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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 24, 1916

Obituaries

By J. M. Hoyt; O. L. Denslow; Ira J. Woodman; Geo. M. Brown; H. M. Kelley; V. B. Watts; J. W. Boynton

MAYNARD.—Joseph Bates Maynard was born in Greenville, Mich., July 15, 1864, and died April 30, 1916, at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. D. Howe. He was a kind brother, and patiently endured the intense suffering occasioned by his last sickness. J. M. HOYT.

LONGWORTH.—Mrs. Blanch Alexander Longworth was born Jan. 21, 1896, and died at her home, in Nashville, Tenn., July 7, 1916. About three years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained a faithful member until her death. O. L. DENSLOW.

BLANCHARD.—Emma Blanchard was born in St. Clair, Mich., March 21, 1844, and died at the home of her daughter in Edenville, May 27, 1916. Early in life she gave her heart to God, and was a faithful member of the Edenville church. In 1864 she was united in marriage with Eli Blanchard, at Midland, Mich. Their three daughters mourn. IRA J. WOODMAN.

HOWE.—Betsey Maynard was born Sept. 12, 1850, in Greenville, Mich. On Dec. 7, 1872, she was married to Lorenzo Howe. Her parents were among the first to embrace the third angel's message in Michigan, and her life was spent in active service for the Master. Her husband and one daughter mourn her death, which occurred June 21, 1916. J. M. HOYT.

NELSON.—Mrs. Anna Nelson died in Minneapolis, Minn., July 13, 1916, aged 72 years. She was born in Sweden, and in 1863 came to Minnesota and was married to James Nelson. She accepted the third angel's message in 1877, and later became a member of the Minneapolis church at its organization. Three sons are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. GEO. M. BROWN.

HELMS.—Amanda Rivers was born in Johnson County, Indiana, May 3, 1849. She was married to William Helms in 1869, and to them were born two children. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about twenty years ago, and was a member of the organization at Kokomo, Ind., where she died, July 12, 1916. One brother, three sisters, and six grandchildren survive. H. M. KELLEY.

NICOLA.—John B. Nicola was born Dec. 13, 1888, in Ringgold County, Iowa, and died at the home of his parents, near Sigourney, Iowa, July 13, 1916. At the age of sixteen years he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining faithful unto death. He was a student in Union College for several years. His parents, a brother, and a sister mourn. V. B. WATTS.

WRENN.—Orlin Francis Wrenn was born in Monroe, Wash., Feb. 22, 1915, and was suddenly killed in an auto accident July 14, 1916. The writer, assisted by Reverend Raymond of the Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted the funeral service, speaking words of comfort concerning the blessed hope of the resurrection. The little one was then laid to rest until Jesus comes to claim his loved ones. J. W. BOYNTON.

REIGEL.—Clyde Kenneth Reigel, only son of Arthur and Grace Reigel, of Rankin, Okla., died July 22, 1916, aged 2 years and 11 months. The parents and two sisters mourn, but not as do those who have no hope beyond the grave. W. C. STEVENS.

BRANSTRUP.—Mrs. R. P. Branstrup was born in Odense, Denmark, May 17, 1854. She came to America about the time of her marriage. Two years ago she was left a widow. Her death occurred at Albert Lea, Minn., July 26, 1916, following an operation. Eight grown children are left to mourn. She died in hope of the first resurrection. R. L. BENTON.

CROWDER.—William Crowder was born in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 17, 1850, and died in Hanford, Cal., July 25, 1916. He began the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath in 1888, and remained a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until called by death. His loss is mourned by a wife, four children, and other relatives. N. P. NEILSON.

JAMESON.—Sarah Brickey was born in Ireland, Oct. 16, 1825. She was married to Robert Jameson in 1844. They came to America in 1882, and lived in Nebraska until 1889, then came to Oregon, where she spent the remainder of her life. After the death of her husband, she resided with her daughter in Portland, Oregon, where she fell asleep in Jesus, July 21, 1916. Two daughters mourn. R. D. BENHAM.

