Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 8, 1908

BEACH.—Died at Boise, Idaho, July 23, 1908, of appendicitis, Alice Beach, aged 13 years, 1 month, and 23 days. Alice was born in Manitoba, came to the States with her parents, and began keeping the Sabbath with them ten years ago. She had expressed a desire for baptism. Comforting thoughts were drawn from the experience of Job. A. C. BIRD.

SALISBURY.—Steven De Kater Salisbury died at his home in Riverside, Cal., Aug. 31, 1908, of dropsy, being eighty-one years old. During his sickness he was not heard to utter one word of complaint, though he suffered a great deal. The mourners are his wife, a son, two daughters, a stepdaughter, and eight grandchildren. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. ELBRIDGE M. ADAMS.

ROGERS.—John Wesley Rogers, son of Brother and Sister W. T. Rogers, was born in Silver Creek, Cal., June 16, 1906, and died of tubercular meningitis on Sabbath, Sept. 12, 1908, aged 2 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Little Wesley was sick only five days. He was laid to rest in the new cemetery in Silver Creek to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort based on Rev. 1:17, 18, were spoken by the writer. P. P. ADAMS.

BURG.—Mrs. Etta L. Burg, wife of Henry Burg, died of tuberculosis, in her twenty-seventh year, at Freshwater, Cal., Sept. 12, 1908. Though for years she had suffered much at times, she patiently bore her sufferings to the last. She fell asleep in the blessed hope. A husband, little daughter two years of age, mother, step-father, and four step-sisters mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to the relatives and a large number of friends. A. J. OSBORNE.

FREEMAN.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Victor, Colo., Aug. 21, 1908, Mrs. Mamie E. Freeman, aged thirty-eight years and twenty-two days. Mr. Freeman accompanied the body to Kingman. Sister Freeman was an earnest Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. The bereaved husband and parents, with three brothers and two sisters, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. The interment was made in the Cunningham Cemetery. C. W. HARDESTY.

PAINTER.—Died at Collier, Pa., Sept. 9, 1908, Sister Mary R. Painter, aged 66 years, 4 months, and 1 day. She was born at Walnut Bend, Pa., May 8, 1842. She gave her heart to God early in life, and embraced the Adventist faith about twelve years ago. She was a faithful wife and mother, having the spiritual welfare of her family at heart. She died strong in the faith and in the hope of a victor’s resurrection. Two daughters and six sons survive her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. F. D. WAGNER.

COAHRAN.—Died at Church Hill, Md., Aug. 11, 1908, Mrs. Virginia Tilden Coahran, beloved wife of A. Coahran, in the seventy-fourth year of her age. She was born at Oak Manor, Md., March 8, 1834. From youth she led a Christian life, and in her home set a good example for all. Though she was was ill for a long time, she never complained, and will not be forgotten by the loving husband, son, and daughter who are bereaved. They mourn not as those who have no hope; for they expect to meet her when Christ comes to gather his jewels. G. P. GAEDE.

DESOUGE.—Mrs. Clarinda DeSouge was born seventy years ago, where the town of Hammond, La., now stands. In early life she was converted and united with the Missionary Baptist Church. Later she accepted the Sabbath truth, and became a Seventh-day Baptist. Several years ago she embraced the third angel’s message, her experience thus exemplifying Prov. 4:18. Her death, which was caused by heart failure, occurred Aug. 14, 1908, while she was attending the camp-meeting at Lake Charles, La. Interment was made in the family burying-ground at Hammond, La., funeral services being conducted by Elder J. V. Tinnin (Methodist). We believe she sleeps in Jesus, and expect to meet her when he comes. E. L. MAXWELL.

SINNING.—Margaret Rudolph Sinning, born in Allenbach, Hessia, Germany, died at Titusville, Pa., aged 76 years, 7 months, and 10 days. She came from Germany in 1835, landing in Baltimore, Md., with her mother and two sisters. They journeyed from Baltimore to Pittsburg by stage and canal. In 1849 she was married to the late George Sinning in Pittsburg. Seven children are left to mourn the loss of a loved mother. She was a devoted Christian, and had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for about fourteen years, dying in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour and the resurrection of the just, when she will again meet her beloved companion, who also sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. I. N. WILLIAMS.

