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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 7, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 1.

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Obituaries

By L. H. Crisler; J. H. Wheeler; B. W. Brown; C. J. Kunkel; R. B. Coberly; E. L. Maxwell; E. H. Huntley; W. E. Tatro

ACHENBACH.—Sister Williary Achenbach was born Feb. 22, 1852, and died in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 22, 1908, of cancer of the stomach. Sister Achenbach was formerly a Lutheran. In 1898 she and her husband accepted the truth, through a study of “Bible Readings.” She was a member of the church at Reading, Pa. Before her death she expressed herself as submissive to God’s will, and sure of her acceptance in the Beloved. A husband and six children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, after which the remains were interred in the Orlando Cemetery. L. H. CRISLER.
STEWART.—James White Stewart was born in Allegheny County, Pa., Feb. 10, 1845; and died Nov. 25, 1908, on the thirty-third anniversary of his wedding, aged 73 years, 9 months, and 15 days. In 1851 his parents moved to Janesville, Wis., where they resided until 1865, when they moved to Shell Rock, Iowa. Nov. 25, 1875, he was married to Ann Elliott. Of this union were born four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom survive him. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church fourteen years ago, and was a faithful member of the Crawford church at the time of his death. The funeral was conducted by Elder J. H. Wheeler, president of the Wyoming Conference, and was largely attended.
ADAMS.—Died at his home in Ottawa, Kan., Nov. 24, 1908, Brother John Adams, aged seventy-three years and four days. He served his country three years as a soldier in the Civil War. With his family he accepted present truth in 1876, and at the time of his death was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ottawa, Kan. A wife and two children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. B. W. BROWN.
CARR.—Died in a hospital at Fargo, N. D., Oct. 28, 1908, of Bright’s disease, Sister Sarah S. Carr, aged sixty-nine years. She was born on Prince Edward Island in 1839, was married to Brother Carr in 1876, and came with him to South Dakota in 1881. They accepted present truth several years ago, and she died in the hope of the soon coming of the Lord. The husband and seven children are left to mourn. The interment was made at Sheldon, N. D., the home of Brother and Sister Carr. C. J. KUNKEL.
SMITH.—Died at the home of her parents at Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 17, 1908, Sister Grace Ellen Smith (née Pruitt), aged 24 years, 5 months, and 4 days. At the age of twelve she was converted, under the labors of Elder E. T. Russell, and joined the church at Guthrie. During her last illness she renewed her consecration to God, and we hope to meet her in the resurrection of the just. A husband and daughter, with her parents and brothers and sisters, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13. R. B. COBERLY.
BAKER.—Arthur D. Baker was born in Waterloo, Iowa, Jan. 24, 1857, and died at his home near Crawford, Neb., Nov. 1, 1908, of apoplexy, aged 51 years, 9 months, and 7 days. At the age of ten, he moved with his parents to Kansas. He was married to Miss Ellen Long, Sept. 18, 1880. In 1888 he moved his family to Dawes County, Neb., where he lived until his death. Eleven years ago he was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist church at Crawford. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor, and a consistent Christian. His funeral, which was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors, was conducted by the writer. He leaves a wife, three sons, and one daughter. J. H. WHEELER.
SMITH.—Allan Dean Smith was born at Sutton, P. Q., Canada, July 3, 1840, and died at Webb, La., Nov. 11, 1908. He accepted the truth early in life, and remained a loyal believer in it till his death. He had lived in Vermont, Michigan, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana. In all these places he has many friends who will be made sad to learn that he has been compelled to lay down the burdens that he hoped to bear till Jesus comes. He leaves a wife and a brother and sister in Louisiana, besides other relatives here and in other parts of the United States, but they find comfort in the blessed hope. A large congregation was present at the funeral service, which was conducted by Elder E. H. Rees and the writer. E. L. MAXWELL.
