Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 12, 1905

Ruiter.—Died at Scio, Ore., Sept. 15, 1905, of typhoid pneumonia, Flossie, infant daughter of V. L. Ruiter, aged 3 months and 1 day. Words of comfort were spoken to a well-filled house, from Jer. 31:15-17, by the writer. C. J. Cole.

Peterson.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 27, 1905, Ewald Peterson, aged 27 years. Brother Peterson was born in Germany, but came to America five years ago. He embraced the Adventist faith in this city about three years ago. He died in the triumphs of the Christian's hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14. L. McCoy.

Smith.—Died at Wichita, Kan., Sept. 23, 1905, James T. Smith. The deceased was born in Holmes County, Miss., Dec. 31, 1869. He came to Winfield, Kan., in 1893, where two years later he accepted present truth under the labors of Elder M. H. Gregory and others. Since that time he has been a faithful member of the church in that place. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss. Funeral and interment took place at Winfield. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer; text, 1 Cor. 15:19-23. Isaac A. Crane.

Moody and Haynes.—Sherbourn Lee Moody, of Aberdeen, Wash., son of Brother John F. Moody, was drowned recently in Tanana River, Alaska; and Donald E. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Haynes, is missing, and his many relatives and friends fear that he has also perished. These young men started for Alaska in June last, with bright hopes. Just how this sad accident took place is not as yet fully known. The boys were loved by all who knew them, each having a kind and pleasing disposition; and we trust that during their closing moments the anchor of faith in Christ as their Saviour held firm. T. H. Watson.

White.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Botsford, of Fonda, N. Y., Sept. 18, 1905, Sarah A. White, aged 56 years, widow of the late Lester W. White, of Fultonville, N. Y. She lived only six weeks after the death of her husband, her last sickness, as well as his, beginning with bowel trouble, which was followed in each case with complications. At the time of her death she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jamaica, Vt., at which place she and her husband accepted the truth under the labors of Elder Orcutt in 1877. She leaves three daughters besides other relatives. Mrs. J. H. Botsford.

Hodge.—Fell asleep in the blessed hope, Miss Clara Hodge, aged 20 years and 3 months. She was born in Utah, was baptized in 1903 at Cambridge, Idaho, where she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church. Soon after uniting with the church, she went to the Spokane Sanitarium, to take the nurses' course. After the burning of that institution she went to Boulder, Colo., to finish her course. She contracted tuberculosis, and returned home March 15, 1905. She now rests in the Cambridge Cemetery, waiting the call of the Life-giver. Her friends and loved ones are comforted with the hope of seeing her when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 4:17. Arthur Moon.

Truax.—Died at Ogden, Utah, Sept. 17, 1905, of cancer of the stomach, Sister L. W. Truax, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Although she knew the truth for many years, it was not until during her last painful and lingering illness that she seemed fully to cast her soul upon a Saviour's mercy. She leaves a husband, four sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 17:15. W. A. Alway.

Braxton.—Died at Marion, Ind., Sept. 15, 1905, of consumption, Fae Elizabeth Braxton, nee Carson, aged 27 years, 4 months, and 13 days. A few days before her death she gave her heart to the Lord, and obtained much comfort from the twenty-third Psalm. This chapter was chosen by her as the theme of remarks at her funeral. While her beloved companion, father, mother, one brother, and three sisters are left to mourn, they are comforted with the hope that in the near future she will answer the call of Jesus when he comes to awaken those who sleep in the dust. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. C. Harris.

Harris.—Died at her home near Omer, Mich., of diabetes, Elizabeth Elner Harris, aged 53 years. Sister Harris was converted and accepted the truths of the third angel's message about eight years ago, uniting with the Omer church at the time of its organization five years later. Her Christian life was one of sweet confidence and trust in God, being marked by meekness, patience, and strong fidelity to God and his truth. Truly it can be said of her, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” She leaves a husband, one son, and an adopted daughter to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Words of comfort and hope were spoken at the funeral to a very large company of friends and neighbors, from John 11:25, by the writer. O. Montgomery.

McCord.—Died at Creswell, Ore., Sept. 24, 1905, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Johannes McCord, aged 70 years, 8 months, and 25 days. Brother McCord embraced present truth in Ohio under the labors of Elder H. A. St. John, and was faithful until death. He was in usual health on the morning of September 24, but when only a few rods from his home, while on his way to a store near by to obtain an article which would complete his canvassing outfit, he was taken with hemorrhage of the lungs, and in ten minutes life was extinct. He was buried in Creswell Cemetery beside his wife, there to await the call of the Life-giver. He leaves two sons and seven grandchildren besides many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 17:15. H. W. Babcock.

Burleigh.—Died in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 13, 1905, of consumption, Edwin S. Burleigh. Brother Burleigh accepted the Saviour fifteen or twenty years ago in Nebraska, and spent several years in missionary work. About three years ago he went to Colorado for his health, having been compelled for the same reason to leave the American Medical Missionary College in Chicago a short time before graduation. The family of a gentleman whom Brother Burleigh nursed several years ago during his last illness, esteemed it a pleasure to care for Brother Burleigh during his last illness. One of these Christian friends says of him, “He was very sweet and patient during his sickness, and his presence has been a benediction in the home.” Dr. David Paulson conducted the funeral service, preaching from Rev. 14:13, after which he was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery. U. P. Long.