Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 22, 1906

CUTNEY.—Died at Freshwater, Cal., Jan. 1, 1906, after an illness of seven days, Clara Ellen Cutney, aged 3 years, 5 months, and 20 days. We laid our loved one away to await the Master's call to life and immortality. M. C. FOSTER.

CRAWFORD.—Died near Winamac, Ind., of brain fever, Ruth Wesley, only child of Charles and May Crawford, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 14 days. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the United Brethren church at Grass Creek, Ind.; text, Amos 4:12. B. HAGLE.

NICOLA.—Died Jan. 8, 1906, of diphtheria, Mary Nicola, daughter of Amos Nicola, aged nearly 12 years. Her grandparents, with whom she had lived for several years, feel their loss very deeply. How precious it is to be able, at such times, to come to the Source of all comfort. J. J. GRAF.

JAYEARS.—Died at Frisco, Ark., Jan. 30, 1906, Ellis F. Jayears, the only child of Mrs. Bettie Harrison, aged 2 years, 6 months, and 28 days. He was a bright little boy, but he is now held by the bands of death until the Life-giver shall come, and all those that sleep in Jesus shall be raised. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. S. ROUSE.

HERRON.—Died at her home near Bowling Green, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1906, Sister Laura Herron, aged 59 years, 8 months, and 10 days. She was born May 16, 1846, and lived and died on the same place. She had been ill about one year, and was willing to go to her rest. She left a husband and two daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a full house. JOHN P. GAEDE.

FRITTS.—Died at Springdale, Ark., Jan. 18, 1906, of heart failure, Sister L. D. Fritts, in her eightieth year. She accepted present truth about twenty years ago, under the labors of Elder Wood, and lived an exemplary life. Sister Fritts leaves five children and many grandchildren, besides other relatives, to mourn their loss. On the funeral occasion words of comfort were spoken by the writer. M. D. HARTANBERRY.

JENKINS.—Died at College View, Neb., Jan. 7, 1906, of pneumonia, Sister E. B. Jenkins, aged 87 years, 9 months, and 17 days. She was the mother of nine children, grandmother of thirty-five, and great grandmother of seventeen. Five of her sons survive her. Her last moments were spent in repeating scriptures, especially from the book of Revelation. Elder J. S. Hart spoke at the funeral. J. J. GRAF.

WILSON.—Died at his home in Royal Center, Ind., Jan. 20, 1906, of pneumonia, Charles D. Wilson, in his sixty-sixth year. Brother Wilson accepted Christ as his Saviour nearly three years ago, and began to study the Bible. He died in the faith of the third angel's message. A wife and twelve children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother Thomas Harrison; text, 1 Thess. 4:13-17. B. HAGLE.

SANDERSON.—Died at Athol, Mass., Jan. 23, 1906, of pneumonia, Catherine Augusta Sanderson, aged 59 years, 1 month, and 9 days. Sister Sanderson was converted when about sixteen years old. Three years ago this coming spring she accepted present truth. Her constant burden was that others might see and accept the truth which was so precious to her. She leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer. A. E. PLACE.

GILFORD.—Died at the home of his niece, Lodema Troutner, in Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1905, John Gilford, in his seventy-fourth year. Brother Gilford suffered for a long time with throat and lung trouble. He was a member of the Titusville (Pa.) Seventh-day Adventist church for a number of years. While sitting in his chair he passed away quietly. His remains were taken to Troy Center, Pa., and laid beside those of his wife, to await the coming of the Life-giver to call for his own. A. G. WARNER.

WOODBURY.—Died at the home of Dr. Jenkins, at College View, Neb., Dec. 28, 1905, Mercy C. Woodbury, aged 66 years, 10 months, and 14 days. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at College View, Neb., in 1904. She was a firm believer in the truths taught by that people, and loved to talk of the coming of Christ. She bore her suffering with Christian fortitude, and had no fear of death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 21:4. J. S. HART.

WOODS.—Died at Moores Store, Va., Jan. 9, 1906, Elizabeth Woods, nee Martz, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 26 days. Sister Woods died quite unexpectedly, of heart trouble. She was the wife of Elder George W. Woods, who preceded her to the grave about six years ago. She is survived by five children, three girls and two boys. Sister Woods was a good woman, an indulgent mother, and a kind neighbor. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer, by request, from Luke 2:29, 30, Elder A. C. Neff assisting in the services. R. D. HOTTEL.

COWAN.—Died in Denver, Colo., Jan. 18, 1906, of pneumonia, Mrs. Sarah E. Cowan, aged 78 years, 7 months, and 19 days. Her husband, Miles Cowan, died in Jefferson County, Colorado, in 1876. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Denver, Colo., about fifteen years ago. Her consistent life gives us the assurance that she will soon rise in that glorious resurrection morning. She leaves five children, two sons and three daughters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Denver. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

HOLIDAY.—Died near Harrison, Clare Co., Mich., Jan. 11, 1906, of nervous prostration, Mrs. Flora A. Holiday, wife of William Holiday, aged 47 years, 9 months, 22 days. The deceased accepted present truth about thirty years ago, and died with a firm belief that the Lord would soon come, and raise her from the dead; that belief was sufficiently strong to rob death of all its terrors. She leaves a husband and two daughters, who hopefully look forward to a glad reunion when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. M. C. WHITMARSH.

NICHOLAS.—Died at her home near White Rock, O. T., Jan. 17, 1906, of Bright's disease, Sister Serena Nicholas, aged 56 years. In 1895, one year after coming to Oklahoma, she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder E. T. Russell, and though isolated from those of like precious faith the greater part of the time, she was stedfast in her love of the truth, and her life was that of an earnest, devoted Christian. A husband and seven children are left to mourn. The funeral was conducted by the writer at the United Brethren church in White Rock, and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. JAS. KLOSTERMYER.