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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 22, 1913

Obituaries

Radcliff.—John Radcliff was born in Ohio, Oct. 17, 1838, and died at Durkee, Oregon, April 23, 1913. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church twelve years ago, and was a consistent Christian until his death. Two sons mourn their loss. W. L. Killen.

Hudson.—Margaret Amanda Hudson, infant daughter of Brother and Sister C. G. Hudson, died at their home in Garden Grove, Cal., April 27, 1913, aged 1 year, 6 months, and 6 days. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elder Oscar Hill. J. Ernest Bond.

Abston.—Elizabeth Bell Abston died at the home of her daughter, in Sedalia, Mo., April 20, 1913, aged 89 years, 3 months, and 2 days. She was born Jan. 18, 1824, in Maury County, Tennessee, and fell asleep in the blessed hope, leaving two sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. Mrs. Maude Huff.

Knorr.—Pauline Knorr passed away at the home of her sister in Richmond, Cal., April 26, 1913, aged 80 years. She was a native of New Orleans, La., but during the last twenty-two years of her life resided in California. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Visalia, Cal., in 1911. The funeral services were conducted by Elder B. E. Beddoe. M. D. Utt.

Rolfe.—Hattie E. Rolfe, née Totman, was born in Clay, Onondaga Co., N. Y., and died April 25, 1913, at Chesaning, Mich. She was married to George E. Rolfe July 28, 1877. To them were born five children, two of whom, with their aged father, survive their mother. Twenty-eight years ago the deceased was converted and united with the Chesaning Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful and consistent member until her death. She fell asleep in full assurance of meeting her Lord and Master when the righteous dead are raised to life. H. H. Hicks.

Yates.—Theodosia Park Yates was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1828, and died near Eureka, Kans., March 23, 1913. She was united in marriage with Jacob Yates near Columbus, Ohio, in 1845, and together they accepted Christ and the truths of the third angel's message in 1860. Nine children were born to them, of whom two sons and two daughters survive. Mother was a great sufferer, and longed for the rest that remains for the people of God. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor W. D. James, of the Baptist Church. J. P. Yates.

Branch.—Henrietta P. Branch, wife of Elder Thomas H. Branch, was born at Roanoke, Howard Co., Mo., March 12, 1858, and died in Philadelphia, Pa., soon after the commencement of the Sabbath, April 4, 1913, aged 55 years and 22 days. Sister Branch was united in marriage with Thomas H. Branch in Wyandotte County, near Kansas City, Kans., Dec. 7, 1876. They moved to Colorado, where in 1892 they both accepted the faith of Jesus as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They devoted their lives entirely to the work of teaching the true faith to their own race, and were sent to Nyasaland, central Africa, where Sister Branch labored faithfully by the side of her husband for several years. After their return to America she was an able assistant to Elder Branch in his work in Denver, Colo., and in Philadelphia, Pa. At the latter place he has had charge of the First African Seventh-day Adventist Church for the last two years. The loss of this dear sister will be keenly felt by the church, as well as by her husband and four children, who are left to mourn; yet they “sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” She rests in “that blessed hope” of the appearing of the Lord, and a part in the resurrection of the righteous. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Rev. 14: 12-14. H. M. J. Richards.

La France.—Charles J. La France was born in Canada, May 11, 1863, and died at Oakland, Cal., April 18, 1913. He was united in marriage with Ada Shearer, Oct. 8, 1891, who with one son survives him. B. E. Beddoe.

Peach.—Brother C. H. Peach, of Selma, Cal., died March 30, 1913, aged 78 years, 9 months, and 6 days. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one sister. Brother Peach was a native of Pennsylvania, and a faithful Sabbath-keeper for over thirty years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from James 4: 14. E. P. Ackley.

Beggs.—Wallace H. Beggs died at the home of his parents near Almond, Wis., April 17, 1913, aged 12 years, 8 months, and 9 days. He was reared in a Christian home, and when about ten years old was baptized and united with the church. He was a faithful follower of the Saviour, and fell asleep in Jesus. His parents, one brother, and four sisters are left to mourn, but they sorrow in the hope of a resurrection morning soon to come. F. F. Petersen.

