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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 23, 1915

Obituaries

Netterfield.—Mary Netterfield, of the St. Joseph church, died Nov. 20, 1915, aged 73 years. She fell asleep in the hope of soon meeting her Saviour. For fifteen years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. John I. Easterly.

Allton.—Lydia Burton Allton was born in New York State, Aug. 4, 1844, and died at the home of her daughter, in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 19, 1915. For several months she had been a patient sufferer. She believed in God and his Word. The remains were taken to Convis for interment. G. E. Langdon.

Fuller.—On Nov. 13, 1915, Lydia E. Fuller, aged 71 years, fell asleep at the home of her son, in Conneaut, Ohio. She was a woman of great faith, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. In 1895 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her son, one brother, and three sisters survive. W. J. Venen.

Burdoin.—Julia Anna Burdon was born March 23, 1841, near Syracuse, N. Y., and died in Proctor, Minn., Nov. 23, 1915. She accepted present truth about thirty-seven years ago, while living in Grundy County, Missouri, and rejoiced in the keeping power of God until the end of her life. Two sons and one daughter survive. The writer conducted the funeral service. Temple White.

Hansen.—Kate Hansen was born in Denmark, June 11, 1829, and died in Fresno, Cal., Nov. 18, 1915. She accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, about the year 1861, and rejoiced in the light of present truth until called by death. Four daughters and one son survive. We laid her to rest awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. N. P. Neilsen.

Loyd.—Edwin Yerian Loyd was born May 18, 1914, and died Aug. 19, 1915. There are left to mourn the loss of this loved one, his father, mother, and three sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and we laid the little one to rest in the quiet cemetery at Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, there to await the call of the Life-giver. W. A. McKibben.

Humphrey.—James M. Humphrey was born in 1827, in Genesee County, New York, and died July 8, 1915, in Corry, Pa. He leaves a wife, two sons, and two daughters. During the Civil War he was a member of the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry. His life as a faithful soldier of the cross won for him a large circle of friends, to whom the writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:13. W. F. Schwartz.

Showers.—Sarah Jane Showers was born in Liningville, Pa., Feb. 8, 1850, and died at the Warren Hospital, Sept. 29, 1915. She was united in marriage with E. O. Showers in 1866. Four sons and one daughter were born to them. In 1903 she accepted the third angel's message. The funeral service was conducted in the chapel in Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, by the writer. W. F. Schwartz.

Johnson.—Julius Johnson died as the result of an accident, at Aromas, Cal., Oct. 15, 1915. He was born in Laaland, Denmark, April 11, 1856, and came to America in 1878, settling in Iowa. The same year he was united in marriage with Sena Fredericksen, and to them were born seven children, of whom six survive. In 1886 he accepted present truth. His wife died in 1891, and later he was married to Anna Adamson, who, with one of their two children, survives. In 1909 Brother Johnson moved to California, and at the time of his death was living on a fruit ranch at Aromas. He was an earnest Christian, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The bereaved wife and seven children were present at the funeral service. Albert E. Place.

Swearingen.—Nicholas B. Swearingen was born in Concordia, Kans., July 3, 1868, and died in Portland, Oregon, Nov. 13, 1915. His wife and three daughters are left to mourn. His hope in God was steadfast to the end. Funeral services were held in Ridgefield, Wash., Elder A. J. Stover assisting the writer. C. A. Purdom.

Nothstine.—Keneth Nothstine was born Aug. 11, 1889, and was suddenly killed Nov. 9, 1915, at Covington, Ky. His parents accepted the truth a number of years ago, and Keneth was taught the third angel's message from childhood. His death is mourned by his father, mother, two sisters, one brother, and many friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. M. Campbell.

Mitton.—Annie Carter was born March 14, 1892, and died at her home, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Nov. 17, 1915. She was united in marriage with Richard Mitton Nov. 26, 1913. Her husband, little girl, and mother, one sister, and two brothers are left to mourn. Sister Mitton was baptized at the age of eighteen, and united with the Moncton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her help there will be greatly missed. C. H. Skinner.

Leggett.—Died in Rodney, Iowa, Oct. 14, 1915, Mrs. H. C. Leggett, aged 67 years, 4 months, and 4 days. Amanda Jane Furry was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, June 10, 1848. She was married Jan. 30, 1870, to Herman C. Leggett. Ten children were born to them, eight of whom are living. Her husband also is left to mourn. Sister Leggett was a faithful Christian, and for thirty-seven years a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. W. A. McKibben.

Smith.—Eva Rosanna Smith was born March 29, 1832, and died Nov. 9, 1915. Her parents came from Germany, settling in Muskingum County, Ohio. At the age of twenty-four she was married to Henry Smith. To them six children were born, three of whom are living. Sister Smith was left a widow in 1887. She accepted present truth in 1893, and was faithful in her Christian duties to the end of life. She sleeps in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. W. M. Campbell.

