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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 18, 1912

Obituaries

SMITH.—Sarah C. Smith fell asleep in Jesus at Boulder, Colo., Dec. 21, 1911, being 55 years, 9 months, and 27 days of age. She was born in Peoria, Ill., April 17, 1856. When eleven years old she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church. Later she accepted the third angel's message. She was a faithful companion and mother, and a devoted Christian. Her husband, two sons, and two daughters survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. C. R. KITE.

BYARD.—John Byard was born in Darke County, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1832, and died in Livingston, Mont., Dec. 24, 1911. He was married to Sarah Ann Grisson in 1855, and to this union were born three children. Brother Byard, with his wife, accepted the third angel's message in 1888, and remained faithful to its truths. Most of his life was spent in the Middle West, but when he died, he was making his home with his daughter in Montana, who with her mother is left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11:25. L. B. RAGSDALE.

TITUS.—James Fern Titus was born July 24, 1883, at Sheridan, Mich., and died Nov. 19, 1911, at Velva, N. Dak. He leaves a wife and two small children, a father, mother, two brothers, and one sister to mourn. Fern was reared in the truths of the third angel's message, and fully believed them, although he never identified himself with the church. However, he believed in prayer, and we trust that he will be among the redeemed when Jesus comes. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Benjamin Babcock of the Methodist Episcopal Church. J. M. TITUS.

JOHNSON.—Walter H. Johnson died at New York Mills, Minn., Dec. 13, 1911, aged 38 years, 5 months, and 17 days. He was born in Boone County, Iowa. About five years ago, he and his family settled in Minnesota, where he lived till the time of his death. He leaves a wife, six children, a mother, three brothers, and two sisters to mourn. Brother Johnson was a faithful member of the church at Harlan, Iowa. John 11:25 was used as the basis for words of comfort spoken by the writer to a large concourse of relatives and friends. We laid our brother to rest, trusting to meet him in the resurrection morning. E. M. CHAPMAN.

NESTLE.—Ella Hammond was born in Ionia County, Michigan, Sept. 8, 1872, and died Dec. 25, 1911. When she was about fifteen years old she became acquainted with the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventists, and accepted the truth. She united with the church, remaining a member until her death. Dec. 25, 1889, she was united in marriage with Frank Ealy. Shortly after this they moved to Osceola County, where the remaining portion of her life was spent. In 1902 Mr. Ealy died, and in 1903 she married Peter Nestle. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. J. IRWIN.

COLLINS.—Peter Collins was born near Bethany, Mo., April 16, 1856, and died in Brush, Colo., Nov. 18, 1911. In 1883 he met relatives who were Adventists, and he soon accepted the truth, which was his stay and comfort till he fell asleep. His earnestness in the cause of his Master made clear to his brethren that he had been called to the missionary work, and for several years he was an esteemed laborer in the Missouri Conference. Two years ago he went to Colorado, but was unable to continue his work on account of failing health. For months before his death he was a great sufferer from injuries caused by a fall. He left a wife, four children, three sisters, one brother, and many more distant relatives to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. W. A. HENNIG.

CARTER.—On Oct. 9, 1911, Sister F. W. Carter died at the Juneau Hospital in Douglas, Alaska. For several years she witnessed alone for this blessed message in the busy mining center where she lived. Her quiet, faithful life has been as a beacon-light; and the Master, who alone knows the extent of her influence, will surely grant her a rich reward. Her husband is left to mourn. FRED. W. TEMPLE.

OSBORN.—Died Jan. 3, 1912, Brother J. W. Osborn, elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Galesburg, Ill. He was 54 years of age. About twelve years ago he accepted this truth. For many years he was a machinist in the Burlington shops, and because of his efficiency was allowed to retain his position and keep the Sabbath. Besides his own family, two brothers and two sisters mourn their loss. A large congregation attended the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Rev. 2:10. L. D. SANTER.

EVANS.—Fritz Aretis Evans was born in Spring Mills, Allegany Co., N. Y., Aug. 24, 1871, and died at Ariel, Pa., Dec. 27, 1911, aged 40 years, 4 months, and 3 days. For several years Brother Evans had been a faithful canvasser, placing many of our books in the homes of the people. A few weeks previous to his last illness he began to teach a church-school at Shreveport, La. He had a great burden for the Southern field, and gave his life for the cause he loved. He leaves a wife, a father, three sisters, and three brothers to mourn their loss. After prayer in the home, services were held in the Christian church at Avoy, after which our brother was laid to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken from John 5:28. C. S. BAUM.

HOUGH.—Emma Hough was born in Sheffield, Ill., April 28, 1854. At the age of fourteen she came with her parents to southwest Missouri. In 1879 she was united in marriage to W. C. Hough. They lived in Missouri until the fall of 1908, when they came to Bayard, Nebr., where she died, Dec. 9, 1911. She was reared in the faith of the soon-coming Saviour, both her parents and grandparents having accepted the truth in the early days of the message. For several years she was an invalid and a great sufferer; but a spirit of cheerfulness, patience, and resignation to the Lord's will was manifested through it all. She fell asleep trusting fully in Jesus. Her companion, three sons, and five daughters survive. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder G. W. Berry. G. A. KIRKLE.