Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 17, 1914

Elder Adam George Schlotthauer

At the Loma Linda Sanitarium, Oct. 30, 1914, Elder Schlotthauer fell asleep in Jesus, being 62 years, 3 months, and 24 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Maria Katherine Schmidt in 1870, and to them were born seven sons and three daughters, all of whom survive to mourn their loss. One brother, Peter Schlotthauer, of Homestead, Okla., is also numbered among the mourners. Elder Schlotthauer was a native of Russia. He came to America in 1875, settling in the State of Kansas. In 1889, with his family, he moved to the State of Washington. Later they moved to California, where he resided at the time of his death. He was converted in early youth. In 1886 he accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elders H. Schultz and L. R. Conradi. In 1893 he was invited by the Upper Columbia Conference to assist Elder Haffner in German ministerial work; in 1897 he received ministerial license from that conference, and in 1900 was ordained to the ministry. His health had been failing for more than a year, when, on October 4, he underwent an operation for cancer of the stomach. The disease had advanced too far, and Oct. 30, 1914, he succumbed. The funeral service was held at Visalia, Cal., from the Seventh-day Adventist church. German believers from different parts of the conference were present, among whom were some who had accepted the truth through the labors of the deceased. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, Elder H. C. Basney assisting. Our fellow laborer fell asleep confident of being awakened to immortality when the Life-giver comes. B. E. Beddoe.

ALEXANDER.—Lurinda S. Webster was born in Chester, Ohio, July 16, 1841, and died Nov. 5, 1914. She was married to R. Riley Alexander, Oct. 25, 1863. During all her married life she lived at Fullertown, Ohio, only a few miles from the place of her birth. About twenty years ago Sister Alexander united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member at the time of her death. She is survived by a son and his family, one brother, and two sisters, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. O. A. Wolcott.

FISHER.—Mrs. Ethel Fisher died at the home of her parents, near Acton, Ind., Nov. 4, 1914. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones, and was united in marriage with Jacob Fisher in 1909. The deceased was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Rocklane, Ind., from early youth until her death. She bore her long sickness with patience, and often spoke of the assurance she felt that when the Life-giver comes she would have a home in the earth made new. T. F. Hubbard.

FAIRBANKS.—Mrs. Martha Fairbanks, a native of Sweden, departed this life on Oct. 31, 1914, aged 60 years. The deceased made her home in San Diego, Cal., for some years. She was a consistent Christian. Her husband and an invalid son hope to meet her in the resurrection morning. W. M. Healey.

GARVIN.—Mrs. Edith L. Hanson Garvin, aged 41 years, after years of illness and suffering, fell asleep in Jesus, Oct. 13, 1914, at her home in Paradise Valley, National City, Cal. Her husband, Dr. W. N. Garvin, and their three daughters wait for the reunion when the Life-giver comes for his own. W. M. Healey.

COLE.—Francis E. Cole was born in New York State, May 9, 1851. In 1871 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Corey, with whom he lived for forty-three years. He accepted the third angel's message fourteen years ago. He fell asleep on Nov. 9, 1914. His wife and seven children are left to mourn. Interment took place in the Bethel (Wis.) cemetery. Louis Drews.

SPENCER.—Louisa J. Compton Spencer, wife of John A. Spencer, died in LaGrange, Ohio, Aug. 29, 1914, aged 72 years. She was a Christian all her life, and was led to accept present truth in 1884, under the ministry of Elder J. Sisley. With her husband she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at that time, and their constant efforts for the advancement of the cause of truth were richly blessed. John A. Spencer.

EVEY.—Lunettie D. Anderson was born in North Shade Township, Gratiot Co., Mich., Sept. 5, 1858. She was a daughter of Cladney B. and Sarah A. Anderson. She was united in marriage to Amos W. Evey in 1873, and died at her home in Carson City, Mich., Oct. 23, 1914, after an illness of nine days. Her husband and one son are left to mourn. Sister Evey was a member of the Carson City church for many years, and died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 19:8. J. M. Hoyt.

PETERSON.—Johannah M. Jensen was born Dec. 3, 1818, in Jutland, Denmark, and died at the home of her son, in College View, Nebr., Oct. 17, 1914. Her husband was Nels C. Peterson. Of their six children three are left to mourn. The family came to America in 1863, and settled near Fremont, Nebr., in June of that year. The deceased accepted present truth about forty years ago as a result of the labors of Elder J. F. Hansen. From that time until her death she was an earnest Christian. She was a faithful and devoted mother, loved by all who knew her. J. S. Hart.

FARMAN.—Lavina Stanhope Farman, wife of Elder H. J. Farman, died in Peacham, Vt., Nov. 5, 1914. Brother and Sister Farman were married in 1878, and accepted the Sabbath truth together in 1884. They spent some years in the Maritime Provinces and in Newfoundland, later going South, and finally to Jamaica. Our sister suffered intensely during her long illness, but she fell asleep trusting in her Saviour. The writer conducted the funeral service in the schoolhouse at Richford Center, Vt., speaking words of comfort to the many relatives and members of the family who were present. F. W. Stray.

STROUP.—Homer Stroup was born Nov. 3, 1833, in Greene County, Pennsylvania, where he lived until 1856. At that time the family moved to Medina County, Ohio, where the deceased made his home until his death, which occurred Nov. 7, 1914. In 1866 Brother Stroup was married to Maria Marsh. Two sons were born to this union, and, with the wife and mother, two brothers, and a sister, are left to mourn. For many years our brother was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Spencer, Ohio. The writer officiated at the funeral service by request, speaking words of comfort from Isa. 64:6. D. E. Lindsey.

