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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 3, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 37.

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WHITE.—Martha A. Mousehunt was born in Germany in 1836, and came to America in 1839. She lived for some time in Ohio, and later in Michigan, where she was married to John White in 1856. Through the preaching of Elder Joseph Bates she accepted the third angel's message in 1861, in which she fell asleep July 8, 1914, at the home of her daughter, near Lebanon, Oregon. Words of hope were spoken by the writer. H. G. THURSTON.
LUKENBILL.—Emma Catherine Bryson was born in Fayette County, Ohio, April 27, 1855, and died in Neodesha, Kans., July 11, 1914. She was married to W. D. Lukenbill in 1875. To this union were born seven children. The husband, two sons, and two daughters are left to mourn. About twenty years ago the deceased accepted present truth, and remained faithful until death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25. A. B. CAMPBELL.
MORRIS.—Harvey Edwin Morris was born Oct. 1, 1909, and died Aug. 8, 1914, at the family home near Kingsville, Mo. The little one bore his intense suffering with wonderful patience and manliness. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the Baptist church, before a large, appreciative audience. In sorrow, but with hope of reunion in the resurrection morning, we laid Harvey to rest. CHARLES E. E. SANBORN.
STORAASLI.—Truman Storaasli died at the age of sixteen years, in the Oregon State Hospital, July 17, 1914. He was a great sufferer during the last three years of his life. Through Bible studies with another patient in the hospital last winter he was led to give his heart to God. He hoped to regain his health that he might have a part in giving this closing message to the world, but this was not God's will, and he sleeps until the King shall come to claim his own. H. G. THURSTON.
MARKHAM.—Virginia Lois, beloved daughter of George A. and Emma E. Markham, of Buffalo, N. Y., died Aug. 11, 1914, aged 7 years, 7 months, and 12 days. She early learned to know and love her Saviour, and when the writer offered prayer in her presence the last time he saw her alive, she united with him. She will be greatly missed not only in the home, but in the Sabbath school as well. Words of comfort based on Ps. 68:20 were spoken by the writer. H. LESLEY SHOUP.
WILBER.—W. S. Wilber, of Lynchburg, Va., died Aug. 17, 1914. The family recently moved to Virginia from Colorado on account of Brother Wilber's poor health. He was married to Viola Tidball in 1886. Eight children were born to them, and all except one, a son, were present at the funeral services. The deceased was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Lynchburg, and died with the full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. The writer spoke words of consolation at the funeral service, based on Job 19:25. L. O. GORDON.
SCOTT.—Helen Gertrude Scott was born July 1, 1898, and died July 28, 1914, at the home of her parents at Montclair, N. J. From early childhood her life was molded by a devoted mother's precept and example, and she grew up with a beautiful faith in her Saviour, which in the last days of her life was an anchor to her soul. Although for ten months before her death she suffered much, her bright, happy life, so full of courage, was an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. Many earnest prayers were offered that she might be restored to health. It was Helen's desire to live if God willed, but she was equally willing to sleep, accepting, by faith, the promise of the resurrection. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, in the same plot with her grandfather, Dr. Isaac K. Funk. J. L. MCELHANY.
PATTERSON.—Ella Adella Clarke was born in Milton Junction, Wis., April 24, 1861, and died at her home near that place, July 5, 1914. She was married to J. E. Patterson Dec. 20, 1881. Five children were born to them. Brother and Sister Patterson accepted present truth about twenty-seven years ago. The deceased was a faithful, consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. J. Graf and the writer. L. E. WELLMAN.
HERALD.—William Herald was born in Ireland, Jan. 5, 1830, and died at his home near Duquoin, Ill., July 3, 1914, aged 84 years and 6 months. The deceased became a Christian early in life, and his exemplary Christian character was an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact. In 1851 he embraced present truth, and until the day of his death he gave generous support to this movement. Interment took place in the cemetery near Bluford, Ill. E. F. FERRIS.
DOWNS.—Died July 9, 1914, at his home in Norridgewock, Maine, G. Munroe Downs, aged 48 years and 18 days. He accepted present truth about three years ago, and was a firm believer in the soon coming of his Saviour. He bore his suffering without a murmur; and we believe that he fell asleep in Jesus, to awake in the resurrection of the just. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, and a sister, besides other relatives and friends. These sorrow in hope. E. E. OSBORNE.
