Clark.--Jesse P., son of the late Peter S. and Anna (Brackbill) Clark, was born near Spring Garden Pa., Dec. 30, 1872; passed away May 7, 1946; aged 73 y. 4 m. 7 d. In 1895 he was married to Lizzie Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Chester, Ivan, and Landis, all of Kinzers, Pa.), 4 daughters (Sue--Mrs. Benjamin Snyder, New Holland, Pa.; Bertha, Mary, and Esther, all at home), 2 brothers and 4 sisters (Martin, of Kinzers; Hettie--Mrs. Benjamin Kurtz, John, Ada, Linnie, and Annie, all of Intercourse, Pa.), and 12 grandchildren. Along with his wife he joined the Mennonite Church. His health was failing for a number of years and during the nine months preceding his death he spent most of the time in bed, but was very patient, complaining little of his condition. Funeral services were held at the Kinzers Church, in charge of Martin Hershey and Amos Weaver. Text, Ps. 146:5. Burial was made in the Hershey Cemetery.

Clemens.--Susie B., daughter of the late Frank and Katie (Bean) Tyson, was born in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pa., July 23, 1881; passed away at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., after four weeks' suffering, April 1, 1946; aged 64 y. 8 m. 8 d. Her death was caused by encephalitis. She was married to George A. Clemens, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Frank, Telford, Pa.; Alma--Mrs. Jacob Allebach, Harleysville, Pa.; Katie--Mrs. Henry Hagey, and G. Earl, both of Souderton, Pa.; Richard, Audubon, Pa.; and Susie--Mrs. Alfred Freed, also of Harleysville), 21 grandchildren, and 3 sisters. Two sons predeceased her. On Oct. 7, 1906, she united with the Salford Mennonite Church, near Harleysville, and was a faithful church and Sunday-school worker. She was a loving mother and companion, and was respected and loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held April 6 at the Salford Church, in charge of Jacob C. Clemens and Arthur Ruth. Text, Ps. 30:5c. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ferster.--Amanda Ferster was born in Monroe Township, Juniata County, Pa., June 22, 1869; died July 10, 1946 aged 77 y. 18 d. Fifty-five years ago she was united in marriage to John Ferster, who survives. To this union were born 5 sons and 7 daughters, one of whom preceded her in death. One of the sons is Clinton, a missionary on the African field. Also surviving are 40 grandchildren, on great-grandchild, and 4 brothers. For about fifty years she was a member of the Mennonite Church and attended services whenever possible. About four weeks before her death she suffered a stroke from which she partially recovered. Funeral services were held July 14 at the Lauver Church, Cocolamus, Pa., in charge of Jacob Brubaker and W. W. Graybill. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Kauffman.--Katie, daughter of Peter F. and Barbara (Grieser) Burkholder, was born in Henry County, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1880; died at her home, Pettisville, Ohio, three days after suffering a heart attack, Aug. 2, 1946; aged 65 y. 10 m. On Dec. 18, 1900, she was united in marriage to Noah S. Kauffman, who survives. One son and four daughters predeceased her. Surviving are 6 sons (Orval, , Laurence, Morris, Claire, Kenneth, and Herman), one foster son (Serril), 4 brothers (Daniel, David, Noah, and Amos), 13 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful to the end. She lived a life filled with sorrows, but one of faith and trust in God. Her great concern was that her children might also be followers of the Saviour. She will be greatly missed in the home, church, and community, but our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were held at the home and at the church, in charge of Roy Sauder, Henry Wyst, and E. B. Frey Interment was made in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Lapp.--J. Marlin, only son of Benjamin F., Jr., and Mary (Yoder) Lapp, Bird-in-Hand, Pa., died in the Osteopathic Hospital, Aug. 11, 1946; aged 1 y. 7 d. His death resulted from influenza after an illness of only a few days. Surviving are his parents, 4 grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Yoder and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Lapp, all of Gap, Pa.), and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Weavertown Church, in charge of George Beiler, Reuben Stoltzfus, and Elam Kauffman. Text, Luke 9:38.

