Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 18, 1915

Melford.—Mrs. Sophronia E. Melford fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 26, 1915, at her home, in Pittsburgh, Pa., after an illness of several months. She was born in M'ghs Township, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1862. When she was ten years old the family moved to Zanesville, Ohio, and in 1882 she was married to Edward Melford, who survives. In 1896 they came to Pittsburgh, but previous to this time Sister Melford had heard and accepted the third angel's message. She died with the hope of a part in the first resurrection. A. N. Durrant.

Hefling.—Mrs. Eliza Hefling died Jan. 24, 1915. She was born in Lexington, Ky., in 1842, and at the age of seventeen years was married to Coleman Hefling. Six children were born to this union. Some time before her death Sister Hefling decided to obey the commandments of God, but not being able to attend services she did not join the church. However, she gave constant evidence of thorough conversion and a love for present truth. She was buried in the Pleasant Vale Cemetery, in Oregon, the writer conducting the funeral service. T. L. Thuemler.

Lindahl.—Walburg Lindahl was born in Stockholm, Sept. 25, 1858, where she grew to womanhood, and was married to Oscar Lindahl on March 8, 1885. Shortly after this they came to America, and settled in Nebraska City in 1889. Less than a year after coming to this country she heard the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She fell asleep at the age of 56 years, 4 months, and 11 days, leaving her husband, three sons, and two daughters. The writer spoke words of comfort from Job 14:14. Geo. J. Seltzer.

Brisbin.—James H. Brisbin was born in Plattsburg, N. Y., May 7, 1833, and died in Topeka, Kans., Nov. 27, 1914, aged 81 years. At the age of twenty-seven he was married to Rebecca Gingery. Of their six children five are left to mourn. In 1883 Brother Brisbin settled in Kansas, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Topeka, of which he remained a faithful member until claimed by death. He gave a part of his best years in service for his country during the sixties. Besides his children, two brothers and one sister are left to mourn. W. H. Clark.

Enck.—Alice Enck was born Dec. 3, 1869, and fell asleep in Jesus Feb. 2, 1915, at her home, in Galion, Ohio. She was the eldest of five children, and about twenty-two years ago received a severe spinal injury, from which she never recovered, though her last illness was of short duration. She was a patient sufferer, never murmuring nor complaining. Her faithful Christian life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, at Corsica, Ohio, and now sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of her Master. The writer conducted the funeral service. M. V. Eusey.

Johnson.—Died, Jan. 18, 1915, James E. Johnson, aged 74 years. At the time of his death he was senior deacon and treasurer of the Second Seventh-day Adventist Church (colored) in Pittsburgh, Pa. Seven years ago he was led into the truth through reading the Signs of the Times, and was baptized by Elder W. H. Green. He was highly respected by all who knew him. The writer conducted the funeral service. A. N. Durrant.

Clark.—Pilura Davis Clark, of Wolcott, Vt., died at her home on Jan. 12, 1915. She was born in Richford, Vt., March 6, 1858. Some time after her marriage she embraced present truth, and remained faithful until her death. Sister Clark was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor. Her husband and eight children are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking words of consolation from Heb. 12:5, 6. H. J. Farman.

Lonneke.—Ferdinand Lonneke was born in Germany, Feb. 3, 1831. He came to America at the age of twenty-five years, and settled in Illinois, but afterwards moved to Montgomery County, Iowa, where he spent the most of his later life. He accepted the third angel's message in 1905. Brother Lonneke died in Arkansas City, Kans., Jan. 15, 1915, aged 84 years. Two sons survive. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Elliott, Iowa, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Alice Lonneke.

Weeden.—Mary Gotham was born in the State of New York, June 24, 1850, and died at her home, in Coldwater, Mich., Jan. 10, 1915. She was married to Hiram Weeden on Sept. 9, 1866, and to them were born nine daughters and two sons, eight of whom are left to mourn, together with the husband and father, two brothers, and one sister. Sister Weeden united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church thirty-two years ago, and was a faithful member to the end of her life. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder R. U. Garrett. Mrs. William Larder.

Miller.—William T. Miller, of Brownington, Mo., was born in Monroe County, Kentucky, Feb. 9, 1853, and died at the home of his sister, in Clinton, Mo., Jan. 17, 1915. During his illness he became acquainted with present truth, and though not a member of any church, manifested an interest in the beliefs held by Seventh-day Adventists, and read a number of our books. A sister and a brother are left to mourn. The whereabouts of his only son is not known. The writer conducted the funeral service. H. A. Aufderhar.

Schwartz.—Mrs. Alesa Schwartz was born in Germany, April 29, 1839. At the age of eighteen she came to America and made her home in Pottsville, Pa. Jan. 10, 1864, she was united in marriage with Lewis Schwartz. To them were born six children, two dying in infancy. Later the family moved to Williamsport, Pa., and in 1877 death claimed the husband and father. In 1887 mother accepted present truth through efforts of Elders J. W. Raymond and Joel Robinson, and became a charter member of the church organized at that time in Williamsport. Until her death she was a faithful, God-fearing Christian—a mother and a friend to all who knew her. She fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 9, 1915, in her seventy-sixth year. One son and three daughters are left to mourn. W. F. Schwartz.

