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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 14, 1909

Obituaries

By Oscar Hill; A. C. Shannon; Andrew Brodsen; B. F. Kneeland; G. W. Amadon; F. M. Arnold; G. W. Anglebarger; E. E. Andross

FIELD.— Clarence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Field, was born Dec. 18, 1901, at Plainwell, Mich., and died Oct. 30, 1908, at his father's home at Meauwataka, Wexford Co., Mich., aged 6 years, 10 months, and 12 days. Death resulted from a fracture of both tables of the skull, caused by a kick by a horse, Oct. 16, 1908.

TOREY.— Vera Z. Torey was born at Marshalltown, Iowa, May 13, 1889, and died of tuberculosis at Pomeroy, Wash., Dec. 23, 1908, in the twentieth year of her age. At the age of thirteen she was baptized, and united with the church, and ever after lived a faithful Christian life. Her parents, two brothers, and other relatives and friends mourn, but with strong faith that she will arise in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Eccl. 8: 8 and Ps. 49: 15. OSCAR HILL.

DUDGEON.— Died at his home in Williams Center, Ohio, Oct. 24, 1908, Brother Daniel Dudgeon. He leaves a wife, two daughters, a stepdaughter, and a stepson. His early life was spent in Cass County, Ind., where he was born in 1858. Several years ago, after careful study, he embraced the truth for this time, and has since continued a faithful follower of the Master, rejoicing in the hope of the soon coming of the Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to the family and many kind friends, who are comforted with the promise of the Saviour's return. A. C. SHANNON.

CAMERAN.— Died in Alameda, Cal., Dec. 17, 1908, of old age and general debility, Sarah L. Cameran, aged 78 years, 5 months, and 2 days. She was born in Germany, and came to this country when quite young. Here she was married to Mr. Cameran. Their union was blessed with five children, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of their aged mother. Sister Cameran was converted when quite young, and joined the Methodist Church. Twenty years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a faithful member to the time of her death. Words of comfort were spoken at her funeral by the writer to sympathizing friends. ANDREW BRODSEN.

WOOD.— Died at Millville, N. J., Dec. 3, 1908, Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, aged 62 years, 11 months, and 3 days. Sister Wood accepted present truth about fifteen years ago, under the labors of Elders S. B. Horton and J. F. Jones, and remained a devoted and faithful member of the church until her death. For several years she has been a victim of a form of paralysis, which caused her great suffering, yet even when she could not move hand or foot, she continued to rejoice in the Saviour's presence, and felt that her soul was at peace with him. After a service conducted by the writer, we laid her to rest, confident that she sleeps in Jesus. B. F. KNEELAND.

BAHNEY.— Died in Battle Creek, Mich., of organic heart-disease, Alma C. Bahney (née Griffin). She was born in Putnam, Mich., Dec. 11, 1854. March 1, 1875, she was married to Henry J. Bahney, who departed this life some ten years ago. Sister Bahney was the mother of six children, of whom four are still living. Besides these children, she leaves a widowed mother, one brother, and three sisters to mourn. Many years ago our sister gave her heart to God, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Brookfield, Mich. With her family she has been a resident of Battle Creek for many years. Sister Bahney was a devoted wife, a kind mother, and an earnest Christian. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. A short service was conducted by the writer at the residence, December 3, and the same day the casket was removed to Eaton Rapids, Mich., where, on the day following, a funeral sermon was preached by the Methodist minister, Elder Adam Clarke. The burial was at the same place, in Oakwood Cemetery. G. W. AMADON.

DAVIES.— John Douglas Davies was born in Denver, Colo., Jan. 28, 1860, and died Dec. 18, 1908, at his home in Escondido, Cal., where he moved fifteen years ago from Columbus, Neb. Bright's disease was the cause of his death. While his suffering was intense, he was patient through it all, and happy in his Saviour. He leaves a sorrowing widow and three brothers. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer. F. M. ARNOLD.

RALPH.— Died in Denver, Colo., Nov. 19, 1908, of dropsy, Sister Marcisia Frances Scott Ralph, in the sixtieth year of her age. Sister Ralph was born in Anderson, Ind., March 4, 1849. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Denver about twenty years ago, and remained a faithful member until death. She leaves a husband, one daughter, one brother, and two sisters to mourn. Sister Ralph spent her life in doing good, often having in her home several orphan children. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the church in Denver. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

FORD.— Fell asleep in Jesus, Dec. 10, 1908, in Los Angeles, Cal., of tonsular pneumonia, Mabel N. Ford, aged 12 years, 6 months, and 2 days. She was a daughter of Elder C. E. Ford, the pastor of the Carr Street church, Los Angeles. Although young in years, she had gained a real experience in the things of God. She was baptized in September, 1907, and united with the Carr Street church. Her life was such as to inspire her associates to greater zeal and earnestness in their Christian life. Though her death was a great blow to her parents and sister, who are left to mourn, they have the assurance that she sleeps in Jesus. The writer was assisted in the funeral service by Elders Luther Warren, E. S. Ballenger, and J. W. Adams. E. E. ANDROSS.

