In Nile, N. Y., April 4, 1891, of consumption, Charles Abner, son of the late Wm. N. and S. Maria Coon, aged nearly 24 years.
Brother Charles was born July 5, 1867, in the town of Cuba, N. Y. His parents died when he was about five years of age, when he went to love with his uncle, Orson M. Witter, of Nile. He made a profession of religion and was baptized into the Seventh-day Baptist of Friendship, by Rev. C. A. Burdick. He became a very successful teacher in the public schools, especially in Independence, N. Y., where he faithfully labored until failing health severed the pleasant relationship between teacher and patrons. He was active in the Independence Society of Christian Endeavor, and was its honored Secretary until called away by sickness. His funeral was attended at Nile by friends from Alfred Centre, Independence, Stannard's Corners, Wellsville, and Edelstein, Ill., and conducted by the pastor of the Independence Church, who had been a special friend. He leaves two sisters and a large concourse of friends to mourn his early death.
H. D. C.
