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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 31, 1907

Obituaries

COLE.—Died at Eureka, Cal., of heart failure, Brother John S. Cole, aged 85 years and 3 months. He had been to prayer-meeting, and was returning to his home on the street-car, when he suddenly sank down and died. He had been a faithful member of the church, and now rests, waiting for the coming of the Life-giver. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. J. OSBORNE.

WINSLOW.—Died near Ridgefield, Wash., Aug. 3, 1907, of valvular disease of the heart following an attack of inflammatory rheumatism, Alton Clay Winslow, son of Herbert H. and Mary L. Winslow, aged 13 years and 21 days. In the patience and gentleness which months of suffering developed in the character of the boy, there came also a desire to follow his Lord in baptism, a wish which only his physical condition prevented the fulfilment of. He died in the hope of the soon-coming Saviour. A few remarks from John 14:1-3 were made by the writer. A. J. STONER.

HAGENSTEIN.—Died at the home of his loved ones, sixteen miles northwest of Stanley, N. D., Aug. 9, 1907, F. A. Hagenstein, after terrible suffering caused by the kick of a horse on August 3. Our brother in Christ was converted to the truth as it is in Jesus a few weeks prior to the accident. Those who mourn his loss are comforted in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Brother Hagenstein was denied a burial according to his last wishes; but though no words of comfort such as he requested were spoken over his remains, we know that what was done could never disturb our brother’s last sleep. JENNIE M. LEIN.

WILLIAMS.—Died near Glencoe, Okla., Sept. 29, 1907, after a lingering illness of several weeks, Esther Williams, daughter of Brother and Sister J. P. and Viola Williams, aged 2 years and 17 days. Little Esther was a sweet and unusually bright child. She is sadly missed, especially by the parents and one brother two years her senior. Her parents find comfort in the thought of a glad reunion when the Life-giver comes. The funeral service was conducted by Edwin M. Lacy. EMMA L. LACY.

PATTERSON.—Died at her home near Gaston, Ore., May 21, 1907, of diabetes and resultant complications, Florence Patterson, wife of E. J. Patterson, aged 48 years, 11 months, and 17 days. For years she had been a great sufferer, but bore the trial with marked patience. She had known and loved this message nearly all her life, was a consistent Christian and devoted wife and mother. She leaves a husband and three daughters to mourn, but their aching hearts are sustained by the Christian’s hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. M. COLE.

GOODWIN.—Died at Mechanicsburg, Ind., May 30, 1907, Lucy J. Goodwin, wife of John W. Goodwin, aged 41 years, 6 months, and 13 days. She accepted present truth in 1887, and lived conscientiously ever afterward. Though suffering much in her last years, she did not murmur. She loved the promises of God, and meditated much upon them. Her husband, son, daughter, parents, and sister are the ones most sorely bereft at this time, but the church and neighborhood have lost one of real worth. Words of comfort were spoken at her late home. W. A. YOUNG.

BRAMAN.—Died at Long Lake, Minn., Sept. 27, 1907, of chronic gastritis, Clara Pearl Braman, aged 30 years, 8 months, and 13 days. She was patient through all her suffering, and died strong in the faith of the third angel’s message. She leaves an aged mother, a husband, a six-year old son, two sisters, and three brothers. While we deeply feel our loss, we are comforted with the assurance that she will come forth in the first resurrection. The funeral was conducted by Elder Alway, the foundation of his sermon being Rev. 14:13. We laid our dear one to rest in Union Cemetery at Long Lake, Minn. E. B. BRAMAN.

PROCTOR.—Died at Sioux Falls, S. D., Oct. 3, 1907, Mrs. Sarah A. Proctor, née Hewitt, aged 78 years, 7 months, and 11 days. The immediate cause of her death was bronchitis, though her health had been failing for several years past. Sister Proctor was converted in 1847, and united with the Second Adventists. She embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1878 under the labors of Elders Colcord and Bliss, while living in Rutland, Ill. Sister Proctor was a loving mother and exemplary Christian. Three sons and two daughters mourn her death, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home of Sister Proctor’s oldest son, in Gibson, Ill., a large audience listening to a discourse from Job 19:23-27. She was laid beside her husband, who died six years ago. C. H. BLISS.

