At Brookfield, N. Y., July 29, 1904, Mr. Artemus Saunders, aged 79 years, 11 months, and 2 days.
Artemus Saunders, the son of Augustus and Eunice Saunders, was one of a family of ten children, of whom only two, Sophia and Phoebe L., remain to cherish his memory. He was baptized June 8, 1895, while Rev. E. B. Saunders was holding a series of revival meetings here, and later became a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church of this place, May 12, 1900. Although he did not make a public profession of religion till late in life he always set a good Christian example for those around him, continually giving kindness, sympathy, and cheer to all his friends and neighbors. When his health would permit he was a faithful attendant at all the regular meetings of the church, contributing liberally to its work. He has lived a quiet life, but although quiet it always spoke for Christ in its deeds of love and thoughtfulness for his fellow men, and the words that he uttered near the close of his life, will forever live as a continual benediction upon all those who knew him. "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." The funeral services which were attended by a goodly number of friends and relatives were held at his late residence in Brookfield.
H. L. C.
