Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 16, 1914

Vipond.— Ethel H. Vipond, wife of Nicholas Vipond, died June 1, 1914, at Auburn, Cal., in the thirty-first year of her age. She was the mother of four children, three of whom survive her. She also leaves eight stepchildren and a husband to mourn their loss. She was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of twelve, and continued faithful in her Master's service. She died with a bright hope of receiving the crown of life at the appearing of her Lord. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:12-14. A. J. Osborne.

Long.— J. W. Long was born Feb. 27, 1836, in Ohio, and died at his home in Green Valley, June 2, 1914. When a mere boy he went with his parents to Illinois, and lived there for a number of years. Aug. 4, 1861, he was married to Sarah J. Corl. To this union were born ten children. The family moved to Iowa in 1869, where they have since resided. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1881, and remained faithful until the end. His last illness began about a year ago. He was a loving husband and a kind father. The funeral services were held in the home, conducted by Elder J. W. McComas. Nellie G. Litzenberg.

Weaver.— Fred Weaver, the third son of J. B. and Mrs. Mina Weaver, of Union, Oregon, was killed on the evening of May 16, 1914, by being thrown from a horse. Fred was in his twenty-first year, and was preparing for a place in the Lord's work. He was a devoted Christian, loved by all who knew him; and we feel sure that when the Master calls the sleeping saints from their dusty beds, Fred will be among the number. The remains were taken to his home for burial. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on Ps. 116:15. Fred leaves a father, mother, three brothers, and two sisters to mourn his absence, but not as those who have no hope. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” E. E. Smith.

Root.— Amos Root died Thursday, May 14, 1914, at his home in Manhattan, Kans. Brother Root was born Aug. 8, 1836, at Meriden, Conn. He went to California, and later returned to Kansas, where he lived in Coffey County on a farm. Aug. 6, 1883, he was married to Lavenia Boruff-Smith. No children were born to this union. His wife had accepted the truth earlier in her life, and through her influence, together with reading the Review, he began keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. The deceased was baptized during a Topeka camp meeting. Brother Root died while in an unconscious condition, but according to his testimony somewhat prior to his death, his faith in the first resurrection was firm. His remains were taken to Osage City, where Elder Clark conducted the funeral services. C. Mueller.

Fuller.— Anna Garra was born Aug. 24, 1864, and died in Spencer, Ohio, June 5, 1914. She was married to Frank Fuller March 3, 1885. To this union three sons and one daughter were born. These, with the husband, survive. Sister Fuller was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church by Elder Victor Thompson in 1891. She was faithful to the end; and although suffering intensely for fifteen months before her death, she bore all with Christian fortitude, and died triumphant. For the last eight years Sister Fuller aided her husband in securing homes for waifs from the juvenile court of the city of Cleveland. Many a poor, homeless boy and girl found shelter in the hospitable home at Spencer, and were saved to lives of virtue. Her name was well known among those of the noble mothers who have enlisted in the interest of the homeless of our great cities. The funeral services were held in her home by the writer, who spoke from Ps. 116:15. D. E. Lindsey.

Monning.— Olive Elizabeth, daughter of F. M. and Leone Monning, was born at Waterloo, Iowa, May 28, 1908, and died June 1, 1914, at St. Helena, Cal. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Helena until the promise recorded in Jer. 31:16 is fulfilled. E. J. Hibbard.

Moore.— E. Juanita Moore, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Benton, was born March 30, 1903, and died May 31, 1914. Her birthplace was Ukiah, Mendocino Co., Cal. Juanita's hope was in God. She was secretary of our little Sabbath school in the mountains, about twenty-two miles south of Hollister. We do not mourn as those who have no hope, for Juanita will come again from the land of the enemy. A. D. Benton.

Roach.— Lenora Ferguson was born in Johnson County, Missouri, Oct. 10, 1867. She was married to Albert R. Roach, Oct. 31, 1888. She received the message the same year and united with this people. She bore five children, four of whom with her husband are left to mourn their loss. The family came from Oklahoma to Lodi, Cal., about two years ago, where she died June 14, 1914. For several years she bore suffering with Christian resignation. D. T. Fero.

Stanley.— Edith F. Stanley was born Oct. 21, 1886, and died at the home of her sister, in Buffalo, N. Y., May 21, 1914. A little over a year ago she embraced present truth under the labors of Elder Westbrook, and became a member of the Buffalo church. She was a consistent Christian, and died in full assurance of faith that she would have part in the first resurrection. She was laid to rest in Naples, N. Y. Her companion, a three-year-old son, mother, two sisters, and two brothers mourn her untimely death. She sleeps in Jesus, and her loved ones sorrow in hope. H. L. Shoup.

Deck.— Mrs. Lavina Deck was born in Illinois, Dec. 1, 1849, and died March 6, 1914. She lived for some time in Kansas, later coming to California and settling near Santa Ana, where she lived almost thirty years. When the third angel's message came to her seven years ago, she gladly received the new light, and continued to rejoice in the blessed hope until the time of her death. She leaves a husband and nine children to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Services were held by the writer. At the request of the relatives, special attention was given to the coming of Christ, the resurrection, and the sleep of man in death. J. Ernest Bond.

