Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 21, 1910

WEST.—Died near Rochester Junction, N. Y., June 8, 1910, Sister Mary A. West, aged 65 years, 6 months, and 23 days. About fourteen years ago she began to observe the Sabbath, and afterward united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was an earnest, devoted Christian. One daughter and a brother, with many friends, mourn their loss. She is resting in the beautiful cemetery at Honeoye Falls, N. Y. J. F. PIPER.

SMITH.—W. R. Smith was born in New York State, Aug. 14, 1832. Fifty years ago he crossed the plains by team, coming to California. More than a year ago he became paralyzed, not being able to speak. During this time he preached many sermons on patience to those who called on him, always greeting them with a smile, and extending the one hand he was able to use. He went to his rest, June 26, 1910, in Fresno, Cal., having been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in good standing for thirty-five years. C. L. TAGGART.

HILDE.—Died of old age at Wheelock, N. D., May 27, 1910, Sister Elizabeth Hilde, at the advanced age of ninety-seven years and twenty-five days. She was born at Glovnas Opstyrie, Nordfjord, Norway, May 2, 1813. Sister Hilde accepted the third angel's message about twenty years ago, and was faithful to the truth until the end. Beside three children, she leaves eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Wheelock. P. G. ARGO.

SWEET.—Died at Everett, Wash., Sister Ruth C. Sweet, aged fifty-nine years and four months. She was born in the State of New York in 1851. At an early age she learned to love her Saviour, and later joined the Episcopal Church, in which for years she was an honored member. About five years ago, in Petoskey, Mich., she accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists. She was of gentle disposition, a care-taker in her family, and will be greatly missed. She leaves a husband, three sons, four daughters, and sixteen grandchildren to mourn their loss. WM. J. BOYNTON.

HARDIN.—Ida E. Herman was born in La Fayette, Ind., Jan. 25, 1859; was married to C. F. Hardin, Oct. 21, 1881; and died at the Portland (Ore.) Sanitarium, June 17, 1910, in the fifty-first year of her age. Sister Hardin accepted present truth about sixteen years ago, and has ever remained faithful to its teachings. Through her efforts her husband also accepted the truth, and together they brought up their two children to love the hope of the Lord's appearing. The funeral was held in Dundee, Ore., after which we laid our sister to rest on a beautiful hill-top, to await the call of the Life-giver. F. A. LASHIER.

CHRISTIAN.—Died at Tolley, N. D., June 15, 1910, Ernest, little son of Elder A. E. and Mrs. Christian, aged 2 years, 9 months, and 7 days. He was a bright, affectionate child, and will be greatly missed in the family circle. CARL K. RASMUSSEN.

McLENNON.—Johanna C. McLennon (née Wahl) was born in New Orleans, La., in 1853, and died April 17, 1910, aged fifty-seven years. Sister McLennon was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in New Orleans, in which she remained faithful for twenty-seven years. She is survived by one son, who is a Bible worker in New Orleans. E. H. REES.

ARMSTRONG.—Died at the home of his daughter, at River Forest, Ill., June 28, 1910, Brother William Armstrong, aged eighty-one years. He accepted present truth in 1872, and has been a member of the South Side Seventh-day Adventist church, Chicago, since its organization. Three daughters and two sons survive him. Elder Shutz, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at River Forest, conducted the funeral service. SARAH A. BLIGH.

FORD.—Fell asleep at Bowling Green, Ky., June 25, 1910, Sister Margaret Ford. She was born near Glasgow Junction, Ky., May 28, 1847, and was married to Dr. John W. Ford, Feb. 11, 1869. With her husband she accepted the truths of the third angel's message more than twenty years ago. She was faithful to the last, and her closing days proved that her hope was anchored within the veil. Her husband survives, to feel the loneliness caused by her absence. Rev. Benjamin Helm, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted the burial service. WALTER JONES.

McCUNE.—Died of heart trouble, at her home in Fairwater, Wis., June 18, 1910, Mrs. R. K. McCune. She was born in Prairie du Chien, Wis., Jan. 1, 1838. She and her husband accepted the Adventist faith early in the seventies. Her mind remained wonderfully clear until the last, when she simply dropped away as a tired child falls asleep in its mother's arms. She leaves an aged husband, two daughters, and one son, all of whom were with her during the latter part of her illness. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder G. E. Farr, pastor of the First Baptist church. MRS. M. E. BONESTEEL.

MILLER.—Fell asleep at Mt. Ellis, Bozeman, Mont., June 2, 1910, Brother Martin V. Miller, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. When nineteen years old, he enlisted, and served his country three years and six months. In 1867 he was married to Olive Harris. He heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message at Cleon, Mich., in 1888, and became a charter member of the church at that place. For sixteen years he and his family have lived in the vicinity of Bozeman, Mont., where Brother Miller was held in high esteem as a true Christian. His companion and three children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who spoke from John 11:25. W. A. GOSMER.

STOVER.—Samuel Cristie Stover was born in Fayette County, Ohio, Oct. 21, 1856, and died suddenly at Lake City, Colo., June 19, 1910, aged 53 years, 7 months, and 29 days. Five years ago he and his wife accepted present truth, and since then have been faithful members of the church at Capitol Hill, Denver. Brother Stover was an earnest Christian, and his greatest desire was to see the message advance. He talked it everywhere, and only a few weeks before his death had the joy of seeing a family accept present truth as a result of his efforts. He leaves a widow to mourn her great loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:16-18. H. F. KETRING.