Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 5, 1909

McCorkle.—One and one-half miles northwest of Munice, Okla., David Athelston, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. McCorkle, was born Aug. 23, 1907, and died June 28, 1909, having lived twenty-two months and five days. He was always a comfort to his parents, who with many friends grieve their loss. The Good Shepherd careth for the lambs of his flock, and this one is spared the pain of sin. A large number of friends followed the remains from the house to the Munice Cemetery, June 29, at 3 P. M., where prayer was offered by Brother Jagger. *

Buell.—Otto W. Buell was born in the State of Illinois, May 23, 1872, and died of Bright's disease, July 12, 1909, aged 37 years, 1 month, and 19 days. He was married to Miss Cora Morgan, daughter of Brother and Sister Morgan, of the Centralia church. To this union were born six children. Sister Buell loses a dear companion, much devoted to his family, and beloved by his neighbors. He leaves wife and children, father, mother, and sisters, and many other relatives to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elder D. A. Parsons. J. W. Adams.

McCray.—Died at her home near Monon, Ind., May 23, 1909, of tuberculosis, Sister Huldah McCray, aged 45 years, 4 months, and 22 days. In 1887 she was united in marriage to Robbut McCray. To this union were born two daughters. Her husband died eight years ago. She embraced present truth during a tent-meeting at Monon, Ind., in the autumn of 1908, conducted by Elders W. A. Young and C. J. Buhalts, and the writer. In the death of Sister McCray the Honey Creek church, to which she belonged, loses a faithful, God-fearing member. She leaves a mother, two daughters, a half-sister, and a grandson to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15:19, 20. J. M. Ellis.

Long.—George W. Long calmly fell asleep at St. James, Mo., May 6, 1909, aged nearly sixty-eight years. The deceased had served nearly three years in the Civil War as private in Company H, Twenty-fifth Iowa Infantry. He was long a professor of religion, and a minister in the Christian denomination. After a serious sickness in the National Military Hospital, some of our good papers reached him, and learning where they were from, he sent for me. He readily accepted the message in full, and as soon as able attended services at the Leavenworth (Kan.) church, and was accepted as a member. This was in October, 1905, and ever since he has remained faithful. Brother Long was of an exceptionally meek disposition, and commanded the respect of all. At his request remarks at his home were made by the writer, from Ps. 37:37 and Rev. 14:12, 13. Comrades tenderly officiated at the grave. J. S. Moore.

Stevens.—John S. Stevens was born in Filmore County, Nebraska, Dec. 23, 1884. In the spring of 1893 he moved with his parents to Maywood, where he resided until the time of his death, June 22, 1909. While attending Union College he was taken sick, and was removed to the sanitarium for treatment. He was afterward sent to his home, but had to return to the sanitarium, at which place his death occurred. Brother Stevens has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for several years. Last fall at the camp-meeting at Hastings he surrendered his life more fully to Christ to be spent in his service. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers, three sisters, and other relatives to mourn their loss. While in person he is removed from his home and neighborhood, we believe his Christian influence will still remain, and that his works will follow him. His whole sickness of five months was borne with marked patience and devotion, and he passed away with a bright hope. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. A. Hall.

Rogers.—Robert F., son of Elder and Mrs. J. H. Rogers, was born March 12, 1856, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., May 24, 1909. His later Christian experience began in 1901, when, with his wife, he united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Los Angeles. She, with four little ones, his aged parents, and brothers and sisters, mourn his death. B. E. Fullmer.

Crabtree.—Lura Alice Crabtree was born May 12, 1909, and died July 10, 1909, aged one month and twenty-eight days. After words of comfort by the writer on the glories of the new earth, where sickness and death will never come, this little one was laid to rest in the Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Ill. The parents sorrow not as those who have no hope. C. H. Bliss.

Wolfsen.—Died June 21, 1909, near Merced, Cal., after a severe illness that had lasted several weeks, at the age of twenty-five, Catharine Handy-Wolfsen, beloved wife of Brother Fred Wolfsen. It was only last August that Mr. Fred Wolfsen and Miss Catharine Handy were married. The few months of their wedded life were most happy and promising. Then suddenly that blessed union was severed by the great, impartial enemy—death. Sister Wolfsen fell asleep trusting in Him who is the resurrection and the life. She knew that at the Master's bidding she would soon rise to be clothed with the power and glory of an endless life. The parents and two brothers of Sister Wolfsen survive her. George W. Rine.

Carr.—Edward L. Carr was born in Colfax, Nova Scotia, in 1825, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., June 24, 1909, aged eighty-four years. He was married in Nova Scotia in 1853. Four children were born to this union, two sons and two daughters. He was a member of the Halifax Brethren church for some years. Moving to Los Angeles in 1887; he shortly afterward embraced the doctrine of the Lord's soon coming, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church. He was a faithful member until death. Brother Carr was a noble character, ever looking on the bright side of life. He was beloved by all who knew him. His aged wife and children survive him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. Adams.

