Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 6, 1909

FRENCH.—Alonzo Richard French, son of Alonzo French, died April 15, 1909, aged 3 years, 1 month, 15 days. He died from burns received from falling into a tub of boiling water. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15-17; Isa. 49:24, 25; 2 Kings 4:26; Zech. 8:5. J. L. SHULER.

PENNEY.—Susan Penney was born in Crittenton, Ky., April 17, 1854, and died at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 7, 1909. All other members of her family had preceded her in death. She was sick in bed about four weeks, but she had been ailing for some time. Sister Penney was formerly a Baptist, but had recently united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died a firm believer in the message. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14. JOHN P. GAEDE.

FOX.—Died near Rileyville, Va., March 16, 1909, little Grace Virginia Fox, daughter of James G. and Etta F. Fox, and granddaughter of Brother and Sister J. B. Jenkins, aged 2 years, 4 months, and 11 days. She was a sweet little girl, and dearly loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Mark 10:13-16 to a large and sympathizing congregation of friends and neighbors, after which little Gracie was laid to rest in the family graveyard by the side of her father, who died when she was only two months old. May the blessed hope of meeting again comfort the hearts of those who mourn. B. F. PURDHAM.

BERRY.—Died April 6, 1909, at Connie, Wash., of Bright’s disease and complications, Sister Lillie B. Berry. She was born Jan. 25, 1873, and was married to John W. Berry, March 11, 1897. She leaves a husband, and two boys aged 11 and 9 years, to mourn. Sister Berry united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Traverse City, Mich., about two years before her marriage. She and her family moved to Connie, Wash., about a year ago, and she united with the Connie church. She gave every evidence of being a devoted Christian, and was a faithful wife and mother. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116:15 and Rev. 14:13. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Connie, and she was buried in the cemetery near Oakville. H. B. HAM.

SAMSON.—George W. Samson was born in Rolett, Potter County, Pa., Jan. 20, 1844. At the age of twenty-three he moved to Rochester, Minn., in which vicinity he lived until 1900, when he moved to his last home in this world, Reeve, Wis. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Jennie Whiting, near Rochester. To this union were born three daughters. Sister Samson died in 1881. In 1885 he was again married to Christina Olson, of Pine Island, Minn. To this union were born three sons and two daughters. Sister Samson died about one year ago. Brother Samson accepted the third angel’s message in 1870, and was for several years elder of the Pine Island church. After moving to Reeve, he was elected to the same office, which he held until his death. He was a man beloved by all, and especially by the little children of the church, as he was teacher of the kindergarten class in the Sabbath-school. He died April 10, aged 65 years, 2 months, 18 days, of blood-poisoning. His was the beautiful death of the Christian, a grand victory over the enemy. About ten minutes before he died, he called his children and friends to his bedside, and they had a season of prayer together. He tenderly gave the keeping of his orphan children into the care of a loving Heavenly Father, and then peacefully fell asleep. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken to the relatives and to a large company of friends by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, 14. J. M. COMER.

BOLSER.—Brother William Sutton Bolser was born in the Little Miami Valley, Ohio, June 1, 1827. He was the eldest of eight children. On Dec. 5, 1856, he married Mary Christopher, of Palmyra, Wis. In this same place, under the labors of Elder Isaac Sanborn, in 1859, he embraced the faith as taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and united with the church there. He was a faithful member until his death, which was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. He leaves to mourn their loss, a wife, two sons, and two daughters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from James 4:14. H. W. REED.

FAIR.—Died at College View, Neb., March 1, 1909, D. L. Fair, aged 64 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Brother Fair was born at Rockland, N. Y., Nov. 28, 1844. He was married to Ruth Amanda Dowden, at Newton, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1875. In 1891, at Boelus, Neb., he embraced the Sabbath message from reading the Word of God with a neighbor. His life as a Christian was a consistent one. The funeral service was held in the church at College View, March 6, the writer preaching the sermon, assisted in the service by Elders F. R. Andrews, J. S. Hart, and C. C. Lewis. In addition to his wife, three sons, and two daughters, ten other relatives were present, and, with a large number of sympathizing friends, listened to words of comfort and consolation. F. M. BURG.

JASPERSON.—Died at Welcome, Wis., April 2, 1909, of diabetes, Mrs. Sophia Jasperson. Sister Jasperson was born May 22, 1852, and on her next birthday would have been fifty-seven years old. She was married in Neenah, Wis., June 12, 1875, to Louis Jasperson. Seven children were born, four boys and three girls, all of whom are alive and were present at the funeral. The year after her marriage she and her husband united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which they have ever since been faithful members. The interment took place at Clintonville, Wis., words of comfort being spoken by the writer. The very large attendance at the funeral proved the love and esteem in which this noble Christian woman was held by her friends and neighbors. THEODORE G. LEWIS.