Moyer.--Joseph S., son of the late Amos and Mary (Summy) Moyer, was born in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pa., in the year 1875; died Aug. 8, 1946; aged 70 y. 8 m. 11 d. Surviving are his widow and one foster son. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 11 at his late home in Naumanstown, and at the Hernley Church, Manheim, Pa., by Homer Bomberger and Abram Risser. Text, Job 17:11. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ober.--Elmer M., son of the late Moses and Elizabeth (Myers) Ober, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Nov. 23, 1888; died after an illness of eleven weeks, Aug. 4, 1946; aged 57 y. 8 m. 12 d. For a number of months preceding his illness he was unable to work, die to the condition of his heart. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church. On March 30, 1922, he was married to Minnie Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Cora, Ruth, Luke, Edna, Jean, and Paul, all at home), 3 brothers (Moses, White Hall, Md.; Daniel and Harry, both of Manheim, Pa.), 3 sisters (Mrs. John Ober, Schaefferstown, Pa.; Mrs. Amos Hitz, Manchester, Pa.; and Mary, Elizabethtown, Pa.), and many other relatives and friends. One child predeceased him. Funeral services were held Aug. 7 at Keeches Funeral Home, in Manheim, and at the Hernley Church, in charge of Abram Risser and Clyde Metzler. Texts, Rev. 21:4, I Thess. 4:14. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.--Catherina Lengacher was born near Grabill, Ind., Dec. 23, 1880; died at her home in St. Joe Township, Allen County, Ind., Aug. 15, 1946; aged 65 y. 7 . 22 d. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful to the end. On Oct. 19, 1902, she was united in marriage to Victor Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Rosanna Miller and Mary Leichty, both of St. Joe Township, Allen County, Ind.), 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Delagrange, Ft. Wayne, Ind,; Mrs. Fannie Miller and Sarah, both of Grabill), 3 brothers (John, New Haven, Ind.; Daniel and Jacob, both of Grabill), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 18, at the home in charge of Edwin Albrecht, Woodburn, Ind., and at the Allen County Conservative Church in charge of Noah Zehr. Texts, Prov. 14:32; 11:7,8.

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Fortner.--John V. Fortner was born in Lycoming County, Pa., July 23, 1854; died at his home in Dakota, Ill., Aug. 23, 1946; aged 92 y. 1 m. In 1876 he moved from Pennsylvania to Illinois. Until thirty years ago when he moved into Dakota he resided on a farm in Lancaster Township. On Nov. 25, 1879, he was united in marriage to Martha Rozella Shoemaker. About one year later they united with the Mennonite Church to which he remained faithful until death. About 47 years ago he was ordained to the office of deacon in the Freeport congregation, in which capacity he served faithfully, taking a deep interest in the work of the church and helping whenever opportunity afforded itself. Surviving are his widow, 5 children (Almon, Mrs. Fanny Gramley, Mrs. Ollie Pfile, and Mrs. Edna Smith, all of Lancaster Township; and Mrs. Orpha Detwiler, Leonard, Mo.), one sister (Mrs. Ida Moser, of Pennsylvania), 30 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. One son, one foster son (Vernon Shellenberger), 2 sisters, and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home and at Freeport Mennonite Church, in charge of Howard J. Zehr, assisted by A. C. Good.

Leinbach.--Cora Elizabeth, daughter of the late Henry and Priscilla (Sonedecker) Sprinkle, was born at North Lima, Ohio, April 27, 1882; departed this life at the Youngstown, Ohio, Hospital, Aug. 7, 1946; aged 64 y. 3 m. 10 d. On Oct. 2, 1937, she was married to Henry Leinbach, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Clark H., of Youngstown), one niece, one nephew, and two stepdaughters. On Dec. 14, 1882, she was baptized and on May 1, 1897, confirmed in the Mt. Olivet Reformed Church, North Lima. She was a faithful church member and an active worker as long as her health permitted. Nearly ten years ago she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage from which she never fully recovered, but which illness she bore with patience and cheerfulness. Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at the Mount Olivet Church in charge of J. H. Albright, assisted by A. J. Steiner. Texts, Ps. 23; Rev. 21:1-7. Internment was made in the Midway Mennonite Cemetery near Columbiana.

