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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 16, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 57.

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OBITUARIES

Stanton.— Miss Blanch Stanton was born near Russell, Warren Co., Pa., May 7, 1855, and died in Kingwa, Oct. 16, 1916. She was a member of the North Warren Seventh-day Adventist church for about twenty-five years. One sister and four brothers are left to mourn. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:13. L. N. Williams.
Wilson.— David Munro Wilson died at the home of his son, July 13, 1916, aged 76 years. Thirty-five years ago he received the third angel’s message through the ministry of Elder D. T. Bourdeau, and from that time until his death he did everything possible to assist in its promulgation. He sleeps in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Wm. C. Young.
Rogers.— Thomas H. Rogers was born in Michigan, and died in Seattle, Wash., Aug. 10, 1916, aged 45 years. He accepted present truth less than two years ago, and fell asleep full of trust and hope. Although a great sufferer, he was always patient and considerate of others. We feel assured that he will have a part in the first resurrection. J. F. Piper.
Sutton.— J. J. Sutton was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1831, and died at his home in Coshocton, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1916. While he never united with the church, yet several months prior to his death he gave his heart to God, and fell asleep with hope of a part in the first resurrection. His aged wife and several children are left to mourn. G. C. Quillin.
Cushing.— Mrs. Electa Cushing was born in Peacham, Vt., and died Oct. 9, 1916, at Dixville, Quebec, aged 87 years. Sister Cushing learned of the third angel’s message thirty-eight years ago from Elders Rodney Owen and D. T. Bourdeau, and this blessed truth was ever after the inspiration of her life. She rests by the side of her husband, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Wm. C. Young.
Peterson.— Nils P. Peterson died Sept. 29, 1916, in Provo, Utah. He was born in Sweden, June 12, 1839, and came to Utah in 1879. For twelve years he was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. He is survived by his aged wife, one son, and one daughter. M. A. Hollister.
Wright.— Mary Luella Wright was born in Jefferson, Iowa, Feb. 26, 1882. She accepted present truth sixteen years ago, at the Oakland (Cal.) camp meeting, and till the end of her life continued a faithful member of the church. Her mother, one sister, two brothers, and three children mourn their loss. Clarence Santee.
Haley.— Daniel S. Haley was born in Ireland, Sept. 25, 1856. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Wilmington, Del., Oct. 23, 1887, and remained a faithful, highly esteemed member until his death, which occurred Sept. 1, 1916. His wife and two children mourn, but not as do those who have no hope. M. C. Whitmarsh.
Coolidge.— Sept. 27, 1916, Mrs. Jane Coolidge, a native of Pennsylvania, died at Healdsburg, Cal., aged 89 years. She came West in 1870, and for many years was a firm believer in the third angel’s message. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting a part in the first resurrection. Two children, a son and a daughter, are left to mourn. C. H. Hinchey.
Bannister.— Rachel S. Bannister died at her home, in Hoquiam, Wash., Aug. 19, 1916. Sister Bannister had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church for twenty-eight years, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 33:17. We laid her away to rest until the call of the Life-giver. F. M. Oliver.
Langton.— Sarah M. Langton died Feb. 1, 1916, aged almost 83 years, trusting in the fulfilment of the promises of God. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church for thirty years, and her home was always open to those who needed assistance. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. S. Hadley.
Ferguson.— Linneva Ferguson was born in Osceola, Ark., Nov. 1, 1896, and died at her home in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 5, 1916. At an early age she gave her heart to God, and about two years ago became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in her home city. She remained faithful until the last. She is survived by three brothers and one sister. J. W. Owens.
Davis.— Laura Belle Davis was born in Boonville, Mo., Oct. 5, 1900, and died Sept. 18, 1916, at the home of her parents in St. Louis, Mo. In October of 1912 she was baptized by Elder U. S. Willis and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church, ever remaining faithful. Her parents, two sisters, and three brothers mourn. J. W. Owens.
Bower.— William Thomas Bower was born Oct. 4, 1831, in the State of Ohio, and died at his home in Hotchkiss, Colo., Oct. 15, 1916. Early in life he gave his heart to God and for many years led a quiet Christian life. On coming to Colorado a few years ago he cast his lot with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hotchkiss, remaining a faithful member until called by death. W. M. Andress.
Parfitt.— Marilla A. Turner was born in Wheatland, Kenosha Co., Wis., April 24, 1851. She was united in marriage to Henry Parfitt June 24, 1868, and to them were born ten children. About thirty-five years ago Sister Parfitt embraced the third angel’s message, and to the day of her death rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. She fell asleep in Jesus, at her home, in New London, Wis., Oct. 5, 1916. The last seventeen years of her life she endured great affliction, but an unwavering faith in God sustained her. E. F. Ferris.
