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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1908

Obituaries

BLISS.—Died at her home in Blackberry, Minn., July 1, 1908, of tuberculosis, Anna M. Bliss, aged 44 years, 7 months, and 19 days. Sister Bliss was born in Drammen, Norway, in 1863. She emigrated early to this country, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Minneapolis, Minn., in 1902, but had been a believer for some eight or ten years before. A husband and eight children are left to mourn. We know she will rise at the voice of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, to a large number of friends, from Rev. 14:13. FRED JOHNSON.

SMITH.—Died at her home near Nevada, Mo., July 6, 1908, Emma Smith (née French), of cancer. During her terrible suffering her faith and trust were ever in her Saviour, and she entered her last sleep in full assurance of soon being called to meet her Redeemer at his coming. She was born in Gillingham, Kent Co., England, and became a member of the Methodist Church when fourteen years old. About twelve years ago she accepted present truth, and remained faithful until her death. A husband, five sons, and two daughters survive to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Rev. Frasier (Presbyterian), from Ps. 116:15. HENRY SMITH.

OWENS.—Chandler H. Owens was born in Conewango Township, Warren Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1831, and died of heart trouble at his home near the same place, June 5, 1908, aged 76 years, 9 months, and 16 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Marcia M. Loucks, Sept. 19, 1854. With his companion he accepted the third angel's message about thirty years ago, and remained a faithful follower of his Master until death. His loved companion, three sons, and one daughter are left to mourn. Funeral services were held at the North Warren church. Words of comfort, based on Rev. 14:13, were spoken by the writer to a large audience. I. N. WILLIAMS.

BENSON.—Died June 13, 1908, at Brooklyn, N. Y., of blood-poisoning, Mrs. Mary E. Benson, aged thirty-four years. At the age of thirteen she gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the M. E. Church. Later, seeing the importance of immersion, she united with the Baptist Church. Her godly life led to the conversion of her mother and fifteen other souls, and for seven years she and her mother became workers in a Baptist mission. During the hall meetings conducted by the writer in Brooklyn, both Mrs. Benson and her mother accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith. She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband, two children, a father and mother, besides a host of friends. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. L. H. PROCTOR.

HICKEY.—Julia Hickey was born in Jeffersonville, Ind., Sept. 25, 1873, and died of consumption, at Elnora, Ind., July 2, 1908. At the age of thirteen she was converted, and connected with the M. E. Church. Hearing the third angel's message in 1895, she accepted present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ever living a consistent Christian life. Her husband and three children survive her, but not to mourn without hope. Words of comfort and consolation were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15: 19-22. A. L. MILLER.

WILSON.—Died June 27, 1908 at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Sister Martha Weyand Wilson, aged 65 years and 9 months. She leaves a husband, two sons, and a daughter to mourn, but not without hope, for they believe they will meet her again. She formerly resided at Salina, Iowa, and was well known to many of the Adventist people of that State. She was a devoted, faithful woman, and was cheered with the hope that Jesus is soon coming. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder H. Nicola. We expect to meet her in the glad morning. L. McCOY.

GIBBS.—Almira Gibbs, wife of C. J. Gibbs, quietly fell asleep in Jesus at her home near White Cloud, Mich., May 17, 1908, after an illness of only a few hours, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 18 days. She complained of no pain, only weariness. She was brought to Covert, the funeral service being held in the church of which she was a faithful member, and she was laid to rest beside her only daughter in the Covert Cemetery. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, one son, two sisters, two brothers, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Our hope is in the resurrection. MRS. R. C. HORTON.

WARD.—Died at Bay Shore, Mich., June 28, 1908, Mrs. Harriet A. Ward, aged 60 years, 10 months, and 28 days. Sister Ward was a member of the church at Petoskey from the time of its organization until her death. She loved the truth, and the associations of the house of God were her delight. Her hope was bright, and, as a true soldier of the cross, she faced death calmly, and said that she was ready to go. The writer spoke to a large company of friends and neighbors concerning the blessed hope that lightens the future, and dispels the gloom of the grave. M. C. GUILD.

ERICKSON.—Died at Longmont, Colo., June 17, 1908, of cancer of the stomach, Eric Erickson, aged 61 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Brother Erickson and wife accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists at Fulda, Minn., in 1897, under the labors of Elders J. H. Behrens and A. W. Kuehl, and has been an earnest and faithful believer in the message, and has given largely of his means to advance the work. He died with a bright hope, and was happy in Jesus. A loving wife and daughter, one sister in Chicago, and a brother and sister in Sweden survive him. Rev. 14:13 was the basis of the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. E. E. FARNSWORTH.

GRAHAM.—On the evening of June 14, 1908, at South Lancaster, Mass., Mrs. Mary A. Graham, aged 74 years, 1 month, and 2 days, peacefully fell asleep after an illness of but six days. Though her strength had been failing for some time, she was constantly hard at work, never sparing herself. For fifty-five years she had been a Sabbath-keeper, having been baptized into this faith in 1853. With her parents she passed through the experiences of the first angel's message, and was well acquainted with Elder Joseph Bates, and many other pioneers of the cause. Having lived in this place for thirty-four years, she was the oldest resident member of the church, and her house was always a home for God's servants. She died strong in the hope in which she had lived, leaving a bereaved husband, one daughter, three grandchildren, two brothers, and six sisters. The interment was made at the North Lancaster Cemetery. F. C. GILBERT.