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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 23, 1908

Obituaries

CRANDELL.— Died at Kline, Colo., March 7, 1908, Albert Crandell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Crandell, aged nine years. He was early taught to love the Saviour, and we believe he will come forth in the first resurrection. Words of comfort based upon the twenty-third psalm were spoken by the writer. C. H. BATES.

WILLIAMS.— Died Feb. 25, 1908, Charles Clayton, infant son of Brother and Sister M. C. Williams, of Charleston, W. Va., aged 2 years and 4 days. Thus another little one is laid away to rest until Jesus, the Life-giver, shall claim his own. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 1:18, after which the remains were laid to rest in the beautiful Spring Hill Cemetery of Charleston. L. E. SUFFICOOl.

FLOYD.— Died at his home near Eldorado Springs, Mo., Feb. 26, 1908, John Nichol Floyd, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 22 days. He was born on Long Island, Nov. 4, 1829, and was married Jan. 9, 1869, to Martha Wilson. Eleven children were born, five of whom survive. Father and mother accepted the truth of the third angel’s message over twenty-five years ago, since which time they were active Christian workers. They both died with full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. NAOMI F. WIRTH.

HOWARD.— Died Feb. 22, 1908, in Monterey, Mich., Mrs. Aurelia P. Howard, aged 81 years, 6 months, and 5 days. Sister Howard accepted the doctrine of the soon-coming Saviour in 1855, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, and became one of nine charter members of the South Monterey church. Of these charter members two now remain,—her aged sister, and Sister Isabella Russ. It will be remembered that Monterey was the home of Elder Joseph Bates, and was a power point in the early days of the message in Michigan. Among those early believers none were more faithful than Sister Howard. She was a woman of marked integrity and deep Christian experience, and was esteemed by all who knew her. Two sons, a daughter, a brother, and a sister, are left to mourn. E. F. COLLIER.

PARKHURST.— Died Feb. 4, 1908, at his home, twenty-eight miles south of Richardson, N. Dak., after a brief illness, Brother Jonathan A. Parkhurst. He was born in Shelby County, Ill., Aug. 22, 1840, where he lived until the fall of 1906, removing at that time to North Dakota. A wife, three sons, and three daughters, with other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by C. Swartz, based upon Rom. 8:29, 30. W. H. PARKHURST.

COOPER.— Died in Mankato, Minn., Jan. 26, 1908, of gallstones, my dear sister, Mrs. Caroline D. Cooper, aged nearly sixty-nine years. One son, two daughters, three sisters, one brother, and twelve grandchildren survive her. Her husband died of heart failure, Dec. 27, 1880. She had been a firm believer in the third angel’s message and kindred truths for more than twenty years. She had a deep interest in the salvation of others; her home was always open to welcome the servants of God. She was ever ready to minister to the needs of others. Words of comfort and instruction, based on Rev. 14:13, were spoken by Elder A. W. Kuehl, of Minneapolis, Minn., after which she was laid to rest beside her husband in Pleasant View Cemetery to await the resurrection. MRS. S. J. MERRELL.

FULLMER.— Died at the home of her daughter in California, March 24, 1908, Mrs. Sarah Jane Fullmer, aged seventy-nine years. Sister Fullmer was born in Winchester, N. H., of colonial stock, her grandfather, Josiah Bartlett, being one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. For nearly forty-five years her home has been at Marshalltown, Iowa, although the last few years she has lived with her son, Dr. B. E. Fullmer. Thirty years ago she embraced the truths of the third angel’s message, and has since been numbered among those who “keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” The deceased is survived by a brother, a sister, and six children. Interment took place at her old home at Marshalltown, Iowa. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. M. N. CAMPBELL.

HEALD.— Amelia Josephine Heald, sister of Dr. G. H. Heald of Takoma Park, D. C., and of Dr. Henrietta Brighouse of Healdsburg, Cal., was born on Russian River, Sonoma Co., Cal., June 11, 1866, and fell asleep March 2, 1908, at her father’s home, of tuberculosis, after a lingering illness of more than three years. Early in the nineties she was converted, and became a member of the church. During the latter part of her sickness she was able to lay hold of the promises of God as she had not previously done; and when the summons came, she fell asleep, assured of a part with the saints in the first resurrection. She leaves to mourn her loss, though not as those who have no hope, her aged father, and her brother and sister, besides many other relatives and friends. The following Scripture texts, used at the funeral were her comfort during her last days: John 6:37; 3:16; Isa. 43:2; 41:10, 13; Ps. 37:7; Deut. 33:27. N. C. McCLURE.

HAGER.— Died near Fresno, Cal., Feb. 18, 1908, of cancer, G. D. Hager, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 9 days. In the early strenuous times of San Francisco, Brother Hager was on the vigilance committee, and afterward for two years on the regular police force. During his early life, and until 1879, he was a member of the Baptist Church. Then through reading, and association with Brother M. G. Kellogg, he accepted the third angel’s message. For a number of years he resided in Santa Rosa, and while there he served as elder of that church. For sixteen years he had charge of the fitting up of our annual camp-grounds, and the police regulations of the camp. His last affliction was severe, but borne with patience. It was my privilege to visit him on February 4. He said that he was at peace with God and man, and was resigned to the Lord’s will. The funeral service was conducted at Fresno, February 20, by Elder D. T. Fero. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.