Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Sep 21, 1905

BAYLIES.—Died in Neola, Iowa, Aug. 28, 1905, Mrs. Jennie M. Baylies, aged 47 years, 2 months, and 11 days. Although for many years an invalid, she always retained an affectionate, cheerful, and sunny disposition, the result of a consecrated Christian life. Sister Baylies and her husband united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church ten years ago. He and five children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. N. C. BERGESEN.

BITTNER.—Died at his home near Fresno, Cal., Aug. 30, 1905, of consumption, Martin Bittner, aged 24 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Brother Bittner was raised in an Adventist family. He and his wife accepted present truth and were baptized only four weeks before his death. He died in hope of the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, one child, a mother, one sister, and two brothers. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. P. ACKLEY.

ROBERSON.—Died at his home near Elgin, Neb., Aug. 27, 1905, of heart failure, John S. Roberson, aged 67 years, 9 months, and 12 days. He was a faithful believer in the third angel's message, and in an unassuming way presented Jesus in his daily life. We believe he will rise in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; text, 1 Cor. 15:21. JAMES W. BEAMS.

HANEY.—Died while on his mail route, near Bullocks-ville, Alberta, after an illness of five days, Sylvester Haney, aged 54 years, 4 months, and 17 days. He was kicked by a horse while carrying the mail. During his life Brother Haney never made a profession of religion, although he had known and believed the truth for several years; but on his death-bed he requested that prayer be offered for him, and asked his wife and six children to meet him in the kingdom. Memorial service was held Sept. 2, 1905, by the writer. J. W. BOYNTON.

SHARP.—Died at Bridgeport, Mich., Aug. 11, 1905, of dropsy and heart failure, Benjamin Sharp, aged 77 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Brother Sharp was born on the Island of New Brunswick. When twenty years of age he went to Houghton, Ontario, where he united with the Baptist Church. In 1890 he accepted the truths of the third angel's message. He continued firm until death. His wife, four sons, and two daughters survive to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 57:1, 2. C. N. SANDERS.

ROBERGE.—Died at her home in West Chazy, N. Y., Aug. 10, 1905, Mrs. Esther White Roberge, aged 75 years, 7 months, and 9 days. Her father, Silas H. White, was a lineal descendant of Peregrine White. In early life she was an Episcopalian, but later accepted present truth through the preaching of D. T. Bourdieu and M. B. Czechowski. To her Rev. 14:13 is specially applicable. She leaves four sisters, one brother, and two sons. She was conscious till the last, and bade her family farewell. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Wood (Wesleyan); text, Rev. 21:4. SETH SHUTTS.

DAVIS.—Died at the home of his son, John S. Davis, in Battle Creek, Mich., July 22, 1905, of heart failure, Stephen C. Davis. His Christian experience began at an early age, and he was ever active and faithful in the Master's work. He was kind and gentle, and was loved by all who knew him. In 1844 he accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists. Until death claimed him, he cherished the bright hope of soon meeting the Saviour. He leaves four sons, several grandchildren, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. T. Jones. J. S. DAVIS.

BEGLINGER.—Died at Rough and Ready, Cal., June 19, 1905, Henry Beglinger, aged 83 years, 1 month, and 10 days. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elder W. M. Healey about twenty-seven years ago. His was a faithful, consistent life. Not a few embraced the truth as the result of his quiet, neighbourly visits and faithful distribution of literature. An aged soldier of the cross, honorably discharged, is peacefully resting “a little moment” till his Captain calls him to that glad service in the world to come. Words of comfort and hope were spoken to the bereaved wife and other relatives and friends by the writer. JESSE D. RICE.

WRIGHT.—Died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 5, 1905, of old age, Mary L., wife of Brother Walter S. Wright, aged 77 years, 6 months, and 25 days. In 1869 the deceased and her husband removed from the State of New York to Battle Creek, and shortly afterward united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of this place. They have ever remained constant and faithful in their religious life. For the past two years Sister Wright had been practically helpless because of the feebleness of old age, and the end came in perfect peace. She rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her husband still survives, although in very feeble health. One sister of the deceased is also living. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Cor. 5:1. G. W. MORSE.

WOODWARD.—Died at Keene, Tex., Aug. 30, 1905, Fannie E. Woodward, daughter of Brother and Sister C. N. Woodward, aged 9 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Diphtheria in a malignant form caused her death after an illness of but thirty-six hours. Brother Woodward was attending the Oklahoma camp-meeting when he received the telegram of his daughter's illness, and although he started at once, he did not reach home until two hours after her death. The ordeal was most severe, but God has sustained this dear family in their affliction, and we feel sure that the ties here broken, are fastened more firmly to the Saviour and his promised coming. The parents rest in the assurance that, if faithful, they will soon meet their child in glorious immortality. A large number of neighbors and friends gathered in a neighboring yard to hear the blessed truths concerning death and the first resurrection, spoken by the writer. CLARENCE SANTEE.

AVERY.—Died at the home of our son, J. V. Avery, in Conway, Mich., Aug. 19, 1905, my beloved husband, J. M. Avery, in his eighty-fifth year. His health steadily failed after leaving our home three years ago, until at last consumption fastened upon him, and after much weakness and suffering he fell peacefully asleep. Together we first heard a course of lectures on present truth in 1852 by Elder M. E. Cornell, and we both decided to obey God and keep his commandments. He was a subscriber for the REVIEW AND HERALD while it was yet published in Rochester, N. Y., and never wearied of reading its pages until his sight began to fail within the past year. He dearly loved his Bible, and looked forward to the coming of our Lord with gladness and delight. I had walked by his side nearly sixty years, and now, with our two sons and three daughters, I look forward to the great reunion, when tears shall be wiped from off all faces. Elder G. C. Tenney spoke words of comfort to the friends on the funeral occasion. Our hearts are lonely, but our loved one rests till the morn of glad awakening. MRS. MARCIA S. AVERY.