Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1905 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

John N. Sanderson was born Nov. 24, 1885, at the old home south of Mt. Ayr, where he died Sept. 17,1905, at 12:05 a. m., being 19 years, 9 months and 23 days old. During his whole life he was of a quiet and somewhat reserved nature, having a strong desire'for close friendship, and holding the good will of everyone who knew him. He was generous and openhearted, and on account of this he was willing to sacrifice most of his earnings with his young friends. He was converted under the preaching of Bro. Zook at Otterbein church, west of his home. He showed marked signs of this conversion, and was always ready to take part in family devotion, but confessed to his family that he had not always remained true to his religion. During the last few days he talked much of this with those around him, especially to his father. At first he seemed not to have been satisfied, bui afterwards declared in unmistakable language that God had spoken

to him and that he was saved. During the last six hours of his consciousness he seemed fully assured that he could not live, and the peace and faith which he showed seemed to those attending to be of more than human strength. Many times during the last afternoon he would look into the face of some one near him and with a countenance bright with light and love, would say: “What is the difference, any way? It’s all right now. This old tabernacle don’t amount to much, anyway; it’s the spirit that counts for much.” He leaves to mourn his departure, a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters; but their loss is heaven’s gain. The funeral services were held at his father’s home, and were conducted by Rev. Noble, of Brook. The remains were laid to rest in the Powell cemetery to await the resurrection morn.