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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 28, 1912

Obituaries

Finch.— Died at Springville, Tenn., Nov. 3, 1912, Lucile Finch, little daughter of Brother and Sister J. W. Finch, aged 3 years, 6 months, and 6 days. She was a dear little girl, and will be sadly missed in the home, but we hope to meet her in the resurrection morning. The writer conducted the funeral service. W. R. Elliott.

Boyd.— Eliza Boyd was born at Bath, Canada, Jan. 3, 1833, and died Sept. 22, 1912. She was a faithful and earnest Christian, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for about forty-four years. She leaves her husband and one son. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 5:4. B. Hagle.

Flora.— Mrs. Emma Flora, wife of Columbus Flora, of Rockbridge, Mo., died Sept. 11, 1912, at the age of 74 years. Mother embraced this truth in 1873, under the labors of Brother Madison. She was a firm believer until her death. Carrie Flora Baker.

Redmand.— Frances M. Redmand was born July 27, 1892, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 12, 1912, aged 20 years and 25 days. She was an earnest Christian, and always exerted an influence for the right among her companions. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. S. Booth. J. W. Adams.

Brigham.— Mrs. Nannie Evalyn Brigham was born April 27, 1856, and died Oct. 21, 1912, at the age of 56 years, 5 months, and 24 days. She accepted present truth years ago, under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore, and united with the Springville (Tenn.) Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she has ever since been a faithful member. Her companion and seven children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. W. R. Elliott.

Jordan.— Myron Eugene Jordan was born in Lodi, Wis., Jan. 6, 1868, and died at Algona, Iowa, Oct. 20, 1912. At the age of twenty-one the deceased settled in Kossuth County, Iowa, and later located on a farm near Ringsted. He was united in marriage to L. Blanche Youngman May 24, 1900. For the last ten years of his life Brother Jordan was a constant sufferer, but he was always patient and cheerful, and spent much time repeating the promises of God. His companion, one child, one brother, and two sisters mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The funeral was conducted by the writer. George R. E. McNay.

Barrett.— A. Judson Barrett was born in Ridgeway, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1833, and died in Edmore, Mich., Oct. 17, 1912. He was married to Eliza Dilree June 6, 1852, who, with three daughters, is left to mourn. One brother and one sister also survive. The deceased faithfully served his country during the civil war. He was a member of the Edmore Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, having accepted present truth under the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Reverend Traver (Methodist) and Reverend Gray (Congregationalist). Texts: Job 14:14; 2 Cor. 9:15. Roscoe U. Garrett.

Cross.— Merrill Niles Cross was born in Sutton, province of Quebec, Dec. 11, 1842, and died at South Lancaster, Mass., Oct. 21, 1912. At the age of eighteen he accepted present truth at Sutton, under the labors of Elders Hutchens, Sperry, and D. T. Bourdeau. Forty-eight years ago he moved to Bordoville, Enosburg Township, Vermont, and was made treasurer of the Vermont Conference. In 1877 he removed to Battle Creek, Mich., soon connecting with the State school for the blind at Lansing, Mich., as one of the instructors, which position he held for years. For seven years he was manager of the Battle Creek College broom-shop. At this time the South Lancaster Academy was in need of some one to develop the broom-shop industry, so Brother Cross was invited to come to South Lancaster, and was manager of this industry until last July, when his health completely failed. He had been suffering with creeping paralysis for five years, and it was a wonder to many how he bore up so cheerfully under his great affliction. He lived a quiet, consistent Christian life, and association with him has inspired many young men to higher Christian life and active connection with this closing work. He is survived by a wife, two sons, and two daughters, who mourn, but not as those who have no hope. On account of a contagious epidemic pervading South Lancaster, the funeral was restricted to a few relatives and friends, and was held at the family home. Remarks were made by Elders W. B. White and F. C. Gilbert, and the writer. P. F. Bicknell.

Potter.— Our beloved brother, Allen Potter, departed this life Oct. 20, 1912, aged 71 years, 10 months, and 8 days. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about forty-eight years ago, and fell asleep in Jesus. We believe that he will have a part in the first resurrection. His wife, one son, one brother, three sisters, and many friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. Byron Hagle.

