Obituaries by Paul Curtis; H. L. Shafer; J. F. Piper; James D. Johnson; W. A. Hennig; Eddie Elwin; John E. Hanson; T. G. Bunch

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 5, 1913

Obituaries

By Paul Curtis; H. L. Shafer; J. F. Piper; James D. Johnson; W. A. Hennig; Eddie Elwin; John E. Hanson; T. G. Bunch

Gilbert.—Iva May Gilbert was born in Phillips County, Kansas, Sept. 13, 1908, and met her death at Garland, Wyo., in a runaway-team accident while the family was on the way to Sabbath-school, May 3, 1913. The mother, who was seriously injured in the same accident, the father, one sister, and one brother mourn. Paul Curtis.

Huffman.—Cora M. Huffman was born in New York City, N. Y., July 16, 1850, and died at the Kansas Sanitarium, in Wichita, April 14, 1913. Sister Huffman was a devoted Christian and always faithful in attending church services. The funeral, which was held at the home of her daughter, was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. S. Shrock. H. L. Shafer.

Verrill.—Jeremiah L. Verrill, of Oxford, Maine, died at his home May 14, 1913, in the seventieth year of his life. He is survived by his companion, three daughters, and two sons, one of whom is Elder A. J. Verrill, of the Maine Conference. The deceased served as a soldier during the civil war, being a member of Company G of the Twenty-third Maine Regiment. J. F. Piper.

Jarboe.—Annie Gertrude, youngest daughter of Brother and Sister F. C. Jarboe, of Takoma Park, D. C., died May 15, 1913, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 21 days. She will be greatly missed from the home circle, but her parents, four brothers, and one sister sorrow not as those who have no hope. The writer, assisted by O. B. Kuhn, conducted the funeral service. James D. Johnson.

Neal.—Paul Sylvester Neal, son of Brother and Sister A. L. Neal, died in Kansas City, Mo., May 15, 1913, aged 5 years, 11 months, and 10 days. Little Paul was a great favorite with neighbors and friends, and a real benediction to his home. He loved the Bible, and especially enjoyed memorizing portions of his Sabbath-school lessons. The parents, two brothers, and one sister survive. W. A. Hennig.

Ross.—Died Jan. 12, 1913, Nicholas Ross, of French Harbor, Ruatan, aged 60 years, 5 months, and 12 days. Brother Ross accepted present truth and was baptized by Elder H. C. Goodrich eight years ago, and from that time until he fell asleep in Jesus was a faithful member of the church. Many friends and relatives were present at the funeral service. His companion and seven children are left to mourn. Eddie Elwin.

Griffin.—Harry E. Griffin was born in Bates, Ill., March 14, 1876, and died at Springfield, Ill., May 3, 1913. The deceased was afflicted from the time he was ten months old. He believed this message as taught him by his mother, who has been a Seventh-day Adventist for many years. His parents, three sisters, and one brother survive. The writer spoke words of comfort to a large company of relatives and friends. John E. Hanson.

Phillips.—Ella J. Phillips was born in Iowa, Sept. 1, 1864, and died at Medford, Oregon, May 8, 1913. Her companion, four brothers, three sisters, and many friends mourn their loss. Sister Phillips was a member of the Medford Seventh-day Adventist Church, and fell asleep in the blessed hope of the soon-coming Saviour. She was truly a mother in Israel, and her life was one of unselfish service for others. The remains were taken to Scio, Oregon, for interment. T. G. Bunch.

Hastings.—Orpha M. Hastings was born May 11, 1888, in Lagrange, Ohio, and died in Akron, May 19, 1913. She was an earnest, devoted Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. The remains were taken to Lagrange, where the funeral services were conducted by the writer. D. E. Lindsey.

Russell.—Esther Russell fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her son in Nobles Corners, Maine, April 30, 1913, in her seventy-sixth year. Sister Russell accepted the third angel's message in its early days, and at the time of her death was one of the oldest Sabbath-keepers in the State. With a faith that never wavered, her life was a continual testimony to the truth she loved. The writer spoke words of comfort from Ps. 116:15. A. J. Verrill.

Green.—Francis Dwight Green was born in New York, Nov. 29, 1840, and died April 18, 1913. He was married to Emma Hunt in 1868, and survived her by two years. To them was born one son, who is left to mourn. A brother and sister are also living. Brother Green embraced present truth in 1911, and was baptized in September of that year, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was an earnest, consistent Christian. The writer spoke words of comfort to a large congregation. W. H. Holden.

McWilliam.—Died suddenly at Pisgah, Iowa, May 2, 1913, David M. McWilliam, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He was born in Belmont County, Ohio, but had lived in the place where he died for many years. The deceased was married to Margaret Cumings fifty-two years ago. Of the ten children born to them eight survive. Brother McWilliam accepted present truth under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore thirty-five years ago, and fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral service was largely attended. Arthur McClintock.

Nielsen.—Anna Elizabeth Nielsen died at her home in Dannebrog, Nebr., May 4, 1913. She was born in Denmark, Dec. 18, 1842, and came to this country with her companion and children in 1874. For four years the family lived in Chicago, from there moving to Dannebrog, where they have since resided. Sister Nielsen was the mother of eleven children, eight of whom, with their father, are left to mourn. She was a believer in present truth for eighteen years, a faithful Christian, and an active worker in the church. W. H. Sherrig.