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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 16, 1908

Obituaries

LONG.— Died at Kearney, Kan., Feb. 22, 1908, of scarlet fever, Anna G. Long, aged 9 years, 6 months, and 22 days. Little Anna loved the appearing of our dear Saviour; and we know that when he comes, we shall meet her again. E. F. LONG.

REED.— Died at his home in Omaha, Neb., Feb. 17, 1908, Lewis Reed, aged 71 years, 1 month, and 20 days. He is survived by his wife and daughter, who are members of the Seventh-day church in Omaha. At the time of his death Mr. Reed was not identified with any church; but before his death he acknowledged Jesus as his Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 22: 21. C. A. BEESON.

LAUCK.— Died May 30, 1907, in Auburndale, Kan., John A. Lauck, aged 71 years, 5 months, and 29 days. He was born in Germany, coming to this country when twenty years of age. Five sons and five daughters survive him. Though suffering great pain in his last days, he was patient, and expressed a desire that his last breath should praise his Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder L. F. Trubey. J. M. FLETCHER.

COLE.— Died Feb. 26, 1908, of pneumonia, Sister Louise S. Cole, of Sand Lake, Mich., in the forty-sixth year of her age. Sister Cole embraced the truth in the fall of 1895, at a tent-meeting held near Trufant, Mich. She was an earnest and consistent Christian. A husband, two sons, an aged father, and other relatives are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14: 14. W. R. MATTHEWS.

OWEN.— Died at her home on Long Prairie, in Tillamook Co., Ore., Feb. 16, 1908, Mrs. Mary Gibson Owen. She was born in Quebec, Canada, Jan. 12, 1836. At the age of fifteen Sister Owen became a Christian, and kindness, sincerity, and good deeds characterized her life. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Although a sufferer for years with paralysis, she was always patient. Besides her husband, there are left two children,—a son and a daughter,—also one adopted son. Services were held at the house, and also at the Adventist church, Rev. Rosebraugh (United Brethren) officiating; text, John 14: 1. *

MILLS.— Died at the home of her son, Wm. H. Mills, of Emporia, Kan., March 1, 1908, of pulmonary la grippe, Sister Mary Ann Mills. She was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., Dec. 8, 1818, and was therefore in her ninetieth year at the time of her death. Sister Mills was one of the pioneers of the advent message, having identified herself with it fifty-two years ago. During all these years she has been firm in her belief, and consistent in her practise of every principle of the message. She was the mother of four children, two of whom survive to mourn. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder B. W. Brown. We believe the benediction of Rev. 14: 13 rests upon her. CHAS. THOMPSON.

ANDERSON.— Nora Haysmer was born of Adventist parents in Montcalm Co., Mich., Oct. 31, 1867. Died at the Plumstead Sanitarium, Plumstead, South Africa, Feb. 4, 1908. Nora never remembered the time when she did not love this truth and keep the Sabbath. She grew as a child in the message. At the age of nine she requested baptism, but on account of her tender years was advised to wait. It was not until she was eleven years old that the rite was performed, and she united with the church in Bushnell, Mich. She entered Battle Creek College at the age of sixteen, to fit herself for the work of God. For lack of means, she was able to remain but one term. Then began a struggle for an education. By teaching, canvassing, and housework she earned enough to return to college in 1891, and graduated in the class of 1893. While in the college she joined the Students' Volunteer Band, and consecrated her life to the work in the foreign mission field. In October, 1893, she was married to the writer. We returned to the college soon after our marriage, and remained until the Mission Board called us to assist in opening the work among the natives in Matabeleland, South Africa. We sailed from New York, April 10, 1895, and arrived at Bulawayo on July 26, after a long journey by sea, train, and ox wagon. Her life was identified with the work at the Matabele Mission for the next nine years. Through war, famine, pestilence, hardship, and death of fellow workers, she bore her burdens faithfully and without a murmur. Then work beyond her strength, an impoverished diet, and an enervating tropical climate, forced her from the field. In 1904 we went to America for a year of rest. We returned the next year to open the work in Barotseland. Here again were the hardships, privations, and difficulties of pioneer work. She struggled with them bravely; and just when the struggle was over, when the privations were past, when the hope of a comfortable home had been realized, she passed away. On Nov. 24, 1907, she had an attack of black-water fever. I nursed her one week, and then took her to the hospital in Livingstone. She made a partial recovery, and then came on to the sanitarium at Plumstead. Here her progress was slow, but she seemed to gain steadily. She was bright and cheerful, and was beginning to talk of the time when she would go back to the work she loved so well. When we thought that all danger was past, she had a relapse, and soon passed away. The best medical skill, trained nurses, kind hands, and loving hearts did all that could be done, but to no avail. Not for her were the comforts of this life, the companionship of friends and loved ones, the pleasures of home and the home land. She gave them up gladly, joyfully, willingly, that the heathen might hear the message. She poured out her strength unto death, that they might have life. Our house is desolate, our home lonely, our child an orphan. But we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Only a little longer, and He who shall come will come, and will not tarry. Then we shall have the home we have so longed for here. Then sorrow and crying will be no more. We shall see the fruit of our labors, and be satisfied. Funeral services were conducted by Elder W. S. Hyatt, assisted by Elders I. J. Hankins and E. R. Williams. W. H. ANDERSON.