At Farina, Ill., March 19, 1885, only two days after the death of Mr. [Asa Stillman] Coon, of consumption of the bowels, Ida May Persels, daughter of A. H. and L. F. Persels. She was born near Milton, Wis., Aug. 16, 1863. Her parents moved here nearly twenty years ago. This was all the home she knew. During the pastorate of Eld. O. U. Whitford she was baptized by Eld. C. M. Lewis and joined the Seventh-day Baptist Church here. She has been a worthy member ever since. Her people will miss her very much, for she made herself almost an indispensable part of the family. Her care of the children and interest in their prosperity were quite uncommon. She had a very large circle of friends, as the attendance at the funeral showed. The church was full to overflowing. The relatives have our deepest sympathy, and we believe that their loss is her gain. [
