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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 2, 1914

Obituaries

By Edward A. Piper; R. W. Parmele; P. W. Province; R. S.; J. J. Irwin; Emanuel Lovold; Mrs. Phillip Knox; W. H. Clark

Remley.—Hazel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Remley, died at the home of her grandmother, in Alpena, Mich., May 16, 1914, aged 3 years. The parents find comfort in the hope of the resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Edward A. Piper.

Boden.—It is with sadness that we learn of the death of Sister Boden, of Lena, La., which occurred early in the morning of May 5. It being impossible to secure one of our ministers in time, Brother and Sister I. J. Reed conducted a short funeral service, and a memorial service will be held later. R. W. Parmele.

Webster.—Mrs. Willmina Webster was born May 4, 1846, in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, and died May 13, 1914, at the home of her daughter, in Leavenworth, Wash. Her health began to fail about eight months ago, and death came as a sweet relief from pain. She accepted present truth eight years ago, and died in the blessed hope of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14. Four children are left to mourn their loss, but they sorrow in hope. P. W. Province.

Sanasac.—Merle Cyril Sanasac was born Oct. 31, 1898, near Mankato, Minn. He died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wis., May 4, 1914, of acute appendicitis. Services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Eau Claire, Brother P. M. Hanson, of Chippewa Falls, officiating. Three brothers, three sisters, father and mother, aged grandmother, and other relatives are left to mourn. R. S.

House.—Allen H. House was born in Haven, Reno Co., Kans., April 14, 1886. When he was but a child his parents moved to Michigan, and there heard and accepted the Sabbath truth. A few years ago the deceased went to Colorado, and on May 15, 1914, was accidentally killed while working in the mines at Oak Creek. His body was brought to Copemish, Mich., and the funeral services were held May 24. He leaves a father, mother, and three sisters. J. J. Irwin.

Andrus.—Troman Andrus fell asleep in Jesus May 10, 1914, at the home of his daughter, near Lemmon, S. Dak. He was born in New York State Aug. 15, 1838. His marriage to Clarissa B. Lull took place in 1873. Of their seven children six survive. The deceased embraced present truth twenty years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Emanuel Lovold.

Roberts.—Died at her home in Marthaville, La., Sept. 28, 1913, Sister Letha Ann Roberts, aged 27 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Sister Roberts was a resident of Louisiana all her life, and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Marthaville from the time of its organization. She leaves her husband, one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, and a large circle of friends to mourn her death. The funeral service was conducted by Elder O. F. Frank and the writer. Text, 2 Sam. 14:14. R. W. Parmele.

Patten.—Lucinda E. Patten was born in Akron, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1838. She was married to C. J. Patten Oct. 6, 1856. The deceased accepted the third angel’s message in 1892 at Mount Vernon, Wash., and at the time of her death was a member of the Norwalk (Cal.) church. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her cheerful, hopeful nature, and the simple faith of her Christian life endeared her to all who knew her. She died April 2, 1914. Two children are left to mourn. Mrs. Phillip Knox.

Nichols.—Ogias D. Nichols was born near Glasgow, Ky., Feb. 26, 1835, and died at Pomona, Kans., March 20, 1914. When but a boy he went with his parents to Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Margaret Schilling, and seven of their ten children are left to mourn. Brother Nichols moved his family to Kansas in 1882. He spent six years in Oklahoma, but later returned to Kansas and spent the last eighteen years of his life at Pomona. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, and, true to his profession, worked earnestly for the cause of God. W. H. Clark.

McCart.—Fell asleep at Weyerhaeuser, Wis., March 28, 1914, Eunice Wells McCart, in her seventy-second year. In her girlhood she gave her heart to Christ, and united with the Baptists. In 1862 she was married in Walworth County, Wisconsin, to Jesse V. McCart. The following year they moved to Hutchinson, Minn., where they accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder D. M. Canright. She never wavered in her faith, but was a happy, loving Christian to the end, though a great sufferer for years. Four children were born to them, of whom three, with the faithful husband, are left to mourn their loss. Our sister was laid to rest at Appollonia, Wis., to await the voice that will awaken all the righteous dead. The church sustains the loss of a faithful member, and the home a faithful wife and mother. J. B. Scott.

Benson.—O. Wm. Benson was born April 14, 1825, and died May 19, 1914, at his home in Litchfield, Minn. He leaves three daughters and one son to mourn. Brother Benson accepted present truth nearly forty years ago. He fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. W. Kuehl.

Whitney.—Fannie E. Wells was born at Vera, Ind., Jan. 17, 1849, and died at Topeka, Kans., April 23, 1914. She was married to D. H. Whitney at Dover, Mo., May 25, 1867. Six of their eight children are left to mourn. About twenty-nine years ago the family moved to Topeka, and there the deceased spent the greater part of her later years. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a devoted Christian, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Aside from her immediate family, three brothers and three sisters survive. W. H. Clark.

Shelden.—Louise M. Rogers Shelden was born in Lake County, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1839, and died in Madison, Wis., May 11, 1914. She was married to George W. Shelden in Dodge County, Wisconsin, March 29, 1860. Sister Shelden embraced Christianity early in life, and before her marriage began keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. Even unto death she remained faithful to the truth she loved, and was anxious to impart it to others. She was highly respected by all who knew her. Her companion, a number of relatives, and many friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. W. H. Thurston.

Whetsel.—Minnie L. Cartmill, oldest daughter of F. J. and Ellen Cartmill, was born in Mason County, West Virginia, Sept. 8, 1871, and died at Lapel, Ind., June 1, 1914. At the age of fourteen she came with her parents to Indiana and settled at Lapel, where she had since resided. She was married to Charles S. Whetsel March 25, 1891. To this union were born seven boys and three girls. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1894, under the labors of Elder F. M. Roberts, and has been a faithful follower of her Lord. She was an earnest worker in circulating the literature containing the message for this time. Her life was one of unselfish effort to help others, and we laid her to rest, assured that she will arise in the resurrection morning. She is survived by her husband and seven children. The writer was assisted in the services by Brother G. W. Rader, of the Anderson Seventh-day Adventist Church, and L. A. Huddleston, pastor of the United Brethren Church. C. N. Sanders.