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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 30, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 64.

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CRAGER.—Cuno Parker Crager, Jr., infant son of Prof. C. P. Crager and Reba Hatton Crager, was born Aug. 29, 1914, in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa, and died suddenly in Takoma Park, Md., Nov. 8, 1915. The funeral service was held in Philadelphia, Pa. VIRBROOK NUTTER.
WHITE.—Mattie L. White died at her home, in Tampa, Fla., Dec. 3, 1915, aged 68 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church thirty-four years ago, and was faithful to the message. She is survived by four daughters and three sons. B. M. HEALD.
BYERS.—Vivian Lucile Byers, daughter of Dr. W. M. and Viola Byers, was born Aug. 30, 1913, in La Fayette, Ind., and died Oct. 20, 1915, in Shirley, Ind. She was sick only a few hours, and her death came as a severe shock to her parents, who, however, find comfort in the blessed hope. H. M. KELLEY.
HADDON.—William H. Haddon died in Jackson, Miss., Nov. 18, 1915, aged 74 years. He was a colporteur for many years, and continued to work as he had strength until a few months before his death. His life was one of simple, steadfast faith in God. His wife and several sons and daughters mourn his death. HENRY BALSBAUGH.
ZINN.—Rachel H. Zinn, née Foutly, was born March 30, 1850. She died Nov. 11, 1915, as the result of injuries received when a cyclone destroyed her home. During the last three years of her life she was an earnest member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her husband and three sons are left to mourn, but not without hope. R. W. SUFFICCOOL.
MORRISON.—Nancy Morrison was born in Ohio, May 17, 1843, and died in Bartlesville, Okla., Dec. 3, 1915. She was a devout Christian, loved by all who knew her. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Bartlesville, in June, 1915. Of her immediate relatives, a husband, two daughters, and one son are left to mourn. C. W. HARDESTY.
ROBINSON.—Eli Robinson was born in Calhoun, Mo., June 17, 1843, and died in Hennessey, Okla., Oct. 24, 1915. In 1868 he was married to Mary I. Moore, whose death preceded his by two months. In 1877 they accepted present truth, and were faithful members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until death called them. Six sons and three daughters are left to mourn. W. R. HANSON.
CRAWFORD.—Sarah Ann Vandabogot was born Jan. 27, 1834, in New York City, N. Y., and died near Tomah, Wis., Nov. 11, 1915. Her first husband, J. I. Loomis, died in 1879, and five years later she was married to Charles A. Crawford. She was again left a widow in 1903. In 1886 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Lagrange, Wis., and continued faithful to the close of her life. The writer conducted the funeral service. W. S. SHREVE.
EVITTS.—Mae Leotha Wollard was born in Williamson County, Illinois, May 10, 1894, and died at her home, in Herrin, Ill., Nov. 15, 1915. She was united in marriage to John A. Evitts July 8, 1911. One child was born to them. In 1912 our sister united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and her godly life showed forth the virtues of a Christian character. A large circle of devoted friends mourn her death. H. M. KELLEY.
DUNCAN.—Catherine Fulton was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1841, and died in Norman, Okla., Nov. 3, 1915. She was married to Samuel M. Duncan Sept. 13, 1859. Six children were born to them, all of whom, with the husband, survive. Sister Duncan accepted present truth through the efforts of Elder L. D. Santee, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Snow Hill, Kans., thirty-three years ago. Of this company she was a faithful member when called by death. N. CLAUSEN.
BAGBY.—Martha Bagby was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1835, and died suddenly at her home, near Lemoore, Cal., Nov. 30, 1915. She gave her heart to God in early youth, and accepted the third angel's message in 1878. At her death she was a member of the Island (Cal.) Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her marriage to Elder J. W. Bagby occurred Dec. 8, 1867. The husband and nine children are left to mourn, but they are comforted with the hope of soon meeting their loved one again. N. P. NEILSEN.
LUTZ.—Sophia Lutz, wife of Albert M. Lutz, died at the hospital in Norristown, Pa., July 30, 1915, after an illness of only a few hours. She first learned of present truth through the book “Bible Readings,” sold her husband in 1890 by Elder F. W. Spies, now laboring in Brazil. About nineteen years ago she fully accepted the third angel's message through the efforts of Elders M. D. Mattson and Lee S. Wheeler, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She remained faithful until called by death. VIRBROOK NUTTER.
WEBBER.—Daniel Baldwin Webber was born in Union City, Mich., Nov. 28, 1838, and died Nov. 7, 1915, at his home, near Cambridge, Idaho. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Burlington, Mich., when about eighteen years of age, and his hope in the fulfillment of the promises of God remained steadfast to the end. Brother Webber was married to Ann Martin, who died in 1875. Two children were born to them. Later he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Howland, who, with two sons and four daughters, is left to mourn. ARTHUR MOON.
WINKLER.—Martha Ann Nash was born Nov. 4, 1851, in Calistoga, Cal. Nov. 19, 1871, she was united in marriage with Bernard Frederick Winkler. She fell asleep at the St. Helena Sanitarium Nov. 24, 1915, after a very brief illness. Of her immediate relatives, her aged companion, two children, and a number of brothers and sisters survive. Sister Winkler united with the Napa Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1873. For several years the family lived in Washington and Oregon, but the most of her life was spent in California. She was an earnest Christian, held in high esteem by all who knew her. R. W. MUNSON.
HOENES.—Andrew Hoenes was born May 28, 1830, in Hessia, Germany. In 1854 he came to America, settling in New York City. The following year he was married to Miss Catherine Conrad. Six children were born to them. It is thought by the Germans, who seem to know, that Father Hoenes was the first German Seventh-day Adventist in America. He was a very faithful, devout Christian, doing all he could to advance the cause he had espoused. About six weeks before his death he came to College View, to spend the remainder of his life with his daughter, Mrs. F. A. Lorenz. Unexpectedly, and without previous illness, he peacefully passed away on the morning of Nov. 29, 1915. Four children and seventeen grandchildren are left to mourn. Burial services were conducted in the tabernacle at College View, December 4. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. A. UNDERWOOD.