Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 22, 1912

Belden.—Dorothy Celia Belden, adopted child of Celia M. Belden, was born Jan. 4, 1910, and died Jan. 15, 1912. Little Dorothy was an unusually bright and attractive child. Though never strong, she was very patient for one of her years. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, comforting words being spoken from Jer. 31:15-17. P. F. Bicknell.

Pember.—Linnie May Pember was born May 31, 1881, in Bowling Green, Ohio, and died Jan. 22, 1912, aged 30 years, 7 months, and 21 days. Her husband, four children, parents, one brother, and two sisters survive. Sister Pember united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church when sixteen years of age, and was faithful until her death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. J. Marietta.

Fletcher.—Lois Mac Fletcher, the twelve-year-old daughter of R. C. and Bertha Fletcher, died Jan. 22, 1912. She was born in Williams Township, Bay Co., Mich., Oct. 18, 1899. Lois was a faithful member of the Bay City Sabbath-school, and was loved by all who knew her. Her father and mother and four sisters mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Amos 3:6. T. L. Thuemler.

Walters.—William J. Walters died Jan. 29, 1912, aged 77 years, 7 months, and 17 days. He spent the greater part of his life in Sullivan County, Indiana, where he died. Aug. 9, 1855, he was married to Lucinda Gambill, and to this union ten children were born, eight of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn. Brother Walters accepted present truth about fifteen years ago, and fell asleep in the hope of the soon return of the Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. A. L. Miller.

Smith.—Maude Mary Smith was born Sept. 11, 1884, at Brook, Ind., and died at Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 26, 1912. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of twelve, and remained a faithful member until her death. She was graduated as a nurse from the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium in 1906, and her one ambition was to be of use in the Master's work. Her father, one sister, and five brothers mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Reverend Frasier of the Presbyterian Church. Henry Smith.

Baldwin.—Aaron M. Baldwin was born in Shelby County, Ohio, May 13, 1844, and died Jan. 10, 1912, at Ottawa, Kans. Most of his life was spent in the States of Ohio and Kansas. Dec. 21, 1865, he was married to Susan C. Boyd. To this union were born three daughters and two sons, all of whom are living. In 1898 Mrs. Baldwin died. In July, 1909, Brother Baldwin was united in marriage with Emily A. Miller, who survives him. Twelve years ago he accepted present truth, and since that time has lived a consistent Christian life. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Abilene, Kans. W. H. Clark.

Briggs.—Died in North Dartmouth, Mass., Jan. 5, 1912, Prudence Miller Briggs, aged 89 years and 11 months. She was born Feb. 5, 1822, being the oldest of a family of twelve children. In 1843 she was married to C. C. Briggs. Sister Briggs accepted the Sabbath truth under the labors of Elder Joseph Bates, and was one of twelve who signed the first covenant ever signed by Sabbath-keeping Adventists. To this covenant she remained faithful until her death. Nov. 14, 1863, Elder J. N. Loughborough organized a Seventh-day Adventist church in Dartmouth, and she became one of the sixteen charter members. We can truly say that she lived a consistent Christian life. Two daughters survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, and our sister was laid to rest till the resurrection morning, when Jesus will call forth his sleeping saints. J. K. Jones.

Deetkin.—Eva T. Deetkin was born in Boscoville, Wis., in 1860, and died in Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 7, 1912. Four years ago she accepted the third angel's message, and fell asleep in the blessed hope. Her sorrowing husband returns alone to their home in Denver, Colo., from which place they came just one month before Sister Deetkin's death, hoping that the change of climate might benefit her health. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. G. Thurston.

Bush.—After a severe illness of many months, Ellen Agusta Bush died in Los Angeles, Cal. She was born June 19, 1831. Her father, John R. Porter, was the founder of the Scientific American. He was also an earnest believer in the religious views of William Miller. Mrs. Bush accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder W. M. Healey. She was for many years a teacher in the public schools of San Diego, and also a writer of some note. Her poems have been widely read. Emma H. Adams.