Ketchum.— After an illness of about five months, Fannie Ketchum died at the home of her parents in Healdsburg, Cal. Had she lived until the twenty-fourth of November, she would have been thirty-five years of age. The deceased was born in Salinas, Monterey Co., Cal., and came to Healdsburg with her parents about thirty years ago. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and a young woman of most estimable character. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. H. Hinchey.

Wilson.— Rosa Amy Wilson was born at Milton, Oregon, May 30, 1880. In 1897 she was married to Francis Marion Wilson. Her death occurred Oct. 3, 1912, resulting from injuries received in an automobile accident. At the age of fifteen she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Willamina, Oregon. Three sons, her mother, and one brother are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from John 11:20-27. T. H. Starbuck.

Delware.— Catherine Sinder was born in Germany seventy-five years ago. She came to the United States and was married to S. Delware in 1854. For forty years the family resided in Oconto, Wis. The deceased was the mother of eighteen children, eight of whom survive her. Eight years ago she embraced present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Lena, Wis. She fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her son in Marinette, Wis., Oct. 29, 1912. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 14:1-3. E. E. Trowbridge.

Forsythe.— Dean Rudeo Forsythe was born near Freewater, Oregon, March 16, 1887, and died Oct. 9, 1912. Early in life Dean united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but the attractions of the world drew him away from God. After his marriage to Miss Eva Shackleford, Nov. 29, 1911, he began to earnestly study the Bible, and during his last illness gave evidence of having made his peace with God. His companion, father, mother, one brother, and two sisters are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Milton H. St. John. W. W. Steward.

Sakert.— Jacob Sakert was born in Michigan in 1840, and died at Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 13, 1912. He was a veteran of the civil war. The deceased accepted present truth about four years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a loving and devoted father, as well as an earnest Christian, and will be greatly missed. His companion, three sons, and three daughters are left to mourn. Brother Sakert was a great sufferer during the last two years of his life, but was patient, and fell asleep with a bright hope of a glorious awakening when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. James Taphouse.

Herrick.— Brother Geo. Herrick was born Sept. 14, 1855, and died in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 5, 1912. The larger portion of his life was spent in the States. For quite a time he lived near Madison, S. Dak., from which place he moved to Panoкe, Alberta, Canada, where the family resided until ill health made it necessary for him to seek medical help in Chicago. One son, three daughters, and two brothers are left to mourn. Brother Herrick was converted in October, 1911. During the last year of his life God's promises were very precious to him, and he fell asleep expecting to see the soon-coming Master in peace. C. A. Burman.

Skinner.— Jane Katherine Skinner was born in Missouri, July 22, 1836, and died at Alameda, Cal., Oct. 26, 1912. She accepted this truth about fifteen years ago under the labors of Elder H. F. Courter, and was one of the charter members of the Alameda church. One daughter and four sons survive her. The remains were taken to Petaluma, Cal., for interment. B. E. Beddoe.

Jones.— Esther Fry Jones was born near Leach, Tenn., Sept. 17, 1876, and died Oct. 9, 1912. Early in life she accepted Jesus as her Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thirteen years ago she was married to Elder A. H. Jones. She greatly desired, if it was the Lord's will, to be spared for the sake of her four children, who, with their father, are left to mourn, but was resigned to be laid away if that were best. We believe that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. J. S. Washburn.

Harmon.— Oct. 6, 1912, Sister Eva Belle Harmon fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her parents, in Fallon, Nev. She was born in Mason, Nev., Dec. 8, 1876. June 16, sixteen years ago, she was married to G. M. Harmon, and three years later consecrated her all to the service of God. Her consistent life bore strong evidence of union with Christ, and she fell asleep in the bright hope of a life beyond the grave. The husband mourns the loss of a devoted wife, six children miss a self-sacrificing mother, her parents have lost a cherished and dutiful daughter, and two sisters and five brothers an esteemed and loving sister. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. B. E. Baldwin.

Burleigh.— Phoebe Cunnington was born March 4, 1833, in London, England. She came to New York in 1844, and in the same year was married to Samuel W. Broadley. Two children were born to them, one of whom is still living. In 1850 Mr. Broadley died, and seven years later she was married to Ambrose H. Burleigh, who died in 1899. Of the eight children born to this union, five are left to mourn. About seven years ago, while on a visit to Memphis, Tenn., she was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a consistent Christian, loving, compassionate, and kind to all, always preferring others to herself. She died in Memphis, Aug. 27, 1912. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 5:16. J. S. Washburn.