Martin.--Abram, son of the late Samuel and Amanda (Landis) Martin, was born near Spring Garden, Pa., Oct. 31, 1881; passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital, July 12, 1946; aged 64 y. 8 m. 12 d. On Nov. 30, 1902, he was united in marriage to Alice M. Hersh, who predeceased him fourteen years ago. To this union nine children were born. One daughter (Alice) died in infancy. Later he was married to Katie E. Hernley, who preceded him in death two years ago. In his youth he accepted Christ and joined the Hershey Mennonite Church. For a number of years he was active in church work, and was greatly concerned for the welfare of the church as well as that of his family. Surviving are 8 children (Edna--Mrs. Martin Groff, Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; Ruth--Mrs. Eby Hostetter, Gap, Pa.; Mabel--Mrs. Clarence Groff, Kinzers, Pa.; Amy--Mrs. Menno Hess, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Jay, Paul, and Charles, all of Intercourse; and Landis, Palmyra, Pa.). 28 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and Joseph), 5 sisters (Mary--Mrs. Martin Weaver, Amanda--Mrs. Daniel Martin, Nettie--Mrs. Joseph Nolt, Katie--Mrs. Harry Felpel, and Ada--Mrs. Jacob Zimmerman), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held July 15, at the home of his son Jay in charge of George Graham, and at Hershey Church in charge of Parke Book Martin Hershey, and Amos Weaver. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Martin.--Amanda B., daughter of the late Jacob and Annie (Buckwalter) Newcomer, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Feb. 23, 1867; passed away in the Lancaster General Hospital, after a lingering illness, July 14, 1946; aged 79 y. 4 m. 21 d. On Nov. 5, 1891, she was united in marriage to Amos F. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jacob N.), two sisters (Ida B. and Mary B.), two brothers (Jacob and Christian), 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. For many years she was a member of the Millersville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held July 17 at Herr's Funeral Home, in charge of Landis Shertzer, and at the Millersville Mennonite Church, in charge of Christian K. Lehman, Jacob Hess, and Landis Shertzer. Text, Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Mosemann.--David H. Mosemann was born Sept. 28, 1875; died Aug. 19, 1946; aged 70 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Nov. 8, 1900, he was united in marriage to Lena Hege, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Ruth, David, Magdalena, James, Miriam, and Joseph), 14 grandchildren, one brother (Abram), and one sister (Barbara). Two children (Daniel and Lois) predeceased him. On June 30, 1907, he was ordained as a minister to serve the East Chestnut Street Mennonite congregation, Lancaster, Pa., in which capacity he served faithfully for thirty-nine years. He also helped to serve the Lancaster City Missions, which was a source of great pleasure to him. By trade he was a grocer and a coffee and peanut roaster. He was much occupied in prayer for the church of Christ and for the unsaved, and studied the Bible intently in order to feed the flock. The Lord in mercy allowed him a sudden and painless departure from this life.

Shetler.--Ben J., son of Joseph and Lydia (Schrock) Shetler, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1873; died at his home after a few hours' illness, Aug. 24, 1946; aged 73 y. 1 d. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which he remained loyal all his life. He served faithfully as chairman of the building committee for the East Union Church, near Kalona. On Nov. 19, 1895, he was married to Anna Eimen, who predeceased him on May 12, 1940. Into this home Frank Shetler was taken as a child less than a year old. On Dec. 19, 1943 he was married to Nettie Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are the foster son (Frank), one brother (Joseph, Pigeon, Mich.), one sister (Mrs. Chris Hochstetler), 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 27, at the home in charge of E. G. Swartzendruber, and at the East Union Church in charge of A. S. Miller, E. G. Swartzendruber, and J. L. Hershberger. Texts, John 14, Ps. 3:5.

Snavely.--Louisa, daughter of August and Louisa Dearshaw, was born near Forreston, Ill., Feb. 20, 1871; passed away at the St. Francis Hospital, Freeport, Ill., after several weeks' illness, Aug. 23, 1946; aged 75 y. 6 m. 2 d. On March 1, 1894, she was married to Frank Snavely. She was a member of the Freeport Mennonite Church to which she remained faithful to the end. Surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Clara Shelly, of Freeport), 4 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Martin, Mrs. Sam Lehman, and Mrs. Christ Edler, all of Shannon, Ill.; and Mrs. Ben Good, Polo, Ill.), 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother, one sister and an infant son preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home, and at the Evangelical Church, Shannon, in charge of Howard J. Zehr, assisted by A. C. Good. Burial was made in the Shannon Cemetery.