Wilson.—R. J. Wilson was born in Cumberland County, Illinois, April 1, 1874. In 1881 he came with his parents to Washington County, Arkansas, where he lived until he fell asleep in Jesus on Nov. 11, 1911. He was converted in 1892 and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Although he suffered much during his last illness, yet he was very patient, and often spoke of his trust in God. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing relatives and friends by the writer from John 14:1-3 and kindred texts. C. E. Norwood.

Connick.—Mary E. Connick was born in New Brunswick, Oct. 24, 1824, and died Jan. 10, 1912. She became a resident of Humboldt County, California, thirty-five years ago. Early in life she became a Christian, and about twenty-four years ago embraced the truths of the third angel's message, to which blessed hope she clung until her death. Nine children survive. The funeral was held at her home in Metropolitan, Cal. The writer took from its shelf her time-worn Bible, and read to the sorrowing relatives and friends some of the precious promises that she had marked. S. T. Hare.

Reitzell.—Irene, daughter of E. M. and Clara Reitzell, was born in Wetmore, Kans., April 25, 1890. When Irene was ten years of age, her mother died, and two years later her father brought her to California for her health. Since then they have made their home in this State. Four years ago Irene joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Fresno, and hers was a consistent Christian life. She fell asleep on Jan. 24, 1912. Her father and many friends are left to mourn. After a few remarks by the writer, we laid her away in the Mountain View cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. J. W. Rich.

Ingalls.—Teresa Anson Ingalls was born Aug. 6, 1847, and died at her home in Quincy, Mich., Jan. 5, 1912. On Sept. 6, 1864, she was married to Franklin Ingalls. To this union one child was born, which died in infancy. Sister Ingalls was one of the charter members of the Quincy church. She suffered greatly during her last sickness, but bore it all with Christian fortitude. Her husband survives. Rev. R. D. Freeman, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducted the funeral service, assisted by the local elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, O. S. Thompson. Clarendon Thompson.

Varsaille.—Mrs. Angel Varsaille was born in St. Paul, Canada, June 8, 1822, and died Jan. 14, 1912. Most of her life was spent in the vicinity of St. Anne, Ill. In 1838 she was married to William Varsaille. They united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1872. Sister Varsaille leaves her husband, who is now ninety-eight years of age, four sons, and one daughter to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother. Her beautiful Christian life and patient endurance to the last assure us that she awaits the resurrection of the faithful. Services were conducted by the writer, who spoke from Job 14:14. J. M. Burbick.

Morgan.—C. F. Morgan died Jan. 18, 1912, aged 66 years, 9 months, and 24 days. In 1878 he was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Smithland, Iowa. In 1902 he moved to South Dakota, and from that time until his death he was a member of the Ft. Pierre church. He was a true Christian, and a kind father and husband. His wife, three sons, and one daughter are left to mourn their loss. Emma Rahn.

Cutrell.—Lora Lee Cutrell died at the Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 2, 1911. She was born in Carterville, Ill., May 17, 1881. At the age of seventeen she publicly took her stand for Christ. She accepted present truth three years ago, and was an active and faithful member of the Duquoin (Ill.) Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of her death. She married Martin Cutrell June 6, 1904, and leaves a husband, three stepchildren, a sister, and two brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Brother W. C. Dalbey, assisted by the writer. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. John E. Hanson.

Hackett.—Mary E. Tyler was born in New York State, June 29, 1857, where she resided until she was married to Harry Wells. They made their home at Pensacola, Fla., until the death of her husband. She then returned to New York, and later settled in Michigan. Oct. 18, 1906, she was united in marriage with Seth Hackett. In early youth Sister Hackett accepted Christ as her Saviour, and while living in Florida united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She died at her home in Sturgis, Mich., Dec. 31, 1911. Her husband, two brothers, and two sisters survive. Elder W. C. Hebner conducted the funeral service. Mrs. R. M. Harlan.

Gassaway.—Elmer Gassaway, while on the beach near his home, in California, Dec. 18, 1911, was caught by a large breaker and carried out to sea. His lifeless body, badly mutilated, was cast ashore by the angry waves on Jan. 8, 1912. At the time of the accident Elmer was 19 years and 6 days of age. About five years ago he was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was an earnest Christian and an active church worker, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His father, mother, one sister, and three brothers mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. T. Hare, words of comfort being spoken from Isa. 57:1. J. W. Bressie.