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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 19, 1912

Obituaries

By F. H. Henderson; R. S. Owen; W. T. Hilgert; O. K. Butler; C. F. Folkenberg; Mrs. Dorthea Anderson; Watson Zeigler; W. C. Hebner

Russell.—Charles Kennard Russell, son of Brother and Sister Frank Russell, was born at Zanesville, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1912, and died Nov. 9, 1912, aged 3 months and 8 days. F. H. Henderson.

Anderson.—Letitia Rittenhouse Anderson, widow of Benjamin S. Anderson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died at the home of her daughter, at the age of 89 years. She is survived by five children. The deceased was born in New Jersey, Nov. 18, 1823. * Phippeny.—Died in Urbandale, Mich., Oct. 24, 1912, Sidney Phippeny, aged 76 years, 3 months, and 7 days. His religious experience began with his acceptance of the third angel’s message in 1872. His Christian experience was bright, and his life consistent with his profession. His companion and two sons are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elder A. C. Bourdeau. Text, Job 14: 14. R. S. Owen.

Reid.—George Frederick Reid was born in Oxford County, Ontario, Nov. 30, 1846, and died in Spokane, Wash., Oct. 26, 1912. Brother Reid came to Washington from Minnesota about one year ago, where he had been a member of the Minneapolis Seventh-day Adventist Church for about six years. He leaves a wife and other relatives to mourn their loss. We laid him to rest with the firm belief that he will soon come forth in that glad day when death shall have no more victory. W. T. Hilgert.

Van Buskirk.—Pansy Van Buskirk was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, July 12, 1889, and died in the city of her birth, Oct. 24, 1912, after an illness of one year and six months. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church by Elder W. C. Young, and died with a strong faith in the power of Jesus to save. Besides her widowed mother, she leaves three sisters and many friends to mourn their loss. She was laid to rest in the quiet little cemetery at Mud Creek, near Moncton, there to await the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. K. Butler.

Copeland.—Nancy J. Copeland was born in Illinois, Nov. 17, 1834, and died at Boone, Iowa, Sept. 15, 1912, aged 77 years, 9 months, and 28 days. At this extreme age she undertook an extended trip through the South and East, to visit relatives and friends, which ended suddenly in her death at the home of her son, John C. Moore. The remains were brought to Woodburn, Oregon, for interment. At the age of fifteen she was married to John Moore, and to this union five children were born, three of whom survive. After the death of her first husband, Mrs. Moore married John T. Copeland, and to them were born eight children, five of whom are left to mourn. About twenty-three years ago she accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her life was one of activity and zeal in striving to bring others to a saving knowledge of the gospel of Christ. C. F. Folkenberg.

Anderson.—Gustaf Anderson was born in Norway, May 4, 1870, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 7, 1912. In the year 1889 he accepted the third angel’s message, while in Chicago, Ill., and remained a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. A wife, an aged father, four brothers, and four sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. S. Booth at the funeral service. Mrs. Dorthea Anderson.

Arnbrecht.—Emma Arnbrecht was born in Illinois, March 25, 1883, and passed away at her home in Boulder, Colo., Nov. 6, 1912. She was educated at the Beechwood Academy, in Indiana, then began her chosen work of teaching in one of our church-schools. Four years ago she came to Hygiene, Colo., where she continued her work of teaching. After a time her health failed. Her sufferings were borne patiently, and death came as a sweet release. Her loved ones are comforted with the promise of blessing upon those who die in the Lord from henceforth. She was brought to Fort Collins for burial. Watson Zeigler.

Fleming.—Arista Bogardus Fleming was born at Dallas, Pa., Aug. 4, 1843, and died at Hastings, Mich., Nov. 11, 1912. She came to Michigan with her uncle, J. R. Lewis, in 1859, her parents following her the next year, settling in Carlton Township, Barry County. Here she was married to John Fleming on Dec. 31, 1865, and to them were born three children. She is survived by her husband, two children, six grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. In early life she accepted her Saviour and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her dying words were, “’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus!” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elders E. Van Deusen and U. S. Anderson. W. C. Hebner.

