Obituaries by A. C. BOURDEAU; W. H. HECKMAN; J. W. ADAMS; S. W. NELLIS; MRS. JESSIE AMES; N. W. LAWRENCE

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 31, 1908

Obituaries

By A. C. BOURDEAU; W. H. HECKMAN; J. W. ADAMS; S. W. NELLIS; MRS. JESSIE AMES; N. W. LAWRENCE

BERD.—Ellen Josephine, daughter of Brother and Sister F. Berd, died Oct. 17, 1908, in Battle Creek, Mich., aged 1 year, 4 months, and 17 days. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral in French and in English by the writer, assisted by Brother Paul E. Gros. A. C. BOURDEAU.

FRIED.—Sallie K. Fried was born Sept. 6, 1887, and died Oct. 26, 1908, at the home of her foster father, Daniel Fried, 1135 Turner St., Allentown, Pa., aged 21 years, 6 months, and 20 days. A little over a year ago, Sister Fried gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Since her conversion, she has lived a consistent life, and felt a special burden for the young people, who showed her great love and respect. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who spoke from Rev. 14:13. W. H. HECKMAN.

CHAPMAN.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 11, 1908, of typhoid fever, Sister Alice Laura Chapman, aged twenty-two years. She was born in Mitchel County, Kan., in 1886, and was converted while attending the Fernando Academy. She gave promise of being an able worker in the cause. Her mind was directed to the foreign work, especially in China. She died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her father was with her in her last sickness. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rom. 8:28, assisted by Elder C. E. Ford and Prof. J. L. Kay. J. W. ADAMS.

McLAFFERTY.—Brother A. C. McLafferty was born at Junias, Seneca Co., N. Y., April 18, 1823, and died at Aberdeen, Wash., Nov. 29, 1908, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. He first accepted Christianity about five years ago, and was a consistent and devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Aberdeen. He found great comfort in studying his Bible, and rejoiced in the soon coming of Christ. He was confined to his bed but a short time, and quietly fell asleep on the afternoon of November 29, to await the call of the Life-giver. Three sons, with seven grandchildren and other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. S. W. NELLIS.

CRISP.—Arthur Gibson Crisp was born near Rayton, Shropshire, England, Aug. 29, 1823, and fell asleep in Jesus at his home near Mansfield, Mo., Nov. 17, 1908. “Thou shalt come to thy grave at a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season,” can truly be said of him, he having passed away at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 19 days. He leaves two sons and a daughter, all of whom are in the truth, and are preparing for more active service in the Lord’s work. During his illness Brother Crisp talked often of “the blessed hope” and the glories of the earth made new. He died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. In the absence of any of our ministers, and by the earnest request of the family, words of comfort were spoken by the writer. MRS. JESSIE AMES.

COURSER.—Henry Elkins Courser was born in Sutton, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 9, 1853; and died of heart-disease at his home near Arvilla, N. D., Nov. 29, 1908, after an illness of about eight weeks. He was married to Elma McClafflin, May 11, 1877, and accepted present truth under the labors of Elder O. A. Olsen twenty-three years ago. He was the father of six children, five of whom are living, and share with him in the blessings of the third angel’s message. Four were present at the funeral; the other, Mrs. F. L. Perry, is in Peru, South America, with her husband, giving the truth to that people. The loss falls most heavily upon Sister Courser and Brother Courser’s aged father; but these mourn not as those without hope, for Brother Courser lived a quiet, consistent, Christian life, and was beloved by all who knew him. His faith failed not all through his illness, and his hope remained bright to the end. The funeral was held at the family home on November 29; and though a severe blizzard prevailed throughout the day, friends and neighbors filled the house, coming from as far as eight and ten miles. Few of these had heard the truth on the subjects of the state of the dead and the second coming of Christ, and listened with marked attention to Scripture evidence on these subjects, presented by the writer. N. W. LAWRENCE.