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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 24, 1908

Obituaries

Lund.—Died at Burlington, Vt., Nov. 11, 1908, Edith May, infant daughter of Brother and Sister N. W. Lund, aged two months and seventeen days. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. O. Montgomery.

Bonesteel.—Brother David A. Bonesteel, of Padus, Wis., died at the home of his son Harry at Green Bay, Sept. 22, 1908, aged 66 years, 4 months, and 6 days. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Calvert (Presbyterian), the sermon being based upon the forty-second psalm. His wife and the other members of the bereaved family mourn their loss, but rejoice in the hope of the resurrection. A. J. Hoenes, M. D.

Whitnack.—Died at Hastings, Neb., Oct. 13, 1908, of tuberculosis, Brother Edgar Whitnack, aged 28 years, 9 months, and 10 days. He had been a sufferer for several years, but always manifested a spirit of patience and trust, and although he desired to live and work for God, he was resigned to his Heavenly Father's will. The funeral service was held in the College View church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. R. Kite.

Palmer.—Isaac Brock Palmer was born in Younge Township, Leeds Co., Canada West, and died at Burrough, Cal., aged 81 years, 8 months, and 14 days. He was married to Hannah Elma Collins at Salem, Iowa. Two children remain to mourn their loss. In 1874 father was baptized a Seventh-day Adventist, at Mound City, Kan. He was a blacksmith by trade, yet managed to canvass more or less,—once in Kentucky in 1886, and again in Fresno County, Cal., in 1888. He rests in hope. Sheffield Collins Palmer.

Babcock.—Deforest Emery, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Babcock, of Hutchinson, Minn., died of typhoid fever, at Pierre, S. D., Sept. 24, 1908, aged 26 years, 4 months, and 28 days. At the time of his death he had been working near Pierre, and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment. It was thought by the attendants at the hospital that he would recover, but on the twentieth a sudden change came, and on the third day he died. None of his relatives were with him at the time. A father, mother, and two brothers are left to mourn. The funeral was conducted by the writer, at Hutchinson. Text, Rom. 11:33. J. M. Comer.

Thweatt.—On Sabbath morning, Nov. 14, 1908, Brother P. S. Thweatt fell asleep in Jesus, in the seventy-seventh year of his age. Brother Thweatt was born in Franklin, Tenn., July 15, 1832, going to Columbia when eighteen years of age, where he died. He was converted at the age of twenty-one, uniting with the Baptist Church. He became acquainted with the third angel's message in 1885, and was an ardent advocate of the truth. A wife, two daughters, and one son are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted at the Methodist church in Columbia, by the writer, Elder Stroud (Methodist) and Elder Usery (Baptist) assisting. S. B. Horton.

Tiffany.—Phoebe E. Ketchum was born April 22, 1840, at Saratoga Springs, N. Y.; and was united in marriage to Chas. Cutler at Eyota, Minn., in 1859. About sixteen years ago Mr. Cutler died. In 1888 Mrs. Cutler was united in marriage to Mr. C. A. Tiffany, of Grand Island, Neb. She accepted the third angel's message several years ago, and was a faithful Christian until her death, which was caused by typhoid fever, and occurred Oct. 31, 1908, at which time she was 68 years, 6 months, and 9 days old. The influence of her Christian life will long be felt in the neighborhood. A husband, one son, two sisters, and a large number of friends are left to mourn. The funeral service was held in the M. E. church of Dundas, conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Mr. Stebbins (M. E.). J. M. Comer.

Weissert.—Mabel Viola Weissert was born May 12, 1887, in Salt Creek Township, Reno Co., Kan., and died in Hutchinson, Kan., Oct. 22, 1908, aged 21 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Her exemplary life and gentle, amiable disposition won for her a host of friends. The father, mother, four sisters, and three brothers are left to mourn. The writer spoke to a large congregation, from 1 Cor. 15:19-25. Brother H. L. Shafer assisted in the service. H. E. Kirk.

Devereaux.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Alma, Mich., Nov. 9, 1908, Sister Nellie Hitchcock Devereaux. She was born in Michigan, Feb. 3, 1853, and was married to Alfred Devereaux, Dec. 26, 1881. She received her education at Howell, Mich., and for several years she was a successful teacher. She was converted at the age of eighteen, and at the time of her death was a worthy member of the church at Cedar Lake, Mich. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on Isa. 63:9, assisted by Elder H. A. Boylan. L. G. Moore.

Borst.—Died at his home in Houston, Tex., Nov. 18, 1908, Brother Miram Borst, aged eighty-four years and ten months. He was born in Oswego, N. Y., but had been a resident of Houston for about forty-five years. He was converted to the Baptist faith at an early age. He was in the midnight cry movement, but did not accept present truth until about twenty-three years ago. He had never used any stimulants or narcotics, and had been temperate in all his habits. He died painlessly, simply falling asleep, in full faith and hope of the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. I. Taylor.

Smith.—My wife, Anna M. Smith (née Cole), was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., Dec. 1, 1837, and died of the infirmities of age, Nov. 13, 1908, aged 71 years, 11 months, and 13 days. For a year she had been quite feeble, and was with her daughter the last seven months. She was confined to her bed but one week, when, without pain, she peacefully fell asleep. With her husband, she was converted under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker about 1872, and was one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Loyal, Wis., in which faith she faithfully lived and peacefully died. Her husband, daughter, and son survive to mourn their loss. We laid her to rest in the McAloy Cemetery to wait the soon coming of our Lord. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Gibbon (M. E.). S. S. Smith.

Bergquist.—John Peter Bergquist, of Battle Creek, Mich., was fatally smothered in a sewer trench, by a cave-in, Nov. 16, 1908. The deceased was 59 years, 8 months, and 14 days old. He was born in Grythytted, Orebro Co., Sweden. He emigrated to this country in 1883, and has lived in Battle Creek seven years. On Dec. 4, 1901, Brother Bergquist was united in marriage to Miss Betty Malmstrom, who is now left to mourn. The religious life of our brother began in 1881, in Sweden, when under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson he began the observance of the commandments of God as they are found in the Bible. He was a charter member of the first Seventh-day Adventist church organized in Sweden. Our brother was very industrious, companionable, obliging, and of uniform courtesy to others. It was observed of him that he always wore a smile; and in his domestic life he was a most loving husband, tender, social, and affectionate. To the cause he was liberal, and to the needy and unfortunate, benevolent. He was also a man of very studious habits. In his spare moments he always had the Bible or some paper or religious book at hand. As a result he was thoroughly informed in regard to the progress of the cause, and the trend of events in the great outside world. But his work is done, and of him it can be truly said, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” A loving wife and sister are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Elder S. D. Hartwell, assisted by A. C. Bordeau and the writer. G. W. Amadon.