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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 25, 1905

Obituaries

BOTTS.—Died at Hankinson, N. D., May 2, 1905, of injuries received by a kick from a colt, Lynn Botts, aged 13 years, 7 months, and 14 days. He loved the Bible and the third angel’s message. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. His mother, two sisters, three brothers, and many friends mourn his death. E. H. HUNTLEY.

HODGE.—Died at El Cajon, San Diego Co., Cal., March 21, 1905, James Hodge, aged 73 years, 6 months, and 16 days. In early life he gave his heart to the Lord, and joined the United Brethren Church. Sixteen years ago he accepted the views of the Seventh-day Adventists, which he held until his death. A wife and five children are left to mourn. F. I. RICHARDSON.

STILSON.—Died at Bethel, Wis., April 21, 1905, of pneumonia, Lucy Altheda Stilson, aged 25 years, 4 months, and 22 days. Sister Lucy was brought up in the truth, and was baptized in 1892. About two years before her death she entered the nurses’ training course, but failing health compelled her to give it up. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, and one sister to mourn their loss. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. Funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Bethel. A discourse was given by the writer upon the theme of “Life through Christ,” based upon John 11:23-26. WM. COVERT.

SMITH.—Died at her home in Claremont, N. H., April 12, 1905, of Bright’s disease, Mrs. Ella A. Smith, aged 52 years, 8 months, and 19 days. About twenty-five years ago, under the labors of Elder D. T. Bourdeau, at St. Armand, Quebec, she was baptized into the faith of the third angel’s message. She afterward united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Jamaica, Vt., and remained a faithful member till the end. A husband, three sons, a daughter, and other near relatives mourn the loss of a noble, self-sacrificing loved one. The funeral was conducted by the writer at her home in Claremont; text, 2 Tim. 4:8. T. H. PURDON.

WOODS.—Died at Keene, Tex., Feb. 9, 1905, Sister Anna Lou Woods, wife of Brother Geo. W. Woods, in her forty-seventh year. Sister Woods accepted the truth in 1888, and loved it till the time of her death. She was of a genial nature, and took special delight in bringing sunshine and pleasure into the hearts of the young; indeed, she seemed to live to make others happy. She was sick for some time, and the last few weeks suffered intense pain, but bore it patiently, without a murmur. A husband and two daughters, who are left to mourn their loss, are comforted with the memory of her bright experience, and with the hope of a reunion beyond. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. A. McCUTCHEN.

FRANCISCO.—Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her daughter, at Berrien Springs, Mich., April 3, 1905, Sister Isabella M. Francisco, aged 71 years, 8 months, and 9 days. Sister Francisco was a devout, faithful Christian, and bore her suffering with patience and self-possession. About an hour before her death she requested prayer that her end might be a peaceful and quiet one; and as we arose from our knees, we could see the hand of God in granting our request. Death is only a sleep, a peaceful and holy rest, the awakening from which will be the beginning of a new and blessed life. Five children and one sister are left to mourn their loss. The remains were taken to Allegan, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26, after which she was laid away to rest in the Allegan cemetery. R. C. HORTON.

REED.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Bangor, N. Y., May 5, 1905, Betsey Reed, aged 97 years, 3 months, and 29 days. Sister Reed was truly a remarkable character, having been converted at an early age, and professing the blessing of entire consecration among the Methodists, and continuing steadfast in her purpose to be wholly the Lord’s. In 1843 she heard the joyful tidings of the Lord’s soon coming, which she readily accepted. About 1851 or 1852 she accepted the third angel’s message, immediately subscribing for the REVIEW AND HERALD, for which she was a constant subscriber until her sight failed, about two years ago. She was twice married, and had but one child, a daughter, and is survived by only grandchildren and great-grandchildren. About six years ago she made all arrangements for her funeral, selecting as the text, Col. 3:3, 4, and also requesting that no eulogy be pronounced over her remains, but that the effort be entirely to enlighten those present upon a Scriptural faith. For years her sufferings were intense, but grace proved sufficient for them all, and she quietly passed away, like one going to sleep. S. B. WHITNEY.

Death of Elder W. B. Hill

HILL.—Fell asleep at College View, Neb., May 5, 1905, Elder W. B. Hill, in his sixty-third year. He was conscious to the last moment, and was ready and willing to go to rest. He had been ill for months, and had been to Colorado, where he improved in health to a good degree. He returned to his home at College View, Neb., and was planning to remove his family to some place where he could enjoy better health; but while at home, he was taken with pneumonia, to which he succumbed after a few days. Many friends attended the funeral, among whom were some who had been led into the truth through the faithful labors of the deceased. 2 Tim. 4:6-8 was used as the basis for the remarks of the funeral service, conducted by the writer, one of his converts. Seven living children and a widow are left to mourn their loss. J. J. GRAFF.