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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 8, 1910

Obituaries

By George W. Spies; C. A. Hansen; John Francis Olmsted; W. H. Heckman; C. E. Ford; F. J. Harris; Mrs. O. M. Hayward

Atkinson.—Died, of old age, Brother Robert Atkinson, aged eighty years and seven months. Although a great sufferer for some time, his trust and hope were bright. He was laid away, July 14, 1910, in the cemetery at Alloway, N. J., where he rests from his labors. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.

George W. Spies.

Chaffee.—Ida Adelia Chaffee was born Oct. 4, 1884, at Ventura, Mich., and died at Byron Center, Mich., Aug. 12, 1910, aged 25 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Several years ago she gave her heart to God, and was baptized about two years ago. Though at times a great sufferer, she was patient, happy, and cheerful. Her sweet disposition caused her to be loved by her associates and by all who knew her. We lay her away believing that she will have a part in the first resurrection.

C. A. Hansen.

French.—Olive Marie, only child of Raleigh and Flora French, of Columbus, Ohio, was born near Wapakoneta, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1908, and died in Grant Hospital, Columbus, Aug. 23, 1910, after a brief illness of three days, aged two years and thirteen days. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Walnut Grove Seventh-day Adventist church, where a large number of relatives and friends gathered to express their sympathy and sorrow in that desolate hour. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery, where this little one awaits the soon-coming Saviour.

John Francis Olmsted.

Schilling.—John D. Schilling was born in Germany, and died July 31, 1910, at the home of his daughter at Kreidersville, Pa., aged 69 years, 1 month, and 27 days. About twenty-three years ago Brother Schilling first heard the third angel’s message; but while he firmly believed it, and proclaimed it to those with whom he associated, it was not until five years ago, at the Lancaster camp-meeting, that he became fully affiliated with our people. At this camp-meeting his son, Elder J. H. Schilling, president of the West German Union Conference, had the pleasure of baptizing his father. Since then Brother Schilling has been a devoted Christian, with an earnest desire to be faithful to the end, and to have a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service, which was held at the home of his son, George Schilling, of Weaversville, Pa., was largely attended by friends and relatives. Six sons and one daughter are left to mourn.

W. H. Heckman.

Darrow.—Fell asleep at San Diego, Cal., July 22, 1910, Brother Albert H. Darrow, in the sixty-first year of his age. He was born in Waynesville, Ill., Aug. 9, 1849, and was married to Margaret B. Buck, June 17, 1874. He was converted and joined the Free Methodist Church at Big Grove, Ill., in 1879, and for a time preached for that denomination. After moving to Hartford, Kans., he began to investigate the truth, and accepted it in 1889. He worked for years in the message as a canvasser, a Bible worker, and as a writer for different periodicals. A wife, one son, four daughters, and two sisters are left to mourn.

C. E. Ford.

Wood.—Gustavus H. Wood was born at Bluehill, Maine, Feb. 7, 1840, and died at the Nashville (Tenn.) Sanitarium, Aug. 15, 1910. Brother Wood was a soldier in the Civil War. Soon after he was honorably discharged, he was converted, and became a faithful soldier for Jesus Christ. He first joined the Methodist Church, but in 1868 he heard the third angel’s message proclaimed, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rockford, Ill. Brother Wood was twice married, the first time to Martha J. McAffee, Aug. 15, 1869. Sister Wood died in 1874. His second companion was Hattie E. Cleaves, to whom he was married on March 3, 1880, and who died March 27, 1891. Brother Wood was always a lover of gospel songs, and during his last hours he prayed much and sang praises to God. The funeral service was held at Roscoe, Ill., the writer dwelling upon the words of Paul in 2 Tim. 4:7, 8, after which the deceased was laid to rest in the Roscoe Cemetery, near his father, mother, and other relatives.

F. J. Harris.

Read.—The many friends of Mrs. A. J. Read, of Battle Creek, Mich., were shocked to hear of her death, Aug. 13, 1910. She had been in usual health until her last illness, which originated in an accident while extinguishing the flames from an exploded gasoline stove. She realized that her side was injured, but was too busy and self-forgetful to be deeply concerned, or to give it due attention, until stricken down a few days before her death. All that love and skill could offer was freely given, but in vain. Mrs. Read (née Ella V. Butler) was born at Gilboa, Ohio, April 13, 1856, and was the daughter of T. J. and Luvina Butler. During her early childhood her parents united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and her life was always closely identified with the same, and her energy and talents freely given to the promulgation of its principles. Her parents moved to Missouri during her girlhood, where she took a course in the Kirksville Normal School, after which she took up teaching as a profession, later going to Texas, where she was graduated from Hill’s Business College at Waco. She then accepted a position on the faculty of Union College, at Lincoln, Neb., where she rendered efficient service at the head of the business department for several years. Later she left the schoolroom, where twenty-one years of her active life had been spent, and entered the missionary nurses’ training-class at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. While engaged as a school-of-health worker, her acquaintance with Dr. A. J. Read was renewed, and, laying aside some of her public activities, she assumed the duties of wife and mother, giving to the little stepson the tender, thoughtful care of an own mother. She united with her husband in the establishment of a sanitarium in Philadelphia, Pa., and when Dr. Read returned to his office in the Battle Creek Sanitarium, she was happy in the thought of working out her ideal in a quiet home. She leaves a husband, a son, a sister, and two brothers to mourn the loss of her loving companionship and sympathetic counsel. The funeral services were conducted by Elder W. E. Videto in the Tabernacle at Battle Creek, on August 18, the text being Ps. 4:8: “I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” These words were the last spoken by the deceased, and are typical of her resignation and trust.

Mrs. O. M. Hayward.