LANE.—Josef Lane, aged 10 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lane, was suddenly taken away to the “land of the enemy.” We are comforted by the hope of the resurrection. W. M. Healey.

FORBES.—Christina Forbes was born in Perthshire, Scotland, Oct. 15, 1824, and died in San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 6, 1914. She came to this country in 1866, and spent most of the remainder of her life in San Francisco. For a number of years she was an inmate of the Old Ladies’ University Mound Home. Sister Forbes was a consistent Christian, and for twenty-six years a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her faith was firmly established, and she fell asleep in the bright hope of meeting Jesus at his second coming. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Andrew Brodsen.

GAMBLE.—Harriet L. Gamble was born in Ohio in 1842, and died at her home, near Rhea, Dewey Co., Okla., Nov. 14, 1914. She was married to L. L. Gamble, in Illinois, in the year 1863. Five children were born to them, two of whom are living, a son and a daughter. The family moved to Iowa in 1881, and while living there accepted present truth through the efforts of Elders A. P. Heacock and Judson Washburn, at Clarinda. About twenty years ago Brother and Sister Gamble moved to Oklahoma, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Osceola; but when that church was disorganized a few years ago, they were left alone. The deceased was a faithful believer in this message, and did all she could for its advancement. The writer spoke words of comfort to the bereaved husband and children. P. L. Hoen.

WARNE.—John William Warne was born June 26, 1835, and died May 29, 1914. He was married to Mary Ann Harrison on Oct. 31, 1871. Nine years later his wife accepted present truth, and soon afterward he followed her example. They were baptized and received into church fellowship by Elder J. H. Durland on April 20, 1884. From that time until the day of his death, Brother Warne was a faithful member of the Southampton Seventh-day Adventist Church. For a number of years he was engaged in the periodical work; and when failing health made it necessary for him to cease active work, his companion undertook to carry it on, and is still serving faithfully. Brother Warne was loved and respected by all who knew him. His hope in the soon coming of Jesus was bright, and to the last he prayed that he might be kept faithful. The funeral service was conducted by Elder W. J. Fitzgerald, and our brother rests in the cemetery near Shirley, Southampton, England. F. A. Spearing.

YOUNG.—Talley Russell Young was born near Woolson, Jefferson Co., Iowa, July 8, 1876, and died at his home, in Richland, Iowa, Oct. 22, 1914. Talley grew to manhood in the vicinity of Richland. He attended school at Battle Creek, Mich., also at College View, Nebr. At the latter place he became acquainted with Miss Effie Reno, with whom he was united in marriage May 20, 1903. She, with three children, survives him. After his marriage, Talley settled on the old home farm, where his neighbors trusted him as a man of his word, honorable in deal; and the poor and afflicted knew that in Talley Young they had a friend. This, however, could have afforded us little comfort in this sad hour had it not been for the fact that while I was with my son in his last moments, he gave me the precious assurance that he accepted his Saviour. This has sweetened the bitter waters of Marah, and we rejoice in the hope that we, if faithful, shall soon meet him at the first resurrection. All his immediate family except his sister Rosetta were present at the funeral. About five hundred friends and neighbors had the privilege of hearing the words of truth and comfort based on Job 14:14 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18. The services were conducted by Elder V. B. Watts, assisted by Rev. James A. Wilson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. S. A. V. Young.

RUGGLES.—Motley Snyder, second son of Guy Rodney Ruggles, was accidentally shot at his home, near Sunbury, Pa., Nov. 14, 1914, and died two days later, aged 19 years, 5 months, and 7 days. He sleeps in Jesus. J. R. R.

MOORE.—Almon E. Moore was born in Chester, Eaton Co., Mich., Oct. 23, 1871, and was accidentally drowned near San Diego, Cal., Nov. 22, 1914. His body was not even recovered. Mr. Moore was reared in the present truth, and was baptized at College Place, Wash., in 1892, uniting with the church at Santa Ana, Cal. He spent several years in the canvassing field, but finally drifted away from God. In 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle Yarnell. His death is mourned by his wife, two children, five brothers, and five sisters. Wallace D. Moore.

CAVENDER.—Joseph William Cavender was born Oct. 19, 1862, and died Nov. 5, 1914. His birthplace was Auglaize County, Ohio, but in 1887 the family moved to Logan County, settling in Lakeview. On April 7, 1907, the deceased was united in marriage with Mrs. Viola Houchins. In the spring of 1914 the light of present truth came to them, and our brother fell asleep of good courage in the Lord. Of those left to mourn are his wife, three stepdaughters, two brothers, and four sisters. The funeral services were conducted by Elder E. J. Van Horn, assisted by the pastors of the United Brethren and Methodist Churches.

PETERSEN.—John H. Petersen was born in Longland, Denmark, in 1838, and died at his home near Green Bay, Wis., Oct. 22, 1914. He came to this country in 1858. After spending some years in sailing on the Great Lakes, he was married, and settled on a farm, where he lived until his death. A companion, five sons, and three daughters are left to mourn. In 1871 father accepted present truth under the labors of Elders J. G. Matteson and O. A. Olsen, and became a charter member of the Green Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until the end of his life. The family altar was established and maintained from his earliest experience in the third angel’s message. His children were reared in the fear of God, and are either actively engaged in gospel work or preparing for service. Father died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by Prof. C. A. Russell. F. F. Petersen.