Obituaries by Ruth Evans; Mrs. H. P. Mortenson; A. C. Bird; D. E. Lindsey; L. A. Hansen; C. L. Taggart

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 31, 1912

Obituaries

By Ruth Evans; Mrs. H. P. Mortenson; A. C. Bird; D. E. Lindsey; L. A. Hansen; C. L. Taggart

Evans.—Margaret O. Sliter was born in eastern New York in the year 1836, and died at Naches, Wash., Sept. 28, 1912. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1885. Two years later she was united in marriage with Stewart W. Evans. Two children were born to them. The funeral service was conducted by Elder S. H. Kime. Text, Job 14:15. Ruth Evans.

Nelson.—Mrs. H. F. Nelson was born in Denmark, Oct. 25, 1834. She came to America about twenty-seven years ago, and four years later accepted present truth, uniting with the Brookville Seventh-day Adventist Church, near Morgan, Minn. She was an earnest Christian, and loved the work of God. Many a dollar, gained by strict self-denial and hard work, found its way to the mission fields through her liberal offerings. She was a great sufferer for about five months, and fell asleep in Jesus Aug. 28, 1912. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. W. Kuehl, assisted by the pastor of the Morgan Presbyterian Church. Mrs. H. P. Mortenson.

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Holt.—Mrs. Elizabeth J. Holt, a most faithful and consistent believer in the third angel's message, fell asleep in Jesus Oct. 7, 1912, at Caldwell, Idaho. She leaves one son, one daughter, one brother, and two sisters to mourn, besides a large circle of friends who had learned to love her. She accepted present truth about fifteen years ago. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. A. C. Bird.

Davis.—Carrie Minns was born in Ohio, in the year 1837, and died Oct. 4, 1912, aged 75 years, 3 months, and 3 days. She was married to William B. Davis, whose death occurred fifteen years ago. For almost fifty years the deceased was a believer in this message, and rejoiced in the hope of the soon coming of her Lord. Two sons and one daughter are left to mourn. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:51; 1 Thess. 4:13; and Rev. 21:1. D. E. Lindsey.

Moore.—Ethel Contee Moore died at her home in Fairmont Heights, D. C., aged 20 years, 2 months, and 22 days. The undersigned had the privilege of baptizing her into the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of Washington, D. C., last May. At the time of her baptism, she was quite low with tuberculosis, to which she finally succumbed Sept. 13, 1912. She gave fullest evidence of a consistent Christian experience, being an obedient and affectionate daughter, loved by all who knew her. Shortly after her baptism, her mother followed her example in uniting with the church. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. L. McElhany. L. A. Hansen.

Shultz.—George Frederick Shultz, son of Elder Henry and Sarah J. Shultz, was born Nov. 19, 1883, and died Oct. 7, 1912, aged 28 years, 10 months, and 18 days. He was converted in early life, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He lived a consistent Christian life, loving God and his fellow men. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, father, mother, three brothers, and two sisters, besides a large circle of friends. He was resigned to the will of God, and the sorrowing relatives and friends are comforted in the hope of the resurrection morning. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder N. W. Kauble; and the remains were laid to rest in the Lodi cemetery, where he sleeps, awaiting the call of the great Life-giver. C. L. Taggart.