Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 24, 1907

SAINT.—Died at Mission City, British Columbia, Aug. 9, 1907, Mrs. Ann Saint, aged 70 years and 15 days. Sister Saint was born in England, and was the mother of ten children, Elder J. L. and Brother J. F. Wilson being among those living. Sister Saint was faithful and liberal. As the result of a fall, she was an invalid for some time before her death. E. L. STEWART.

WILSON.—Died at Catawba, N. C., Aug. 27, 1907, Emily R. Wilson. She was born Jan. 6, 1829, and was converted at the early age of twelve, uniting with the Methodist Church. About eight years ago she embraced the third angel’s message, and was baptized by Elder D. T. Shireman, becoming a member of the Hildebran church. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. O. JOHNSTON.

REEDER.—Died at Alliance, Neb., Sept. 16, 1907, of convulsions due to fermentative changes in stomach and bowels, Oris Uriah Reeder, son of H. E. and Julia Reeder, aged 5 years and 6 months. The sickness, which was of short duration, and the death, took place at the tent where Brother and Sister Reeder were assisting in a series of meetings. A sympathizing congregation attended the service, which was conducted by the writer. G. W. BERRY.

CHAPMAN.—Died in Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 19, 1907, Barbara Elizabeth Chapman, née Haywood, aged nearly 45 years. In 1891 she was married to Thomas Chapman, who made her life very bitter, and finally ended it and his own. Sister Chapman received the third angel’s message about nine years ago, and was a faithful and self-sacrificing Christian. She was a graduate nurse, and had many friends. A son, father, and two brothers mourn the untimely death of this sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

ROBERT.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Edgefield, near Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 5, 1907, Mrs. Adeline D. Robert, née Drake. She was born May 18, 1868, in Michigan. When a child, she was always in delicate health, and was several times near death’s door. She gave her heart to God at the age of fourteen. After her marriage she was twice healed by prayer—once in Battle Creek and again in Paris, France. From this latter place was sent an account of her healing, which was printed in the REVIEW. After suffering for eight months with tuberculosis, she died in bright hope of eternal life. She leaves a husband and a little girl to mourn their loss. F. E. ROBERT.

SMITH.—Harrison Smith died at his home at Owosso, Mich., May 6, 1907, after a sickness in which he suffered much for several weeks. Brother Smith had been a firm believer in the truths of the third angel’s message since 1853. He was born in the State of New York, Nov. 24, 1821, and had lived in Michigan since 1867. At the time of his death he was a faithful member of the Owosso church. Many friends and relatives mourn the loss of a faithful friend and brother. Words of comfort were spoken based upon Rev. 14:13. E. K. SLADE.

MOSER.—Died Aug. 21, 1907, Sarah Trollinger Moser, aged 70 years, 9 months, and 7 days. She was born in Maryland, and was converted under the labors of a minister of the Christian Church. She afterward united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Bowersville, Ohio, and later at Yellow Springs and Springfield, Ohio. She was a loving mother, an obliging neighbor, and a faithful Christian. Her heart was always open to the appeals of those in need or distress, and of her means she contributed liberally for the spread of the gospel, at home and abroad. She leaves her husband, two children, and ten grandchildren to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. J. VAN HORN.

BRAMHALL.—Died at Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 11, 1907, Elisha H. Bramhall, aged 72 years and 16 days. Brother Bramhall apparently died from a paralytic stroke which caused him to fall on the cement walk on the threshold of his home, crushing his skull. An operation was performed immediately, but he died about ten hours afterward without regaining consciousness. About twenty-two years ago, through the faithful labors and prayers of his wife, Brother Bramhall was led to give his heart to the Lord, and soon after united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Milwaukee. Although he had been a brave, loyal soldier for his country during the Civil War, he became a truer and more faithful soldier of the cross. The third angel’s message was precious to him, and he sacrificed his means, dedicated his children, and himself rendered faithful and loyal service for the church and for the cause of God. We are confident that our brother sleeps in Jesus. He was loved by all who knew him. His wife and four children are still living. The funeral service was conducted by Elder E. R. Williams, assisted by the writer; and at the grave his soldier comrades paid their last respects in an impressive service. R. T. DOWSETT.

HOBBS.—Died near Graysville, Tenn., Aug. 7, 1907, of chronic Bright’s disease, Miss Elizabeth J. Hobbs, aged 53 years, 11 months, and 1 day. She was born in Putnam County, Missouri, but the first thirteen years of her life were spent in Iowa. In 1866 she, with her parents, moved to Johnson County, Missouri, where she lived until the last two years. She had an early Christian experience, belonging to the Christian Church. She was one of the first of her father’s family to accept present truth, under the labors of Elder R. J. Lawrence in 1870, and was remarkably well acquainted with the Bible, and could clearly explain all points of our faith. Hers was a life of self-denial, never considering her own comforts or convenience when others needed her help. In order that her sisters might engage in the Bible and missionary work, for over twenty-five years she cared for her mother, who was an invalid for several years before her death. Sister Hobbs had hoped to live to see the Lord come, but went to sleep without fear, fully expected soon to hear his voice calling her to life again. Although she was a great sufferer in her last illness of eight weeks, she bore it with remarkable patience, never uttering one word of complaint. She leaves two sisters and three brothers and many friends to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by Prof. H. S. Miller in the Graysville church, and we laid her to rest in the Lone Mountain Cemetery until the Life-giver comes. E. W. WEBSTER.