Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 14, 1910

McRAE.—Margaret E. McRae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Barrett, was born in Oakland County, Michigan, Oct. 29, 1855, and died June 17, 1910, in Banana Township, Oceana County, aged 54 years, 7 months, and 19 days. When nine years old, she moved with her parents to Ovid, Clinton County, and three years later they moved to Muskegon, where she spent the most of her life. At the age of nineteen she was married to C. C. McRae; and to this union were born six children. Soon after her marriage Sister McRae united with the Baptist Church, remaining with that people for about fifteen years, when she accepted present truth. She leaves a husband, four children, three brothers, and a large circle of friends to mourn. W. C. HEBNER.

SHAW.—Died June 19, 1910, at Bennington, Vt., Mrs. Lydia A. Shaw, aged seventy-eight years. She accepted present truth about twelve years ago, and remained faithful to the end. She had few if any relatives, but many friends saw that her needs were supplied. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who spoke from John 11:25, 26. H. J. FARMAN.

BRISBANE.—Eliza Risk Brisbane was born in Ireland in 1822, removed to America in 1830, and died at Magnolia, Miss., in 1910, aged eighty-eight years and six days. Sister Brisbane was a follower of Jesus all her life; and when the message of present truth came to her, she walked in all the light she saw. The interment took place at New Orleans, La., on April 3. E. H. REES.

TOOMBS.—Margaret A. Toombs was born in Lincoln County, Ohio, in 1828, and died of old age at the home of her son in Cornelius, Ore., in June, 1910, aged 82 years, 4 months, and 7 days. Sister Toombs heard the truths of the third angel’s message two years ago, and last winter she united with the church at Cornelius. She was the mother of nine children, only one of whom survives her. I. G. KNIGHT.

STEVENS.—Benjamin F. Stevens was born in Ohio, June 24, 1832, and died at his home near Hackberry, Okla., May 24, 1910, aged 77 years and 11 months. He leaves five sons and three daughters, with many grandchildren, to mourn their loss. Brother Stevens was converted and united with the Baptist Church in 1856, where he was faithful to all the light he had received. In the summer of 1905 he joyfully accepted present truth, to the teachings of which he was faithful until death. D. F. STURGEON.

ACKERMAN.—Died at her home in Elmira, N. Y., June 16, 1910, Mrs. Rose Ackerman, aged 53 years, 2 months, and 21 days. She was born in Ridgeburg, Pa., March 26, 1857, and was married to Mr. Ackerman on Oct. 17, 1885. In 1896 she with others accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. Sister Ackerman was the mother of three children, whom she was permitted to see converted, anchored in the truth, and members of the church of her choice. This was a source of great joy to her heart. The funeral service was based on 1 Thess. 4:18 and 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. *

SCHAUPP.—Adolph Schaupp was born in Baden, Germany, May 2, 1846, and died May 26, 1910. He was married to Mary Allen at the age of twenty-two. To them were born two children. His first wife died in the faith fifteen years ago, and four years later he was married to Jennie Rusher. Seventeen years ago he attended school at College View, to fit himself for work among the Germans; after being there two years he came back to Michigan, and labored in the cause for over four years, until failing health compelled him to cease from active labor. His heart and means were ever in the cause. A. R. SANDBORN.

SOMERS.—Jessie R., wife of Lou F. Somers, was born July 26, 1872, near Madison, Wis., and died near Boonville, Mo., May 21, 1910. She was converted at an early age, united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and became a faithful and earnest worker for her Saviour. She spent six years in college, three years at Union College at College View, Neb., and three years at Keene, Tex., where she was graduated. Having an intense desire to continue work for her Master, she began Bible teaching in the home, the church, and the school. As a result of her zealous work, many souls were converted. During ten years of arduous labor in several of the large cities of Texas, her health began to fail, so she discontinued active Bible work. Dec. 5, 1907, she was married to Lou F. Somers. She leaves a husband, a baby boy, father and mother, four brothers, and one sister, with a large circle of friends and neighbors, to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by Elder M. Mackintosh, of Windsor, Mo. LOU SOMERS.