Corbit.—Robert B. Corbit was born in Cairo, Ill., Feb. 14, 1863, and died suddenly at Ontario, Cal., April 8, 1913. He was married to Liddie Jane Vicker in 1880. Two daughters and one son were born to them. The family moved to California in 1896, and in 1907 attended a series of meetings at Redlands, where they heard and accepted present truth. Brother Corbit was a quiet, faithful member of the church at Ontario. The family feel assured that they will meet him when the righteous dead are raised to life. Clarence Santee.

Marsman.—Mrs. Grace Marsman was born in the Netherlands Sept. 20, 1836. She came to America in 1871, and departed this life March 23, 1913, at Grand Rapids, Mich. Two sons survive, her husband and five children having preceded her in death. The deceased became a Seventh-day Adventist about six years ago, as the result of the labors of one of our faithful Bible workers. She was a patient sufferer, and anxiously looked forward to the Saviour's second coming. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by a friend of the family who spoke in the Dutch language. S. B. Horton.

Triece.—Susan Eliza Triece was born in Hocking County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1834, and died at Shelbyville, Ill., Feb. 28, 1913, in her seventy-ninth year. She was thrice married. Her first husband was Jacob Sherrick. To this union was born one daughter. In 1854 she was married to William Shuff. Five daughters and three sons were born to them. The family moved to Shelby County, Illinois, where Mr. Shuff died in 1871. Six years later the deceased was united in marriage with Isaac Triece, who fell asleep in 1904. One son, an adopted son, two daughters, four stepchildren, and one sister are left to mourn. Sister Triece was a cripple for about fifty-six years. She bore her affliction with unusual patience, never complaining. She accepted this truth many years ago, and died in the blessed hope. John E. Hanson.

Bowen.—Harlan D. Bowen, the oldest son of William and Harriet Bowen, was born Nov. 27, 1852, and died of pneumonia, at Randolph, N. Y., April 14, 1913, aged 61 years, 4 months, and 17 days. Brother Bowen accepted present truth under the labors of Elder R. F. Cottrell, and was an earnest Christian until his death. He was caring for his aged parents during the closing days of their lives, and caught cold while making a trip to Jamestown, which developed into pneumonia. After an illness of two weeks he passed away. His death came about twenty-four hours after his father's, and together they were laid to rest to await the coming of the Life-giver. There is left to mourn their loss the faithful wife and two sons. Ernest Bowen, the younger son, is at home, and Lynn is a missionary in far-away Africa. T. B. Westbrook.

Eastman.—The death of Reuben R. Eastman, at Inglewood, Cal., March 9, 1913, removes another of those who by long connection with the message deserve to be called pioneers. Brother Eastman united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1879, and remained an earnest and faithful member until his death. He leaves behind the record of a well-spent life. Our brother rests from the labors of nearly eighty-four years, and we believe that he sleeps in hope. B. E. Fullmer.

Charlton.—Callie Charlton died at the home of her sister in San Diego, Cal., Feb. 26, 1913. She was a native of Washington, Pa. While living in Keota, Iowa, in 1881, she accepted the third angel's message, and until her death continued a consistent, faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Two of her sisters were with her during her last illness, and did everything possible for her comfort. Funeral services were conducted by Elders R. S. Owen and W. M. Healey. H. H. Perry.

Cook.—Died April 11, 1913, Elizabeth Cook, aged 88 years, 6 months, and 5 days. She was born in Lincolnshire, England, Oct. 6, 1824, and came to this country with her parents in 1835. The family settled in Wood County, Ohio. The deceased was married to Robert Cook in 1841. To this union were born four children, and two others were adopted into the family. Thirty-five years ago Sister Cook embraced present truth, and according to the testimony of those who knew her, she was a consistent Christian. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Bowling Green (Ohio) Seventh-day Adventist church. John Francis Olmsted.