PIERCE.— Esther Ann Morse was born in Sharon, Mich., Oct. 29, 1837; and was married, March 20, 1859, to Henry H. Pierce, who died Sept. 12, 1901. Two sons were born to this union,—Charles Herbert and Henry Leon, both of whom now live in Denver, Colo. Our sister accepted the Adventist faith at the age of twelve years. She was well acquainted with Elder and Mrs. Joseph Bates, J. N. Loughborough, Uriah Smith, Brother James White and his wife, and other pioneers of that faith at that time. She lived at Battle Creek during the Civil War, but moved to Monterey, Mich., in 1865. In 1879 the family removed to Colorado, where they were instrumental in founding the Seventh-day Adventist church in Boulder, the meetings being held in their home for many months before the church was built. Since 1887 she has lived in Denver, where, on Nov. 13, 1908, she died very suddenly of heart failure, aged seventy-one years. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

NOWLEN.— Died at Graysville, Tenn., Dec. 29, 1908, Mrs. Ethel T. Nowlen, wife of Brother C. A. Nowlen, now in Central America. Born in England, she accepted the message in South America, where she met Brother Nowlen. Later they returned to England and America, and in 1907 went to Central America. While Brother Nowlen engaged in the book work, she kept the home, and acted as secretary and treasurer of the Central American Conference. In April, last, while alone in Belize, the father being in Guatemala, she buried their only child, Marjorie, aged eight. In the summer, while in Guatemala City, to which place the conference office was removed, she was stricken with an intestinal difficulty peculiar to the tropics and high altitudes, and came to the Graysville Sanitarium for treatment. She seemed to make encouraging though slow progress, and every hope was entertained of a good recovery. On December 29, however, she suddenly began to sink, and without a struggle fell asleep in the Lord Jesus. She was ready to meet her Lord, resigned to his will. The funeral sermon was preached by Elder Smith Sharp, of Graysville. She was a true soul, a missionary of the genuine kind. She leaves a husband to mourn in hope, in Central America, and two adopted children, brother and sister, who will miss her as an own mother. W. A. SPICER.

DURKEE.— Laura Cray was born March 20, 1857; she was married Nov. 18, 1880, to Alonzo Durkee; and died at her home in Chanute, Kan., Dec. 4, 1908. She was converted at the age of nine years, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a member at the time of her death. She fell asleep with the hope of soon meeting her loved ones in the new earth. The husband and five children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Amos 4:12, after which we laid her to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery. B. W. BROWN.

RUGG.— Ellen F. Rugg (née Dunlap) was born at Petersham, Mass., May 23, 1849, and died in her home at Pasadena, Cal., Dec. 12, 1908, under a third stroke of paralysis. Sept. 16, 1873, she was married to M. E. Rugg, and accepted present truth in the summer of 1881. During the most of their married life they lived in Gardner, Mass., moving to California in 1902. Recently they were called to mourn the death of their only daughter, Bertha. The bereaved husband, one adopted daughter, and two grandchildren, with many friends, mourn the death of our sister. The funeral services were held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Pasadena, of which she and her husband have continued faithful members. Text of funeral discourse, Rev. 22:4. M. S. BARCOCK.

RADABAUGH.— Died at his home near Ottawa, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1908, at the age of seventy-eight years and seven months, Brother James Radabaugh. His days were, in much mercy, extended beyond man's allotted time, and he was privileged to see his descendants to the fourth generation. Almost fifty years ago he heard this message, and accepted the belief of the Seventh-day Adventists, and has since affiliated with this people, being the last surviving charter-member of the Gilboa church. A large congregation testified in silent eloquence to his standing as a friend and neighbor, where, for almost half a century, his one purpose was to live this truth. He leaves a wife, seven sons, and four daughters, who sorrow, yet not without hope. The funeral service, conducted by the writer, was participated in by the resident pastors. A. C. SHANNON.

PARROTT.— Departed this mortal life, Dec. 4, 1908, in Battle Creek, Mich., Joseph J. Parrott, aged 76 years, 8 months, and 12 days. The deceased was of Southern stock, the father being a Tennessean, while the mother was of Virginia. Our brother was born in Mendon, Ohio, March 22, 1832. He was one of a family of seven children, all but one of whom have passed away. The malady which removed Brother Parrott was hardening of the arteries. His lifelong companion and five children are now left to mourn. At the call of his country to aid in the Civil War, Brother Parrott enlisted, and was in Regiment 88 of the Ohio Infantry. He served two years in that historic struggle, and was honorably mustered out at the close of the war. His religious experience began in 1870, on listening to a course of Bible lectures by Elder I. D. Van Horn. He was a man of few words, but very conscientious. He realized that this was his last sickness, and though very weak, was conscious to the last. At his request the writer conducted the funeral service at the Grand Army Hall, Elder L. McCoy, of the Sanitarium, assisting. Many old soldiers were in attendance, and the casket was draped with the national flag. At the close, the G. A. R. service was read, and sprigs of green were laid by comrades on the coffin. The bearers were old war veterans. Our service consisted in a quite full historical sketch of the decedent, and in the use of those glowing passages which speak of the resurrection of the righteous dead. G. W. AMADON.