Nelson.— Wilbur D. Nelson was born in Ashford, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1849, and died at his home near West Valley, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1916. At the age of eighteen he accepted present truth, and was a charter member of the West Valley Seventh-day Adventist church. He is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, and a large circle of relatives and friends. He sleeps in hope. L. N. Williams.
Bicknell.— Mrs. Emma E. Bicknell was born Sept. 1, 1867, and fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1916. She was married Oct. 1, 1885, and her husband, one son, and two daughters, mourn the loss of a patient, kind-hearted companion and mother. She accepted the truth about three years ago, and fell asleep with the assurance of life beyond the tomb. J. H. Behrens.
De Leon.— Genicy De Leon was born in Lake Charles, La., in 1858. During her childhood she came with her parents to Waco, Tex. In 1900 the light of the third angel’s message came to her, and from that time until her death, which occurred Oct. 11, 1916, she was a faithful commandment keeper. She sleeps in the blessed hope of life eternal. Two sons, three daughters, and one sister survive. Thos. Murphy.
Waters.— Samuel Waters was born Aug. 4, 1861, and died at his home in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 16, 1916. He first heard the truth for this time at a tent meeting conducted by Elder C. B. Haynes, and at that time his wife and other members of his family accepted the message. Later he received baptism and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Baltimore. He leaves his companion and five daughters to mourn. A. S. Booth.
Crandell.— Hiram Crandell was born in Castleton, Canada. He accepted present truth in Knapp, Wis., about thirty-four years ago, and was a faithful supporter of the cause of God. He was married to Elizabeth Palmer at Beaver Dam, Wis., June 23, 1864. His death occurred in Downing, Wis., June 7, 1916, just seven weeks after his wife fell asleep. Two daughters mourn. Mrs. Hattie Bushby.
Cooke.— Jerusha Fownes died at her home, in Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick, Sept. 28, 1916, aged 73 years. Her first husband was Capt. William H. Robinson, and to them were born five children. Four years after his death she was united in marriage with Joseph Cooke. Their three children died in infancy. Sister Cooke was a charter member of the Hopewell Cape Seventh-day Adventist church. She was baptized over twenty years ago by Elder G. E. Langdon. Two daughters and her husband mourn, but with the assurance of the blessed hope of life eternal. Geo. H. Skinner.
Packham.— William J. Packham was born in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia, in the year 1877. In 1897 he was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church. He was led to accept present truth through reading “The Great Controversy.” Thirteen years ago he came to Sanitarium, Cal., and in April of 1907 was married to Mrs. C. Franklin. Sept. 16, 1916, he was struck by an automobile as he stepped from an electric car in St. Helena, Cal., and died several days later from injuries received. We believe that he will have a part in the first resurrection. S. T. Hare.
Anthony.— Sarah Jane Bickham was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 3, 1834. She was married to John Anthony Jan. 21, 1864. To them were born one daughter and three sons. In 1873 she became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at St. Helena, Cal. Ten years later the family moved to Healdsburg, and here, in 1892, her husband died. For the past nineteen years Sister Anthony has made her home with her daughter at Sanitarium, Cal. Her life was one long sermon for God. She fell asleep at the ripe age of 81 years and 11 months. She is survived by three sons and one daughter. S. T. Hare.
Struble.— Lucretia Grinnell was born in Orleans County, New York, and died at her home, in Mount Pleasant, Mich., Sept. 27, 1916, aged 73 years and 11 months. She leaves her aged companion, Joseph A. Struble, one son, and three daughters. She was truly a mother in Israel, having cared for many orphan children in her home. She fell asleep in hope of a part in the first resurrection. C. A. Russell.
Zwemer.— Lula Ethel Zwemer was born July 30, 1890. At the age of seventeen she experienced conversion, and during the summer of 1915 she attended a series of tent meetings conducted by Elders C. L. White and M. H. Searns, which led her to embrace the truths of the third angel’s message. Through a long and painful illness she was always cheerful and patient, and fell asleep in Jesus at Holland, Mich., Sept. 2, 1916. J. M. Hoyt.
Church.— Emma Lucinda Beach was born Aug. 17, 1867, in College Springs, Iowa. In 1885 she, with her parents, accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Clarinda, Iowa. In 1901 she was united in marriage with Thomas Church, and they made their home in Pleasant Hill, Mo., where she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus on Oct. 13, 1916. Her husband and five stepchildren, her parents, and one brother are left to mourn. D. U. Hale.
Phelps.— Lydia Griffin was born at Scranton, Pa., in 1841. In 1860 she first heard the third angel’s message at Mauston, Wis. The next year she was married to Elder H. F. Phelps. Soon after their marriage the family moved to Minnesota, where for many years they labored earnestly in behalf of the truth of God. Her death occurred at Minneapolis, Aug. 22, 1916. Four sons and one daughter, three sisters, and many other relatives and friends are left to mourn. Geo. M. Brown.
