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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 15, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 15.

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Obituaries

By B. E. Fullmer; S. D. Hartwell; Carrie Cushing Hacker; Wm. J. Boynton; J. S. Hart; Mrs. W. L. Black; S. G. Huntington; Mrs. Mabel Rogers

THAYER.—Cecil Thayer was born in Kansas, Oct. 8, 1890. He was a former member of the Fayetteville (Ark.) Sabbath-school. He was murdered in Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 1, 1909. His tragic death illustrates both the uncertainty of life and the need of readiness to meet God, and has brought backslidden members of his family back to obedience to the Lord. B. E. FULLMER.
PARROTT.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., March 5, 1909, Mrs. Harriett M. Parrott, aged 64 years, 1 month, and 4 days. During the past year Sister Parrott was in poor health, but her decline was more rapid after the death of her husband, which occurred Dec. 4, 1908. In 1879, under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn, in Ohio, Brother and Sister Parrott accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and were faithful members of the church at the time of their death. Sister Parrott leaves three sons and two daughters, two brothers and one sister, to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Tabernacle, by the writer, assisted by Elder G. W. Amadon. S. D. HARTWELL.
CUSHING.—Died at Brighton, Mich., March 22, 1909, of nervous prostration and internal cancer, Sarah E. Cushing, aged sixty years and three days. She was confined to the bed and helpless for nearly thirteen months, but, though suffering intensely, no murmur escaped her lips. The hope of the coming Life-giver was precious to her, and we laid her away to await the glad resurrection morn. Her husband and only daughter are left to mourn her death. She selected as her funeral text John 14:1-3; and requested that Elder L. G. Moore conduct the service, which took place from the house, March 24. CARRIE CUSHING HACKER.
GRAY.—Henry O. Gray was born Aug. 30, 1881; and died of pneumonia at his home near Snohomish, Wash., Feb. 24, 1909, aged 28 years, 5 months, and 24 days. He was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1900. He was very exemplary in his Christian walk, always bearing his testimony for Christ at the social meetings. In his death the church and the church-school have met with a great loss, but we are cheered by the prospect of meeting him again when Jesus returns for his ransomed ones. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience at the Snohomish Seventh-day Adventist church. WM. J. BOYNTON.
EGGER.—Josephine Egger, née Flaker, was born in Jackson, Ohio, March 28, 1870; and after a long illness she fell asleep in Jesus at her home near Princeton, Neb., March 7, 1909, in her thirty-ninth year. She had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, one son, and one daughter, besides a mother, three sisters, and three brothers, to mourn, but not without hope. The funeral service was held in the German church at Princeton, Neb. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large number of relatives and friends, from Rev. 21:4. J. S. HART.
LEAVENSWORTH.—Brother C. F. Leavensworth was born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1845, and died Feb. 3, 1909. He crossed the plains in the year 1867. In 1872 he was married to Miss Kate M. Mead, who died in 1898. In the year 1901 he accepted the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder D. T. Fero, and joined the East Portland (Ore.) church. He was united in marriage to Miss Carrie B. Russell in 1902. He was faithful to the Lord till the last. He was sick only a few hours, his death being due to hemorrhage of the brain. He leaves a wife and two young children, besides many friends, to mourn their loss. He was laid to rest in the cemetery in Jacksonville, Ore. Comforting words were spoken by Elder W. L. Black, from Psalm 90 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18. MRS. W. L. BLACK.
SOGGS.—Sarah E. Soggs died of general debility peculiar to old age, at Draper, Utah, March 23, 1909, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. Sarah E. Vanpelt was born in New York, March 14, 1841, and was married to Dexter Soggs in 1861. To this union three children were born, two dying in infancy, while one is still living. The husband died in 1900. Brother and Sister Soggs were charter members of the Denver (Colo.) Seventh-day Adventist church, organized about thirty years ago, and both now sleep in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Funeral services were held by the writer at the residence of her son, with whom she made her home. S. G. HUNTINGTON.
