Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 12, 1908

CORNELISON.—Died at the home of his parents, near New Castle, Wyo., Jan. 20, 1908, of congestion of the liver, Lester Cornelison, aged 2 years and 19 days. Lester was sick for three weeks. He was laid away to rest by the side of his sister, to await the coming of Jesus. Grace Tillotson.

HARSH.—Died at North Bellingham, Wash., Jan. 5, 1908, of tuberculosis, Brother Alfred James Harsh, aged 58 years, 3 months, and 20 days. After thorough study, he accepted the Sabbath truth a few weeks before his death. His faith in Christ was firm until the last. He leaves a wife, one son, one daughter, four grandchildren, and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral sermon was preached by a Presbyterian minister. Walter Quimby.

PLUM.—Died at Coldwater, Mich., Dec. 5, 1907, of pneumonia, Daniel L. Plum, in his seventy-eighth year. He and his companion embraced the third angel's message under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn. During the last three years he lived with his daughter, Mrs. A. S. Parker, at whose home his sudden death occurred. He left the best of evidence to his loved ones that he rests in hope. Two children survive their father's death. A brief service was held at the home, conducted by the Baptist minister of this city, after which his remains were taken to Wakeman, Ohio, for interment by the side of his companion, who had preceded him by twelve years. H. Nicola.

WINTERS.—Died at his home in River Sioux, Iowa, Jan. 30, 1908, Brother Robert Winters. He was born in England, March 1, 1816, was converted at the age of sixteen years, and joining the Methodist Church, he preached for them for a time, then came to America. Hearing the doctrine of the soon coming of Christ as preached by William Miller and his colaborers, he accepted it, returned to England and preached the same there. As a result, large numbers believed in Christ as their Saviour, and he had the pleasure of baptizing in one lake seven hundred souls. Returning again to America, after a number of years he heard the faith of Seventh-day Adventists preached. He accepted it, and died with a triumphant faith in his Saviour. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer from Rev. 21:7. The remains were taken to Magnolia for interment. A. F. Ferguson.

NELSON.—Died near Newark, Wis., Feb. 1, 1908, Edward Oscar Nelson, aged 80 years, 3 months, and 28 days. Brother Nelson was born in Dryden Township, Tompkins Co., N. Y., in the year 1827, and in an early day came to Wisconsin. About forty years ago he accepted the truths of the message, and died in the blessed hope. Eight children are deprived of a father's love and counsel. John 14:19 was the basis of remarks at the funeral. We laid him to rest in the Avon Cemetery. W. W. Stebbins.

BALDWIN.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Farrell, at East Emporium, Pa., Jan. 27, 1908, of consumption, Charles B. Baldwin, aged 69 years and 25 days. Nearly fifteen years ago, after reading “Early Writings,” he accepted the third angel's message. He was engaged in canvassing when taken sick. He leaves one daughter and one grandson. His remains were laid to rest near his old home at Duke Center, Pa. Words of comfort were spoken by the Methodist minister, from 1 Thess. 4:12-18. Mrs. Clara Loop.

EVRARD.—Fell asleep in Jesus, in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 19, 1908, of consumption, Ida Evrard, née Vandervelle, aged 22 years, 5 months, and 4 days. During revival meetings which were held in the Tabernacle, and conducted by Elder Luther Warren, she and her husband were both baptized, and united with the church. In her closing days she gave clear evidence that it was well with her, and that she will have a part in the resurrection of the just. She leaves a husband, a father, three brothers, and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder G. W. Amadon. A. C. Bourdeau.

SKILLING.—Died at her home at Valley City, N. D., Jan. 21, 1908, of pneumonia, Lena Alice Skilling, née Grave, aged 31 years, 4 months, and 3 days. She accepted present truth while visiting her mother at her childhood home, in the summer of 1906, and remained true to the end. A little baby boy, aged 4 days, who died January 22, was laid to rest with his mother. Sister Skilling's life was full of suffering, but she was ever a patient and loving wife and mother. She was a woman of the highest Christian virtues. She leaves a husband, five children, a mother, five sisters, three brothers, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home of Sister Skilling's mother at Long Lake, Minn. W. A. Alway.

BARTLETT.—Died at Lapwai, Idaho, Jan. 14, 1908, Brother J. Bartlett, aged 87 years and 14 days. The evening of the fourteenth he went after the cows, and as he did not return, his family began searching for him. It was not until three o'clock in the morning that they found him. His eyesight had been failing for some time, and it is thought that while hunting his way home, he slipped and fell over the bluff. His head struck on a rock, and he must have been killed instantly. In 1863, under the labors of Moses Hull, he accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and from that time till the day of his death he was a faithful worker in the cause of present truth. He was a brickmason by trade, and during the first ten years of his work in the cause he would work during the summer at his trade and through the winter hold meetings. In 1864 he was ordained to the gospel ministry. The Lord blessed his labors from the start, and to-day many are rejoicing in the truth as a result of his labors. A wife, four children,—two boys and two girls,—and about thirty grandchildren are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. F. M. Oliver.