Death of Charles McMannis
By R. S. Patterson
On the 14th inst., our beloved brother, Charles McMannis, was called from his labor here to rest a little season. He was accidentally drowned in the Des Moines river. His age was about 32 years. From the best information I can obtain, he was reared in Ontario Co., N. Y., and afterwards settled in Warren Co., Pa., from whence he came to Marion Co., Iowa. Nearly two years since he was led to see and gladly embrace the third angel's message, and since then has lived a humble follower of truth, striving to keep all the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus. A few months since he became convinced that it was necessary for God's remnant people to abstain from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and to strive for perfect holiness in the fear of God; and he determined to abandon the use of tobacco, to which he had been extravagantly addicted for many years. This produced a mighty struggle in the flesh; but he believed that they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; and he struggled through, till victory came, when he seemed by faith to view the city, and was enabled to mount up with wings as eagles, to run and not to weary. We feel to mourn the loss of our departed friend and brother, and to weep with his bereaved companion and friends. We can only say, Farewell, brother; if faithful we shall soon meet you at the resurrection of the just.
R. S. PATTERSON.