ROGERS.—The death of Augustine Rogers, an aged resident of Santa Barbara, Cal., occurred at his home, Jan. 12, 1909. Mr. Rogers was a native of Vermont, born in 1825, of stanch New England parents, and on his mother's side a direct descendant of Daniel Webster. He remained in Vermont until the fall of 1873, when he moved to California, and ever since Santa Barbara has been his home. He was engaged in business, but for many years has lived a very quiet and retired life. He was a highly respected citizen, a man of honor and strict integrity. Deeply religious, his Bible was his constant companion. He was an active worker in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He leaves a widow, two sons, and one daughter. MRS. MABEL ROGERS.
WHITE.—Died at Colony, Kan., Sept. 26, 1909, Mrs. Mary A. White. She was born in East Greenwich, R. I., Dec. 7, 1824, and at the time of her death was 84 years, 2 months, and 10 days old. Sister White accepted present truth in 1864, and remained a firm believer that Jesus would soon return. Her life was a clear testimony to the world that Christ was her Saviour. She leaves two sons and one daughter and a number of grandchildren to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Methodist church, which was filled with sympathizing friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. He was assisted in the exercises by Brother J. L. McGee. Ps. 116:15 was used as a basis to show God's love for his people. B. N. BROWN.
POPE.—Mrs. Cynthia S. Pope, née Watrous, was born in Connecticut in 1821. Soon after her marriage to Mr. Wm. A. Pope, over sixty years ago, she, with her husband, moved to Michigan, and finally settled in Highland Township. Four children were born to them, all of whom survive their mother. Eighteen years ago Mr. Pope died, since which time her home has been on the old homestead with the youngest son. Early in life she was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. In later years she embraced the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, to which she adhered until her death. March 23, 1909, at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 1 day, she fell asleep. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the Highland Congregational church. E. K. SLADE.
BUNTIN.—Mrs. Lucy Buntin, born in Boone County, Indiana, Nov. 1, 1854, died at her home in Lebanon, Ind., March 18, 1909, aged 54 years, 4 months, and 17 days. Sister Buntin was a patient sufferer, having been an invalid for nearly twenty years, afflicted with heart, stomach, and nerve troubles. She bore her afflictions cheerfully, and had always a pleasant smile and a kind word. Her husband, William A. Buntin, and her son, Virgil, are the survivors of the immediate family to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Sister Buntin was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Lebanon. The third angel's message was dear to her, and she ever rejoiced in the hope of soon meeting her Saviour. She not only loved the truth, but was ever ready to help in whatever would be to the advancement of present truth. The writer, assisted by the Presbyterian minister, Rev. Carmichael, spoke words of comfort to a large gathering of relatives and friends, from Rev. 14:13-16. Soon the Life-giver will come to take his ransomed ones home. A. L. MILLER.
BOLTON.—Laura M. Bolton was born in South Hadley Falls, Mass., Aug. 21, 1852. At the age of sixteen she removed with the family to Denver, Mich., where she fell asleep March 15, 1909, aged 56 years, 6 months, and 24 days. She was united in marriage, Dec. 25, 1870, to John C. Wells, who survives. Besides the husband, there remain two daughters, one son, two sisters, and one brother. For over twenty years she was a faithful member of the Denver Seventh-day Adventist church. “I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness,” was the text chosen by the family, who find comfort and hope in the precious promises of our God. CLIFFORD RUSSELL.
ANDREWS.—Mildred Andrews died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Welch, in Bartlesville, Okla., Thursday, March 18, 1909. Sister Andrews was born in Boone County, Missouri, in 1821. She united with the Baptist Church at the age of sixteen. When her daughter, Sister Welch, first accepted the truth, she opposed it very bitterly, but later learned to love the thought of a soon-coming Saviour. Some time ago she announced her intention of uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Bartlesville, but before the matter could be attended to by a competent person, she was laid away. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25, after which we laid her away to await the coming of the great Life-giver. She leaves four daughters, and many other relatives to mourn their loss; but they mourn not as those who have no hope. C. B. WEST.
