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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 22, 1910

Obituaries

Rice.—Died at Acushnet, Mass., Aug. 25, 1910, Louis W. Rice, aged five years and three months. Though our home seems very empty, we rejoice to know that, if we are faithful, we shall meet our darling in the resurrection. Comforting words were spoken at the funeral service by Brother L. S. Wheeler. Wm. W. Rice.

Cooper.—Lemuel C. Cooper, born in Marion County, Iowa, Feb. 19, 1856, died at Turlock, Cal., Aug. 3, 1910. Brother Cooper left a wife and five children to mourn. He was a member of the Turlock Seventh-day Adventist church, and his last days were filled with the experiences of an exceptionally bright hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the Turlock Methodist Episcopal church, the attendance of sympathizing friends and acquaintances being very large. The remains were interred in the Turlock city cemetery. C. L. Taylor.

Branch.—Henrietta Belle Hahn was born in Lemond, Minn., March 18, 1868, and died at Fayetteville, N. C., July 17, 1910. At the age of sixteen she was baptized, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was ever a consistent member. In October, 1909, she was married to Marion L. Branch, whom she leaves to mourn, also three brothers and three sisters, with many other relatives and friends. It was sad to part with our sister, but we believe that she rests in Jesus, and will come forth in the first resurrection to receive a crown of life. H. L. Hahn.

Metcalf.—Robinson C. Metcalf was born at Kanawha Station, W. Va., April 7, 1893. About one year ago he, with his parents, removed to Mount Vernon, Ohio, where he entered Mount Vernon College. Early last spring it became evident upon examination that he had not long to live. During the summer he was not generally confined to his bed, but it was apparent that he was growing weaker. He passed quietly away at six A. M., Sept. 5, 1910. When he was but twelve years of age, he was baptized, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kanawha Station. A short funeral service was conducted at the home on the afternoon of September 5, and the remains were taken to the old home in West Virginia for burial. O. F. Butcher.

Merriam.—Sister Nellie Merriam was born in New York State, Sept. 10, 1860, and died at the home of her daughter at Glenwood, Minn., Aug. 28, 1910, in the fiftieth year of her age. At the age of thirty-three she was converted and united with the Methodist Church. Three years later she accepted the third angel’s message, and has been a faithful member of the church at Algona, Iowa, ever since. She came to Glenwood last January to live with her daughter, knowing that her time was short in this world. Her hope was bright, and she loved to talk of Jesus’ coming and of the new earth. She was laid to rest in the Villard cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, from Ps. 116: 15 and 1 Corinthians 15. E. M. Chapman.

Pogue.—Sister Ella S. Pogue was born at Carrina, Wright Co., Minn., Nov. 16, 1867, and died at her home near Feeley, Minn., Aug. 24, 1910. On July 13, 1886, she was united in marriage to William M. Pogue. To this union were born six children. At the age of nine she was converted, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a loyal member until her death. She was always a faithful, devoted wife and mother, and ready to lend a helping hand to any one in need. Since Dec. 15, 1908, she has been a great sufferer, but her affliction was borne without murmuring. While it was her desire to live for the good of her family, she was fully resigned to her lot, and died peacefully. A sorrowing husband, five children, a mother, a brother, and a sister, with a large circle of relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. A. V. Olson.