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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 23, 1915

Obituaries

By M. C. Wilcox; C. E. Ford; Walter S. Mead; J. R. Siker; T. H. Starbuck; A. O. Tait; E. A. Bristol; G. E. Langdon

Garrison.—Died Sept. 4, 1915, Lacy Ann Garrison, wife of Benjamin Garrison, at their home, in Sunnyvale, Cal., at the age of 78 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Sister Garrison was a member of the Lemoore (Cal.) church. She was born in Keyser, W. Va. She had been married fifty-eight years. Five sons and two daughters were born to her, of whom three sons and one daughter are living. All, with the aged husband, were present at the funeral. The body was buried at Santa Clara. M. C. Wilcox.

Whisby.—Caroline Whisby died at her home, in Mount Eden, Cal., Aug. 14, 1915, aged 81 years, 6 months, and 15 days. She was baptized by Elder Loughborough nearly forty years ago, and united with the San Francisco church. Five years ago her membership, together with that of her husband, was transferred to the Hayward Seventh-day Adventist Church, near their home. Hers was a consistent Christian life, and she was held in high esteem. She is survived by her aged companion. C. E. Ford.

Mead.—Lena Viola Mead was born March 25, 1884, in Battle Creek, Mich., and died Oct. 30, 1914, in Banwell, Somerset, England, being thirty years of age. She was the second child and only daughter of Fred L. Mead, who was widely known in the canvassing work previous to 1898, when he went with his wife (Rosie Cochran) and son and daughter to South Africa to help in placing the native mission work on a practical basis. Lena spent about four years on the Solusi Mission (Rhodesia) with her parents. She helped in the teaching, and by her cheerfulness made life easier at that outpost for all around her. Following her parents' death she engaged in stenographic work in Cape Town, where in 1906 she contracted consumption. After this she spent some time in Rhodesia, in Michigan, in California, and latterly in England, seeking restoration. At the age of twelve she was baptized and united with the Battle Creek church. Walter S. Mead.

Welch.—J. G. Welch, of Nancy, Clarke Co., Miss., died Sept. 1, 1915, aged 91 years and 3 months. He accepted present truth in 1880, and with his wife was baptized by Elder C. O. Taylor. He faithfully kept the commandments of God, and until the close of his life contended for the faith once delivered to the saints. J. R. Siker.

Mathews.—Aurelia Mathews died at her home, in Astoria, Oregon, Aug. 15, 1915, in her sixty-seventh year. For many years she was a firm believer in present truth, and her life was in harmony with its transforming power. She died confident in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Her aged husband, with other relatives and friends, is left to mourn. T. H. Starbuck.

Rentfrow.—Eleanor Victoria Rentfrow was born May 9, 1851, in Galesburg, Ill. Her maiden name was Rogers, and over thirty years ago she was married to Jefferson Rentfrow, a pioneer settler in California. A year ago she accepted the truths believed by Seventh-day Adventists. She fell asleep in the “blessed hope,” at the home of her sister, Aug. 3, 1915. Funeral services were conducted by Elders A. O. Tait and M. C. Wilcox.

Woodward.—James B. Woodward was born in Brooklyn, Conn., Dec. 30, 1843, and died in Bendavis, Ind., aged 71 years and 8 months. He was a soldier of the Civil War, and was married to Helen L. Craig in 1873. His wife died in 1891, leaving four children, who survive their parents. Brother Woodward accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1906, and departed this life looking forward to the soon coming of the Redeemer. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Bristol.

Dodge.—Caroline Smith was born in Niagara County, New York, March 28, 1830, and died at the home of her only brother, in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 1, 1915. She was the eldest daughter of Cyrenius Smith, often mentioned among the pioneers of the message. Feb. 12, 1851, she was married to Abram A. Dodge, who died in 1892. Their two children died early in life. Four sisters and one brother are left to mourn. Sister Dodge was an earnest Christian, and we can say, An Israelite indeed has fallen. G. E. Langdon.

Maycomber.—Bessie Maycomber, née Giddings, was born in Pittsburg, Kan., April 23, 1870. She was united in marriage to Mr. Calvin Maycomber in 1889. There were born to them nine children, eight of whom are still living—five girls and three boys. Her death occurred very suddenly, Sept. 7, 1915. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in her girlhood days, and remained a faithful member of the same until death. W. H. Smith.

Knight.—George Knight was born in Mitcheldever, near Southampton, England, March 17, 1838. He died of paralysis of the brain, Aug. 3, 1915, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 17 days. He was next to the youngest of thirteen children, who have all now passed away. He was married to Matilda Pring in 1859, who died in 1863. He was married to Elizabeth Lucy Booker, July 10, 1865, and two years later they came to America, settling in Fairbury, Ill. In the fall of 1879 they moved to Kansas, and in 1892 to Oakland, Cal. There he lived until 1905, when he moved to the present family home on San Francisco Road, two miles east of Mountain View, Cal. In 1874 he accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, of which church he remained a devout member to the time of his death. A man of deep convictions and unswerving integrity, he commanded the respect of all who knew him. A kind and loving husband and father, he leaves to mourn their loss his beloved wife, Mrs. E. L. Knight; two sons, George S. Knight, who lives on an adjoining ranch, and Charles E. Knight, superintendent of the Seventh-day Adventist Mission Field of Ecuador, South America; one daughter, Mrs. E. F. Rue; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. M. C. Wilcox.