Allen.— Edgar W. Allen was born July 11, 1874, at Adrian, Mich., and died in the hospital at Savannah, Ga., May 30, 1914. At the age of fourteen he was baptized at the Homer (Mich.) camp meeting, his home at that time being in Marshall, Mich. At the age of sixteen he moved with his parents to Battle Creek, where for eight years he worked for the Review and Herald Publishing Association. An accident was the cause of his death. He fell backward down a long, steep stairway, breaking his spine. Paralysis developed, and after lingering in this condition for six weeks, he passed away, leaving a father, sister, two brothers, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. F. M. Fowler.

Noble.— Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Orrin Treadwell Noble, May 15, 1914. Brother Noble was born Sept. 20, 1827, in northeastern Pennsylvania. Early in life he was married to Julia Ann Challoner, two daughters from this union being left to mourn. At the age of twelve he was converted. About forty-three years ago he became a Seventh-day Adventist, and for a number of years was elder of the Scranton (Pa.) church, where his membership was at the time of his death. To the very time of his decease he was constant in attendance at church services, and we shall miss him greatly. He took a short walk on May 15, and returning home, lay down to what in a few hours was seen to be his final rest till his Saviour calls. We laid him away with a bright hope of the resurrection. W. A. Westworth.

Hartzell.— Adele Marie Hartzell, daughter of Edna Marston Hartzell and Dr. H. W. Hartzell, was born in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 18, 1910, and died in Roscoe, Ill., June 1, 1914. Jesus said: “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Edna M. Hartzell.

Hewitt.— Mrs. Jessie Gilbert Hewitt was born at Wells, Minn., Dec. 8, 1881, and died at Duluth, Minn., June 9, 1914. She was married to William Hewitt, at Wells, Dec. 8, 1905. She leaves a husband, a widowed mother, three sisters, and one brother to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at Wells, Minn., conducted by the writer. Andrew Mead.

Clarke.— Died at Nile, N. Y., May 29, 1914, J. Neulon Clarke, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. Brother Clarke had always observed the Sabbath of the Lord, having spent most of his life in the Seventh-day Baptist faith. Brother Clarke was known in his community as an honest man and a true Christian. He leaves his aged wife with whom he had lived for over sixty years, and six children to mourn his death. H. W. Carr.

Rice.— Jarvis L. Rice was born in Erie, Pa., July 12, 1824, and died at his home in Leslie, Mich., May 14, 1914. In 1854 he was united in marriage with Caroline Fisher, and to them were born three sons. Mr. Rice fought for his country during the Civil War. His first wife died in 1897. About six years later he was married to Margaret A. Cummings, who survives, together with three grandchildren and many friends. The deceased was a firm believer in present truth. D. P. Wood.

Fisher.— Rachel Goodwin was born Aug. 11, 1835, in Newark, Ohio, and died in Jackson, Mich., May 3, 1914. She was married to Rudolph Fisher in 1857. Eight children were born to them. In 1875 the deceased accepted present truth. Her cheery disposition won for her a large circle of friends wherever she went. Her faith in God was strong, and she died in the hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from Ps. 30:5. D. P. Wood.

Scott.— My husband, Horace Scott, was born in Homer, Ill., April 3, 1857, and was killed in a runaway accident March 19, 1914. He spent most of his life in White County, Indiana. He was baptized in early manhood. Twelve years ago he, with his family, came to Washington, and took up a homestead along the international boundary line. Our children grew up loyal Seventh-day Adventists, ambitious to become educated workers in the Lord's cause. This had its influence, and the father's heart was made tender to the truth we love so dearly. But our family circle is broken. We could not bear the shock of grief and the burden of loss were it not for the gospel promise of the resurrection. So we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Viola Scott.

Roberts.— Mrs. Ann A. Thomas-Roberts was born in Devon, Jamaica, British West Indies, in the year 1881. When quite young she accepted present truth through the labors of Elder A. J. Haysmer. For four years she attended the Riversdale school in Jamaica. In the summer of 1911 she was brought to this country by Sister Wendall, and remained with her in Boston, Mass., for a short time. Sister Roberts entered the Oakwood Manual Training School in the fall of 1912 to prepare for a life of usefulness. While there she made many friends. In May, 1913, she was married to Brother Reuben Roberts, of Bridgetown, Barbados, now laboring in the Alabama Conference. While laboring with her husband in Huntsville, Ala., she was taken ill, and was advised to seek better health in Nashville, Tenn., but died there June 9, 1914. The funeral service was held the following day, conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother Alex Osterman, of Bowling Green, Ky. She has left behind her a husband and an infant three months old. J. Gershom Dasent.

Shaw.— Betsey Godfrey was born in New York State in the year 1824, and died April 27, 1914, at Leslie, Mich. She was nearly ninety years of age. The deceased came to Michigan in 1839, and four years later was married to Jonathan Shaw. To them were born four children, two girls and two boys. Sister Shaw accepted present truth in the early days of the message, and although nearly blind in her later years, was anxious to keep pace with the message she loved. One son, one stepson, and many relatives and friends survive. D. P. Wood.

