Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 23, 1905

GRANT.—Died at the home of her son, Paul Sweet, of Hallowell, Kan., Jan. 2, 1905, Margaret Sweet Grant, aged about 79 years. Funeral sermon was preached by Elder King (Christian) to a large audience of relatives and friends. M. W. NEAL.

SAIN.—Died Feb. 17, 1905, Sister Mary Jane Smith Sain, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 15 days. In 1881 she and her husband became Seventh-day Adventists. At the time of her death she was a member of the Grangeville (Cal.) church. She died in the full assurance of the Saviour’s soon return. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the Hanford house of worship. J. W. BAGBY.

THAYER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Baldwin, of Wilson, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1905, Mrs. Elizabeth Thayer. About thirty years ago the deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Arbela, Mich. Her belief in the doctrines of that denomination continued firm, although for the last twelve years she lived where there was no church of that faith. Three daughters and many friends are left to mourn the loss of a wise and loving mother and counselor. E. J. THOMPSON.

MABLEY.—Died at his home in West Roseburg, Ore., Feb. 9, 1905, John T. Mabley, aged 69 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Brother Mabley accepted the truth six years ago under the labors of Elder and Mrs. B. C. Tabor. He was faithful to the truths he held so dear, and his courage was good till the last. He leaves a wife, three children, a father and a mother, two sisters, and two brothers to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Westrup, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 5:14-25. MRS. MINNIE MABLEY.

RICH.—Died at his home in Wyman, Mich., Feb. 8, 1905, Brother Hiram J. Rich. The deceased was born June 14, 1831, in Potsdam, N. Y. At the age of twenty-two he went to Wisconsin, where he first heard the views held by Seventh-day Adventists proclaimed by Elders Waggoner and Sperry. Later, after hearing a course of lectures by M. E. Cornell at Otsego, Mich., he fully accepted that faith. His companion, one daughter, and an only sister survive him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; text, Num. 23:10. FRED BRINK.

COON.—Died at Palouse, Wash., Jan. 3, 1905, Denver Mead Coon, aged 6 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Although so young, he enjoyed a remarkable Christian experience; and the words that were so dear to him, “Though I walk through the valley, of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,” were a reality to him. Father, mother, and one sister mourn the loss of their darling. Diphtheria being the cause of his death, no public service could be held, but a service of prayer was held in the home. MEAD C. AND ADA M. COON.

McLANE.—Died in Fall River, Mass., Feb. 27, 1905, after an illness of only six days, Sarah Alden, wife of William McLane. Sister McLane was born in Needham in 1841, and was the daughter of Francis and Mary Alden, being a direct descendant of John Alden of the “Mayflower.” She went to New Bedford in 1868, where she resided till the time of her death. In early life Sister McLane became a member of the Methodist Church. Twelve years ago, through reading and correspondence chiefly, she was led to accept the Sabbath and kindred truths, and ever after the third angel’s message was dear and precious to her heart. She leaves a husband, a son, a brother, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. She was a sincere Christian, a devoted wife, an affectionate mother, a true and loving friend. I hope to meet this dear sister, with all the redeemed, on the resurrection morn. AUGUSTA W. HEALD.

HAUGHEY.—John Andrew Haughey peacefully departed this life at the home of his son, Elder A. G. Haughey, in Otsego, Mich., Jan. 15, 1905, aged 81 years, 9 months, and 18 days. He was born in Clinton County, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1823. Oct. 24, 1850, he was married to Christianna E. Thorp. In a few years this Christian wife and mother was taken by death from her husband and two sons. In 1859 he was married to Ann Bentley, and enjoyed a happy home for more than forty years. In early life Brother Haughey started in the Christian life, and joined the Christian Church. He remained a faithful member many years. In 1867 he heard the third angel’s message presented by Elders J. H. Waggoner and I. D. VanHorn at a tent-meeting held in Bowersville, Green Co., Ohio. This led him to a diligent study of the Bible, which, in a short time, caused him and his companion to begin keeping the Sabbath of the Lord, and soon to unite with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Some years after, the family moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, in order to better educate their younger children and consecrate them to the Lord’s service. The Saviour blessed them in this move, and they were permitted to see the object they desired. By the loss of this wife in 1904, his home in Ohio was broken up, and he went to Michigan, to the home of his son. Here he gained a new experience, which fully ripened him to that Christian standard that enabled him to say, “I am ready to be offered.” His earnest prayer the last few days of his life was that the Saviour would let him fall peacefully asleep in Christ. With his confidence in the Christian’s hope, he exclaimed in the language of the psalmist, “I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” His mind was clear to the last, and he quietly went to sleep. His remains were taken to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where funeral services were conducted in the Mt. Vernon Academy chapel. Five, out of eight children, who survive him, accompanied by many friends, followed him to his last resting-place by the side of their mother, who was laid in the tomb ten months before. The sons and daughters mourn, “yet not without hope.” Thoughts of comfort were drawn from Isa. 61:1-3. N. W. LAWRENCE.