HENNESSY.—John C. Hennessy, born in Ireland, May 23, 1867, died Feb. 22, 1909, of a complication of Bright's disease and heart trouble. He was buried in the Kensico Cemetery, Feb. 24, 1909. He leaves a wife, one child, two brothers, and three sisters. Brother Hennessy came to this country twenty-four years ago, and nine years ago accepted present truth. For the last seven years he has been laboring directly in evangelistic work, holding a license from the Greater New York Conference at the time of his death. In Brother Hennessy we realize that we have lost a faithful, untiring worker. His life as a Christian was sweet and uncomplaining. A large concourse of people was present at the funeral service, at which Brother J. J. Kennedy spoke words of life and comfort. We believe that our beloved brother rests in the Lord, and that when the time comes that the trump shall sound, we shall see him raised with the redeemed and given immortal life. M. L. ANDREASEN.
THOMPSON.—James Henry Thompson was born at Hanover, Mich., Sept. 8, 1845, and died at his home in Quincy, Mich., March 12, 1909, aged 63 years, 6 months, 5 days. During the Civil War, he served as a member of the Fourth Michigan Infantry. Not long after his return he went to the Health Institute in Battle Creek, hoping to be restored to health, but while he was disappointed in this, he there learned the truth as taught by Seventh-day Adventists, which he esteemed a greater blessing, and, having accepted it, was baptized by Elder J. N. Loughborough, and soon after united with the Quincy church, of which he remained a faithful member. Jan. 5, 1890, he was elected elder, which office he held continuously till the time of his death. He was a stanch defender of the truth, and gave liberally to the support of the cause he loved so much. Before the division of the Michigan Conference, he served repeatedly on the different camp-meeting committees, but his physical condition prevented more active service. A wife, one son, one sister, one brother, and other relatives, besides the church-members, deeply feel their loss, but they are sustained by the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour, sorrowing not as those without hope. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. G. Haughey, assisted by Brethren Freeman and McKee, local pastors, when we tenderly laid him to rest in Lake View Cemetery. Text, 1 Thess. 4:16. CLARENDON H. THOMPSON.
PETERSON.—Mary C. Peterson, daughter of Soren and Anna Peterson, was born June 13, 1868, and died March 9, 1909, at Portland, Ore. Sister Peterson became a Christian about twenty years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In all her subsequent life she was faithful and steadfast, and gave unmistakable evidence of a genuine Christian experience and nobility of character. Sister Peterson's death was a sudden and unexpected bereavement to her relatives and friends. She leaves a father and mother and several brothers to mourn their loss. They mourn; but not as those who have no hope. Faith grasps the evidences of a glorious reunion in “the sweet by and by.” The funeral services were conducted by the writer, using Col. 3:1-4 as a basis for the words of consolation. T. H. STARBUCK.
PARHAM.—Alice Dell Parham was born at Fairfield, Iowa, March 12, 1862, and died at Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 24, 1909, aged 47 years, 11 months, and 12 days. Her mother died when she was eighteen years of age, after which she went to Peabody, Kan., and lived with her uncle. She was married to Robert S. Parham at the age of twenty-two, and to this union was born one son, Hartzell, now eleven years old, who, with his father, are left to mourn their loss; but not as others who have no hope. Her religious life began in her tender years; she was taught by a God-fearing mother, to bear the yoke in her youth. She professed a hope in Christ, over thirty years ago, while living in Kansas, and united with the C. M. E. Church. Five years ago she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kansas City, Mo., of which she had been a most faithful member until her death. She has filled different offices in the church, and at the time of her death she was clerk and treasurer. She was a woman of very studious habits, and in her spare moments she always had the Bible or some religious paper at hand, and as a result she was well informed. Her exemplary life and gentle, amiable disposition won for her a host of friends. A large concourse of friends were present at the funeral service, which was conducted by Elder E. T. Russell, assisted by the writer. Interment was made at Union Cemetery, Kansas City. J. MARION CAMPBELL.
