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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 21, 1909

Obituaries

SPRAGUE.—Died in Colorado, Nov. 14, 1908, of typhoid fever, Brother Albert Sprague, in the fifty-first year of his age. He was born in Illinois, in 1858, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Denver about ten years ago. He was a devoted, unselfish Christian. Two brothers and three sisters are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

DOLE.—Myrtle May Smith Dole was born July 12, 1884, and died at Kalamazoo, Mich., Nov. 29, 1908. She had undergone an operation, from which she never rallied. She was the daughter of Sister Benner, of Covert, Mich., and was buried from the Adventist church of that place, Nov. 30, 1908. In the absence of a minister, the congregation was pointed to the Lamb of God and to the promises to the overcomer, by the writer. MRS. JULIA COUNTRYMAN.

McCOY.—Martha M., wife of P. T. McCoy, died Nov. 17, 1908, at the family residence in Carson Valley, Pa., of typhoid pneumonia, aged 35 years, 5 months, and 27 days. The bereaved husband and seven children remain to mourn their great loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Hoover and the writer. The burial took place November 19, without the presence of her husband, who was ill with typhoid fever at the time. May God's blessing be with this bereaved family. W. F. SCHWARTZ.

BREEN.—Willis Alonzo Breen died at Clyde, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1908, at the age of thirty-seven years and nine months. He leaves an aged mother, a wife, and three small children. He was a thoughtful student of the message now due the world, and in his declining days placed his hand in that of Jesus, and then we knew that though he was called to walk through the valley of the shadow of death, he would “fear no evil.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. A. C. SHANNON.

LAUTZER.—Martha M., daughter of Mrs. Lautzer Fickley, of Altoona, Pa., died Nov. 16, 1908, of spinal meningitis, aged eleven years and six months. She was baptized by the writer on August 13, and was taken into the church, August 15. Three months and one day from that time she was called to lay down the armor of life, soon to come forth when the trump shall sound. A mother, two brothers, and one sister are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. F. SCHWARTZ.

PEACH.—Died near Island City, Ore., Dec. 7, 1908, of Bright's disease, William G. Peach, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. He was born in Orange, Vt., coming West in 1852. He was married in 1860 to Miss Jane Seaver, who fell asleep in 1897. Of his immediate family, four children, Angie E., James S., George W., and Mary L., survive him. Father Peach united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about fifteen years ago, and died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. H. W. OLIVER.

CONKLING.—Died in Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1908, of hip disease, William W. Conkling, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 14 days. In May, 1861, he enlisted in the First Iowa regiment, and at the expiration of the term of his enlistment received an honorable discharge. Feb. 2, 1862, he was married to Mary Frances Bonifield. Five children were born to this union, only one of whom survives, Dr. Wilbur S. Conkling of this city. After twenty-one years of wedded happiness his companion died, Dec. 9, 1883. Feb. 25, 1885, he was married to Parmelia Dickey, who survives him. About thirty years ago he was converted, under the labors of Elder George I. Butler, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Brother Conkling's patience during his long sickness, and his tender solicitude for others, were a powerful testimony of the grace and peace of God. He died in the full assurance of a part in the resurrection of the just at the coming of the Lord. Two funeral services were held, the first at the residence of the deceased in Des Moines, and the second in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Interment was made at the latter place. Both services were conducted by the writer. First text, 2 Tim. 4:7, 8; second text, John 14:1-3. W. D. PARKHURST.

LITZENBURG.—Died near Raleigh, Tenn., Dec. 6, 1908, Mary Litzenburg, aged 84 years, 4 months, and 23 days. She survived her husband nearly forty years, and since his death has lived in our family, my wife being her only living child. She became a Christian in early life, and united with the Methodist Church. In 1874, under the labors of Elder G. I. Butler, she heard the truths of the third angel's message, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was faithful to the end, and died in the triumph of a living faith. R. S. DONNELL.

NASON.—Died in Canaan, Maine, Dec. 1, 1908, Sister Eliza A. Nason, in the seventy-fourth year of her age. She had been in failing health for some time, but had been very sick for about four weeks, in which time she manifested the grace of patience in her suffering. Sister Nason gave her heart to the Lord in early life, and lived a devoted life for the Master. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Canaan many years ago, and at the time of the organization of the Skowhegan church, about a year ago, became a member of it. She leaves four sons and five daughters to mourn their loss. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. Remarks by the writer at the funeral, from John 11:23-27. P. B. OSBORNE.

LOGAN.—Flossie Winifred Logan was born in Lapaz, Ind., March 14, 1887, and died Nov. 30, 1908, aged 21 years, 8 months, and 16 days. In the spring of 1903 she came to Williston, N. D., with her parents. She was graduated from the high school here in the spring of 1906, and on account of failing health she returned to Indiana the following fall, remaining there one year. She did not regain her health, so she returned to Williston in August, 1907. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at her home, and the remains were laid to rest in the Williston Cemetery. Her pleasant, winning disposition made her many friends, who, with her parents, brothers, and sisters, mourn her untimely death. A. E. CHRISTIAN.

BOSWORTH.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Hickory, N. C., Dec. 26, 1908, our beloved sister in Christ, Jessie Viola Bosworth. She early gave herself to the service of God, and during all her life has been a marked example of Christian devotion, cheerfulness, and kindness. Though frail of body, her thought seemed constantly to be for others; and her patient and uncomplaining spirit were most marked. Devotion to the work of God, and delight at its progress characterized all her ways. She has been officially connected with the work of the message since 1885. She served the Iowa Conference for several years, first as assistant secretary of the tract society, and afterward as secretary, and editor of the Workers' Bulletin. In 1901 she and her mother, at the invitation of the North Carolina Conference, came to North Carolina, and she immediately assumed the duties of secretary and treasurer of the conference, which office she held and filled acceptably to the day of her death. She rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. Every member of the conference mourns her death, and hundreds of friends outside the conference mourn with them. All her social and business associates in Hickory unite in expressions of love and respect. Her aged mother has the sincere sympathy of all. The funeral service was held from the Hildebran (N. C.) church, December 30. Discourse by the writer, from Matt. 13:28, first clause. T. H. JEYS.