Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 28, 1903

DAVIDSON.—Minnie Nicola Davidson was born near Mason, Mich., June 13, 1871, and died at the same place, May 8, 1903, of neuralgia of the heart. She leaves a husband, a son of twelve years, and an infant daughter. She rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Discourse was given by the writer, from 1 John 4:8. C. N. SANDERS.

HOLIDAY.—Died at Sheridan, Wyo., June 24, 1903, of cancer, Mrs. Nellie Holiday. Sister Holiday was born in Wisconsin in October, 1867; came to Wyoming several years ago, and about 1895 accepted the present truth. Finding she was afflicted with cancer, she went to the Nebraska Sanitarium in the fall of 1901, and was operated upon, but without success. Again at her home about one year ago an attempt was made to get rid of the disease, with the same result. She was a member of the Sheridan (Wyo.) church, from which she will be greatly missed. Comforting remarks were made by the writer at the funeral, from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. A. E. BAKER.

THOMPSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, July 1, 1903, at Battle Creek, Mich., Charles Thompson. He had suffered severely for several months of ulcers of the stomach and bowels. He accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder M. D. Mattson, at Duke Center, Pa., about eight years ago. His hope was bright, and he resignedly laid down the burdens of life. The remains were laid to rest near his late home in the Duke Cemetery, July 3. He is survived by a wife and four children. His funeral was conducted by the writer, from the United Brethren church, and a large concourse of sympathetic and mourning friends listened to the lesson from Heb. 9:27, 28; 2 Tim. 5:6-9. C. F. McVAUGH.

PERRINE.—Miss Margarite Perrine, of Ripon, Wis., fell asleep in Jesus, July 5, 1903. She was born in New York in 1833. She was converted about thirty years ago, and joined the M. E. church at Ripon, Wis. About thirteen years ago she accepted the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, and when the church was organized in 1898 in Ripon, she joined it, and was a consistent member until the time of her death. In her last sickness she expressed a willingness to either live or die, as would best please her Heavenly Father. She was patient in her sufferings. In her life she was unselfish, always seeking to minister to some other life. She was fond of her Bible. She leaves one brother and three sisters to mourn their loss. Words of encouragement were offered by the writer, from James 4:14. H. W. REED.

HOBBS.—Died near Fairfield, Wash., July 11, 1903, of cancer of the liver, Sister Mary E. Hobbs. She had been ill for two years, and was a great sufferer, especially during the last week of her life. A short time before her death she said, “It will be sweet to sleep in Jesus.” She was born March 24, 1847, making her age at the time of her death, 56 years, 3 months, and 17 days. She early gave her heart to the Lord, and became a member of the Christian Church. She accepted the message, with her husband, when Elder R. J. Lawrence came to Missouri, and they were charter members of the second church organized in the State. They came to Washington four weeks ago for her health. She leaves her husband, two sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116:15, by the writer. W. H. SAXBY.

SOWLER.—Died at Marnoch, Ontario, July 12, 1903, Ella Sowler, in her thirtieth year. She was an earnest Christian from her childhood, and in her early years was a devoted worker in the Methodist Church. In April, 1899, she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and since that time has been a faithful worker in the cause. Most of her time was spent in the Manitoba Mission field, where she was instrumental in bringing a number of souls into the truth. Last summer she found her health failing, and came home to Ontario for a rest. After visiting with her people a few months, she went to the Chicago Medical Missionary Training School to fit herself for more efficient service, and while there she was taken sick with pneumonia, and finally with tuberculosis, which caused her death. She died firmly trusting in the precious truth. G. W. SOWLER.

HAYDEN.—Died in Woodstock, Me., July 5, 1903, Jerusha D. Hayden, aged 90 years. Sister Hayden and her husband, Brother Richard Hayden, who died about ten years ago, accepted present truth over forty years ago, he being the first who kept the Lord's Sabbath in that vicinity. Sister Hayden was brought to Madison and buried by the side of her husband near her home where she had lived for over seventy-five years. She leaves two sons, one daughter, and other relatives to mourn their loss. Remarks at the funeral were made by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:51, 52. P. B. OSBORNE.

NOBLE.—Died at Ashland, Ore., June 19, 1903, of neuralgia of the heart, Benjamin F. Noble, aged 42 years, 5 months, and 9 days. He was born in Edgewood, Iowa; came to Washington at the age of nineteen years, where he resided the greater part of his life. He lived the Seventh-day Adventist faith for many years, holding responsible positions, and performing his duties faithfully, in our churches and missions. At the time of his death, he and the writer were on their way to Klamath County, a neglected field, in Eastern Oregon, to canvass for our publications, but when we reached Ashland, he was stricken with the disease which caused his death two days later. He was buried at Sumas, Wash., and the funeral sermon was preached by Elder J. L. Massey, of the Advent Christian Church. He leaves a brother and sister to mourn their loss. Surely it can be said of him that he died in the Lord, and he rests from his labors, but his works follow him. FRANK L. CHITWOOD.