Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 14, 1907

PORRITT.—Died at Marlette, Mich., Nov. 12, 1906, of inflammation of the bowels and cholera infantum, Delmer Cecil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porritt, aged 7 months. Though my heart is sad and lonely, I have full assurance of meeting our darling again. MRS. F. PORRITT.

RANSOM.—Died at his home near Sabetha, Kan., Jan. 7, 1907, of spinal trouble, Charles Nelson Ransom, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Brother Ransom rejoiced in the truths of the third angel’s message for over thirty years. He lived an honest Christian life that endeared him to all his friends; and, although in his last illness he was helpless for almost a year and suffered much pain, he never complained of his lot, but fell asleep with full confidence in that “blessed hope” of a part in the first resurrection. A wife, a son, and a daughter are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. F. C. CLARK.

GOODSELL.—Died in the Memorial Hospital, Worcester, Mass., of appendicitis, Jan. 3, 1907, Mrs. Theresa Herrick Goodsell, aged 58 years, 2 months, and 18 days. Sister Goodsell was born in Enosburg, Vt. After peculiar and trying experiences during her early life, she embraced present truth about thirty-two years ago. She afterward united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rutland, Vt., where she was employed by the Vermont Conference in church work. Later she was engaged in mission work in Boston and Worcester under the direction of the New England Conference, also as matron of the South Lancaster Academy. But failing health prevented her from continuing in her chosen lifework, for which she seemed to be peculiarly fitted in many ways, especially because of her devotion to, and love for, the interests of fallen humanity. Her kind, earnest, and faithful admonitions and exhortations are a precious heritage to her loved ones and to all who knew her. A daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, an aged father, and other near relatives grieve for the separation. They sorrow, but with the blessed assurance that she will live again when the Life-giver comes with his reward. The funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Rutland, after which she was taken by a lone sorrowing loved one to her resting-place in North Fairfield, Vt. Funeral discourse was delivered by the writer from John 11:25. T. H. PURDON.

PETERSON.—Died at his home near Albaton, Iowa, of cancer of the stomach, John Peterson, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 24 days. Brother Peterson accepted present truth and became a member of the Albaton church sixteen years ago, and his life has ever been a living witness for the faith he professed. He was a kind husband and loving father; and a wife, three sons, and four daughters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Lewis and Elder McClintock, from Rev. 14:13. L. R. HOUFF.

KINNIBURGH.—Died at his home in Detroit, Mich., Dec. 8, 1906, after eighteen years’ suffering, Brother John Kinniburgh, aged 55 years. He was born in Scotland, where he lived until 1880, at which time he, with his family, moved to Kansas, and a year later to Detroit, where they have resided ever since. In 1894 he received the message of present truth, and his faith in it was firm until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and four daughters. While Brother Kinniburgh’s death was a sad blow to the family, yet they mourn not as others who have no hope. Words of comfort based upon Prov. 22:3 were spoken by the writer. E. K. SLADE.

VAUGHN.—Died at her home in Natural Bridge, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1907, Matilda L. Vaughn, aged 70 years, 7 months, and 3 days. Sister Vaughn was converted early in life. Twenty-one years ago, while at Sauk Center, Minn., she heard present truth presented, and immediately accepted it. Ever since she has been a faithful and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Gentle and unassuming in her manners, always implicitly trusting the Master, the influence of her life was ever helpful, and the church at Natural Bridge, of which she was one of the mainstays, will miss her cheering presence and tactful helpfulness. She leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. JOHN S. WIGHTMAN.

SNOW.—Died at his home in Bethel, Wis., Dec. 23, 1906, Elder T. B. Snow, aged 63 years, 4 months, and 4 days. He was born at Readsboro, Vt., and was a direct descendant of Stephen Hopkins, who, to secure religious liberty for himself and others crossed the ocean in the “Mayflower.” In early life Brother Snow connected with the Congregational Church, and was a close student of the Bible. In 1875, under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker, the light of present truth dawned upon his mind. There was a hearty response in clear thinking and careful study until he felt called to give himself to the work of preaching the last message of mercy to a fallen world. In 1877, in company with the writer, a tent-meeting was held at Cataract, Wis., which was the beginning of his public labors. And there has always been between us a pleasant bond of love and harmony. In his death I have lost a dear friend. He was active in the work until compelled to close his labors on account of sickness. He was deeply interested in the Bethel Academy, chopping the first trees to clear the land for the school grounds. His was the first dwelling to be erected at Bethel, and he was always ready to lend his influence to help the school, being instrumental in getting young people to obtain an education, and to have a place in the Lord’s work. Everything that could be done, was done to restore him to health, but after spending several months at the Madison Sanitarium he was finally told there was no hope of recovery. He then studied his motives, and labors of the past, and wished to live only that he might accomplish more in the work of the message. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and a son to mourn, but not without hope. A. J. BREED.