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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jun 1, 1905

Obituaries

BRETZ.—Died in St. Louis, Mo., April 10, 1905, of fibrous tumor, Sister Pauline Bretz, aged 68 years, 6 months, and 14 days. Sister Bretz accepted the truth in 1896, and remained faithful until death. She was the mother of three sons and one daughter, only one son of whom remains, with the father, to mourn her death. At the funeral the writer spoke words of comfort from James 4: 14, 15. H. GELLERT.

MAHAFFY.—Died at her home in Dryden, Mich., March 9, 1905, Betsey Mahaffy, aged 65 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She came into the truth under the labors of Elders Lamson and Corliss in the village of Dryden about thirty years ago. She left a foster son and daughter. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Wm. Ostrander. E. MAHAFFY.

TERWILLEGAR.—Died at his home, near Groton, S. D., Chauncey S. Terwillegar, aged 85 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was born in Canada, where he made his home until he moved to this State in 1880. He was baptized by the Seventh-day Adventists in 1852, and died waiting for the realization of that blessed hope of Jesus’ soon coming. A companion and one son survive him. C. A. BURMAN.

HILL.—Died near Wolf Lake, Ind., April 24, 1905, of cancer, Jacob K. Hill, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 20 days. For many years he had been an observer of the seventh-day Sabbath, but had never united with the church. A large congregation attended the funeral service, which was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Wolf Lake. Words of sympathy were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15: 21. JOHN W. COVERT.

HIBBEN.—Died in Sheridan, Ill., April 17, 1905, of tuberculosis, Varien V. Hibben, aged 24 years. Brother Hibben was a faithful member of the Sheridan church. For a year he had been a nurse in the Moline sanitarium, and when his health failed, his chief regret was that he could not continue his work for the Master. His sufferings were borne with a firm hope of sharing in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder L. H. Christian; text, 1 Cor. 15: 49. L. D. SANTEE.

HAMILTON.—Died at College View, Neb., April 19, 1905, Mrs. Clarinda Hamilton, aged 38 years, 1 month, and 25 days. She was a member of the College View Seventh-day Adventist church for twelve years. For several years she was a great sufferer, but she now sleeps in Jesus. She leaves a husband, one daughter, one brother, and her aged father and mother, Brother and Sister Nickel, to mourn. The funeral was conducted by Elder Hart and the writer; text, Rev. 14: 13. DANIEL NETTLETON.

GREENWOOD.—Died at Oakland, Cal., April 6, 1905, Mary Esther, daughter of John B. and Mary E. Greenwood, aged 2 years and 8 months. Baby Esther was taken suddenly ill, the symptoms indicating ptomain poisoning. Prompt and earnest efforts by loving parents and skilled physicians and nurses could not check the progress of the disease. She was the joy and comfort of our home, and it is hard to feel reconciled, but the promises of the Eternal Father have brought comfort to us. Elder A. O. Tait, of Mountain View, conducted the funeral service. J. B. GREENWOOD.

SCHAFER.—Died at his home near Hagerman, N. M., April 23, 1905, of consumption, Adam H. Schafer, aged 44 years, 3 months, and 7 days. At the age of fourteen he was converted and united with the Methodist Church. In 1890 he accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists, and entered the canvassing work. Although a constant sufferer during the last three years, he bore it all with Christian fortitude, and was resigned to God’s will. A wife and one child survive to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. C. CORBIT.

CHURCH.—Died April 9, 1905, of tuberculosis, after an illness of about six years, Dr. Lucius H. Church, in his forty-ninth year. Thirty-two years ago he accepted the glad message of the soon coming of Jesus, and in that blessed hope he fell asleep. His wife, Dr. Mabel Church, had hoped that God would restore her husband to health, that they might labor together for their fellow men, and though disappointed, she still trusts in the One who knows best. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Fresno, Cal., and was attended by a large company of relatives and friends; text, Ps. 112: 6. H. G. THURSTON.

WIRE.—Died in Pomona, Cal., April 12, 1905, Jacob Wire, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He and his wife accepted present truth about the year 1877, under the labors of G. V. Kilgore. He remained a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church till the day of his death. Many of the older Iowa brethren will remember having met him at the camp-meetings. He made his home in Pomona, Cal., during the last eleven years of his life. He was very active in all church work, and was specially interested in the education of the youth. He leaves a wife, three sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted at the home. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. W. Simpson, the writer assisting in the services. P. P. ADAMS.

WILLIAMS.—Died at Rouseville, Pa., April 6, 1905, of heart failure, Mabel Williams, nee Bannon, wife of W. F. Williams, aged 34 years, 2 months, and 10 days. Sister Mabel accepted the message about fourteen years ago under the labors of Elders D. A. Ball and E. E. Franke, and remained faithful until death. She and her husband were united in marriage Aug. 24, 1893, and on the thirtieth of the same month they left New York for South Africa, where they remained in the mission work for nearly three years, when, on account of her failing health, they were obliged to return to this country. She fell asleep with the blessed reassurance of coming forth in the morning of the first resurrection. A loving husband and one daughter are left to mourn, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13. L. N. WILLIAMS.