BITNER.—Lucinda T. Bitner was born in Indiana, Nov. 16, 1846, and died June 27, 1914, in Fresno, Cal. She is survived by two sons and one daughter. The deceased accepted present truth in Illinois when about twenty years of age, and until her death was a faithful believer in the third angel's message. She was a member of the Fresno church for twenty-nine years. She sleeps in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service from Rev. 14:13. N. P. NIELSEN.
JENSEN.—Hans Peter Jensen was born in Denmark, Nov. 14, 1854, and died in Hendricks, Minn., July 12, 1914. The deceased came to the United States in 1873. He was married to Mary Christiansen Oct. 8, 1879. To this union were born ten children, seven of whom, with the wife and mother, are left to mourn. Three sisters and three brothers also survive. Brother Jensen accepted present truth about thirty-one years ago, under the labors of C. Nelson, and died in the hope of the soon-coming Saviour. For the last nine years of his life he was a constant sufferer, but through it all he was patient. The funeral service, which was largely attended, was conducted by the writer. H. O. OLSON.
WADE.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 11, 1914, Verna Elizabeth Watt Wade, wife of Dr. L. H. Wade. She was born at Beaman, Iowa, Dec. 8, 1888. At the early age of ten years she was converted at a camp meeting in Des Moines. The family moved to McMinnville, Tenn., in 1904. She chose to follow the work of a nurse, and duties of this nature occupied her time until her marriage with Dr. Wade, on Aug. 21, 1912, after which they were connected with the Chamberlain Sanitarium, in South Dakota. The funeral service was conducted in Battle Creek, by Prof. W. J. Blake. Her husband and baby boy, together with her parents, one sister, and one brother, are left to mourn. She lived a beautiful Christian life. M. A. FARNSWORTH, M. D.
BROWN.—John M. Brown was born Feb. 10, 1845, in Wayne County, Indiana, and died suddenly as the result of an accident, Aug. 4, 1914, at Bayard, Nebr. He held an honorable discharge from Company E, Forty-seventh Iowa Infantry, United States Volunteers. Brother Brown was married to Miss Hannah See on Feb. 12, 1866. Six of their ten children, together with the wife and mother, are left to mourn. His stepmother, two brothers, and two sisters also survive. To these surviving ones the assurance of the Lord's soon return brings comfort. The deceased accepted present truth forty-five years ago, under the labors of Elder D. M. Canright. His daily life was a living testimony of the power of God. G. W. BERRY.
SMITH.—Clifford G. Smith was born in Sebastopol, Cal., March 8, 1912, and died July 5, 1914. He was the grandson of L. M. Cookson. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. ANDREW NELSON.
CUNNINGHAM.—Mrs. Amy Neptune Cunningham was born Jan. 8, 1852, in Marion County, West Virginia, and died July 16, 1914. She was married to S. G. Cunningham Sept. 21, 1902. She was baptized by Elder W. J. Stone, and is asleep in Jesus; for she loved his Word dearly. Her husband is left to mourn. S. G. CUNNINGHAM.
KIRK.—Walter Elvin Kirk was born June 5, 1891, in Ringgold County, Iowa. With his parents he came to Orange, Cal., in October, 1902. At the age of twelve he was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death, which occurred in Baker, Oregon, March 19, 1914. The parents and one sister mourn their loss, but are cheered by the hope of the resurrection. F. M. BURG.
KENT.—Mary Ethlyn Kent was born in Corning, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1870, and died in Medical Lake, Wash., July 25, 1914. She embraced the truths of the third angel's message at the age of twenty-five years, and was baptized in 1894 by Elder Ostrander. Her illness covered a period of three years. She is survived by her father, one brother, and one sister. The hope of a part in the first resurrection sustained her to the end. A. M. DART.
PRINCE.—Died at his home in Cattaraugus, N. Y., July 15, 1914, Martin W. Prince, aged 80 years, 1 month, and 7 days. Brother Prince accepted present truth thirty years ago through the labors of Elder D. T. Ferro. He fell asleep in the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The family home has been at Cattaraugus for more than fifty years. Three children survive. The writer addressed a large and attentive audience at the funeral service. H. W. CARR.
