Obituaries by W. A. Hennig; Sadie Baker; W. A. Westworth; W. Woodford; Robert W. Leach

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1914

Obituaries

By W. A. Hennig; Sadie Baker; W. A. Westworth; W. Woodford; Robert W. Leach

Curtis.— Ernest Otto Curtis, infant son of Brother and Sister J. E. Curtis, was laid to rest in the Nashville cemetery, June 12, 1914. He was a bright little fellow of about five months, and was well and happy till two days before his death. He sleeps on the hillside, awaiting the call of the Life-giver, the hope of whose coming is the comfort of the parents, brothers, and sister. W. A. Hennig.

James.— Viola James was born Dec. 8, 1899, at Port Hope, Ontario, and died May 17, 1914, at the General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario. She was an only child of Mr. and Mrs. Bert James. She, with her mother, accepted the third angel's message three years ago in Toronto. Viola loved the truth, and she leaves behind a good influence. She was associated with the Toronto church since accepting present truth, and was making all preparations to attend the school at Oshawa next year to prepare herself for God's work. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. T. Errington. She was laid to rest at Port Hope. Sadie Baker.

Clark.— Clara Cooper Clark was born in Lee Township, Michigan, June 29, 1855, and died May 1, 1914. She was married to John Clark on Nov. 9, 1876. To this union were born two children, one of whom survives. Sister Clark united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church nineteen years ago, and was a consistent and faithful member till the time of her decease. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. A. Westworth.

Simpson.— Ralph Lane Simpson was born in Grant County, Kentucky, Feb. 20, 1832, and died at Fruitland, Wash., June 18, 1914. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Cornell in the State of Iowa in the year 1852. His wife and five children survive to mourn their loss. Words of comfort from Job 14 were spoken by the writer at the funeral services, which were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church. W. Woodford.

Kelly.— Hannah Miranda Sykes Kelly was born March 4, 1844, near Port Byron, N. Y. Twelve years later she moved with her parents to Duch Lake, Mich., where she lived nearly all her life. At the age of thirty-five she was converted. Eighteen years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Charlotte, Mich., of which she was a faithful and hopeful member till her death, June 12, 1914. One daughter, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. We laid her away, in the hope of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. A. Westworth.

Hall.— William Daniel Hall was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, April 19, 1845, and died at his home, near Purcell, Okla., June 2, 1914. In 1875 he was married to Mrs. E. J. Adams, in Grayson County, Texas. More than thirty years ago, under the preaching of Elders A. C. Daniels and R. M. Kilgore, Brother Hall began keeping the Sabbath. Though he never united with the church, he loved the truth. His health began to decline ten years ago, and he was paralyzed during the last year of his life. He leaves a wife, five daughters, eight stepchildren, a brother, a sister, and many friends to mourn. The home residence was filled with relatives and friends, who gave good attention to the scriptures read and remarks made concerning the state of the dead and the resurrection. He was laid to rest in a near-by country cemetery. Robert W. Leach.