Obituary by J. A. Burden; J.

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 9, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 35.

Obituary.

By J. A. Burden; J.

HUGHES.—Died of paralysis, at East Portland, Or., August 16, 1886, Nancy G. Hughes, in the fiftieth year of her age.

Sister Hughes was born in East Machias, Washington Co., Maine, and came to Oregon only a few years ago. She had been an invalid for about five years; and though her sufferings were often intense, she bore them with marked Christian patience, giving evidence that her hope in the precious Saviour was a great source of comfort, even to the last. Sister Hughes, her husband, and son, Austin, embraced the truths of the Third Angel's Message during the summer of 1883, while Elder Boyd was holding tent meetings in East Portland. Since then present truth has been her constant theme. Her anxiety during the last few days of her life was for her friends who did not have a hope in Christ. She leaves a husband and three sons to mourn their loss. Words of comfort by the writer from Rev. 14:11.

J. A. BURDEN.

FOWLER.—Died at Woodland, August 23, 1886, William Fowler, aged 62 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Brother Fowler made a profession of Christianity at the age of twenty; united with the Disciple Church, in which connection he lived until about ten years ago when he accepted the truths of the Third Angel's Message. He was ever faithful in his practice of the truth, and in his attendance on the services of the church. Unless hindered by physical disability, he was always in his place at the church on the Sabbath day, and was ready with a cheering testimony for the Master. Sixty-three years of faith in Christ is a good record. Services by the writer.