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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 11, 1915

Obituaries

WILLETT.—Mercy A. Mitchell was born at Vinton, Iowa, July 16, 1840, and died at the home of her daughter, in Townsend, Mont., Dec. 24, 1914. In 1859 she was married to E. S. Willett, deceased. She was the mother of ten children, six of whom are left to mourn. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the spring of 1902. We laid her to rest, hoping to meet again at the resurrection of the just. CLARA B. WILLETT.

COLLA.—Richard Colla died at his home in Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 29, 1914. He was born in Strausberg, Germany, Jan. 31, 1849. His death is mourned by a devoted wife and three children. Brother Colla met with a severe accident almost thirty years ago, and although a constant sufferer, was patient and always cheerful. He identified himself with this people twenty-one years ago. He now sleeps in Jesus.

BEST.—Martha Evans was born in March, 1844; was married to Thomas Best in May, 1865; and died Dec. 21, 1914, in her seventy-first year. Only three of their seven children are left to mourn. One brother and one sister also survive. Sister Best accepted present truth in 1896, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Joseph, Mo. She remained faithful until the end. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. L. F. TRUBEY.

WEEDEN.—Mary Gotham was born in the State of New York, June 24, 1850. She was married to Hiram Weeden Sept. 9, 1866. Nine of their eleven children, together with the aged husband and father, are left to mourn her death, which occurred at her home, in Coldwater, Mich., Jan. 10, 1915. For thirty-three years Sister Weeden was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and we believe that she will be among those who will have part in the first resurrection. R. U. GARRETT.

ROSS.—Harriet Olive Shirk was born in Oxford, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1841. She was united in marriage with Joseph Ross, of Illinois, Aug. 4, 1859, and to them were born six children. In 1890 the third angel's message came to her, and she became a member of the church in Dana, Ind. She was a consecrated Christian, and her loving disposition won her many friends. Her death, which occurred in Sanger, Cal., Dec. 23, 1914, leaves her aged companion, three children, and one brother to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. C. W. FULLER.

SHELDON.—John Sheldon was born in the State of Ohio, in October, 1841, and died in Alexandria, Minn., in January, 1915. For seven years he was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He loved this truth, and was always ready to render any possible service to his fellows. Brother Sheldon was a faithful husband, a kind father, and a friend of all with whom he came in touch. He fell asleep peacefully, full of hope and trust, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, and two sons. A. W. KUEHL.

RUSSELL.—Fred S. Russell was born in Russell, Pa., in 1866, and died Jan. 15, 1915. When about sixteen years of age he engaged in tract society work at Wellsville, N. Y., and two years later entered the Review and Herald Office, in Battle Creek, Mich., serving as a printer for about ten years. For about eight years Brother Russell was with one of the largest publishing houses in Chicago, and after spending some time in the West, he returned to his home in Pennsylvania two years ago, enfeebled in mind and body. His death is mourned by an aged mother, three brothers, and two sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. N. WILLIAMS.

FLETCHER.—Died in San Jose, Cal., Jan. 6, 1915, George W. Fletcher, aged 75 years, 8 months, and 18 days. He was born in La Fayette, Ind., but his early life was spent in Iowa. In 1862 he enlisted, serving his country for three years, after which he received an honorable discharge. He was married to Miss Mary Biddle, with whom he lived until his death. This union was blessed with three sons and four daughters, all of whom were present at the funeral to comfort their widowed mother. Brother Fletcher united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1877, and was a faithful soldier in God's army until his death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. M. C. WILCOX.

KELSO.—Died in Guthrie, Okla., Jan. 10, 1915, Mrs. Easter Kelso, in her eighty-ninth year. She was born in Ohio, in 1826. When she was thirteen years old, her parents moved to Iowa, where she was married in the year 1846. Sister Kelso was the mother of six children. About twenty years ago she became a Seventh-day Adventist, and remained a devoted and faithful member of that church until her death. N. CLAUSEN.

GILDING.—Mrs. Helen M. Chalker-Gilding was born in Seneca County, New York, May 17, 1839, and died Jan. 13, 1915, at the home of her daughter, in Scottville, Mich. She accepted the Sabbath at an early age, grew up with a knowledge of the third angel's message, and was faithful unto death. Six children, one brother, and a number of other relatives and friends are left to mourn. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth in the first resurrection. The Methodist minister conducted the funeral service, speaking words of consolation from John 19:26, 27.

HIGGINS.—Edward V. Higgins was born Jan. 30, 1837, in Earlville, N. Y., and died in Irvington, Ala., Jan. 20, 1915. Brother Higgins was converted early in life. In 1853 his family moved to Plover, Wis., where he heard and accepted the Sabbath truth in 1879. At the time of his death he was a member of the church in Mobile, Ala., as there was no company of believers in his home town. He was a soldier in the Civil War, in Company B, Fourteenth Infantry of Wisconsin Volunteers. His wife, three sons, and a sister are left to mourn. Our brother awaits the coming of the Life-giver. JAMES BELLINGER.

DUNN.—My beloved wife, Lydia E. Dunn, fell asleep in Carpenter, Wyo., Jan. 13, 1915, aged 51 years, 4 months, and 5 days. In 1880 we were married, and to us three children were born, two daughters and one son. These, with an aged mother, one brother, and a sister, are left to mourn, but we sorrow in hope. My wife was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Riverton, Iowa, in 1883, and at the time of her death was a member of the Wyoming Conference church. Four years ago she was obliged to go West for her health, and although she suffered intensely, she was always patient. The funeral service was conducted by the Methodist Episcopal minister. Text, Rev. 14:13. F. J. DUNN.