KELLEY.—Died at Seattle, Wash., Aug. 14, 1907, Mrs. Alice Kelley, née Downey, aged 46 years, 2 months, and 22 days. Sister Kelley was converted early in life, and united with the Christian Church, with which she remained until the truths of the third angel’s message were brought to her attention, when she identified herself with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Butte, Mont. At the time of her death she was a faithful and consistent member of the Green Lake (Wash.) church, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her last illness was of about two months’ duration, and her suffering was severe, yet she bore it all with the patience and fortitude that made her Christian life all the way along an example to others. A husband, mother, four sisters, and three brothers are left to mourn their loss. At her request, the writer spoke at her funeral, on the coming of Christ and the resurrection. F. M. BURG.

LEETE.—Died at Liberal, Kan., Aug. 6, 1907, of typhoid fever, Earl Edward, infant, and Aug. 7, 1907, Robert Emil, aged 2 years and 2 months, sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leete. On account of the nature of the disease, services were held at cemetery only. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother James Klostermeyer in each instance. MRS. F. A. BUSH.

THURSTON.—Died at Fernando, Cal., Aug. 22, 1907, Betsey A. Thurston, née Walters, in her sixty-fourth year. In his mercy, the Lord had many times interposed his miraculous power, and prolonged her life. During the thirty years of her husband’s ministry she endured privation and met difficulty without a word of complaint. Her heart was changed in early life, when she united with the Methodist Church. Nearly forty years ago she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist doctrine, and was faithful until the day of her death. She was a true mother, and to-day her children rise up and call her blessed. The bereaved are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Emily P. Harmon, and a son, Elder H. G. Thurston. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

GLASS.—Fell asleep in Jesus in Corvallis, Ore., Sept. 15, 1907, our beloved sister, Lillian Glass, aged 47 years, 1 month, and 9 days. Death was the result of paralysis and congestion of the brain. She was a graduate of the Oregon Agricultural College, and had been a teacher for many years, but after the death of her parents, she remained at home to keep house for her brothers. She had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church about seven years, and was a faithful worker in the cause of present truth, and was loved by all who knew her. Two brothers and many friends mourn their loss. The funeral was held at the family residence, comforting words being spoken by Rev. J. R. N. Bell (Presbyterian). Interment took place in Crystal Lake Cemetery. MRS. D. A. KNAPP.

WALKER.—Died near Mountain View, Cal., Sept. 16, 1907, Eli S. Walker, aged 81 years and 9 months. In early manhood he united, first with the Brethren Church, and then with the Methodists. In 1858 he embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith, to which he ever conscientiously adhered. In 1860 he was called from Iowa to Battle Creek to bear responsibilities in connection with the Review and Herald Publishing Association, in which position he remained for nine years. For many years he was afflicted with deafness, which very greatly impaired his social privileges, he being naturally of a sociable and happy disposition. He came to California about three years ago to make his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Brother and Sister E. C. Loughborough, but his health failed quite rapidly, until he was confined at home. His end was very peaceful. His wife and three children still survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. O. CORLISS.

ABBOTT.—Died at Fairbanks, Tex., Sept. 15, 1907, Mrs. Rannie Jane Abbott, aged 70 years, 3 months, and 6 days. She was born in Indiana, and was a member of the Baptist Church for twenty years. Becoming dissatisfied with the preaching of her church, she began to read the Bible for herself. This with the literature received from some Adventist friends led her to accept the third angel’s message. Her firm adherence to the principles of truth was the means of convincing her husband, and in July, 1894, they with their daughter were baptized by Elder J. K. Willis, uniting with the Sedalia (Mo.), church. In 1900 they moved to Texas, becoming members of the Houston church. She was ever firm in her convictions and loyal to the truth she loved so much. Owing to the telegraphers’ strike, no Adventist minister could be secured at Keene, so a Presbyterian minister read John 14 and offered prayer at the funeral. We laid her to rest until Jesus comes; then we expect to meet her again. MRS. J. H. GRIFFIN.