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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 18, 1909

Obituaries

By A. Atkinson; D. E. Robinson; F. D. Starr; Geo. A. Snyder; B. F. Sturman; Cordelia K. Kirby; L. E. Cunningham; Roscoe T. Baer

Atkinson.— Mrs. H. L. Atkinson died at her home in South Rock Island, Ill., Feb. 24, 1909, aged sixty-two years, after six years of illness from heart trouble. A. Atkinson.

Brownell.— Died at Sanitarium, Cal., Feb. 12, 1909, Mrs. Gertrude M. Chambers-Brownell. The deceased was born in San Francisco, Dec. 23, 1877. Early in life she was converted, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a devoted Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. In 1895 she was married to Ralph Brownell. For a number of years she has been a great sufferer, but bore her sufferings with patience and remarkable cheerfulness. Her last days seemed to be the brightest in her Christian experience. She submitted cheerfully to God's will. The funeral was held at Napa. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. D. E. Robinson.

Badger.— Died in Clarkston, Wash., Feb. 4, 1909, Brother N. L. Badger, in the eighty-first year of his age. It was my privilege to baptize Brother Badger and his wife over four years ago. She was taken away by death less than a year ago. He had been a soldier in the Civil War, and in recent years, we trust, a good soldier of the cross. The burial took place in Clarkston. F. D. Starr.

Greenwood.— Jessie B. Greenwood died Nov. 2, 1908, at Oakland, Cal., aged thirty-two years. A complication of diseases made necessary a surgical operation, from which she had not sufficient vitality to rally. She leaves a husband and a nine-year-old son, who, in their sorrow, find comfort in the hope of the resurrection of the just. Services were conducted by the writer. Geo. A. Snyder.

Day.— Died near Grand Blanc, Mich., Feb. 26, 1909, of heart failure, Robert M. Day, aged seventy-three years and fourteen days. Brother Day was born in Pembrooke, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1836. He accepted the third angel's message about forty-two years ago, and lived it until the day of his death. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife, who died eight years ago. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation, from John 11:11, 23-25. B. F. Sturman.

Kirby.— John Kirby was born at Hampton, Va., June 11, 1851, and died at his home in Norfolk, Va., Dec. 29, 1908, of Bright's disease, aged 57 years, 6 months, and 18 days. He accepted the third angel's message about eight years ago. He was a kind and loving husband and a consistent Christian. His funeral, which was attended by a large number of friends, was conducted by Elder Leslie Munce. He leaves a wife, a brother, and a sister, and many friends to mourn their loss. Cordelia K. Kirby.

Martin.— Minnie A. Martin died Jan. 22, 1909, at Napa, Cal., aged forty-two years. Besides her husband and aged mother, she leaves two brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. Sister Martin has been a successful Bible worker for many years, and had just returned from the Southern States, where she and her husband had been laboring for some time. She sleeps in Jesus with those who “rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Geo. A. Snyder.

Williams.— John Williams died in Gainesville, Fla., Jan. 2, 1909, aged about thirty-three years. At an early age he joined the Methodist Church, and about eight years ago, through the labor of Brother J. W. Manns, he accepted present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Windsor, Fla. He died in the triumphs of a living faith. His wife, five children, father, mother, brothers, and sister are left to mourn deeply their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the elder of the church. L. E. Cunningham.

Gilbert.— Died in San Fernando, Cal., of heart failure, our beloved brother in Christ, Park P. Gilbert, aged 60 years, 9 months, and 28 days. Brother Gilbert was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, April 3, 1848. Dec. 28, 1870, he was married to Miss Samantha McCollough. In 1887 he moved with his family to Harding, S. D., where, a few years later, he met with an accident, resulting in the loss of one eye. Still later the other eye became affected, and he lost it also. Brother Gilbert became a Christian in early life, uniting with the Methodist Church. In 1905 he became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Belle Fourche, S. D. He considered his affliction a blessing, and patiently looked forward to a home in the new earth. He leaves a wife, four sons, and one daughter, besides many other relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home in Belle Fourche, February 9. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. Roscoe T. Baer.

Cushman.— Sidney E. Cushman was born in Wellington, Vt., July 5, 1827. In 1849 he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Quinn. In 1861 they moved to Gilmanton, Wis., where they lived until the year 1881, when they moved to St. Paul, Minn. In 1883 Brother Cushman heard and accepted the third angel's message, which he loved until his death. He was an earnest, faithful Christian. He died of old age, Jan. 27, 1909, being 81 years, 6 months, and 22 days old. He leaves three children, two sons and one daughter. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. M. Comer.

Nickel.— After a short illness, which the doctor at first pronounced not serious, Sister Mary Nickel died, Feb. 17, 1909, at her home near Morden, Manitoba, aged fifty-one years. She was born in Russia, Nov. 18, 1857; came to Canada in 1874, and was married to John Nickel, a farmer near Morden, where both died. They were blessed with twelve children, of whom ten are living. The father died nine years ago, in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Sister Nickel accepted the truth twelve years ago, and was a faithful member of the Morden church until her death. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. J. Fritz.