COOL.—Died at her home near Clinton, Pa., May 9, 1914, Mrs. Mary Cool, in her seventieth year. She was a firm believer in the third angel's message for almost thirty years, having been led to a knowledge of the truth through the labors of Elders D. T. Ferro and Edgar Russell. Her husband and a daughter are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor M. A. Matheson of the Presbyterian Church. We believe that our loved one sleeps in Jesus, and hope to meet her in the resurrection morning. BLANCHE COOL.
MORRIS.—Lovina Isabell Sparrow was born in Tazewell County, Illinois, June 29, 1848. She was married to B. J. Morris Sept. 14, 1865, and four years later they moved to Nebraska. The deceased was the mother of eleven children, all of whom are living. She fell asleep near Broadwater, Nebr., July 8, 1914. In 1905 she accepted present truth. She fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Sister Morris was a conscientious Christian, a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a respected neighbor. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer to a large congregation. D. U. HALE.
PRICE.—Eva Finch was born in Springville, Tenn., Aug. 22, 1898, and died July 21, 1914. In August, 1910, she was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Springville, and there remained a member until her death. June 2, 1913, she was married to McKinley Price, who, with the parents, one sister, and one brother, is left to mourn. The deceased was of a cheerful disposition, always ready to do her part in church work, and was loved by all who knew her. Rev. J. A. Baucum of the Baptist Church had the funeral service in charge. MABEL WARD.
WOOD.—Eva Alvina Beardsley Wood was born in Wells Bridge, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1861, and died July 6, 1914. Her parents moved to Dakota in 1877, and from there the family crossed the plains to Walla Walla, Wash., arriving in the fall of 1878. The deceased was married to R. M. Wood, Jan. 15, 1880. To them were born eight children, all of whom are living. Hers was a beautiful Christian life, and she died knowing that God is abundantly able to keep that which is committed to him against that day. The writer spoke words of consolation from Rev. 14:13 to the bereaved husband and children. J. M. HOPKINS.
SMITH.—Minnie C. Wilkins came to Los Angeles, Cal., eight years ago, and joined the Carr Street Seventh-day Adventist Church. On June 2, 1913, she was united in marriage with Louis L. Smith. She was seriously injured in an automobile accident June 25, 1914, and fell asleep in Jesus on July 19. She was anxious to live, but fully resigned to God's will. Her husband is left to mourn. Our sister sleeps in Jesus, and we are glad for the assurance of “that blessed hope,” which will soon be realized. CLARENCE SANTEE.
WRIGHT.—Mrs. Genevieve Blesi Wright was born in Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 12, 1886. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of eleven years. Sister Wright ever loved the Lord, and was deeply interested in the Sabbath school and in the canvassing work. She was an invalid during the last two years of her life. Her death occurred at the home of her sister in Louisville, Ky., March 12, 1914. She is survived by her husband and little son, her mother, and one sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. R. S. LINDSAY.
CURTIS.—Died in Sibley, Iowa, April 20, 1914, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Curtis, wife of B. F. Curtis. She accepted the truths of the third angel's message early in the sixties, and united with the church at Pilot Grove, Iowa. These truths were always dear to her, and she remained steadfast unto death. The deceased was born June 11, 1839, and fell asleep in her seventy-fifth year. Her aged companion, three daughters, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. Our sister was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Pastor Williams of the Baptist Church officiated at the funeral service. MRS. E. C. NICOLA.
CRAMER.—James I. Cramer was born in Napanee, Ontario, in January, 1832, and died Aug. 1, 1914, at his home in Ottawa County, Michigan. When he was twelve years of age his parents removed from Canada to Plymouth, Mich. In early manhood he came to Grand Rapids, and was united in marriage with Sarah Scott. A few years later they established a home in the community where he died. He accepted present truth shortly before his marriage, and he rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour to the close of life. His sturdy manhood, honesty, and loyalty to religious convictions won the respect of all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. The writer conducted the funeral service; and our brother was laid to rest in the Wright cemetery, near the place where the first Seventh-day Adventist camp meeting was held. C. F. McVAGH.