The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15

Cora Carver, OF Wapeiio county, one
took deep interest in her husbands
work and delighted in welcoming his
fellow-workers to her home. His
labors were crowned with great sue i
cess. In 1887 he was transferred to
the Southern California Conference,
where he labored faithfully for the
conversion of sinners, reclaiming OF
backsliders and building of churches.
After serving the Southern California
Conference for nine years he was
transferred back to the Iowa Confer
ence. His first appointment was on
the Rose Hill circuit, on which he
served two years, building new
church at Wymore. At the dedica-
ton it was opened free of debt. He
also renovated the church at Rose
Hill. He was greatly respected by
all on the charge. His next appoint
ment was at Unionville. Last summer
Bro. Sowden was given three months
vacation wheni he and his brother
George took trip to their native
home in England. When he returned
home we all thought that he was
greatly improved. During this winter
our departeda brother conducted re-
vival services at Salem and at Union
vile, and the reports show seventy
five conversions. He was man of
influence and had great power in
prayer. Those present at his bedside
during his last moments were his
brother George, his aunts, Mrs. Thos.
Berdinner and Mrs. G. Davy, and his
cousins, Thomas and B. Rowe, with
few of 1.-THE. members of the Union
vile church. y They were led to say
the bedroom was full of the glory of
God. Our deceased brother had all
of his business affairs settled and all
of his circuit reports corrected. He
told Rev. j. w. Lambert, P. E., 81
have complete victory over DEATH"
| He took the hand of his cousin, Thos.
Rowe, and said: ST shall soon see my
mother"
"'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His word"
mark the perfect man and behold
the upright, for the end of that man
is peace" AS the end of our depart.
ed brothers. earthly. life drew near
he remarkedI to his friends, 81 am
only waiting" He died with full
assurance of home in heaven. The
funeral service of the deceased broth
er took place at.the M. E. church in
Unionville at $50 a. m. on Wednes-
day, February Z, the church being
crowded. Rev. j. w. Lambert, pc.
of Ottumwa district, Rev.F B.Tucker
of the Main street M. E.church of OF
tumwa, and Rev. G. P. Norton, of the
M. E. church of Moravia, took part
in the funeral service. The remains
were shipped to Beacon which place
our deceased brother recognized as
his home. On Thursday, February 8,
| the funeral services were held at the
M. E. church at 2 O'Clock p. m. The
service was conducted by the pastor,
Rev. G.. Slanker; Dr.J wv. Somerville,
of Central M. E.church of Oskaloosa,
read the Scripture lesson; DIR. F. E.
Brush, of Ottumwa, led the devotional
exercise; Rev. j. w. Lambert, P. E.,
read the obituary; Rev. D. G. Smith,
of Ottumwa, spoke from "He was a
bright and shining light" Messrs
A. F. Downs, d. Duke and j. Deans,
of Unionville M. E. church, accom-
panied the body and remained until
it was laid to rest in Beacon cemetery.
He leaves a wife and four children,
one brother and large circle of rel
atives in Beacon to mourn the great
loss of an affectionate husband "a low
ing father and faithful friend. But
they mourn not as those without hope
...- JOHN A. BELL.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to return thanks to the
numerous friends for their kindness
departed husband and brother.
.r MRS. CORA SowDEN,
GEORGE SowDEN.
OBITUARY.
Gertrude E. Keeran was born in
Wayne county on March 20, 1877, and
died on February 10, 1900, aged %
years, 10 months and 20 days. In the
winter of 1894 she united with the
Christian church at Bethel and has
been consistent member ever since.
She taught number of terms of
school and was universally liked by
her pupils. She died at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Nelson in Oska-
loosa, where she had gone on Tues