Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 2, 1905

STEVENS.—Died in Irvington, N. J., Jan. 14, 1905, of diphtheria, Paul, the youngest son of Elder and Mrs. J. C. Stevens, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 9 days. We laid him to rest with the blessed hope of meeting him at the second coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. J. E. JAYNE.

ROLP.—Died at the home of her sister, in Eugene, Ore., Jan. 4, 1905, of quick consumption, Mrs. Mary Rolf. She had been a faithful Christian since she was nine years old, and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years. She rests in hope of a glorious resurrection. MRS. LIBBIE PALMER.

RITCHIE.—Died at Charleston, Ill., Jan. 3, 1905, Clarence Paul Ritchie, son of H. P. and S. A. Ritchie, aged 20 years, 2 months, and 3 days. No murmur or complaint escaped his lips during his long illness. His faith was strong in the Lord, and the third angel’s message was very dear to him. Funeral service was conducted by F. W. Wheeler. *

ANDRUS.—Died at Amery, Wis., Sept. 17, 1904, of lung trouble, our aged brother, Flor. Andrus. His life was that of a loving Christian, and its end was peaceful. A wife, one son, two daughters, and other relatives and friends are left to mourn. The remains were taken to Chetek, Wis., his former home, and after a short service were laid to rest in Sumner, Wis. J. B. SCOTT.

PRESCOTT.—Died at Muskegon, Mich., Jan. 10, 1905, of pneumonia, Charles Arthur Prescott, aged 44 years, 6 months, and 17 days. He accepted present truth over nine years ago, and has ever been faithful in proclaiming the last warning message. Recently he has been engaged in Bible and city missionary work. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, one daughter, two sisters, and two brothers. CARRIE KINGSTON.

WAGNER.—Mrs. Mary (Waldschmitt) Wagner was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 29, 1834; and died in Hildebran, N. C., Dec. 8, 1904, aged 70 years, 1 month, and 10 days. Sister Wagner accepted the truths of the message about eight years ago. One daughter and many friends look forward to the resurrection with fond hopes of the glad reunion. Funeral service was held by the writer. ALBERT CAREY.

JOHNSON.—Died at Menlo, Iowa, Jan. 3, 1905, of consumption, Mary N. Johnson, aged about 35 years. Sister Johnson had been a faithful Christian for over twenty years. She leaves a husband, three sons, father, mother, and one brother to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25 and Col. 3:3, 4, after which the remains were taken to Jacksonville, Shelby County, to rest till Jesus comes. J. W. BEACH.

PARKS.—Died at Elgin, Ore., Jan. 10, 1905, of diphtheria, Alice Evelyn, only child of Mr. and Mrs. L. Parks, aged 2 years, 5 months, and 11 days. The parents hope to meet her in the resurrection. Owing to quarantine, services could be held only at the grave. A few words of comfort were read by the writer from John 14 and I Thessalonians 4, and prayer was offered by Elder Mayfield (Baptist.) S. H. CARNAHAN.

BENEDICT.—Died at her home in Stromsburg, Neb., Jan. 6, 1905, after a long illness, Elizabeth Benedict, nee Harkin, aged 73 years, 9 months, and 18 days. Sister Benedict was converted in 1863, and united with the Christian Church. In 1877 she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained faithful to the end. A husband, three daughters, and one son are left to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the Eden Baptist church, at Stromsburg. ALBERT ANDERSON.

FARLEIGH.—Died in Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 2, 1905, of tuberculosis, Sister Eva May Farleigh, aged 30 years and 26 days. At the age of twelve she was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. In 1901 she received present truth, and united with the Kansas City (Kan.) church. She was faithful to the cause, and her last words were full of faith and trust in the promises of God. She leaves a husband and a daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer assisted by Elder Pittman (Baptist). J. W. NORWOOD.

WOODWARD.—Died at Linton, Ind., Dec. 23, 1904, Calpurnia Woodward, aged 57 years, 2 months, and 23 days. At an early age Sister Woodward was converted, and united with the Christian Church. More than ten years ago she accepted the Adventist faith. Since then she has been a diligent Bible student and self-sacrificing Christian. She retired at the beginning of the Sabbath, and was soon wrapped in peaceful sleep, from which she never awoke. She leaves a companion, one son, and one daughter to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13, by the writer. H. M. KELLEY.

BAKER.—Died at his home near Pleasanton, Kan., Dec. 23, 1904, of rheumatism, Brother Orvil Philip Baker, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 22 days. At an early age he gave his heart to God, and united with the Christian Church. Twenty-nine years ago he received the truth of the soon-coming Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was faithful to the cause, and died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and eight children, besides other relatives, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. NORWOOD.

TAYLOR.—Died at South Bolton, Quebec, Dec. 18, 1904, of carcinoma of the stomach, Mrs. Caroline Eveline Taylor, nee Britton. The deceased was born in Devonshire, England, Jan. 31, 1873, and accepted the third angel’s message in September, 1898. For about two years she faithfully labored in circulating our literature in her native land. Soon after her marriage she came to Quebec, hoping to assist in the canvassing work in this province, but her health soon failed. She fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. A. Farnsworth. H. E. RICKARD.

HURLOCK.—Died at Church Hill, Md., Dec. 29, 1904, of softening of the brain and general debility, Wm. Hurlock, aged 77 years. From his early days he was a member of the Methodist Church, but when present truth was presented in Church Hill by Elders S. B. Horton and H. E. Robinson, he gladly accepted it. From this time his interests were with the people who were proclaiming the third angel’s message, and his money was used freely to assist in the most needy fields. His closing conscious moments revealed his strong hope of eternal life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14. The Methodist minister of the place assisted in the service. O. O. FARNSWORTH.