RICE.—Died in Rutland, Vt., March 17, 1909, of influenza with complications, Mrs. Roxana Boynton Rice, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 15 days. Sister Rice was born in Grafton, Vt. At the age of twenty-two years she moved to Clinton, Mass., where she was converted, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Two years later she was united in marriage with Benjamin F. Rice. In 1857 she, with her husband, attended meetings held by Elder J. N. Loughborough, and embraced present truth, and was one of the eight charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass., when it was organized in 1864, and continued a faithful member while she lived. In 1869 she was chosen the first president of what was then known as the Vigilant Missionary Society, which was later merged into the International Tract and Missionary Society, extending its operations to all parts of the world. Her husband died in 1869, but she continued to reside near the people of her choice and the church with which she had been so long and actively identified, till age and failing health, a few years ago, compelled her to relinquish the dear associations, and reside with her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Ball, of Rutland, Vt. Although attended with much suffering, her last illness was short. Her faith in the promises of God and the special message for this time was unclouded; and looking for the blessed hope, she fell asleep near her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Rutland, the remains being taken to South Lancaster, where funeral services were conducted by Elder E. W. Farnsworth. T. H. PURDON.
DAVIS.—Prof. J. M. Davis died at Graysville, Tenn., March 13, 1909, aged 66 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Professor Davis was born at Crookedfork, Morgan Co., Tenn. The greater part of his life was spent in his native State. He finished his college work in 1869, graduating from the classical course. Following this, he taught in a number of places in his native State. For five years he was principal of the Wartburg, Morgan County, high school. He was married to Miss Mary Butler, of Coalfield, May 16, 1893. Brother Davis was not a Christian until the year 1905, and in the following year he became a Seventh-day Adventist, living an exemplary, Christian life from that time until the day of his death. The remains were taken to the family burying-ground on the home farm near Coalfield, where Brother Davis spent a large portion of his life. His wife and three sons survive him. Funeral services were conducted by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:6-8 and kindred texts. M. B. VAN KIRK.
GLEASON.—Died at Darien Center, N. Y., March 13, 1909, Alexander Gleason, aged 81 years, 3 months, and 13 days. About three months before his death Brother Gleason had a stroke of paralysis, which rendered his left side helpless. He hoped that the Lord would restore him, but as weeks went on, he realized that the time was nearing when he would rest. He made all necessary arrangements, and left a testimony to be read at his death, which expressed courage and faith. He said that he accepted the Bible as the infallible Word of God at Toledo, Ohio, from his study of a pamphlet, “The Four Universal Monarchies.” He was baptized by Elder J. H. Waggoner at Hillsdale, Mich., in the spring of 1859. Since that time he had never doubted the truth of this message. The writer has been personally acquainted with Brother Gleason for twenty-five years. He has ever been at his post, faithful to the principles of the message. In his last hours he realized that the battle had been fought, the victory won. We laid him to rest like a fallen warrior to awake at his Master's call. The church sorrows, but with a bright hope. He leaves three daughters, also his life companion, to mourn his death. He chose for Scriptural texts 1 Cor. 15:21, 22; Job 19:25, 26. Remarks were made by the writer. H. W. CARR.
GARDNER.—Died at Salem, Ore., March 18, 1909, Robert Gardner, aged sixty-six years and eight months. Brother Gardner was born in Canada. His parents went to Iowa when he was a boy, and settled near Des Moines. He served one year and eleven months in the United States army, during the great Rebellion. Nine months of this time he was a prisoner in Andersonville Prison. After the war he went to Greeley County, Nebraska, and took a homestead. In 1876 he was married to Miss Ada Worden. There have been born to them four children, two sons and two daughters. One son died at the age of eight years. The other children are yet at home with their mother. Brother Gardner was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1870, at Petersburg, Neb., under the labors of Elder C. L. Boyd and myself. He has been a faithful and earnest Christian since. He has been local elder of his church in Nebraska and also of the Salem church, in Oregon, to which latter place he moved eleven years ago. His home has always been the home for the Lord's ministers. “He has been a pillar in the house of our God.” Last spring he received an injury on the head, from the effect of which he died, as stated above. He died with the right use of his mind, and in the triumphs of the victor's faith in Christ. All of his family were at his bedside, and united in prayer with him and for him. He said, “This is the happiest day of my life.” He died as he had lived, calmly, peacefully, and trustfully. His funeral was held from the Seventh-day Adventist church in Salem. A large congregation of neighbors and friends were present, and followed him to his last resting-place. He sleeps in Jesus. Sermon by the writer, from Heb. 11:13-16. DANIEL NETTLETON.