Stemen.--Andrew, son of Benoni and Catherine (Lehman) Stemen, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, May 24, 1864; died at his home, Chambersburg, Pa., Aug. 17, 1946; aged 82 y. 2 m. 23 d. He was a consistent member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. In 1887 he was married to Laura Morgan, who predeceased him. To this union were born 2 sons (Lester M., Columbus, Ohio; and Harry M., Canal Winchester, Ohio). On Oct. 1, 1935, he was married to Adeline Martin, who survives. Also surviving are his 2 sons, one brother (Martin, Pickerington, Ohio), one sister (Rachel Winguier, Pataskala, Ohio), 7 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Sellers' Funeral Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Aug. 20; and at Canal Winchester, Ohio, Aug. 21, in charge of Harvey E. Shenk. Interment was made in the Union Grove Cemetery, Canal Winchester, Ohio.

Wagner.--David, son of Joseph and Magdalena Wagner, was born near Roanoke, Ill., Feb. 10, 1866; passed away at his home in Eureka, Ill., after a short illness, Aug. 7, 1946; aged 80 y. 5 m. 27 d. On Jan. 24, 1888, he was married to Emma Steider, who preceded him in death Dec. 24, 1911. On Sept. 15, 1914, he was married to Emma Dellenbach, who predeceased him on Aug. 9, 1920. On Oct. 2, he was married to Kathryn Plank, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Clara, Battle Creek, Mich.; Anna, of Eureka; Henry, of Roanoke; Mrs. Laura Donze and Mrs. Rose Donze, both of El Paso, Ill.; Elmer, Twin Falls, Idaho; and Mrs. Beulah Bachman, of Eureka), 2 brothers (Joseph--a twin and Chris), 19 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. One brother (Peter) preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful unto death. He was of a cheerful disposition and will be greatly missed in the home, church, and community. Funeral services were in charge of Ezra B. Yordy, assisted by John L. Harnish. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

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Bontrager.--John M., son of Daniel E. and Mary (Nissley) Bontrager, was born near Lagrange, Ind., Feb. 17, 1877; died Aug. 20, 1946; aged 69y 6m 3d. His death was the result of an automobile accident which occurred when he was returning from a trip to Indiana. On Feb. 17, 1898, he was united in marriage to Fanny Yoder, of Haven, Kans., who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Elizabeth Yoder), 4 sons (Jerry J., Mahlon, Simon, and Emery), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Jake T., Topeka, Ind.; Fanny Miller, Hutchinson, Kans.; Barbara Miller, also of Topeka; Harry D., Haven, Kans.; Dan M., Scott City, Kans.; and Mary Plank, Arthur, Ill.), and many other relatives and friends. Two daughters, one brother (Rudy), and one sister (Anna Miller) preceded him in death. He was a faithful member of the Yoder Kans. Mennonite Church and will be greatly missed by family, church, and community. Funeral services were conducted at the Yoder Church, Aug. 23, in charge of Harry A. Diener, assisted by L. J. Miller. Text, I Thess. 4:13-16. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Grubb.--Clarence Grubb, of Mill Run, Altoona, Pa., was born March 30, 1868; fell asleep Aug. 30, 1946; aged 78 y. 5 m. He accepted Christ and was received by water baptism into fellowship at the First Mennonite Church, Altoona, Pa., on Dec. 30, 1939. Funeral services were held Sept. 1, in charge of Joseph M. Nissley. Text, Ps. 90:10-12.

