In Hopkinton, R. I., Feb. 20, 1884, Jared Barber, of a complication of diseases, in the 83d year of his age. Brother Barber was born in the town of Westerly, R. I., Sept. 19, 1801, but had many years since moved into the town of Hopkinton, where he was living at the time of his death. He was baptized Aug. 26, 1837, probably by Eld. Matthew Stillman, and united with the First Seventh-day Baptist Church of Hopkinton, of which he remained an esteemed member until death. He was a man of few words, careful in respect to his influence, cheerful and uncomplaining in the midst of afflictions. In early manhood he married Eliza Stanton and reared a large family. His wife passed on before him more than a quarter of a century ago. His funeral services were held at his home. He leaves one daughter and six sons, all of whom were present at his funeral except Thomas A. who is spending a few weeks in Florida. 'Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth, . . . that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. I. L. C.