Quigley.—Mrs. Delilah C. (Elmer) Quigley was born in New York State, March 25, 1827, and died at her home in Athol, Mass., after an illness of only thirty hours. Sister Quigley was one of our oldest Sabbath-keepers. She was converted in early life, and was baptized by Elder Joseph Bates. For many years she was a most earnest and successful canvasser in the New England Conference. She was married to Mr. John Quigley Aug. 16, 1900. She has always been steadfast in the truth, and it was a joy to listen to her inspiring testimonies. Her interest in the canvassing work never waned. She has been a faithful member of the Athol church since its organization, ever ready to help in any part of the third angel’s message. A short service was conducted at her home. The body was then taken to Shelburne Falls, where a funeral service was conducted by the writer. She leaves a husband, two brothers, and one sister to mourn. J. H. Tinney.

Martin.—Died at Woodland, Cal., Nov. 13, 1912, Geo. C. Martin, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 13 days. He was a native of Virginia. With his parents he came to California in 1854. He was married, in 1867, to Mary Waysman. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive, except one son. Sister Martin fell asleep in March, 1908. Several years ago Brother Martin was married to Sister Clara F. Osborne, who survives him. Brother Martin was a devout and faithful member of the Woodland Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1872. During the last few weeks of his life he suffered much pain, but bore it with Christian fortitude. Just before losing consciousness, he told his wife that his hope in Jesus could not be brighter nor his faith stronger. Notwithstanding his great suffering, he rejoiced in the hope of final immortality through the power of him who is the resurrection and the life. The high esteem in which he was held by his acquaintances was attested by the exceptionally large number of the leading citizens of Woodland that attended the funeral. A brief message of hope and comfort was spoken, as suggested by the divine assurances found in 1 John 3: 1, 2. George W. Rine.

Brown.—The infant child of Brother and Sister John Brown, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died at the home of Brother Brown’s parents, at College View, Nebr., Nov. 22, 1912. This little one was not permitted to remain long to gladden the home of its parents; and while its death was a severe shock to them, they feel that the Lord knows best, and are reconciled to his way. Funeral services were conducted at the house by the writer, assisted by Elder D. P. Miller. J. W. Christian.

Thorpe.—Virginia Thorpe, née Johnson, was born May 5, 1859, and died at Lockhart, Tex., Nov. 19, 1912. She was married in 1883 to Mr. W. E. Church, and to them were born two daughters and one son, who are left to mourn. In 1887 she was left a widow by the death of Mr. Church. In 1904 she was married to J. S. Thorpe, who, with four brothers and three sisters, survives her. Sister Thorpe embraced the third angel’s message about twenty years ago, and died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The remains were brought to Hemingford, Nebr., for burial. The funeral service was held in the Congregational church, November 24, and was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. H. A. Fish.

Switzer.—Nicholas Switzer was born Nov. 7, 1826, near Basel, Switzerland, and died at Pilot Mound, Iowa, Nov. 1, 1912. At the age of nineteen years he came to America with his parents, settling in Muskingum County, Ohio. June 25, 1856, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Bainter, and in 1857 they came to Iowa, settling in Boonsborough. To this union nine children, six sons and three daughters, were born, two of the sons dying in infancy. June 15, 1898, his wife died at their home in Boonsborough; and April 15, 1900, he was united in marriage to Mrs. A. J. Bowman, of Pilot Mound, Iowa. Early in life he gave his heart to God, and ever after was an earnest, devoted Christian. He departed this life in the full assurance of a part in the resurrection of the just, at the coming of the Saviour. His wife, one brother, four sons, three daughters, thirty-two grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren, together with many other relatives and friends, mourn their loss. The funeral services were held from the Adventist church in Pilot Mound, and were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Reverend Howard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. W. D. Parkhurst.