Kenyon.— Died at Frankfort, Mich., Feb. 20, 1909, Mrs. Lillian M. Kenyon, aged thirty-eight years and twenty-seven days. She was the daughter of Brother and Sister Jas. A. Conklin. While preparing dinner she accidentally fell down the cellar stairs, and died within two hours. She leaves a husband and five children, who deeply mourn their loss. Sister Kenyon possessed a kind and loving disposition. She accepted present truth about six years ago under the labors of Elder C. A. Hansen. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation, from Rev. 21:4. M. C. Guild.

Hunt.— Mr. George Hunt, who had lived for more than fifty years in Dartmouth, across the harbor from Halifax, Nova Scotia, died Feb. 16, 1909, and was buried in the Dartmouth Cemetery. Mr. Hunt had never been a church-going man, yet during his last illness he expressed a desire to Elder W. H. Thurston, who visited him, to meet his Saviour in peace. Sister Hunt and the three boys are now alone. Mr. Hunt had reached the age of seventy-seven years. A large company of ship-builders paid their respects to a departed comrade of the same occupation. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the Baptist minister of that place. J. O. Miller.

Scott.— Mrs. Cathrine Scott died in Belize, British Honduras, Feb. 5, 1909. Sister Scott was born in May, 1882. She was a member of the church at Belize, and leaves a husband, and a daughter of three years, who, with Sister Scott's parents, Brother and Sister Joseph Meighan, find comfort in the assurance of her acceptance with the Saviour. Her words were, “Christ will save me.” She trusted the Lord's promise, found in Heb. 7:25, that he is able to save them to the uttermost who come unto God by him. She urged her friends to be prepared to meet her at the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. Brindly (Methodist). C. E. Morgan.

Hardy.— Died at the home of her daughter, at St. Johns, Ore., July 2, 1908, Mrs. Robert Hardy, aged ninety-five years. Mrs. Hardy had enjoyed excellent health until the death of her husband, less than a month before. They had lived together for more than seventy-five years, and upon being separated, she sank into a decline, and was soon sleeping beside him. Brother and Sister Hardy were born and married in New Jersey. Thirteen children were born to them, five of whom are still living. They saw the falling of the stars in 1833, received with joy the advent message in 1840, experienced the disappointment of 1844, and later received the light upon the sanctuary question. Lately the truth has seemed clearer than ever, and they are now waiting the call to the blessed hope. C. W. Flaiz.

Triplett.— Joshua D. Triplett was born in Summit County, Ohio, July 29, 1832, and died in Manton, Mich., Jan. 13, 1909, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 14 days. He was united in marriage to Esther Ingham, of Hillsdale, in 1854. Seven children were born to them, six of whom survive. Mrs. Triplett died in 1874, and later he was married to Mrs. C. Denny, who, with three children, survive him. The deceased enlisted in the Eleventh Michigan Cavalry of the Union Army in 1864, and was discharged the following year, not having been assigned to his regiment, but was detailed to do carpenter work. Brother Triplett united with the Seventh-day Adventists more than thirty years ago, and was a firm believer in the faith until his death. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, and interment was made at Manton. E. A. Bristol.

Magoon.— Plummer Magoon was born at Stanstead, Canada, in 1830, and died at Santa Ana, Cal., Jan. 14, 1909. In 1849 he moved to West Derby, where in 1852 he was married to Mandana M. Hammond. In 1856 he located in Girard, Ill., and Aug. 10, 1862, enlisted in the One Hundred Twenty-Second Illinois Infantry, where he served as sergeant of Company H. He was honorably discharged July 15, 1865. Since 1886 he has resided at Santa Ana, Cal. In 1893 he was baptized by the writer, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a most faithful member till his death. In his death his wife, who alone of his family survives him, has lost a faithful and an affectionate companion, and the church one of its most efficient workers. He fell asleep with the same bright hope that had made him strong in life. A large concourse of friends were present at the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. E. E. Andross.

Hills.— Truman Hills was born in Chautauqua County, New York, May 3, 1833; and died in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Jan. 28, 1909. Father Hills spent about thirty-three years in Nebraska and Colorado, and about three years ago he and his wife arranged to spend their declining days with their daughter, Mrs. J. W. Boynton, of Ponoka, Alberta. January 27, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Boynton, they took the train for western Colorado, to visit their son. Father was feeling well at starting, but in a few hours complained of pain in his head. At Macleod, while waiting for a train, he lay down till it came, then arose and boarded the train without help, but in a few moments he became unconscious, and was removed to the hospital at Lethbridge, where he died two hours later. We buried him in the cemetery there, asking God to give his angels charge concerning him. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. Father Hills accepted present truth a few years ago, and was baptized at the last camp-meeting in Lacombe, Alberta. He leaves a wife, one son, one daughter, and one adopted daughter to mourn their loss. The words of Jesus in John 5:20-25, and of Paul in 1 Thess. 4:14-18, were read to comfort the sorrowing ones. J. W. Boynton.