WRIGHT.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 8, 1908, of paralysis, Brother Walter S. Wright, aged 66 years, 1 month, and 8 days. About three years ago his wife was taken away, after a long and painful illness. From that time the deceased has been a constant invalid, and most of the time a great sufferer. He was born in Franklin County, N. Y., being one of a family of eight children. One brother, who also is in the truth, and a nephew survive him. Forty years ago he and his companion removed from New York to Battle Creek, and soon afterward accepted present truth. During his sickness his mind was remarkably clear. He delighted to hear of the progress of the cause, and about the blessed hope. The writer, assisted by Brother G. W. Amadon, conducted the funeral service. A. C. BOURDEAU.

THAYER.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 14, 1908, Gussie Conrey Thayer. She was born in Kansas, Sept. 20, 1888, and in 1894 united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Fayetteville, Ark. B. E. FULLMER.

McCOY.—Died at her home in Chester, W. Va., Sept. 17, 1908, Sister Emily McCoy. She was born in Beaver County, Pa., about fifty-four years ago. On May 12, 1901, she was baptized in the faith of the third angel’s message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Chester. She had a sound Christian experience, and until the day of her death rejoiced in the blessed hope. Her death came suddenly, after a short illness. She leaves a husband, eight children, five sisters, and one brother to mourn. JOHN F. STEELE.

ROSS.—Died Aug. 30, 1908, of infirmities incidental to old age, Sister Christena Miner Ross. She was born April 22, 1826, in Monroe County, Ohio, and early in life was converted and united with the Christian Church. In the year 1847 she was united with Isaac Ross in marriage. To this union were born four sons and three daughters, all of whom are still living. They moved to West Virginia in 1871, and in 1878, when the truths of the third angel’s message were first preached in this State by Elder Isaac Sanborn, she accepted the message. In her life were seen the fruits of the Spirit. She was an affectionate wife, a loving mother, and in love and sympathy always ready to relieve and care for the needy, sick, and afflicted ones around her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the home. The next morning we started to the place of interment, about fifteen miles distant, and were met there by another funeral procession, that of F. M. Florence, the deceased’s son-in-law, a member of the Christian Church. The writer was called upon to conduct this funeral also, and after a short service in the church, both of these were laid away to rest until the resurrection morning. W. R. FOGGIN. (Columbia Visitor, please copy)

PALMER.—Brother Charles L. Palmer fell asleep in hope, in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 16, 1908, aged 84 years, 7 months, and 24 days. He was born in the town of Ridgeway, Orleans Co., N. Y. In October, 1831, his parents emigrated to Michigan, where the father purchased a tract of land in St. Joseph County, and the old homestead is now known as the village of Colon. On July 4, 1850, Brother Palmer was united in marriage to Miss Cornelia A. Sexton. Eight children were given them, six of whom, with the bereaved wife, survive him. In 1857 the deceased was converted and joined the Baptist Church. In the same year Elders Joseph Bates and J. H. Waggoner came to Colon, pitched a tent, and began a course of Bible lectures. As a result, Brother Palmer began to observe the Sabbath, July 13, 1857. This resulted in the loss to him of his position as bookkeeper, which brought him a thousand dollars a year. But God, who ever remembers those who are true to principle, soon helped him to another situation with a salary just as large. In 1874, at the solicitation of Elder James White, he removed to Battle Creek to connect with the Review and Herald as bookkeeper. This position he filled for fourteen years. Later he began the business of property fire insurance, which he followed until February of the present year. Then heart-disease, failure of eyesight, and other infirmities incident to age confined him to the house. During his last sickness Brother Palmer felt the need of being prepared for the great change that he expected soon to take place. Often has the writer visited him, and the conversation was wholly on religious topics, and generally concluded with prayer. And when he was unable to converse, by many broken utterances it was plain that the blessed hope was uppermost in his mind. He passed away without a struggle. By request of the family, the writer conducted services at the house, assisted by Elder A. C. Bourdeau. G. W. AMADON.