Judson.—Died, Jan. 10, 1915, in San Pasqual Valley, San Diego Co., Cal., John Bacon Judson. He was born at Shelburne Falls, Vt., Nov. 23, 1829. When he was twelve years of age his family moved to Bristol, Ind., and in 1854 to California. Seven years later Brother Judson was married to Miss Rebecca Pettit, and they made their home in Bloomfield, Sonoma County. Of their six children, five are left to mourn. In the early days of our work in California, before the organization of a conference, Brother Judson accepted present truth through the efforts of Elders J. N. Loughborough and M. E. Cornell and Dr. M. G. Kellogg. He was ordained to the ministry by Elder James White. For thirty-nine years his home was in San Pasqual Valley, and he was well known and loved throughout the community. W. M. Healey.

Moore.—Died at his home, in Onawa, Iowa, Dec. 28, 1914, Thos. H. Moore, aged 79 years. He was born in Tyrone, Ireland, April 5, 1839. The family came to America when he was two years old. In 1856 he was married to Elizabeth T. Towne in Fairfield, Iowa. Eight of their thirteen children are living. The deceased served his country three years as a member of Company B, Nineteenth Iowa Infantry. Thirty years ago he brought his family to Monona County, and they settled near Onawa, where he died. Steen Jensen.

Musgrave.—Elizabeth Brown was born in Chaler Township, Allegheny Co., Pa., in December, 1832. At the age of twenty-two years she was married to Benjamin Musgrave, and together they accepted present truth through the labors of Elder Cudney in Nebraska, about thirty years ago. In 1892 the family moved to California, and for the last five years lived at Loma Linda. For years Sister Musgrave was a great sufferer, and on Jan. 30, 1915, she fell asleep, at the age of 82 years. Her companion is left alone to mourn his loss. Clarence Santee.

Rustad.—Caroline S. Rustad died at the Norwegian Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1915, at the age of 50 years. She had been in poor health for some time, and was taken to the hospital for an operation, from which she never rallied. Sister Rustad was born in Norway, Jan. 6, 1865. With her husband and two children she came to America in 1906. Last summer, during our tent effort in Brooklyn, she accepted present truth, and was baptized in September, becoming a faithful active member of our Scandinavian church. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. H. C. J. Walleker.

Baker.—Jonathan Hall Baker was born Aug. 22, 1826, in New York State, and died at the home of his daughter, in Nevada, Iowa, Jan. 24, 1915. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Umbargar in 1852, and to this union were born three daughters and one son. Brother Baker moved to Illinois when a young man, and later to Kansas, where he accepted the third angel's message at the age of thirty-seven. Through his efforts the work of this denomination was started in Wichita, which led the writer and his parents to accept present truth. Our brother's hope in God was bright, and he fell asleep confident of a part in the first resurrection. A. R. Ogden.

Keniston.—Hattie M. Thomas was born in Farmington, Maine, Dec. 21, 1867, and died at her home, in Leominster, Mass., Jan. 6, 1915. On May 24, 1900, she was united in marriage with Charles W. Keniston, at Machias, Maine. Three children were born to them. She is survived by her husband and two children, three brothers, two sisters, and a number of other relatives. Sister Keniston had a rich Christian experience, and in 1898 identified herself with this people. At the time of her death she was a member of the Leominster Seventh-day Adventist Church. She will be greatly missed in her home, and the church will also feel the loss of a devoted, faithful member. O. F. Butcher.

Morton.—Gladys Nannie Morton was born in San Pasqual Valley, California, June 10, 1859, and died at the home of her parents, in Atwater, Cal., Jan. 11, 1915. She had consecrated her life to the Lord's work, and fell asleep in the blessed hope of coming forth in the first resurrection. Her last words were full of love and longing for all her relatives and acquaintances that they might be right with God. She was betrothed to Brother Floyd G. Ashbaugh, one of our missionaries laboring in the Philippine Islands; and at the time of her decease arrangements were in progress for her appointment as a missionary to that field. She leaves a father, mother, grandmother, four brothers, and other relatives to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Two funeral services were held,—one at her home, conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Church; and the other at Fresno, Cal., conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder B. E. Beddoe. N. P. Neilsen.

Alford.—Addison C. Alford was born in West Virginia on Feb. 22, 1835, and died at the home of his daughter, in Greenfield, Ind., Feb. 1, 1915. Brother Alford was the father of six children, only one of whom survives. His wife died March 17, 1901. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Maxwell, Ind., about twenty-eight years ago, under the preaching of Elder William Covert, and remained faithful. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. M. Kelley.