Heiser.--Merle Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Heiser, was born near Foosland, Ill., March 30, 1933; died of pneumonia, following an appendectomy, at the mercy Hospital, Urbana, Ill., Aug. 21, 1946; aged 13 y. 4 m. 22 d. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Lowell Dean), and a host of other relatives and friends. At the age of twelve he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill. He was kind and loving to everyone and very patient during his illness. Funeral services were held Aug. 23 at the East Bend Church, in charge of J. A. Heiser. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Horner.--Emma, daughter of Simon and Caroline (Schrock) Kendall, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 26, 1870; passed away at her home, after several months' failing health, Sept. 2, 1946; aged 75 y. 8 m. 8 d. When she was very young her father died, and her mother later married John Troyer, in who home she grew up. In her youth she united with the Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, Kokomo, Ind., and was a faithful member until death. In 1889 she was married to J. S. Horner. For over fifty-five years she was his helper as he labored in the ministry, until his death in January, 1945. Four infant children preceded her in death. Surviving are 8 children (Jesse, John, Annon, Effie Summers, Elvin, Lloyd, Drusilla Spurgeon, and Roscoe), 22 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mattie Hershberger and Nora Schrock, both of Kokomo), one brother (Simon, Point Marion, Pa.), and 6 half brothers (Edward, Joe, and Emmanuel, all of Kokomo; Harve, Ironton, Ohio; Elsworth, Middlebury, Ind.; and George, of Puerto Rico). Funeral services were conducted by Homer North and N. M. Slabaugh. Texts, Phil. 1:21 and I Thess. 4:13, 14.

Horsch.--Henry Horsch was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 9, 1868; died at his home in Fisher, Ill., after suffering a heart attack, Aug. 28, 1946; aged 78 y. 5 m. 19 d. At the age of about twenty-three he came to America and settled at Hopedale, Ill., where on Jan. 24, 1897, he was united in marriage to Katie Good, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Joseph and Henry, both of Foosland, Ill.; and Ervin, Minier, Ill.), 5 daughters (Mrs. Louise Augsperger and Mrs. Lavina Schertz, both of Fisher; Mrs. Arthur Kennell, Roanoke, Ill.; and Mrs. Clarence Zehr and Mrs. Dorence Birkey, both of Manson, Iowa), 28 grandchildren, on great-grandchild, and a large number of other relatives and friends. One daughter (Mrs. Raymond Yordy) and one son preceded him in death. As a young man he gave his life to the Lord and united with the Mennonite Church, continuing faithful until death. Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at the East Bend Church, Fisher, in charge of J. A. Heiser and Harold Zehr. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Landis.--Jacob R., son of the late Henry L. and Catharine (Reist) Landis, was born near Landis Valley, Pa., Aug. 14, 1859; died April 13, 1946, at the home of his son (Henry H.); aged 86 y. 8 m. 4 d. He was married to Anna B. Hess, who preceded him in death along with one infant son. He was the last member of a family of fifteen. Surviving are 4 sons (Henry H., of Landis Valley; John H. Lititz, Pa.; Warren H., of California; and Simon H., also of Lititz), one daughter (Katie H.--Mrs. Arthur G. Witmer, Lancaster, Pa.), 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. During the nine years immediately preceding his death he was an invalid, unable to walk. Most of this time he spent on a wheel chair, and was cared for by his children. For many years he was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church, and attended regularly as long as his health permitted him to do so. Funeral services were held Easter Sunday, April 21, from his late home and at the Landis Valley Church, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Levi Weaver. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Lehman.--Daniel J., son of the late John J. and Anna (Tschantz) Lehman, was born at the Lehman Homestead, in East Union Township, Wayne County, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1870; passed away Sept. 1, 1946; aged 75 y. 11 m. 12 d. On April 4, 1890, he was baptized and received into membership in the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful and consistent member. On Dec. 10, 1896, he was united in marriage to Katherine Zuercher, who preceded him in death, May 4, 1937. Two daughters, Bertha and Annie) also predeceased him. He was the fifth child in a family of ten children. Surviving are 2 daughters (Martha, Apple Creek, Ohio; and Silver, at home), 4 sons (Amos, Noah, and Elmer, all of Orrville, Ohio; and Ezra, of Apple Creek), 13 grandchildren, 3 brothers (William, Kidron, Ohio; Noah, of Orrville; and John Ridgefield, Wash.), and 2 sisters, Mrs. John Geiger and Mrs. Louis Burkholder, both of Apple Creek). Funeral services were held Sept. 4 at the Sonnenberg Church, in charge of Louis Amstutz and Jacob Neuenschwander. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Musselman-Lizzie C., daughter of the late Henry and Annie (Clemens) Gottshall, died of a heart attack, July 23, 1946; aged 80 y. 7 m. 1 d. She was married to Henry M. Musselman, who predeceased her. Surviving are 7 children (Sallie--Mrs. William Delp; Emma--Mrs. William Hoffman; Henry; Martha--Mrs. William Price; Lizzie--Mrs. Perry Koffel; Melvin; and Raymond), one brother (William), one stepbrother (Harvey), 38 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 27 at the Salford, Pa., Mennonite Church of which she and her late husband had been members for many years. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Ruppert.--Dora Jane, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Forry, was born in York County, Pa., June 23, 1895; died of a heart attack, July 15, 1945; aged 51 y. 23 d. In 1916 she was married to Paul Ruppert, who survives. Also surviving are one son, one daughter, 2 grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. One son preceded her in death twenty-eight years ago. For thirty-two years she was a member of the Stony Brook Mennonite Church, York, Pa., and was interested in Sunday-school and church work. Funeral services were conducted July 19 by Richard Danner.

