Obituary

Charles Luis Andrist was born at Langantahl, Canton of Berne, Switzerland, October 23, 1823. Died at Bavaria, Kansas, July 23, 1894.

In 1848 he came from Switzerland to America and settled in Alton, Ill. From there he removed to St. Louis, Mo. where in 1852 he married Miss Louisa Ritten, whom he now leaves to mourn his death.

in 1858 they both professed faith in Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which they have ever since been faithful members. During their married life they have lived in several different sections of the United States, until 1887, they came to Bavaria to make it their home. 

The deceased has been suffering greatly for several months past with a lingering sickness. He left clear testimony of his trust in God and is gone to his rest above. 

The funeral services were held at the Bavaria school house on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The bereaved wife and son have the sympathy of many friends. 

M.J. Mumford.