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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 21, 1908

Obituaries

OLIVER.—Died in Union City, Mich., April 6, 1908, of a complication of diseases, Brother Charles Oliver, aged 49 years, 3 months, and 16 days. Brother Oliver accepted the third angel’s message about fifteen years ago, and died expecting soon to meet his dear Saviour in peace. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. C. Bourdeau and Brother J. E. Hanson. The remains were taken to Ontario for interment. W. C. HENNER.

HOWES.—Died at Fulton, N. Y., Nov. 27, 1907, Mrs. Harriet H. Howes. Sister Howes was born June 9, 1830, in Manlius, N. Y. With her husband, she began the observance of the Sabbath from reading the Bible, over forty years ago. She had been in failing health for the past three years, and confined to her bed for the last three months. The funeral was held in the Congregational church, the pastor kindly assisting. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 21:4. F. H. DEVINNEY.

RENTFRO.—Died March 14, 1908, at Sigourney, Iowa, James A. Rentfro, aged 73 years, 2 months, and 4 days. In 1878 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Sigourney. He was the father of ten children, seven of whom are now living. Clarence is a missionary in Portugal, and a daughter is the wife of Winford Hankins in China. The other five are fitting themselves for service in mission fields. The funeral service was conducted by Mr. Byram, pastor of the Baptist church, who was also a comrade in arms. H. U. J.

WILLIAMS.—Died at the home of her mother, at Kansas City, Mo., April 24, 1908, Virgie Frye Williams, aged 25 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Sister Williams was converted at the age of twelve, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she was a member until June, 1907, when she heard and accepted the third angel’s message. In July, 1907, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was in harmony with all the truths of this message, often expressing a desire to know more of God and his Word. The funeral service was held in the Adventist church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14. J. MARION CAMPBELL.

TRUMAN.—Died at Dover, Colo., April 14, 1908, of cancer, Sarah Annie Jones Truman, aged 50 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Father and mother came to Kansas in 1882, and in 1886 mother identified herself with the Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elders Rogers and Smith. She was an earnest Christian, and worked faithfully for the cause she loved. Two whole churches were organized through her labors, and others accepted the advent message as the result of her work. During her last illness she suffered greatly, but was patient through it all. Her husband, six children, and many relatives and friends mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by Frank Washburn, M. D. LUELLA TRUMAN.

NOWLEN.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Belize, British Honduras, Central America, April 16, 1908, our precious little daughter, Marjorie Ruth Nowlen, aged eight years and 5 weeks. We had just returned from attending the first camp-meeting held in Central America when she was taken sick. She died after a few days’ illness. Although so young, Marjorie loved the truth, and had distributed many pages of the Family Bible Teacher among the colored people here. Just before she died, she said, “I know Jesus loves me, and will make me better soon.” As her father and our own minister were both away, the Wesleyan minister kindly conducted the funeral service. We look forward to that joyful day when, if faithful, we shall hold her in our arms again. MRS. C. A. NOWLEN.