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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jun 22, 1905

Obituaries

Harris.—Died in Emmet County, Mich., May 9, 1905, John Harris. He was born in Virginia, of free colored parents, March 21, 1823. In 1876 he and his wife heard and accepted the truths held so dear by Seventh-day Adventists. He was unable to leave the house for nearly a year before his death, but he never complained. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. Andrew Maples.

Baker.—Died at Midland, Mich., June 6, 1905, Brother Converse Baker, aged 60 years, 10 months, and 2 days. He became a Seventh-day Adventist twenty-seven years ago, and from that time the truth was ever dear to him. We laid him to rest fully expecting to meet him at the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. R. Sandborn.

Gilbert.—Died at Baltimore, Md., June 9, 1905, Charles Gilbert, aged 47 years, 5 months, and 28 days. At the time of his death he was a member of the first Seventh-day Adventist church in Baltimore. A wife and six children are left to mourn their loss, but they are comforted in affliction with the hope that he will come forth in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer; text, John 11:24, 25. G. B. Thompson.

Butterbaugh.—Died at Hooper, Colo., March 23, 1905, my father, William Butterbaugh, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He first heard the doctrines of the third angel’s message preached by Elders McCoy and Nicols at Riverside, Iowa, in 1844, and began the observance of the Sabbath shortly thereafter. In 1893 he requested baptism, and was immersed by a Methodist minister. He continued the observance of the Sabbath, and professed faith in most of the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists, but never applied for membership. Trusting in the promises of God and a soon-coming Saviour, he fell asleep. We believe he rests in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by Judge C. C. Holbrook (S. D. A.). Interment took place at Denver. W. S. Butterbaugh, M. D.

Whipple.—Fell asleep in Jesus in Battle Creek, Mich., May 10, 1905, Sister Sarah B. Whipple, aged 82 years and 10 months. From early childhood she lived a Christian. The Word of the Lord was precious to her, and she followed closely every point of truth which came to her mind. She became especially interested in the lines of prophecy, and accepted the great movement of the second advent of Christ in 1840-44. So another pioneer has passed away. Sister Whipple was faithful in attendance at meetings and in Christian duties, and won the affection of all who knew her. She leaves her son Clarence, and her esteemed brother, Elder George I. Butler, to mourn, but with a bright hope of meeting again at the resurrection, when all the redeemed of the Lord shall enter the kingdom of glory. The funeral was held in the Tabernacle, with a large attendance. I. D. Van Horn.

Wick.—Died at Carthage, Mo., May 15, 1905, Eva M. Wick, aged 49 years, 10 months, and 15 days. When eleven years old, she was converted and baptized under the labors of Elder I. Sanborn. With her parents (who were pioneers in the message) she moved to Missouri in 1869. She was always an active and ardent advocate of the principles of health and temperance, a faithful and consistent Christian, and a tireless and unselfish worker in her home and the church. She died in full assurance of the Saviour’s acceptance, and with a bright hope in the soon coming of Christ. It was her desire that her funeral be made an occasion for setting forth the principles of truth concerning the state of the dead and immortality. A large number of friends listened to the discourse from Isa. 64:6. D. E. Scoles.

Coney.—Died near Fresno, Cal., May 6, 1905, James F. Coney. Brother Coney was born in 1817. During the greater part of his life he loved God and sought to obey him; and when, more than forty years ago, he heard the third angel’s message presented, he joyfully accepted it. When it was possible, he was always at the house of worship, and many hearts have been touched by his earnest testimonies. He was devoted to the cause of present truth, and cherished it above all else. He raised a large family, his posterity now numbering fully one hundred souls. The eighth of January he fell and broke his hip; he suffered much, but bore his affliction with marked patience. He was buried from our church in Fresno, May 7, 1905; text, 2 Tim. 4:7. H. G. Thompson.

Fredericksen.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Huron, S. D., May 11, 1905, of consumption, Sister Lena Fredericksen. The deceased was born Feb. 21, 1855; she was baptized and united with the Swan Lake church at the age of twenty-nine. She was the South Dakota State Sabbath-school secretary for a number of years; she also engaged in Bible work in South Dakota and Nebraska. One year ago last November she underwent a serious operation from which she never fully recovered. She leaves four children, two brothers, and one sister to mourn their loss. The remains were brought to Viborg, and laid to rest by the side of her mother. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Matthew 28. Will A. Baker.