Whitford.—After a long and painful illness, Rosalinda Whitford died at the home of her sister, in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 3, 1915, aged 71 years and 9 months. At an early age she began the observance of the Bible Sabbath. For twenty-five years she was a resident of Battle Creek, and was faithful in her attendance at public worship, and generous in her gifts to the cause she loved. Funeral services were conducted by Elder G. E. Langdon, pastor of the Battle Creek church, assisted by Elders H. Nicola and L. McCoy. M. E. K.

Haas.—Almeda Martha Haas was born in Cass County, Michigan, in 1861, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 7, 1915. She was baptized by the writer last August, at which time she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She seemed to have a very clear experience, and was resigned to God's will. Her parents accepted the truth through reading a tract which a younger daughter found in a car seat several years ago. Two sisters and one brother, with their families, are left to sorrow, but they find comfort in the blessed hope. Geo. E. Langdon.

Smith.—Adolphus Smith, who for years was a contributor to the Review and Herald, fell asleep Nov. 2, 1915. He was born in Greece, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1835. His boyhood days were spent in Detroit, Mich., and there, in 1861, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Kendall, who survives him. Most of their married life was spent in or near Grand Rapids, Mich. Brother Smith accepted the third angel's message in 1865, under the ministry of Elder James White. In 1904 he was ordained to the gospel ministry, and from that time until his death devoted all his energies to the advancement of the truth he loved. His consistent Christian life won for him many friends. J. G. Lamson.

Neault.—Bertha Caroline John was born May 6, 1863, in Prussia, and died in Mendota, Wis., Nov. 15, 1915. At the age of seventeen years she was married to James Neault, of Wausau, Wis., and four of their five children survive. Our sister accepted present truth fifteen years ago, and was a devout member of the church at Moon, Wis., until her death. E. E. Thorbridge.

Wark.—Edna J. Wark was born in Rocksand, Mich., Feb. 22, 1854, and died Nov. 11, 1915, in Orting, Wash. She was married twice, and is survived by an aged husband and four children. About four years ago she accepted the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, through the efforts of Elder J. A. Holbrook, and remained faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. T. Z. Andrews.

Bosteter.—Margaret Fletcher Bosteter died in her eighty-sixth year, at the home of her daughter, in Hillsdale, Mich. The last eighteen years of her life she was a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and during her long illness her trust in God never wavered. Four children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Reverend Jefferson of the Baptist Church. L. F. Westfall.

Charles.—Fannie M. Charles was born in Tennessee, Jan. 13, 1855, and died in West Frankfort, Ill., Nov. 3, 1915. Two years ago she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and until her death labored earnestly for its advancement, taking special interest in the circulation of our literature. We fully believe that she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth in the first resurrection, clad in immortality. She is survived by two daughters and one son. C. W. Curtis.

Whitaker.—Chester Leroy Whitaker was born in Yreka, Cal., Sept. 4, 1898, and died in Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 27, 1915. He joined his parents in Arizona last April, coming from the State of Washington because of poor health. Through the influence of a godly father and mother he was led to accept Christ, and it was the privilege of the writer to baptize him September 15. He fell asleep with the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. J. Ernest Bond.

Shanko.—Died at the home of her parents, near Dogden, N. Dak., Nov. 13, 1915, Mrs. Katie Kritzke-Shanko, aged 21 years and 12 days. She was born in Tarascha, Russia, and came to America in 1900. Ten years later she was converted to God, and at the time of her death was a consistent member of the Dogden Seventh-day Adventist Church. A large company of relatives and friends were present at the funeral service, which was conducted in both English and Russian. M. B. Van Kirk.

Ake.—Rebecca Ake, of Beaver City, Nebr., died Oct. 29, 1915, aged 87 years, 2 months, and 7 days. She was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and her maiden name was Myers. In 1847 she was united in marriage with Hiram De Losier. After his death she was married to Elisha Whiteis, but was again left a widow. Her third husband is also dead. Six of her nine children are left to mourn, among whom is Miss Samantha Whiteis, for many years a missionary in India. B. L. House.

Morrison.—Minnie L. Gotfredson was born March 10, 1853, in Denmark, Wis. In 1869 she was converted to God and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which she was a faithful and devoted worker until her last sickness. On Oct. 10, 1881, she was married to Dr. Albert N. Hale. Three sons were born to them, two of whom survive. Being left a widow, Mrs. Hale was united in marriage with John M. Morrison, of Lincoln, Nebr., in 1900. She fell asleep Nov. 13, 1915. Sister Morrison was a public-spirited woman, especially interested in the work of temperance and prison reform. Her two sons, three sisters, and three brothers, together with a large number of friends, are left to mourn. Elder B. L. House conducted funeral services at College View, Nebr., and the body was taken to Green Bay, Wis., for interment.