Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 9, 1908

Davis.—Died June 13, 1908, of membranous croup, Clara Henrietta Davis, youngest daughter of Cyrus L. and Retta Wilkins Davis, in her second year. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:16 and 17. J. J. Clark.

Taylor.—Fell asleep in Jesus, June 17, 1908, near Lakeview, Mich., Sister W. Taylor. She lived the truth under many difficulties, but was faithful. She leaves three daughters and one son, who look forward with a bright hope to the time when they shall meet their mother again. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, Eccl. 12:13, 14. W. R. Matthews.

Brown.—Died at Traverse City, Mich., June 22, 1908, Mrs. Mary M. Brown, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 24 days. Sister Brown accepted the truths of the third angel's message fourteen years ago, and was “faithful unto death.” We laid her away in hope of meeting her again in the glad resurrection day. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. M. C. Guild.

Bracelin.—Died near Cadillac, Mich., May 27, 1908, Brother Hugh Bracelin, aged 79 years, 11 months, and 24 days. Brother Bracelin was born and raised a Roman Catholic, but early in life was converted and united with the Methodist Church. He became a minister of the gospel, and his labors were fruitful in the conversion of souls. For many years past he has believed and practised the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. M. C. Guild.

Sykes.—Died near Portis, Kan., June 14, 1908, of heart failure, Sister Caroline Sykes. Sister Sykes was converted about eight years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was always cheerful and happy; she went out, singing, into the yard, when, without a moment's warning, she fell over and breathed her last in a few seconds. The husband and five children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. G. Knight.

Raine.—Fell asleep at her home in Springfield, Mo., June 4, 1908, Sister Nellie Stuart Raine. She was born in Rockport, Ky., Dec. 3, 1858. She heard and accepted the third angel's message at St. Clair, Nev., April, 1881. Her life from that time has been in keeping with her faith in the message. It was always a source of joy to her to know that Jesus is soon coming. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. D. U. Hale.

Pinney.—Rose E. Pinney, née Bean, was born April 3, 1859, and died near Rock, Kan., June 8, 1908, of cancer of the stomach. Sister Pinney accepted the truth at Herrington, Kan., about fifteen years ago. While none of her children have yet obeyed the truth, they believe their mother was right in her religious views. With much grief her husband and children laid their loved one to rest till the morning of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. H. Brock.

Collett.—Died at Saranac Lake, N. Y., April 15, 1908, of tuberculosis, Bertha May Collett, daughter of J. S. and Nellie P. Day, in the twenty-third year of her age. About ten years ago, under the labors of Elders Place and Cobb at Newfane, N. Y., she was converted, and gave evidence of a change of heart. In her closing experience she seemed resigned to the will of God. Her parents and two younger sisters survive her. Interment was made in the village cemetery. S. B. Whitney.

Wheeler.—Died at his home at Cottage Grove, Ore., of pneumonia, Walter Nahum Wheeler, aged 51 years, 3 months, and 13 days. He embraced the third angel's message in Minnesota when a young man, and has ever remained faithful to its teaching. We believe he sleeps in Jesus. A wife, two sons, two daughters, and other relatives and friends gathered in the Adventist church here, and listened to words of cheer from Elder J. M. Cole. We laid our brother to rest in the Grange Cemetery. L. G. Paap.

Godfrey.—Sally Ann Hartshorn was born in Danville, N. Y., June 18, 1832, and died at her home near Rothbury, Mich., June 13, 1908, aged 75 years, 11 months, and 26 days. She was married to Leander Godfrey in 1851. To them were born eight children, four of whom are now living. For more than thirty years she had been a firm believer in the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists, and was a faithful follower of her Lord until her death. The funeral was held at the Rothbury church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 17:15. E. A. Merriam.

Angove.—Thomas R. Angove was born in Devonshire, England, Aug. 5, 1835, and died at Grass Valley, Cal., June 17, 1908, aged 72 years, 10 months, and 12 days. His death was caused by heart failure. In 1854 he went to the Australian gold-fields, meeting with success, later visiting the United States, and finally, in the spring of 1868 coming to Grass Valley, which has been his home since that time. For many years he was a member of the Methodist Church; but about twenty-five years ago, under the preaching of Brother Briggs, both he and his wife accepted present truth, since which time they have been numbered among its most faithful supporters. The devoted wife, and a son and daughter, survive our brother. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Winning (M. E.), and was largely attended. *