sept. 30, 1837; died near Elida, O., June 8, 1912; aged 74 y. 8 m. 8 d. About 56 years ago she was united in marriage with Martin G. Brenneman. To this union were born 1 son and 5 daughters. One daughter preceded her to the spirit-world. She leaves to mourn her husband, 5 children, 28 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, 1 sister and besides many other relatives and friends. Soon after her marriage she united with the Mennonite Church and later on connected herself with the U. B. Church and remained a faithful member until death. She had no desire to get well and said she was going to a better home. When she saw that her end was drawing near she made arrangements for her funeral and expressed herself as being resigned to God's will. Burial at Salem, followed to her last resting-place by a large circle of relatives and friends. Services were conducted by Pre. Ward of the U. B. Church and Moses Brenneman of the Mennonite Church. Text, Phil. 1;21. "For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain."

Neff. - Mila Vesta Neff was born in Auburn, O., April 2, 1898; died June 10, 1912; aged 14 y. 2 m. 8 d. On May 18, when in the discharge of her duties, her quivering body was suddenly enveloped in flames, which sad occurrence caused her untold agony for more than three long weeks, all of which she bore with true Christian fortitude till death relieved her.
Three years ago she gave her heart to the Lord, seldom absent from Sunday school and church services and always very attentive. We shall miss her here, in the school room, but more than all in the home, her voice is silent, her place in the family circle is vacant, she has gone. "The Master hath come and calleth for thee," one among a number of other texts that appealed to her, were found written in her Bible by the hand that now is so cold in death. Peace to her ashes.
Services were conducted at the home by A. W. Hershberger, at the church by E. B. Stoltzfus assisted by D. B. Raber. Text, John 11:28.

Weaver. - Glennis Vanetta, infant daughter of Sadie and William Weaver, was born Sept. 10, 1910, but God thought her too pure and beautiful a flower to remain in this garden of sin, so He gathered her in His arms on Wednesday night, June 5, 1912, and transplanted her to the heavenly garden where she shall bloom forever.
She was a favorite of the children, especially of the girls of the neighborhood, having such an affectionate and loving disposition with a smile for everyone. She was the joy and pride of her parents, the pet of her brothers and loved by all who knew her.
She leaves to deeply mourn her early departure a sorrowing mother and father, 3 brothers, Ervin, Orvin and Calvin, besides many relatives and friends. A sister, Freda May, preceded her to the spirit world.
Gently
She is sleeping
She has breathed her last;
Gently
While we are weeping
She to heaven has passed.
Funeral held at the Olive Church, conducted by D. A. Yoder and Jonas Loucks.

McPherson. - Harriet Terwilliger was born July 18, 1836, at Shandaken, N. Y., near the *Katskill Mts.; died June 10, 1912, at the home of her son-in-law, Abner Holdeman of Wakarusa, Ind., with whom she made her home for 12 or 15 years; aged 75 y. 11 m. 8 d. In 1855, Aug. 15, she was married to James C. Dodge in Ulster Co., N. Y., living with him 17 years. Mr. Dodge died Oct. 3, 1872, at Jamestown, Ind. By this marriage she was given 6 children.
She was married to Geo. Park McPherson Mar. 3, 1874, at Waterloo, Ind., with whom she lived about 12 years. Mr. McPherson passed away Feb. 14, 1886, at Sand Lake, Mich. One daughter was given her by this marriage. At the time of her death she had 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
In Jan*.. 1912, she united with the Mennonite Church. During last year of her life she was almost helpless, but was always patient and cheerful. She leaves a host of friends by whom she will be greatly missed but she has only gone home a little earlier and is waiting to welcome all.
Funeral held at the Olive Church, conducted by D. A. Yoder.

Transcriber's note: Katskill and Jan.. are typed as written.

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