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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 17, 1908

Obituaries

VALENTINER.—Margaret Violet, daughter of Theo. E. M. and Emma Valentiner, died at their home in Plateau, N. M., on July 23, 1908. She was born on Oct. 15, 1906, and reached the age of 1 year, 9 months, and 8 days. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31:15, 16. G. A. GRAUER.

BOOTH.—Mary A. Booth (née Wossner). Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large number of friends. Text, 1 Cor. 15:19. J. Z. WALKER.

CAIN.—Died at Denison, Tex., Aug. 13, 1908, of typhoid fever, Nellie Cain, aged fifteen years. Nellie was baptized at the camp meeting at Alvarado in 1906, and has been a member of the Denison church since that time. Words of comfort and encouragement were spoken at the funeral by the writer. J. I. TAYLOR.

BELLAH.—Bethel Bernice Bellah, infant daughter of Chas. G. and Laura A. Bellah, was born at Poplar Bluff, Mo., Feb. 14, 1907, and died in Kansas City, Mo., July 31, 1908. A complication of diseases resulting from measles caused her death. Words of comfort were read at the funeral service from 1 Thess. 4:13 and from page 645 of “Great Controversy.” C. O. GEBHART.

BERGE.—Died Aug. 1, 1908, at Minneapolis, Minn., Brother T. L. Berge, aged 68 years, 2 months, and 10 days. Brother Berge came over from Norway in 1870, attended Battle Creek College, and labored many years in the South Dakota Conference. His suffering was great, but he bore it without complaint. His heart was full of praise and love to God, and he died with the blessed hope of having part in the first resurrection. He leaves his wife to mourn her loss. A. W. KUEHL.

CLARK.—Died at Woodston, Kan., Aug. 2, 1908, of cancer, Clara Ellen Clark, aged forty-four years. Sister Clark accepted the advent message several years ago, and has faithfully endeavored to live the truth, and to spread it among her neighbors. She left six children whom she had made an earnest effort to support and keep together and instruct in the truth. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dooks (U. B.); text, Rev. 2:10. C. P. AUSTIN.

FRANKLIN.—Died at Glen Burnie, Md., of typhoid fever, Alice Viola Franklin, daughter of Brother and Sister Grant Franklin, aged 13 years, 7 months, and 20 days. Alice was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Baltimore about one year ago. She had been complaining for some time, but her condition was not realized until the illness assumed a very severe form, just a few days before her death. She was the older of two girls, and very devoted to her parents, and one who loved the Lord. The basis of the funeral service was Rev. 14:13, which was conducted by the writer. A. V. COTTON.

BROWN.—Died Aug. 18, 1908, in the San Pasqual Valley, California, Brother Charles Brown, aged seventeen years and two months. Brother Brown accepted present truth and was baptized last April. It was the universal testimony of those who knew him that he was a devoted Christian. He was secretary of the Sabbath-school, and was preparing to attend the Fernando Academy to fit himself for usefulness in the Master’s service, but was suddenly stricken down by the rupture of a blood-vessel. He leaves a father, brother, and sisters to mourn, but they are comforted by the hope of the soon return of the blessed Saviour. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. F. I. RICHARDSON.

JOHNSON.—Peter Johnson was born at Moen, Denmark, Feb. 13, 1843, and died at his home near Pilot Mount, Iowa, July 23, 1908, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 10 days. When nineteen years of age, he came to America; and four years later was married to Anna C. Hanson at Moline, Ill. Shortly afterward they moved to Boone County, Iowa, where they have since lived. Six children were born to them, all of whom, with the faithful wife, are left to mourn. Over thirty years ago, through the labors of Elder J. F. Hanson, Brother Johnson accepted present truth; and his quiet, unselfish life has ever been a faithful witness for the truth. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. WM. J. JOHNSON.

CAREY.—Died near Hickory, N. C., of membranous croup, little Austin Franklin Carey, son of Albert and Lillie Carey, aged 4 years, 5 months, and 18 days. The bereaved parents yield him up as one more treasure to bind to a better world. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer in the little schoolhouse at Baker’s Mountain, near Hickory, N. C. J. W. BRACH.

CHRISTOFFERSEN.—Died Aug. 17, 1908, at Dodge Center, Minn., of acute Bright’s disease, Inez Mable Christoffersen, aged 12 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Inez attended the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath-school before her illness. She has suffered much during the past nine months, but was patient during all her illness. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. W. KUEHL.

WRIGHT.—Fell asleep in Jesus, on July 22, 1908, Sister Olaha Wright (née Andross), at the city hospital in Jackson, Mich. In 1898 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and at the time of her death was a member of the Kalamazoo church. The husband is left to mourn his loss. The writer, assisted by Elder E. J. Beebe, presented words of comfort from Job 14:14, 15. L. G. MOORE.

TITUS.—Fell asleep, March 9, 1908, at her home in Bunker Hill Township, Mich., Elvina G. Titus. Sister Titus was a firm believer in the soon coming of our blessed Lord. She leaves an aged companion, seven children, one brother, one sister, and several grandchildren to mourn. Brief service at the home was conducted by Elder Travis. The writer spoke at the service held at Leslie, from Rev. 14:13. L. G. MOORE.

SAMSON.—Died at Clear Lake, Wis., Aug. 17, 1908, Sister George Samson, aged 46 years, 2 months, and 12 days. In the spring of 1885 she was married to Brother George Samson. In February, 1882, she accepted the third angel’s message, and united with the church at Pine Island, Minn. In the spring of 1900 she moved with her husband to Clear Lake, Wis., and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place, of which church she was a faithful member until her death. She leaves a husband, two daughters, and three sons to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who based his remarks on Ps. 17:15, the text chosen by Sister Samson before her death. A. W. KUEHL.

BLAKE.—Died at the home of her son, four miles out from the city of Vancouver, Wash., of apoplexy, Mrs. Alace Blake, aged 54 years, 11 months, and 11 days. Sister Blake was born in London, England, Aug. 25, 1853, and was brought up in the Episcopal Church, but accepted the truths of the third angel’s message about eighteen years ago. She has lived a consistent Christian life, and expressed herself before her death that it was well with her soul. Though she was being deprived of earthly eyesight, she rejoiced in hope of receiving immortal vision at the soon coming of our Saviour. A husband, three children, three step-children, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort and instruction were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14. R. D. BENHAM.

HAY.—Narcisse Nelson Hay was born in Kankakee, Ill., April 5, 1860. His father was the first elder of the St. Anne French church. He was converted in 1889, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1890. He soon engaged with success in the canvassing work, and was the means of leading several into the truth. He was appointed State agent for the Ohio Conference in 1891, was married to Sister Jessie Day on March 4 of the same year, and at his death left three children. In the last four years he suffered at times the most severe pain, which he bore with marvelous patience. He went to Leipsic, Germany, in the hope of finding relief from cancer, but was disappointed. On Sabbath, Aug. 8, 1908, at his home in Richland, Mich., he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. The Presbyterian minister conducted the service. PAUL E. GROS.