BENNETT.—Harry Bennett was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., March 17, 1894, and died near Carterville, Ill., May 1, 1916. Brother Bennett was a faithful canvasser for several years, and left the field only when compelled to do so by failing health. He fell asleep of good courage in the Lord, and we believe he will have a part in the first resurrection. He is survived by a wife and one child; also by a brother and a sister. C. W. CURTIS.

GIDDINGS.—George H. Giddings was born in Romeo, Mich., May 18, 1836, and died in Springdale, Ark., July 19, 1916. Brother Giddings accepted present truth in 1896, while in Oklahoma City, Okla. A short time before his death he assured the writer that all was well between him and his Saviour, and we feel assured that he will rise with the righteous at the call of the Life-giver. His companion, a son, and a daughter survive. J. T. JACOBS.

PUTNAM.—Myrtle Ella Putnam was born in Durand, Ill., April 12, 1869, and died in St. Paul, Minn., May 22, 1916. At the time of her death she was keeping the Sabbath, and planning to attend the Minneapolis camp meeting, although not a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We believe she rests in hope of eternal life. The funeral service was held in Milton, Oregon. Her husband, four brothers, two sisters, and many friends mourn. W. W. STEWARD.

KLINDT.—William Fredrick Klindt was born in Germany, Aug. 16, 1855, and died near Elgin, Tex., July 23, 1916. At the age of sixteen he came to America with his parents, and the family settled in Iowa. Three years later he went to California, and there embraced present truth. For a time he attended Healdsburg College, and then went to Lincoln, Nebr., there preparing to enter the canvassing work. He labored in Arkansas until 1911. He was married to Mrs. Cora Wiswell, and to this union were born five children. These, with the wife and two stepchildren, mourn. R. B. DUNKS.

CADY.—Leon Raymond Cady was born in Poy Sippi, Wis., Dec. 20, 1894, and died in Cambria, Wis., July 15, 1916. He was baptized at the age of sixteen years, and united with the Birnamwood church, of which he was a member at the time of his sudden death. The last two years of his life were spent in teaching, and he expected to begin his college course in Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Mich., this fall. His parents, with a brother and a sister, mourn, but with the hope of meeting their loved one again when the Life-giver shall come to claim his own. H. H. HICKS.

BURDICK.—Dewit Marcus Burdick was born June 12, 1844. In 1865 he came from New York State to Central Lake, Mich., where he homesteaded and lived until his death, which occurred July 8, 1916. About thirty years ago Brother Burdick became a Seventh-day Adventist, and he died a firm believer in the message. Four children survive. E. A. BRISTOL.

LUND.—Charles Lund was born in Vermland, Sweden, March 29, 1855, and died at his home, in Chicago, Ill., July 16, 1916. His death is mourned by a wife, one son and one daughter, and three brothers. About thirty-seven years ago he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and though he passed through many severe trials, he remained faithful to the end. ADOLPH JOHNSON.

VOND.—Mrs. Helen Vond, aged fifty-seven years, died at her home, near Kent City, Mich., Jan. 3, 1916, after a short illness. She was one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist church organized at Kent City in 1889, through the efforts of Elders J. L. Edgar and T. M. Lane. Hers was a consistent Christian life. Her husband, an adopted son, and many relatives and friends mourn. C. L. WHITE.

THORPE.—Richard Thorpe was born in England, Nov. 2, 1846. He came to America at the age of twenty years. In 1868 he was married to Mary Ann Walker, and to them were born three sons and one daughter. At the time of his death he was living near Gaston, Oregon. Brother Thorpe was a believer in the third angel's message for years. The confidence felt by the wife and sons that he was at peace with God brings much comfort to them in this hour of sad separation. C. F. PARMALE.

HALLOCK.—Amy C. Hallock died in Hallock, Mich., July 10, 1916. At the age of nineteen she was married to B. H. Hallock, of Albion, Mich. Fourteen years of their married life were spent in Eaton County, after which they moved to the vicinity of Gaylord, where they have made their home for the past forty years. Her companion and two of their five children mourn. Sister Hallock accepted present truth in 1868, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of her death. E. A. BRISTOL.