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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 24, 1914

Obituaries

Baber.— Brother Sterling Baber was born in Berlin, Wis., in 1857, and died in Chico, Cal., Nov. 17, 1914. He had been in poor health for about two years. He is survived by his wife and four children, a father, several brothers, and one sister. Geo. G. Sims.

Feith.— Margaret Feith was born in Donegal County, Ireland, and died in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 6, 1914, aged 49 years. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the last twelve years of her life, and died peacefully in the blessed hope. Her husband and two grandchildren survive her. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 26:19. M. A. Altman.

Hopkins.— After an illness of several weeks, death claimed Sister Louisa Hopkins, beloved wife of Brother J. M. Hopkins, of Roseburg, Oregon, Oct. 18, 1914, in the seventy-first year of her age. Her husband, six children, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Pastor Dollarhide of the Free Methodist Church. H. W. Olived.

Dye.— Harriet Luella Dye was born near Hastings, Minn., July 2, 1863, and died in Sylvan, Wash., Oct. 17, 1914. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Hutchinson, Minn., at an early age. Having a keen desire for an education, she spent one year in Battle Creek College. The following year she accompanied the family to Tacoma, Wash. She was a great lover of our denominational literature, and gave cheerfully and liberally of her means to the cause of present truth, to which she was faithful and loyal to the end. She is survived by her parents, five brothers, two sisters, and many relatives and friends. Minnie E. Dye.

Sweet.— George S. Sweet was born Feb. 20, 1847, in Marshall, Ill., and died in Weir, Kans., Sept. 19, 1914. The deceased was united in marriage with Miss Hattie Morris on June 2, 1866. To them were born ten children, eight of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn. Five brothers also are living. The family moved from Illinois to Missouri in 1876, and the following year located in Cherokee County, Kansas, where our brother spent the remainder of his life. Brother Sweet accepted the third angel’s message in 1877. The Christian’s hope sustained him to the last, and he fell asleep believing that he should have a part in the first resurrection. W. H. Clark.

Schmidt.— Louis J. Schmidt was born near Bonaparte, Iowa, Sept. 27, 1866, and fell asleep in Jesus at his home in Cheyenne Wells, Colo., Sept. 21, 1914. Most of his life was spent on the old home farm with his parents. Under the teaching of Elder L. McCoy he joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Bonaparte, and remained a devoted member until his death. The deceased spent two years in Battle Creek College and two years in Union College. In May, 1905, he was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Breeden, and to them were born two children. Brother Smith had many friends. He was generous, unselfish, and sympathetic, and always ready to help a brother in time of need. His wife and children, an aged mother, and one sister are left to mourn. C. R. Kite.

Ver Plank.— Joseph Bunnell Ver Plank was born in New York State, April 16, 1828, and died Oct. 27, 1914, at his home, in Fallon, Nev. When a young man, Brother Ver Plank came West and was one of the pioneer settlers in the “Carso Sink.” In the early eighties he accepted present truth through the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough, and united with the St. Clare church. The last years of his life were years of great suffering, but his trust in God never wavered, and he fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. His aged companion and one brother survive. J. Adams Stevens.

Fahrner.— Brother and Sister G. Fahrner, of Guinea Mills, Va., mourn the loss of their youngest child, Leroy Clarence, aged 2 years. They look forward with hope to a reunion in the resurrection morning. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. L. O. Gordon.

Graham.— Mrs. M. F. Graham died at the home of her daughter, Fort Worth, Tex., Sept. 11, 1914, aged 83 years. She was a Christian woman, loved by all who knew her. Two daughters and one son are left to mourn. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. F. L. Gordon.

Swendson.— Mrs. Gustad Swendson was born in Sweden in 1861, and died in International Falls, Minn., Nov. 20, 1914. She was a member of the Duluth (English) Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by a husband, two sons, and two daughters. We laid her to rest awaiting the summons of the soon-coming Life-giver. Stemple White.

McClary.— Emily McClary, of South Stukely, Quebec, died suddenly June 10, 1914, in her seventy-second year. For many years she was a faithful believer in present truth, being one of the pioneers of this message in the province of Quebec. Her husband and a large circle of relatives and friends mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Methodist pastor. W. J. Blake.

Barnes.— Ada Rose Barnes, of Buffalo, N. Y., died at her home on Nov. 25, 1914, aged 53 years, 8 months, and 14 days. She was born in England, but the family moved to Canada during her youth. About fourteen years ago Sister Barnes embraced present truth. She fell asleep loyal to her Saviour and his truth for this time. Her husband, with their son and three daughters, sorrow, but not as those who have no hope. H. Lesley Shoup.

Ford.— Jane E. Ford was born in New York, Jan. 23, 1834, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 2, 1914. She was married to David E. Ford in 1851, and seven years later, at Wright, Mich., accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. B. Frisbie. The family moved to California in 1882. The deceased is survived by her husband and three children. She was faithful unto death, and we feel certain that there is laid up for her a crown of life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Geo. A. Snyder.