Smoker.--Sarah Fisher, daughter of the later Jonathan and Annie King Kauffman, was born Oct. 15, 1864; suddenly departed this life at her home, Intercourse, Pa., Aug. 19, 1946; aged 81 y. 10 m. 4 d. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Church, of which she was a faithful member. On Jan. 25, 1887, she was united in marriage to Gideon E. Fisher, who preceded her in death Jan. 18, 1909. To this union were born 9 children, four of who preceded them in death. On Aug. 19, 1919, she was united in marriage to Amos B. Smoker, who also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons and 3 daughters (John K., Springfield, Pa.; Anna--Mrs. Christ Smoker, Gordonville, Pa.; Gideon K., Lancaster, Pa.; Fannie--Mrs. Abner Smoker, Paradise, Pa.; and Sarah--Mrs. Simeon Kauffman, also of Gordonville), 28 grandchildren, one brother (Benjamin, of Parkesburg), and one sister (Anna, of Intercourse). She was a loving and devoted mother, much concerned about her children and grandchildren, and will be greatly missed. But we humbly say that God's way is the best way. Funeral services were held at the home, in charge of Isaac Kennel and Sam Eby, and at the Millwood Church, Gap, Pa.; in charge of Abner Stoltzfus, John A. Stoltzfus, Ira Kirtz, and John Kennel. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Weber.--Hettie Ann Good was born Nov. 28, 1868; died at the home of her daughter (Stella), near Five Pointville, Pa., Aug. 17, 1946; aged 77 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Dec. 8, 1889, she was married to Jacob M. Weber, who predeceased her on Nov. 10, 1923. Surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Katie--Mrs. Silas Gehman, Nancy--Mrs. Harvey Horning, Allan, and Stella--Mrs. Allen Musser), one foster son (William Leaman), 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Ezra and Harry). Two daughters, one son, and one foster son preceded her in death. In her youth she united with the Bowmansville Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death, being one of the first Sunday-school teachers. She served as a teacher for many years and along with some others was instrumental in organizing the sewing circles of which she served as a leader for ten years. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Church, in charge of Benjamin Weaver and Moses Gehman. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Beck.--Jonathan, son of Jonathan and Mary (Lantz) Beck, was born near Archbold, Ohio, June 16, 1891; departed this life at the Cameron Hospital, Bryan, Ohio, May 5, 1946; aged 54 y. 10 m. 19 d. On Jan. 29, 1919, he was united in marriage to Sarah E. Lewis, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jonathan, Jr., at home), one daughter (Virginia, Toledo, Ohio), one brother (Albert, Middlebury, Ind.), 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Messinger, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Alice Plank, Topeka, Ind., and many other relatives and friends. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. He bore his sickness with great patience, and expressed his readiness to meet his Maker. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Hollingshead Funeral Home, in charge of Jesse J. Short.