BURNHAM.—The subject of this sketch, Miss Eliza J. Burnham, fell asleep in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 12, 1909, after a brief illness, during which she was ministered to by many friends of like precious faith, who did all in their power for her comfort and to prolong her useful and unselfish life. Sister Burnham died full of years and of good deeds. Though never very strong, she was an indefatigable worker, and it would be impossible to estimate the real value of her services as proof-reader and editor in several of our leading publishing houses. Sister Burnham’s connection with our denominational publishing work covers a period of something like forty years, during which time she served upon the editorial staff of several of our most important papers, both in this country and in Australia, where she was for about ten years editor of the Bible Echo. She was also associated with Sister E. G. White in her work for several years. At the time of her death she was editor of the Gospel Sentinel, and assistant editor of the Watchman, which latter position she had occupied for a number of years. Her ability as a proof-reader and editor was well-known and highly appreciated by the denomination of which she was for many years an honored and devoted member. The funeral was held February 13, from the Nashville Memorial church, of which she was a member. The services were conducted by Elder C. F. McVagh, president of the Southern Union Conference. The interment took place at the beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery, six miles north of Nashville, on the Gallatin pike, to which place the remains were accompanied by a large part of the congregation assembled at the church. We believe she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth in the first resurrection. Of her it may be truly said, She rests from her labors and her works do follow her. C. P. BOLLMAN.

HULL.—Mrs. Polly Hull, aged fifty-eight years, died at the home of her son, in Sandpoint, Idaho, April 5, 1909. Heart trouble, superinduced by asthma, from which she had suffered intensely, yet patiently, for several years, was the cause of her death. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Eagle River, Wis., about five years ago. Surely Rev. 14:13 will apply to her case. Assuring words were spoken from John 11:25, 26. C. L. FORD.

HAWLEY.—Mrs. Marietta Hawley died the evening of April 1, at Easton, Cal., at the age of seventy-three. The cause of her death was old age, and falling powers following an attack of the grip. She leaves one daughter and a son-in-law—Mr. and Mrs. Bevis—and a grandchild, to mourn their loss. She was born in Scotland, but has lived for many years in California. She was a member of the San Francisco church for about fifteen years, where she first learned the truth. All who knew her admired her for her kindly ways, her sterling integrity, her indefatigable industry, and her nobility of Christian character. May her children find in Christ Jesus the same hope. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at San Mateo. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the funeral. M. C. WILCOX.

FEWEL.—Mrs. Rosa May Fewel died at Glendale, Cal., April 1, 1909, aged 35 years, 1 month, and 22 days. The immediate cause of her death was dilatation of the stomach. She was born in Indiana, Feb. 9, 1874. Her mother died while she was quite young, and she afterward lived at Arapahoe, Neb., with Mrs. Elizabeth Clote. At this place she married E. S. Fewel, to which union three children were born, one son, Archie, two daughters, Blanch and Mildred. They lived the greater portion of their married life in Orange County, California. She was converted five years ago, while attending our camp-meeting at Los Angeles, and united with the church at Garden Grove, Cal. She was a consistent Christian, and during her last illness was very patient. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Santa Ana, where she was laid to rest until Jesus comes. E. H. ADAMS.

WILSON.—Myrtle Leona, the only child of Brother and Sister Chas. Wilson, of Hendricks, Minn., died April 9, 1909, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 21 days. For a brief year and a half baby Myrtle had been the sunshine of this home. She was always strong, healthy, and happy. On Wednesday morning, April 7, she was playing around in the kitchen, and fell into some scalded milk. She was not badly burned, and there were no fears of any fatal results, but it is believed by the attending physician that the shock was the direct cause of her death. Thursday morning she was taken with convulsions, and died the following day. Brother Wilson is a nurse in our Nebraska (College View) Sanitarium. Funeral was held in the church near Hendricks. Words of comfort were spoken to the relatives and friends by the writer, from Matt. 13:28, first clause. J. M. COMER.

TALBOT.—Flora Alice Miller-Talbot was born April 28, 1872, at the home residence, near Elizabeth, Colo., where she lived with her parents until 1901, when she went to Boulder, Colo., and took the nurses’ course. She graduated three years later. She was married to N. W. Talbot, Jan. 13, 1904, and died Jan. 5, 1909, of heart failure. She leaves a husband, an infant daughter, Ruth, about five months old, a father, mother, three brothers, and two sisters. She, with her sister Agnes, embraced the faith of the Seventh-day Adventist Church under the preaching of Elder L. A. Spring in 1896. Too much can not be said of her faithfulness in her home and social life. We are comforted with the blessed hope that she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth in immortal life. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home of the parents. Many of the friends and neighbors were present. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.