Whitelock.— Mary Alice Cole was born in Ripon, Wis., Aug. 2, 1853, and early in life she learned to love the Saviour and consecrated her life to him. Sept. 19, 1875, she was united in marriage with T. C. Whitelock, and to them were born one son and four daughters. The family lived for a time in Hutchinson, Minn., and later returned to South Dakota, where she quietly fell asleep in Jesus. Her funeral was held Sept. 1, 1916. She awaits the call of the Life-giver. H. M. Hiatt.
Calkins.— Mrs. Lera Grace Calkins was born in Arcadia, Nebr., Dec. 18, 1890. July 21, 1909, she was married to Howard Calkins, in Gaston, Oregon. Soon after this they moved to Nashville, Tenn., where she assisted her husband in starting a self-supporting school on Hawk Ridge, twelve miles from Nashville. She was baptized in Salem, Oregon, twelve years ago, and died faithful to the message. Her husband and two children are left to mourn her death, which occurred Oct. 2, 1916. Leslie Littel.
Bliss.— F. Frederick Bliss was born in Lansing, Mich., in 1856. He accepted present truth at the camp meeting held in Sedalia, Mo., in 1905. He labored for some time with Brother Clifford Howell at Daylight, Tenn., and at the close of the General Conference held in Washington, D. C., in 1909, he connected with the Religious Liberty Department. Later he engaged in city mission work. His death occurred Oct. 2, 1916, and he sleeps in the hope of soon meeting a Saviour whom he loved to serve. Reuben Martin.
Carman.— Maria Louisa Potter Carman died at her home, near Potterville, Mich., Sept. 20, 1916, aged 87 years and 6 months. She was the devoted wife of Brother John F. Carman, who, in his ninetieth year, with a son and three daughters, is left to mourn. Brother and Sister Carman accepted present truth under the preaching of Elder J. B. Frisbie in 1854. Their pioneer home became the stopping place of those who in early days proclaimed the third angel’s message. Our sister rests from the labors of an eventful, active Christian life, and we feel confident that she will have a part in the first resurrection. L. T. Nicola.
Heffner.— Henry Heffner was born in Hanover, Germany, Oct. 15, 1833. He came to America at the age of twenty-two years, crossing the Atlantic in an old sailing vessel, the “Merrimac,” sunk by Lieut. R. P. Hobson during the Spanish-American War. Jan. 22, 1867, he was married to Amelia Sidenfaden, and to them were born ten children. Seventeen years ago Brother Heffner accepted present truth, and he fell asleep near Eagle, Idaho, Oct. 26, 1916, trusting in the Saviour, whom he faithfully served. T. G. Bunch.
Vezain.— Alex Vezain was born in Vetre, France, Aug. 25, 1831, and died in Ottawa, Ill., Oct. 24, 1916. He is survived by an aged wife, five sons, one daughter, and two sisters. Brother Vezain became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Ottawa twenty-six years ago. He was very faithful in attendance at services, and during the past summer, at the age of eighty-five, he learned to read, and took great delight in reading and in selling our good literature. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. C. Harris. E. A. Dunn.
Herron.— Missouri T. Herron was born of French Huguenot parents, on March 28, 1827. She was married to John Herron in 1855, in Brookston, Ind., where she continued to reside until rendered helpless by an accident two years ago. After that she made her home with her daughter in La Fayette, Ind., where she died Sept. 22, 1916. Through the efforts of Elders J. M. Rees and J. S. Shrock she was led to accept present truth in 1887, and remained a faithful member of the church in Brookston until her death. She was left a widow in 1863. Three of her six children and several stepchildren survive. W. A. Young.
Comins.— John S. Comins, and his wife Celestia Comins, died at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, the latter on October 1 and the former on Oct. 3, 1916. For some time they had been in failing health, their lives of arduous toil having exhausted their vitality prematurely. Over a year ago Brother Comins suffered the loss of his sight from cataract. An operation performed at Ann Arbor failed to restore his sight, and his indomitable spirit seemed to give way before this affliction. Recently his wife’s health failed, and they went to the sanitarium for care, but in less than ten days both had passed away. They were people of sterling qualities, of unflinching integrity to what they thought to be right and duty. Brother Comins was for years identified with the conference committee in New England. They moved to Battle Creek about eighteen years ago, and had charge of the Haskell Home for Orphans for some years. Recently they have been living on a fruit farm near Battle Creek. Mrs. Comins was a woman of true Christian principles. As husband and wife they were inseparably united, and under the strain of his great loss Brother Comins’s mind gave way and he joined his beloved in that sleep that knows no waking till the voice of Jesus shall call them forth to immortality. They were buried in Northfield, Mass., near their old home. Geo. C. Tenney.