Crossgrove.--Rachel Sue, daughter of John and Charity (Rufenacht) Crossgrove, was born near Archbold, Ohio, July 5, 1945; passed away June 13, 1946; aged 11 m. 5 d. Several of her vertabrae were missing at birth, and thus she constantly required patient and tender care, which was willingly given. Left to mourn her departure are her parents, one sister (Ruth Ann), 2 brothers (Ronald Lee and Roger Dean), three grandparents, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Simon Stuckey, and at the Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, by Jesse J. Short and Henry Wyse.

Transcriber's note: "vertabrae" as in the original (should be "vertebrae").

Gindlesperger.--David, son of the late Samuel and Sallie (Miller) Gindlesperger, was born in Conemaugh Twp., Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 5, 1868; passed away at his home in Jenner Twp., Somerset Co., Aug. 29, 1946; aged 78 y. 7 m. 24 d. On Oct. 10, 1897, he was united in marriage to Ellen Speigle, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Curtis, at home), 3 granddaughters, 3 brothers and 4 sisters (Jacob, Mrs. Elizabeth Blough, Mrs. Mary Berkey, Mrs. Harry Weirick, Mrs. Samuel Holsopple, and John, all of Hollsopple, Pa.; and Samuel , Johnstown, Pa.). His parents, 2 sisters (Emma and Katie), and 2 brothers (Harry and Josiah) preceded him in death. In February 1900, he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were conducted at the Thomas Mennonite Church, Hollsopple, Pa., by Aldus J. Wingard and Harry Y. Shetler. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Hamilton.--Jesse Allen, son of Benjamin and Ella Hamilton, was born near Cullom, Ill., June 25, 1873; died at Salem, Oreg., Aug. 21, 1946; aged 73 y. 1 m. 26 d. On Oct. 27, 1907, he was married to Laura Landis, who predeceased him. Also preceding him in death were two infant sons. Surviving are one brother (James, Harper, Kans.) and other relatives. He accepted Christ in his early manhood and lived a very conscientious life. Funeral services were held near Sheridan, Oreg., in charge of G. D. Shenk. Text, I Cor. 15:50-58.

Kauffman.--Christian Lincoln, son of Christian and Mary (Hooley) Kauffman, was born in Salem Township, Champaign Co., Ohio, July 17, 1863; died of a cerebral thrombosis, Aug. 30, 1946; aged 83 y. 1 m. 13 d. In 1890 he was married to Mattie Warye, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children ( John L., Surrey, N. Dak.; Chauncey J., Springfield, Ohio; E. Milton, Detroit, Mich.; and Naomi, at home), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and other relatives. In his early youth he united with the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio, and remained a faithful member during his entire life. In April, 1946; he suffered a broken leg as a result of an accident, and was from that time until his death confined to his home. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church, Sept. 1, in charge of N. E. Troyer and S. E. Allgyer. Burial was made in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

King.--Robert Eugene, son of Willard and Grace King, Wauseon, Ohio, was born Aug. 29, 1946. Instead of remaining with his parents and two sisters, he was taken safely to his heavenly home to join the multitude that were never defiled by sin. Short services were conducted at the Pettisville Cemetery by Olen Nafsiger.

Selzer.--Monroe, son of Henry and Anna (Bitikofer) Selzer, was born near Canton, Kans., Jan. 4, 1891; passed away at his home, after an extended illness caused by cancer, Sept. 4, 1946; aged 55 y. 8 m. On Feb. 26, 1913, he was united in marriage to Lottie Mae Weaver, who survives. In 1912, he joined the Spring Valley Mennonite Church, Canton, and in 1929 transferrer his membership to the Canton Baptist Church. During his illness he expressed his peace with God and a readiness to leave this world. Also surviving are one daughter (Elta Mae, Colorado Springs, Colo.), one son (Elvin Monroe, at home), 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Alvin, Protection, Kans.; Mrs. Ella Landis and Mrs. Melissa Gard, both of Canton; John, Delhart, Texas; Mrs. Amanda Diener, Hutchinson, Kans.; and Edward, also of Canton), and many friends. His parents and one infant daughter preceded him in death. He was of a cheerful disposition and will be missed greatly. Funeral services were held Sept. 6, at the Spring Valley Church, in charge of Milo Kauffman and Harold Sommerfeld. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcriber's note: "transferrer" is typed as printed in the obituary.

