Obituaries by GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS; A. M. DART; L. W. TERRY; G. E. LANGDON; P. F. BICKNELL; U. P. LONG; E. L. NEFF; D. P. WOOD

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 4, 1916

Obituaries

By GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS; A. M. DART; L. W. TERRY; G. E. LANGDON; P. F. BICKNELL; U. P. LONG; E. L. NEFF; D. P. WOOD

DOZIER.—Mrs. Mary A. Dozier died in Virginia, Feb. 11, 1916, aged 27 years. For three years she was a devout member of the Third Seventh-day Adventist church in Baltimore, Md., and remained faithful until called by death. GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS.

HARLOW.—George W. Harlow died at the home of his daughter, in Spokane, Wash., April 6, 1916, aged 88 years. His wife, who died several years ago, was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and his father, Thomas Harlow, was active in the 1844 movement. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. A. M. DART.

FLOYD.—Nancy M. Oneal was born in Franklin, Ky., Aug. 11, 1841. She was married to David H. Floyd July 1, 1858. Last summer, during a tent effort held by the writer, she accepted the third angel’s message. She was killed near her home, at Ash Grove, Mo., March 19, 1916. We feel confident that she rests in hope. L. W. TERRY.

MARTIN.—Mrs. Sarah Baker Martin was born in Monroe County, Ohio, March 15, 1856, and died in Kalamazoo, Mich., April 4, 1916. In 1890 she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at West Leroy, Mich., where she remained faithful until removed by death. She leaves in bereavement four sons, four daughters, and seven sisters. G. E. LANGDON.

KENISTON.—Charles W. Keniston was born in Exeter, Maine, May 25, 1869, and died in Worcester, Mass., March 31, 1916. Brother Keniston was born in the truth, was graduated from South Lancaster Academy in 1892, and engaged in the work at different times as a canvasser, Bible worker, and minister. He is survived by an aged mother, one son, and one daughter. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by E. E. Miles. P. F. BICKNELL.

DICKINSON.—Charles Dickinson was born in Genesee County, New York, in 1836. He was married to Miss Zillah Culver, of Nashville, Mich., Oct. 20, 1872. Several years ago Brother Dickinson accepted present truth, but after a time became discouraged. However, during the last year of his life he won victories over hindering obstacles. He served his country for three years at the time of the Civil War. For seventeen years his home was in Battle Creek, Mich., and there he was buried, his death occurring in Kalamazoo, Mich., April 4, 1916. G. E. LANGDON.

MUSSELMAN.—Deming Emerson Musselman, only child of J. C. and Rosetta D. Musselman, died in Boulder, Colo., April 1, 1916, aged 17 years, 9 months, and 21 days. The bereaved parents are sustained by the blessed hope of the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder T. B. Westbrook. U. P. LONG.

MCLAIN.—Lena McLain, wife of John McLain, died near Elgin, Tex., Jan. 28, 1916. She was born in Tennessee in 1876. About sixteen years ago she accepted present truth, and remained faithful until called by death. Her husband and seven children mourn their loss. We laid our sister to rest, believing that we shall meet her in the resurrection. E. L. NEFF.

McCUMBER.—Sophronia E. McCumber was born in Bunkerhill, Mich., Feb. 3, 1849, and died at her home, in Leslie, Mich., April 3, 1916. Some years ago she accepted present truth, and remained faithful until the end of her life. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and was kind to all who knew her. She leaves an aged husband, one son, and a sister. D. P. WOOD.

WILEY.—Winnie Fay Wiles was born Aug. 7, 1881. She was married to James Wiley April 21, 1907. Her death occurred at Wichita, Kans., March 1, 1916. She fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her husband and three children, with many others who knew and loved her, are left to mourn. D. F. STURGEON.

GEMMILL.—Anita Maldanado was born in Mexico, July 26, 1861. She was married to William Gemmill in January, 1892, and most of her remaining years were spent in the Northwest. Her mother was a Seventh-day Adventist, and Mrs. Gemmill, in her long illness, dating from last November, turned to God. Her husband and a much-loved cousin are left to mourn. A. M. DART.

SMITH.—George Walter Smith was born June 13, 1865, near Princeton, Ill. During his early youth the family moved to Iowa, where the rest of his life was spent. Twenty-five years ago he heard and accepted present truth, and to the last his hope held sure and steadfast. His wife, two daughters, one son, an aged mother, two sisters, and two brothers are left to mourn. W. K. SMITH.

BOORMAN.—Mrs. Jennie E. Boorman was born in Bear Valley, Wis., in December, 1863. She was married to B. G. Boorman, of the State of Washington, May 20, 1891. In 1903 they moved to Greenacres, Wash., where she died March 20, 1916. Sister Boorman was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Spokane, Wash., in 1895, where she held membership at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, one son, three brothers, and two sisters. A. M. DART.

CLYMER.—Mary Ida Giddings was born near Stockton, Ill., Nov. 3, 1863. In 1893 she was married to Prof. J. B. Clymer. For twenty-five years she was connected with our schools, and worked untiringly with her husband to do her part in advancing this branch of God’s work. Her death occurred in Hinsdale, Ill., April 12, 1916. Her death will be keenly felt, not only by her immediate family, but by a large circle of sorrowing friends. Her husband and four children mourn. Interment took place in Lima, Ohio. W. A. WESTWORTH.

EYESTONE.—George Andrew Eyestone was born April 18, 1882, near Shelby, Mich. He was baptized in 1911, and united with the church at Shelby, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. Feb. 24, 1915, he was married to Miss Lillian Hansen, and later entered the colporteur work in the West Michigan Conference, but failing health compelled him to discontinue active labor in the fall of 1915. He fell asleep near the place of his birth, April 7, 1916, and is survived by his companion, an aged father and mother, four brothers, and three sisters. J. G. LAMSON.

DAVIS.—Maxen Davis was born in New York, May 24, 1834, and died at his home, in Kalamazoo, Mich., April 9, 1916. Early in life he gave his heart to God, and accepted the Sabbath truth. He was the father of two children, who, with his companion, two sisters, and a brother, survive. R. C. HORTON.

GARDNER.—George H. Gardner was born in White Creek, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1853, and died at his home, in Portland, Oregon. He accepted present truth and was baptized in Battle Creek, Mich. His was a consistent Christian life. His death is mourned by a devoted wife and son, and by many other relatives, but they sorrow in hope. E. W. CATLIN.

COLE.—Mrs. Bessie Scott Cole died in Baltimore, Md., April 3, 1916, aged 29 years and 6 months. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having accepted present truth in the summer of 1914. Her exemplary Christian life led her husband, three sisters, and a neighbor to unite with the church. Besides the husband and sisters, two little children, a father, and a brother are left to mourn. GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS.