In Calamus, Neb., Dec. 12, 1888, Charles Coon, in the 91st year of his age. Bro. Coon became a follower of Christ in early life being baptized, I think, by Elder Satterlee, while he lived in Berlin, N. Y. Early in the settlement of Alfred he removed there and bore, with others, the burdens incident to these times. He became one of the constituent members of the First Alfred, Second Alfred, and Milton [and Albion] Churches, thus showing that he was among the first to bear the burdens, and share the blessings of those who sought first the kingdom of heaven, and he has left behind him a good example for those who are settling up new places.
Bro. Coon and his wife (who went before him to the better land), united with the North Loup Church, Aug. 5, 1876. Since we have known him he has been a faithful Christian. One of his chief sources of comfort and enjoyment in these later years has been the passages of scripture he could remember which he learned while young. Although he could not remember the ordinary affairs of life, from day to day, he could remember these words of his Lord. He came down to his grave 'like a shock of corn in its season.' He was brought to North Loup for his funeral and interment, for he desired to be laid to rest with his brethren. 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.'
G. J. C.
