Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 19, 1908

SCOTT.—Brother Henry Scott died at his home in Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 17, 1908. He was born in Alabama in 1840. About seven years ago he accepted the Sabbath truth under the labors of Elder M. C. Sturdevant, who is now laboring in Africa. He was a great lover of this message, and loved his church, where his presence is greatly missed. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from John 11: 1-44. W. H. SEBASTIAN.

NAGLE.—Gustave A. Nagle was born Sept. 20, 1862, in Iowa, and came to the Pacific Coast in 1888. On Oct. 20, 1908, he was suddenly killed by a cable breaking and striking him on the back, while working in a logging-camp some miles out from Vancouver, Wash. He leaves a wife, a brother, and other relatives, and a goodly circle of friends, to mourn. The writer preached the funeral sermon, using as a text, Job 30: 23. R. D. BENHAM.

FRITZ.—Died Oct. 17, 1908, of tuberculosis, Mrs. Lucinda Fritz, aged 52 years, 5 months, and 23 days. Sister Fritz was a charter member of the Canton (Ohio) Seventh-day Adventist church, and to the last enjoyed a rich religious experience. She leaves a husband, a daughter, and three sisters to mourn their loss. We laid her to rest in Westlawn Cemetery, to await the coming of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14: 1-4. B. J. FERCIOT.

RICHARDSON.—Aurelia Catherine Story was born Nov. 23, 1811, in Canada, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Stanton, in Alaiedon, Mich., Oct. 10, 1908, at the age of nearly ninety-seven years. Early in life she was married to Cyrus Filmore. Death claimed the husband and three of the five children who were born to them. She was later married to Mr. Richardson, who also died. At the age of twenty-three she was converted and united with the Baptist Church; seventeen years ago she began the observance of the Sabbath. Her long life was one of faith and trust in God. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Gorsline (Methodist), assisted by Rev. Ellet (Presbyterian). LIBBIE S. GREGG.

PAUL.—Lottie B. Paul, wife of John E. Paul, died at Springdale, Ark., Oct. 2, 1908, aged thirty-four years. Sister Paul's sad death was made more sad by attendant circumstances. Her little daughter, Lois Odell Paul, eleven years of age, died on September 5, while Sister Paul was too sick to leave her bed. The cause of death in both cases was typhoid fever. Sister Paul was a model Christian wife and mother. Every one loved her, and those who knew her best loved her most. She and her two young daughters were baptized soon after they came to Springdale, and all three became members of the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place. She was pleased with the country she had come to live in, and often spoke of the beauty of her mountain home, and of the beautiful climate. M. L. LEACH.

HOYT.—Died in Syracuse, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1908, Sister E. M. Hoyt, aged 53 years, 4 months, and 1 day. Her death was quite sudden, only about four hours from the time she was taken ill. She had been subject to trouble of the heart, which is supposed to be the cause of her death. She was converted while quite young, and united with the Presbyterian Church. About sixteen years ago she embraced present truth, to which she faithfully adhered. When the death-stroke came, she seemed fully aware of it, and was solicitous for her husband and son, rather than for herself, but was able to commit all into the hands of her Heavenly Father, and passed quietly to rest. The funeral service was held in her home, in which many relatives and friends were gathered, Elder F. H. De Vinney being present, and assisting in the services. S. B. WHITNEY.

AUGEE.—Died at Grass Valley, Ore., Oct. 4, 1908, Leona Blanch, daughter of Brother and Sister C. H. Augee, aged two years and one month. Blanch sleeps “beneath the daisies” about ten miles out from Vancouver, Wash., until the glad day when the children shall “come again to their own border.” The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. D. BENHAM.

MARTIN.—Died at the home of his step-daughter, Sister Angie Martin, one and one-half miles north of Berlin, Mich., Mr. F. W. Martin, aged 87 years, 7 months, and 14 days. He had not had a sick spell, but gradually became weaker till Friday, October 23, when he breathed his last. He had not made any profession of religion, but respected the truths of the Adventist people, and in his last days was a believer in them, trusting in the mercies of a loving Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. M. WILBUR.

STIMPSON.—Mrs. Mary E. Biglow Stimpson was born in Redford, Mich., July 25, 1838, and died in Stewardson, Ill., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bella Proctor, Aug. 3, 1908, of dropsy, aged seventy years. Sister Stimpson accepted present truth at Northville, Ill., about 1871, under the labors of Elders R. F. Andrews and T. M. Steward. She was an exemplary Christian, adorning the profession she had made with a godly life. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. B. Locken, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery at Gibson, Ill. C. H. BLISS.

ROSS.—Died Sept. 29, 1908, of infirmities incident to old age, just one month after the death of his devoted companion, Brother Isaac Ross. He was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventists under the faithful labors of Elder Isaac Sanborn in 1879, near Rockport, W. Va. He was a kind husband and father, and was highly respected by all who knew him. Four sons, three daughters, and many friends mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope, for they have the comforting assurance of Rev. 14: 13. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14: 1. W. R. FOGGIN.

BUSS.—Laura A. Buss was born in Abington, Conn., Sept. 16, 1829, and died Oct. 8, 1908. At an early age she became a Christian, joining the Methodist Church, of which she remained a member until 1890, when she heard and accepted the third angel's message. Nearly three years ago she was stricken with paralysis, which left her practically helpless. She bore her suffering with patience and Christian fortitude. One son and one daughter are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by W. M. Crawford, of Grace M. E. Church, to a large company of friends and neighbors. We laid her to rest in Hope Cemetery, at Worcester, Mass. J. P. BROWN.

WRIGHT.—Died at his home near Parish, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1908, S. Newell Wright, in his eighty-seventh year. For a number of years he had been subject to rheumatism, but for more than a year other complications had greatly increased his sufferings, confining him to the house, and much of the time to his bed. He bore his suffering patiently, but the end was not unwelcome. His religious life began about 1870, when he embraced present truth, and with his companion was baptized by Elder C. O. Taylor. To this faith he consistently adhered, spending much time in publicly advocating its truths. His wife and two sons survive him. The large concourse of people at his funeral showed the esteem with which he was regarded by his neighbors. He was laid to rest in the family cemetery, on his own farm. S. B. WHITNEY.