Mrs. Elisabeth Hosteller, widoTr of
iBe late Jacob Hostetler, died on tbe
21st inst. at tbe residence of ber daugh
ter, Mrs. Hannah Crater, in Monroe
township, in the 69th year of ber agei
She was a woman of remarkable mem
ory. Sin remembered incidents tbat
occurred when she was only six years
of age, and it was quite Interesting to
hear her tell of tbe many interesting
occurrences tbat took place in ber early
day. She was a daughter of the Kev.
John Graybill, who was one of the first
settlers in tbe neighborhood of Rich
field, and is well remembered by many
of tbe older citizens. Tbe funeral of
the deceased was attended by a large
concourse of relative and friends.
RELIGIOUS.
The Dnnkards or German Baptists
are holding quite an interesting meeting
at their church at Good ill.
Tbe good work begun by the religious
people of MeAlisterville and vicinity
during the week of prayer baa, we hope,
resulted in inush good.
A HALE OLD MAX.