Slaubaugh.--James Elvin, son of Mrs. Lida Swartzendruber Slaubaugh and the late Simon Slaubaugh, was born near Wolford, n. Dak., March 16, 1925; met his death by drowning July 8, 1946; aged 21 y. 3 m. 22 d. On Aug. 29, 1937, he was baptized and received as a member of the Lakeview Mennonite Church, near Wolford. He loved God and served Him faithfully, and was assisting in Bible school work at the Ogema, Minn., Mission at the time of his death. Surviving are his mother, 8 brothers (B. Cletus and Tobias J., both of Washington, Ind., Vernon E., Rochester, Minn.; Daniel E., Joseph G., Elmer H., Albert J., and Calvin R., all of Wolford), 4 sisters (Dorothy M., of Wolford; Mrs. Joe Graber, Ogema, Minn.; and Mrs. Mary Graber and Mrs. Sylvia Graber, both of Mylo, N. Dak.), and many other relatives. His father, 2 brothers, and one nephew preceded him in death. It is hard to understand why he should leave us now, but his influence will live on and cause us to dedicate our lives to God anew. Funeral services were in charge of John Stoll and Eli G. Hochstetler. Texts, II Sam. 18:29 and Luke 12:40.

Snyder.--Martha E., daughter of the late Jacob B. and Fannie N. (Stauffer) Snyder, was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Pa., April 14, 1906; passed away after a week's illness, Sept. 3, 1946, at her home. Lititz, Pa.; aged 40 y. 4 m. 19 d. She was a member of the Lititz Mennonite Church. Surviving are 2 sisters and one brother (Alma S., Gus S., and Alice S., all of Lititz). Funeral services were held Sept. 6, at her late home, in charge of Richard B. Hess, and at the Hess Mennonite Church, Lititz, in charge of Howard H. Charles and Amos s. Horst. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Stutzman.--Amanda, daughter of Alex and Mary (Bender) Stutzman, was born at Milford, Nebr., June 10, 1889; passed away at the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr., Sept. 1, 1946; aged 57 y. 2 m. 21 d. In October, 1945, she suffered a heart attack from which she never fully recovered and on Aug. 21, 1946, she was taken to the hospital for treatment. Her death resulted from complications which set in despite all possible care. On Feb. 24, 1910, she was united in marriage to William Q. Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are her mother--(Mrs. Mary Sutter), 3 daughters (Esta--Mrs. Howard Miller, Thelma--Mrs. Rollin Steckly, and Marjorie--Mrs. Clifford Yoder), 8 grandchildren, on sister (Mrs. Ed Sonday), 2 brothers (Chris and Omer), and many other relatives and friends. Her father and two brothers preceded her in death. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the East Fairview Mennonite Church, Milford, Nebr., remaining a faithful member and a regular attendant. She was a kind and loving mother, concerned for the spiritual welfare of her family. Funeral services were held Sept. 3, at the home in charge of John Y. Swartzendruber, and at the church in charge of George S. Millers. Services at the cemetery were in charge of Peter R. Kennel.

Stutzman.--Kenneth D., son of Daniel and Rena Stutzman, was born May 8, 1917; died as the result of an accident, Aug. 14, 1946; aged 29 y. 3 m. 6 d. In his youth he joined the Wood River, Nebr., Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member and a conscientious worker for God's kingdom. On Oct. 27, 1938, he was joined in holy matrimony to Helen Link, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Karen), his parents of Detroit Lakes, Minn., 4 sisters (Florence--Mrs. Harold Schweitzer, of Wood River, Alice--Mrs. Wilmer Wenger, Vernice--Mrs. Ezra Erb, and Mary--Mrs. Wilman King, all of Detroit Lakes), one brother (Rudy, also of Detroit Lakes), and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at the home and at the church, in charge of Joe E. Zimmerman. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Wentz.--Zane, son of Frank and Carrie Wentz, was born at Bummel, in Somerset Co., Pa.; aged 17 y. He united with the Weaver Mennonite Church at the age of thirteen. On March 1 he suffered an attack of spinal meningitis. Funeral services were conducted at the Weaver Church, in charge of Hiram Wingard and the pastor of the Bummel Church of the Brethren.