Bowen.—Died at Randolph, N. Y., April 18, 1913, Harriet Bowen, aged 88 years, 1 month, and 2 days. Sister Bowen had always lived in the vicinity where she died. She had a deep, devotional nature, ever regarding with tenderness the feelings of others, and was persevering and determined in her Christian life. In 1847 she was married to William Bowen, to which union seven children were born. In 1867 Sister Bowen, with a few others, accepted present truth under the labors of Elder R. F. Cottrell, and ever after maintained an unwavering hope in the glorious appearing of our Lord. All her children except one have followed their mother in the faith. Her husband and their oldest son were buried three days before she died. The shock was too much for her feeble condition, and she rapidly sank to her death. We turned from the three freshly made graves with the blessed assurance that the Redeemer will call in just a little while, and they will answer; and we felt to say, “Hasten on, glad day.” H. W. Carr.

Bowen.—William Bowen was born Sept. 8, 1821, and died of influenza, at Randolph, N. Y., April 13, 1913, having reached the advanced age of more than ninety-one years. He was one of the pioneers of the township in which he lived. His parents moved from Livingston County to Cattaraugus County in 1825, and he was a resident of Randolph the remainder of his life. At the time of his death he was the oldest man in the township. Mr. Bowen was a Christian and had kept the Sabbath for a long time, although he had never identified himself with this people. He was the father of seven children, four sons and three daughters. Besides these there are twenty-two grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Several of these are engaged in spreading the third angel's message, among whom are his son, T. E. Bowen, of Washington, D. C.; his daughter, Addie Bowen, of Pennsylvania; two grandsons, Lynn Bowen, of South Africa, and Ruland Bowen, of Salamanca, N. Y. Mr. Bowen passed away about twenty-four hours before his son Harlan. His wife, Sister Bowen, was seriously ill and not able to attend her husband's funeral. The services were conducted by the writer. T. B. Westbrook.

Andrews.—Jennie Andrews was born in Louisville, Ky., May 15, 1862, and died March 23, 1913, at Chicago, Ill. She came to Chicago in 1892, and four years later was married to Edwin Andrews. Sister Andrews united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897, and until her death was a faithful, active member of the Dearborn Street church. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. D. Forde.

Randall.—Moses Randall was born in Derbyshire, England, Aug. 22, 1841, and died April 8, 1913, at the Old People's Home in Battle Creek, Mich., where he had lived for several years on account of poor health. Dec. 25, 1879, he was married to Elizabeth Cottrell, at Marshall, Mich. She died some years ago. Brother Randall was a devoted Christian, and will be greatly missed by his associates. Elder G. C. Tenney conducted the funeral service, taking his text from Num. 23: 10. One daughter and two grandchildren are left to mourn. Mrs. J. R. Robinson.

Beach.—Hannah Shears Beach was born in Prince Edward County, Ontario, June 30, 1842, and died at Minturn, Ark., March 26, 1913. She was married to Clark S. Beach, in Michigan, April 4, 1871, and the following year was led to embrace present truth under the labors of Elder D. H. Lamson. The family moved to Arkansas in 1878, and it is thought that she was the first Adventist to enter that State. Of her eight children five are left to mourn, also a foster-son reared from infancy. There being no Adventist minister near, the funeral service was conducted by Pastor Holmes of the Baptist Church. Esther B. Mullins.

Hall.—Hattie Laura Hall fell asleep in Jesus at Lamar, Colo., Jan. 19, 1913. She was born in Green Bay, Wis. During her childhood the family moved to Kansas, where they resided for sixteen years. While living there she attended Union College for a time. In 1896 her father was invited by the Mission Board to labor in the island of Jamaica, British West Indies. She accompanied her parents to their field, remaining with them until 1901, when she returned to the States and entered the nurses' training class of the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Sister Hall was an earnest Christian, and her hope and confidence in the Saviour was firm to the end. She is survived by her mother, five brothers, two half-sisters, and a large circle of friends. C. R. Kite.