Stych.— Willie Edward Stych was born April 7, 1880, in Kirk Christ, Rushen, Isle of Man; and died Jan. 28, 1909, in Bahia Honda, Cuba, of tuberculosis. When two years of age, his parents moved to Muskegon, Mich., where they accepted the truth, and fourteen years later moved to Miami, Fla. The deceased was raised an Adventist, and attended the Graysville school for three years. In later years he drifted into the world. June 20, 1906, he was married to Miss Mabel Randolph, of Daytona, Fla. Nearly two years ago he was stricken with typhoid fever, which developed into consumption. He endured much suffering, and to the end his patience was remarkable. Soon after his affliction he gave his heart to the Lord, and was baptized at Orlando by Elder R. W. Parmele, uniting with the church at that place. His Bible was his constant friend during his long illness, and he died rejoicing in the truth. He availed himself of every opportunity to present the truth to others. The funeral and interment took place at the present home of the parents, in Bahia Honda, Cuba. Words of comfort were spoken by a Presbyterian minister, no one of our faith being present. His favorite text (Jas. 4:10) and hymn (“Dare to Be a Daniel”) were used in the service. He leaves a wife, parents, brother, and sister to mourn his death. L. T. Crisler.

Heisley.— Died at Walla Walla, Wash., Feb. 15, 1909, of diphtheria, Beryle Etta Heisley, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 1 day. Beryle was the only child of Drs. O. F. and S. Etta Heisley. She was taken ill during her father's absence of a few days, and was buried in less than one week. During Beryle's sickness Mrs. Heisley contracted the same dread disease, but was healed by prayer. Beryle's parents are much comforted by the words in “Great Controversy,” page 645: “Little children are borne by holy angels to their mothers' arms. Friends long separated by death are united, nevermore to part, and with songs of gladness ascend together to the city of God.” U. A. Johnson.

Ross.— John C. Ross was born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1839. He was married in his twenty-fourth year to Isabelle McKenzie, of Aberdeen, Scotland. With his family he came to America in 1862. After making his home in San Francisco for some years, he moved to Ashland, Ore., where he embraced present truth under the labors of Elder Isaac Morrison about ten years ago. He came to Petaluma, Cal., about two years ago, and was an esteemed and faithful member of the Petaluma church until his death, Dec. 20, 1908, in the seventieth year of his age. He leaves a family of six daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and faithful father. Services were held at Petaluma by the writer, and later at Ashland, Ore., by Elder Black, where our dear brother was laid to rest. A. G. Wilbur.

Prickitt.— Mrs. E. T. Prickitt was born May 13, 1841, near Sandusky, Ohio; and died Jan. 21, 1909, at the Loma Linda (Cal.) Sanitarium, being nearly sixty-eight years of age. She early gave her heart to Jesus, and united with the Christian Church. She was joined in marriage to A. E. Axtell, March 5, 1863. The joy of this union was short, but was blessed with one son, who still survives. In 1869 she was united in marriage to Jas. H. Prickitt, and this union was blessed with one son and one daughter. In the year 1884 mother accepted the light of present truth. She always led a faithful and earnest life, looking for the consummation of the Christian's hope. She leaves a husband, and three children with their families, to mourn the loss of a most faithful and devoted wife and mother. She was a great sufferer, but we expect to meet her soon, in the freshness of immortal youth. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Shepherd, of the Christian Church, a friend of mother's girlhood, and Elder Luther Warren, of Loma Linda. E. A. Prickitt.

Rupert.— Florence Luther Rupert was born in Shelby County, Indiana, Jan. 29, 1864, and died at Choctaw, Okla., Feb. 7, 1909, aged forty-five years and eight days. She was married to Elder G. G. Rupert in June, 1895. She has been a constant companion in his work of the ministry, and an invaluable aid in the study of the Bible. She was converted in early life, and united with the Methodist Church. Eighteen years ago she became connected with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a faithful member until her death. Early in life a heavy burden rested upon her in behalf of the poor, afflicted, and unfortunate, and her work for God absorbed every other ambition. Her last hours were spent in exhortation to faithfulness, mentioning her relatives and many friends by name. She leaves, to mourn their loss, her husband, four sisters, four brothers (three of whom were present), besides many relatives and friends. The funeral service at Choctaw was conducted by the writer, and despite the unpleasant weather the house was well filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors. The business men closed their places of business during the service. Her body was taken to Indianapolis, Ind., for burial. E. L. Neff.