CURTIS.—Died Nov. 21, 1908, of typhoid fever, Orson F. Curtis, aged 57 years, 6 months, and 3 days. Brother Curtis was born at Brookfield, N. Y., May 18, 1851. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Anna M. Renolds. To them were born nine children, seven of whom, with their faithful mother, mourn their loss. His father, Elder D. P. Curtis, was well known as a worker in the cause. Brother Curtis accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1875, under the labors of Elder F. Morse, since which time with his family he has lived a faithful Christian life. During his illness he often asked his loved ones to sing, “All to Jesus I Surrender.” He was laid to rest in the Meyers Falls (Wash.) Cemetery, to await the Master’s call. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, in connection with Eccl. 4:1-3. E. H. HUNTLEY.
DOW.—Nathan Adelbert Dow was born at East Richford, Vt., Aug. 12, 1874, and died at Herrick, Vt., Nov. 22, 1908, of diabetes. Brother Dow had been a Sabbath-keeper from his youth up, and a member of the East Richford church, also a firm believer in the soon coming of the Lord. In July, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva True, of Bolton, Quebec. The devoted wife and a little daughter, besides a father and other relatives and a large circle of friends, mourn their loss. W. E. TATRO.
GREENMAN.—Mrs. John W. Greenman (née Tarble) died in Bethel, Wis., Nov. 14, 1908, of cancer of the stomach. She was born in Adams, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1839. She was married Jan. 16, 1856, to John W. Greenman, and shortly afterward removed to Wisconsin, where they have since made their home. Sister Greenman was an earnest Christian. In early life she united with the Christian Church, but about thirty-three years ago she embraced the truths held by our people. Her quiet and earnest, but active life, has had a deep influence for the truth wherever she has been known, and she is missed not only by her bereaved relatives, but by a large circle of friends. There remain to mourn her loss a husband, one brother, and two sisters, four children, and fourteen grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted at the Bethel church by Elder J. S. Shrock, assisted by the writer. A. W. SPAULDING.
REINKE.—Died in Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 15, 1908, of progressive bulbar paralysis, Bina Frederike Reinke, née Moeller, wife of Elder O. E. Reinke, aged forty-three years and one month. Sister Reinke was born in Brede, Schleswig, Germany, Nov. 16, 1865. In 1886 she came to America, in 1896 was graduated as nurse from the Battle Creek Sanitarium, and Sept. 30, 1897, was united in marriage to Elder O. E. Reinke at Portland, Maine. All these years she was a faithful helper to her husband in his work, until, a little more than two years ago, she was taken with the disease that caused her death. She now rests from her labors, but her works do follow her. Souls here and there, yea, whole churches, that are now rejoicing in the truth can testify to her faithful labors. It has never been my privilege to know a more consecrated and devoted Christian than Sister Reinke. The funeral was held December 17, at the German church in Brooklyn. The writer spoke in English, and Elder I. G. Hanhardt in German, after which we laid her to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery until the Life-giver shall come. M. L. ANDREASEN.
PHIPPENY.—Beulah M. Phippeny (née Holliday) was born in St. Charles, Mich., April 26, 1869, and died in Urbandale, Mich., Nov. 4, 1908, aged 39 years, 6 months, and 8 days. As a child she was always religiously inclined, and was baptized at the age of twelve years, and has since been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her religious experience grew brighter and brighter through the years. In 1886 she went to California, where she remained till 1901. In 1893 she was married to L. A. Phippeny. She was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter, faithful and patient unto the end. She leaves only a memory of happiness. Sister Phippeny never experienced good health, but has been a sufferer from childhood. Her last illness dates back about one year, though she did not give up till about five months before the end came, when she was obliged to take to her bed. No complaints passed her lips, even when suffering the most intense pain. On Friday, October 30, she was taken with a severe chill, and the end approached rapidly. She was unconscious for a few hours preceding the end, and passed away peacefully. She rests from her suffering, and will rise when Jesus comes. She leaves a husband, three children, a devoted mother, three brothers, and many relatives to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home, assisted by Elder H. Nicola. S. D. HARTWELL.