Stanton.—Emeline Devenport was born April 26, 1831, in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., and died at her home in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Mich., June 11, 1909, after an illness of three and one-half months. When a child she went to Ohio, where she married Geo. E. Stanton, Jan. 28, 1855. Ten years later they came to Michigan, where she accepted present truth through the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill. She died trusting in God. She was kind-hearted and always ready to care for the sick and suffering. The husband died Nov. 8, 1896. She had four children, three dying in infancy. The only daughter, living with the mother, shared her cares and joys and now mourns her loss. Funeral service was conducted at the home by Elder J. M. Wilbur, many sympathizing friends attending. Emma E. Stanton.

Tompkins.—Walter Tompkins was drowned in the Willamette River, July 4, 1909, aged twenty-four years and nine months. Walter was a member of the second-year training class for medical missionaries, at the Portland Sanitarium. Our fellow laborer was a devoted Christian and a true helper. He went for a short vacation to his home near Hopewell, Ore. While enjoying a day with his father's family and friends by the riverside, he and his brother went in bathing, and from some unknown cause he sank in the deep water before help could reach him. His funeral was held July 6, at Hopewell, Ore. Sermon by the writer from 1 Sam. 20:3: “There is but a step between me and death.” We sorrow not as others who have no hope. We wish he could have lived to go on with his well-begun work. We are glad, however, that the good influence of his life at the sanitarium and elsewhere still lives, and will make his crown of joy at the resurrection of the just. Daniel Nettleton.

Faust.—Brother Faust was born in Alsace Township, Berks County, Pa., in 1847. He died July 13, 1909, at the age of 62 years, 5 months, and 5 days. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss. Brother Faust was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Reading, Pa. He accepted the third angel's message through reading our books, ten years ago, and rejoiced in the light until he fell asleep. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Bromwiller of the Reformed Church, in German, and by the writer in English. Chas. S. Baum.

Fox.—Mrs. Charlotte Fox died at her home in Northfield, Ind., June 14, 1909. Had she lived until the fifth of next month, she would have been eighty-two years old. At the age of twenty she was united in marriage to Samuel Fox. To this union four children were born, two boys and two girls, all of whom survive the mother. Sister Fox accepted the Saviour when a little girl, and joined the Presbyterian Church. Upon moving to Northfield, she united with the Methodist Church. But when the light of present truth came to her more than twenty years ago, she gladly walked in the light received, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Northfield, Ind., ever living a faithful Christian life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer; texts, 1 Cor. 15:22; Rom. 5:12. Burial took place in the Little Eagle Cemetery. A. L. Miller.

Montgomery.—On the night of May 26, a terrific storm swept over the little town of Harlingen, Tex., wrecking many of its buildings. An unfinished church building which belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist people was blown to pieces. Brother J. W. Montgomery, who was superintending the work on the church, was sleeping in the rear of the building. He was killed almost instantly, and his wife, who was with him, was seriously injured by the falling timbers, but it is hoped that she may fully recover. They had recently moved from Terre Haute, Ind., to Texas, to engage in the Lord's work as self-supporting missionaries. They were both earnest, God-fearing Christians, and were being used to help build up the work in this needy field. This calamity brings sadness to our hearts, but it is consoling to know that the sufferers were firmly standing at their post of duty. Six children are left to mourn their loss. W. M. Cunley.

Wilcox.—Mrs. Alice L. Wilcox was born March 28, 1864, and fell asleep May 20, 1909. Her parents, Joshua and Martha Philbrick, were among those who passed through the disappointment in 1844. They became members of the Washington, N. H., church in 1876, their daughter uniting with the same church in 1884. March 2, 1885, she was united in marriage with Brother H. C. Wilcox. He and their two children remain to mourn the loss of a loving wife and devoted mother. Sister Wilcox loved the truth, and with her husband, toiled and sacrificed that they might assist several young persons to get a training for service. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the church in South Lancaster, Sabbath, May 22. The family accompanied the remains to Washington, N. H., where another service was held. She was laid to rest in the little cemetery beside the church, whence we expect her to arise and sing at the call of the Life-giver. F. W. Stray.

Allen.—Died at College Place, Wash., June 23, 1909, James T. Allen, aged eighty-four years. Father Allen was a native of Nova Scotia, but has resided in Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota, and for the last eight years at College Place. His aged companion, who was a member of the church, died a little more than a year ago. While he was not a member of the church, he regarded God's holy day, and often attended the meetings, and was free to talk on religious subjects and of his relation to God. He was known to be a praying man. He leaves seven children to mourn their loss, most of whom have a good hope of meeting their father in the resurrection morning. Funeral discourse was preached from Ps. 39:4, by the writer, assisted by Elders H. J. Schnapper and O. K. Butler. Oscar Hill.