Drew.— Hattie Drew Davis was born Feb. 9, 1873, in Calumet County, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage with Harry Drew at the age of seventeen years, and God blessed their home with two sons and two daughters. About twenty years ago Sister Drew accepted present truth and united with the church at Bloomville, which was organized at that time. She was an invalid for some time, but bore her suffering patiently. Her death occurred May 11, 1914. Her companion and their four children, one brother, and three sisters are left to mourn. T. G. Lewis.

Cabarrus.— Mrs. Flora Evelyn Cabarrus, née Hayward, was born at Cooper, Maine, in 1853, and died in Arcata, Cal., May 6, 1914. The deceased came to California in 1884, and the following year was married to Francis D. Cabarrus. Our sister studied this truth for some time, and about one year ago united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Arcata, and was a faithful member until her death. Her husband, one sister, and three brothers mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by L. L. Hutchinson. Andrew Nelson.

Mabely.— Mrs. S. Mabely was born in Cornwall, England, in 1824, and died in Hopkins, Alberta, May 21, 1914. In the year 1850 she was married to Samuel Mabely. To this union were born five children, four of whom survive. Sister Mabely united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the State of Oregon, where she, together with her husband, accepted present truth. During the last eighteen months of her life she was confined to her room, yet she bore her suffering with patience. The aged husband feels his loss keenly, yet he does not sorrow as they that have no hope. She fell asleep to be wakened by the voice of the Life-giver. Services were conducted by the writer. W. A. Clemensen.

Taylor.— Died at Lool Lake, Wis., May 31, 1914, James J. Taylor, aged 86 years. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Chetek, Wis. Our brother was a veteran of three wars,—the war with Mexico in 1846, the Civil War of the sixties (serving in the Thirty-seventh Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers), and lastly in the Christian warfare. For many years he walked with God and his people, and we believe him to be numbered with those who have died in the Lord. A large number attended the funeral services, to whom the writer addressed words of comfort from the promises of God. We laid him to rest beside his faithful wife. Four sons and one daughter, besides grandchildren, are left to mourn their loss. The faithful soldier is at rest; the warfare is over. J. B. Scott.

Murphy.— Amanda Murphy was born at Rosemont, Canada, May 6, 1846. She was the oldest of eleven children belonging to the McCutcheon family, and when eighteen years of age was united in marriage with Alexander Murphy. They made their home in Michigan, but later moved to Wisconsin, where Mr. Murphy died. The deceased first heard present truth in 1911, when she attended a series of tent meetings held in Ashland, Wis. Later she accepted the third angel's message and was baptized. She fell asleep in Jesus on the day following her sixty-eighth birthday. Her funeral service was conducted by the writer on her fiftieth wedding anniversary. Of her seven children, six were present. She is also survived by nine brothers and sisters. We hope to meet our sister in the resurrection morning. T. G. Lewis.

Carber.— Mary L. Carber was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, April 15, 1869, and died in Wylie, Colo., May 16, 1914. Early in life she became a Christian, but did not become connected with the advent movement until about a year before her death. The “blessed hope” sustained her in her sufferings, and she sleeps in Jesus. She is survived by her husband and seven children. M. A. Altman.

Remington.— Died at Meniwataka, Mich., June 5, 1914, Jonathan M. Remington, aged 78 years, 11 months, and 13 days. Brother Remington embraced present truth thirty-two years ago, and for many years past served as elder of the Colfax (near Cadillac) church. He had a kind heart, and was fervent in his love of the truth. A large congregation listened to the reasons for the Christian's hope as found in Rev. 14:13, 14. We laid the faithful servant of God away, believing that he will have a part in the first resurrection. M. C. Guild.

Warren.— Sarah H. Pettingill Warren was born Aug. 7, 1826, in the State of New York, and died June 5, 1914, in Genesee County, Michigan. When quite young, she moved with her parents to Battle Creek, Mich. At the time of the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Battle Creek, she became a charter member. She was faithful to the cause of the third angel's message, and loved the truth more and more. Nothing could turn her from the great hope of the soon coming of her blessed Lord, whom she loved until death. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 19:25-27. O. M. Kittle.

Leep.— James Vester Leep was born in Wirt County, West Virginia, April 6, 1858, and died at his home in Myrtle Point, Oregon, June 5, 1914. At an early age he moved westward with his parents, living for a time in each of the States, Kentucky, Texas, and Missouri. In 1873 he moved to eastern Oregon, where he lived for twenty-six years. Here he was married to Miss Julia Stewart, and to this union were born four children. In 1903 Mr. Leep moved with his family to Myrtle Point. Last September he was baptized into the remnant church. The victories gained, the patience during suffering, and the often-expressed hope in the soon coming of Christ and a home in the new earth, gave evidence that he died in the Lord. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. W. H. Bunch. T. G. Bunch.