Death of Elder O. S. Ferren
By N. P. Nelson
DIED near Albion, Neb., March 21, 1902, Elder O. S. Ferren, aged 52 years, 5 months. Brother Ferren accepted the truth thirty-three years ago, and has labored as a minister of the gospel over fifteen years, beginning his work in Kansas, and later removing to Wyoming. This field being added to the Nebraska Conference, Brother Ferren became connected with the work here, and was in charge of District 5. For a few weeks previous to his illness, he conducted a series of meetings near Albion. His death was caused by the forming of an abscess on the brain, which caused severe suffering for a time. He seemed to improve for a little while, and with characteristic energy he attempted to go on with the work; but the disease had gained too firm a hold, and he rapidly grew worse. His wife reached him only a few hours before his death. His remains were accompanied by his family to Big Horn, Wyo., their former home. Kind friends met them as they passed through Lincoln, and also at Sheridan. A large number of friends and neighbors assembled at the Congregational church at Big Horn, where services were conducted by Brother E. L. Cook, assisted by Elder Robinson, the Methodist minister. The text chosen for the occasion was Rev. 14:13. It can truly be said of him, "He died at his post." A wife and four children are left to mourn the death of an affectionate husband and father, but they sorrow not without hope. N. P. NELSON.