Walker.—Marietta Walker was born in Huntingdon, Pa., Feb. 2, 1843, and died at the home of her daughter, in Portland, Oregon, aged 71 years, 10 months, and 24 days. She was united in marriage with William Walker on Sept. 26, 1860, and to them were born eleven children. Three of these are left to mourn. Sister Walker was reared in a Christian home, and later in life united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful, active member until called by death. We truly believe that she sleeps to come forth in the first resurrection. E. W. Catlin.

Beam.—Myrtle Alice Sell was born near Powersville, Mo., July 1, 1881, and died at the home of her parents, near Glen Elder, Kans., Jan. 19, 1915. Her childhood was spent in Kansas. Nov. 1, 1909, she was united in marriage with William Leroy Beam. One year ago the family moved to Colorado, and in September Mrs. Beam became ill. She was with her mother in Kansas when her death occurred. Her husband, three children, parents, and five sisters are left to mourn. Her hope was in the Lord, and she fell asleep trusting in his goodness and believing in his mercy.

Young.—Mary L. Borrowdale was born in Haddonfield, N. J., in 1822, and died in Coldwater, Mich., aged 93 years. She was married to Andrews C. Young in 1847, and was left a widow in 1873. Of her seven children five are living. In 1897 she began to observe the true Sabbath, and in 1909, after attending a series of meetings conducted by Elder N. H. Pool in Coldwater, Mich., fully accepted present truth and was baptized, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We laid her away to await the call of the Life-giver, believing that she will come forth in the resurrection morning to share the home of the redeemed. W. A. Westworth.

Johnston.—Died in Keene, Tex., Dec. 14, 1914, William Thomas Johnston. He was born in Kentucky, March 4, 1839, and was married to Susan A. Doyle in 1860. Some years later they moved to Texas, where Mrs. Johnston died. In 1874 he was united in marriage with Annie May Dawson. Brother Johnston accepted the third angel's message in Collin County, Texas, in 1881, under the labors of Elder J. M. Hugsley, and devoted several years to work in the ministry. After feeble health had put an end to his public labors, he was always at his post in church, Sabbath school, and the weekly prayer meeting. Truly he was “faithful unto death,” and his help will be greatly missed. His three surviving daughters hope to meet him in the resurrection morning. W. A. McCutchen.

Adams.—William Harrison Adams was born in Boone County, Indiana, Dec. 11, 1843, and died in Smithland, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1915, of injuries resulting from an accident. He was a pioneer in Woodbury County, Iowa, and was well and favorably known throughout the community. He was a member of Company K, Seventh Iowa Cavalry, serving during the Civil War. While on a furlough Mr. Adams was married to Helen J. Smith on March 20, 1865. With three of their four children she is left to mourn. Also two brothers and one sister of the deceased are living. Although he was not a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of his death, he knew and believed present truth, and was trying to arrange his affairs so that he might keep the Sabbath. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. A. McKibben.

Heitt.—Sally Ann Heitt was born March 10, 1856, and died Dec. 27, 1914. The funeral service was held in the Memorial Church, Washington, D. C. She had been a faithful Sabbath keeper for a number of years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Deut. 30:19. We laid her away in the blessed hope, to await the call of the Life-giver. R. E. Harter.

Vansciver.—Clara Amanda Vansciver was born in Sweden, July 16, 1854, and died in Mount Rainier, Md., near Washington, D. C., Jan. 2, 1915. Sister Vansciver was beloved by all who knew her, being of a kind and cheerful disposition, unselfish in her devotion to the cause of God, her family, and the poor and needy. Funeral services were held in the Mount Rainier church. R. E. Harter.

Murray.—Sally Jane Snyder was born in North Carolina, May 14, 1849, and died at her home, near Cedardale, Okla., Jan. 16, 1915. In 1885 she was married to James Murray. Of their five children only one is living. Sister Murray embraced the third angel's message over thirty years ago, under the labors of Elder H. Shultz in Nebraska. She was fully reconciled to the Lord, and fell asleep with the expectation of a part in the first resurrection. R. W. Sufficool.

Phillips.—Phoebe Genevia Phillips was born May 25, 1858, in Jay County, Indiana. Her parents moved to Wisconsin when she was nine years of age, and Feb. 4, 1882, she was married to John M. Phillips. Four years later she accepted the third angel's message through the efforts of W. S. Hyatt, Frank Westphal, and S. D. Hartwell. She departed this life at her home, in Bethel, Wis., Feb. 13, 1915. Though a great sufferer during her last illness, she trusted fully in her Saviour, and was faithful unto the end. She is survived by her husband and three children, a mother, and four brothers. P. A. Hanson.

Shannon.—Samuel K. Shannon was born in Pennsylvania in 1836, and died in Reno, Nev., Feb. 11, 1915. He came West in the early days of gold excitement. Some literature containing present truth fell into his hands, and after giving it a careful reading he decided to obey, was baptized, and united with the old St. Clair church near Fallon. In 1879 his membership was transferred to Reno, and Jan. 5, 1884, he was elected elder of that church, which office he held at the time of his death. There were no relatives to attend his funeral, but many friends gathered to show their love and respect for this aged man of God. J. D. Alder.