Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 25, 1908

Harlan.—Millie Harlan, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Harlan, was born March 9, 1908, and died March 22, 1908, at Berrien Springs, Mich., of bronchial pneumonia. Service was held at the house, conducted by Brother James Irving. Mrs. R. M. Harlan.

Handley.—Died at Huntington, Ohio, May 11, 1908, of lung fever, our darling baby, Mable Esther Handley, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 22 days. Thus one more little one is laid away to rest until the Life-giver shall claim his own. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Willard (Baptist), based on 1 Cor. 15:11-27. Mrs. M. L. Handley.

Spead.—Died April 5, 1908, at the home of her mother, at South Portland, Maine, Addie May Spead, aged 34 years, and 3 months. Sister Spead accepted the message and was baptized twelve years ago, under the labors of Elder J. B. Goodrich. She remained faithful, and died in the blessed hope. Her husband and two children mourn the loss of a good wife and mother. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. John Wilson.

Zuck.—Died at Johnson City, Tenn., May 14, 1908, Frederick Zuck, aged 67 years, 6 months, and 10 days. He was born in Germany in 1840. Brother Zuck accepted the third angel's message in Nebraska about six years ago, and died in the blessed hope of being called forth in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and other loved ones and a large circle of friends to mourn. At his request the twenty-third psalm was read, and words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. J. F. Pogue.

Winkley.—Died at his home in Le Roy, N. Y., April 28, 1908, of heart failure; Brother S. M. Winkley, aged 72 years, 4 months, and 8 days. Brother Winkley was a native of Wittenburg, Germany, coming to this country in 1858. He served through the Civil War, where he received injuries which resulted in his death. In 1873 he was baptized and enlisted in the cause of God, put on the Christian armor, and from that time he fought untiring on the field to win an everlasting crown. He leaves a faithful wife and daughter to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. H. W. Carr.

Presnall.—Died at his home in Eagle Lake, Minn., April 24, 1908, Jonathan Presnall, aged 73 years, 5 months, and 2 days. Brother Presnall moved to Minnesota in the sixties, and located in Eagle Lake, which has been his home ever since. He became interested in the truths of the third angel's message in the seventies. He became convinced of the truth, and has been keeping the Sabbath ever since. He loved the Lord and tried to do what was pleasing in his sight. He had implicit faith in this message, and hoped to triumph with it some day. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. W. Kuehl.

Bennett.—Died at his home near Carson City, Mich., June 5, 1908, Joseph E. Bennett, aged 62 years, 2 months, and 25 days. He leaves a wife, one daughter, two sons, two sisters, and one brother to mourn. For the past three years Brother Bennett's health has been poor, yet the end came suddenly, at 12:20 A. M., Friday, after a hard day's work planting corn for a neighbor. We believe he was a man with a trust in God, and are content to leave him in the hands of Him who “doeth all things well.” Discourse by the writer, to a large and sympathizing company of relatives and neighbors. S. D. Hartwell.

Damon.—Died June 8, 1908, at his home in Kasoag, N. Y., Andrew J. Damon, aged seventy-seven years. Brother Damon accepted the truth of the Sabbath forty-five years ago, and shortly after came out into the full light of the third angel's message, and joined the Adams Center church, of which he has since been a faithful member. He had been failing in health for two years, but his death was sudden, resulting from heart trouble. His wife and two children survive him. The funeral was held at his home, the writer speaking words of comfort from Matt. 13:43. The remains were then taken to Adams Center, where a short service was held before burial. F. C. Webster.

Smith.—Mrs. Emily Jane Smith was born in Byron, Genesee Co., N. Y., in the year 1828. Sister Smith was converted and united with the Methodist Church when she was nine years old, and later united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a member of the Owosso church at the time of her death. Her hope in the triumph of the message was strong. Rose Smith.

Chesbro.—Died at her home, after an illness of four years, Mrs. Wm. A. Chesbro, in the eightieth year of her age. Mrs. Chesbro was a strong believer in the third angel's message for about forty years, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves to mourn their loss, one son, a brother and sister, and four grandchildren. Funeral took place, June 17, Rev. Johnson of the M. E. Church officiating. J. W. Chesbro.

McDermott.—Died at Minneapolis, Minn., May 23, 1908, Minnie McDermott, aged 36 years, 9 months, and 22 days. Sister McDermott accepted the third angel's message several years ago, and died expecting soon to meet her Saviour in peace. She leaves her husband, son, mother, sister, and three brothers to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder R. A. Underwood. The remains were taken to Stillwater, Minn., for interment. A. W. Kuehl.

Blackburn.—Died at Rockport, Tex., May 21, 1908, Lucy Blackburn, youngest daughter of Brother and Sister Charles Blackburn, aged 28 months. Death came unexpectedly. At six in the morning she showed signs of being ill, and at ten in the evening she was dead. The bereaved parents are in deep sorrow, but by faith in God's promises they look forward to the resurrection, where they hope again to hold their darling in their arms. Words of comfort based on Jer. 31:15-17 were spoken by the writer. A. W. Jenson.

Ward.—Died at Albany, Iowa, July 14, 1907, Clark Stowe Ward, aged 81 years, 2 months, and 15 days. He was born in Vergennes, Vt., in 1826, and was married in 1851 to Caroline A. Ballard. Eight children, with the aged mother, remain to mourn. He often spoke of the falling of the stars, which he witnessed, and of the preaching of Wm. Miller, under which he accepted present truth. An impressive funeral sermon was delivered by Elder E. G. Olsen, to a large congregation of relatives and friends at the Lima church. Mrs. C. W. Jones.

Cole.—Jane E. Cole, née Fish, was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Sept. 25, 1823, and died at Santa Rosa, Cal., May 29, 1908, aged 84 years, 8 months, and 4 days. While living in Leroy, Mich., June 1, 1843, she was married to Hiram Cole, who survives her. Of six children born to them, five are still living, and four were present in her last sickness, and at her funeral. Sister Cole was converted at the age of seventeen, and in 1882, with her husband, united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Santa Rosa, of which she was a most faithful member. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, before a large gathering of friends, on June 1, 1908. J. N. Loughborough.

Borego.—Died in East Cottage Grove, Ore., April 24, 1908, Elizabeth Borego, in the eighty-first year of her age. Mother was born in Xenia, Ohio, March 13, 1828. In early life she gave her heart to God and for many years was honored as a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Twenty-three years ago she heard the preaching of the soon-coming Saviour and the faith held by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. After a thorough investigation of God's Word she cast her lot with the remnant people of God. Her early life was spent in caring for the sick and dying. During her own illness she was always bright and hopeful. The funeral service was held in the Adventist church at Cottage Grove. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing friends by Elder J. M. Cole, of Salem. ***