In Alfred, Allegany Co., N. Y., May 14, 1884, of cancerous affections of the stomach, after a painful illness of over two years, Mrs. Avilda Babcock, wife of Robert D. Hemphill. Sister Hemphill was born in Alfred, Nov. 10, 1821, and embraced religion when about twelve years of age, and, it is believed, was baptized by Eld. Richard Hull. She has long maintained a Christian standing in the church in whose fellowship she died, honored and beloved by all. In her
long and painful sickness she was supported and cheered by her faith and her hope in Christ, which she maintained to the end. She leaves ten children and an affectionate husband to mourn her death. Her funeral on the 15th, was largely attended at the Second Alfred Church, and the services, conducted by her pastor, assisted by Bro. Byron Fisk, of Hartsville, were founded upon Rev. 7: 9, 10.
J. S.
