Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 27, 1908

Johnson.—Died at San Jose, Cal., Dec. 4, 1907, Caroline A. Johnson, aged 62 years, 1 month, and 12 days. She was a believer in the message, and a member at one time of the church at Fish Creek, Wis. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. D. T. Fero.

Ballard.—Died at Yates Center, Kan., Jan. 12, 1908, of capillary bronchitis, Mrs. Emily H. Ballard, aged 71 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when young, and remained in that church until 1872, when, under the labors of Elders R. M. Kilgore and J. H. Morrison, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which faith she died. She was a careful Bible student, and could quote much from memory. She manifested great patience in the severe suffering of her last illness. She is survived by her husband, one son, two daughters, and eighteen grandchildren. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13. F. C. Clark.

Remington.—Died at Cedar Run, Mich., Jan. 31, 1908, of old age, John Wesley Remington, aged 80 years. He was born in the State of New York, and came to Michigan in his early days. He accepted present truth over twenty years ago, and had a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, one daughter, three sons, and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. A. Hansen.

Bassett.—Died at Elwood, N. J., Jan. 8, 1908, of pneumonia, Margaret S. Bassett, aged 73 years, 3 months, and 28 days. Though a great sufferer for some time before her death, her mind was stayed upon Him who alone can keep us in perfect peace. The friends and relatives laid her to rest with the hope that she would have a part in the resurrection of the just. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by a local minister. George W. Spies.

Farber.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 27, 1908, Brother Oswald P. Farber. The immediate cause of his death was pleuropneumonia, though he had for some time been afflicted with general tuberculosis. His demise came suddenly. He was born and reared in Lodi, Wis., where his godly mother trained him in the principles of righteousness, from which he did not depart. He loved the truth, and was loved by all who knew him. Two sisters survive him, to whom the loss is heavy. The funeral and burial were at his childhood home. Geo. C. Tenney.

Boggs.—Died at his home in Evans City, Pa., April 19, 1907, of paralysis, James Boggs, aged 65 years, 9 months, and 4 days. Father was born in Evans City, but after his marriage, removed to Columbus, Neb., where he and his family lived for almost ten years. At this place they heard and accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, under the labor of Elder Cudney. They also lived a number of years on the Pacific Coast. As the result of his efforts in the canvassing field, many heard the truth for the first time in Pennsylvania. His faith in the message remained firm to the end. Although a constant sufferer for one year and four months, he was always patient and full of courage. He died with the full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Mrs. Helen Benson.

Boggs.—Died in Butler, Pa., Nov. 7, 1907, of pneumonia, Matilda Eleanor Boggs, née McNair. Mother was born in Butler sixty-five years ago. In 1864 she was united in marriage to James Boggs, of Evans City, Pa., and with him removed to Columbus, Neb., where they both accepted the Sabbath. She was always loyal and true to the message she loved, and was a loving mother and kind neighbor. Her last words to me were, “Be of good courage; we are well able to possess the land. Our future is in the hands of the Omnipotent One.” Mother is survived by four sons and myself. She was laid to rest beside father, to await the voice of the Life-giver. Mrs. Helen Benson.

Rhorer.—Died at Mackinaw, Ill., Jan. 11, 1908, of the infirmities of old age, Mrs. Catherine Rhorer, aged 90 years and 16 days. She was reared by pious parents in the old-time Methodism in the days when the followers of Wesley were unpopular with the world. Her earnest desire through life was to know the will of God that she might walk in it. After many years, becoming convinced that immersion is the only Bible mode of baptism, she immediately requested to be re-baptized. At this time she united with the Disciple Church. In 1878 the light upon the Sabbath question and kindred truths dawned upon her, and she embraced it with all her heart, and for over thirty years, together with her daughter, Mrs. S. L. Stout, observed it alone in their family. Isa. 58:7 was fully incorporated into her life. Even in her great age her mental faculties were unimpaired. Truly a mother in Israel has fallen; but we confidently expect to meet her in the soon-coming resurrection. Mrs. Bel R. Flesher.