Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 28, 1907

TODD.—Died in Placerville, Cal., Oct. 21, 1907, Henry Theodore Todd, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 19 days. At the age of forty he united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and in later life learned to love present truth. In his last days, he spoke often of his hope in Christ. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer. C. H. MOLER.

FREEMAN.—Died in Clear Lake, Wis., Nov. 1, 1907, Sister Josephine Freeman, daughter of Elder D. C. Birch, formerly of Dundas, Minn., aged 24 years. There is left to mourn, her husband, father, mother, a brother, and two sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors. We laid her to rest until the voice of the Archangel shall call the sleeping dead. G. W. SAMSON.

HOUTZ.—Died at the Williamsport (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 7, 1907, from injuries received from a fall, Jacob L. Houtz, of Mifflinburg, Pa., aged 74 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Although separated from those of like precious faith, Brother Houtz was true to the message, and was always ready to witness for it. He leaves a wife, two sons, and four daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the Reformed Presbyterian minister. W. W. LEADER.

HAWPE.—Died at the home of her son, C. B. Hawpe, near Cement, O. T., Nov. 9, 1907, of neuralgia of the heart, Sister Eliza Hawpe, aged 74 years, 9 months, and 15 days. She was converted at the age of thirteen, and was a member of the Methodist Church until ten years ago, when she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elder Burrow. She leaves three daughters and two sons to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13. U. B. DAKE.

DAVIS.—Died at Litchfield, Ill., Nov. 5, 1907, of the effects of a fall three weeks previously, Absalom Davis. He was born Oct. 14, 1843. During the first part of his life he made no profession of Christianity, but in 1872 he accepted the last gospel message under the labors of Elder Robert Andrews, and united with the remnant church at Woodburn, Ill. Our brother was a faithful, consistent Christian and an earnest Bible student, having read the Scriptures through thirty-five times. The funeral service was conducted from the Christian church; text. 1 Cor. 12: 23. J. B. LOCKEN.

GATH.—Died at Snohomish, Wash., Nov. 5, 1907, of consumption, Sister Nancy Whitcom Gath, in her eighty-sixth year. Sister Gath experienced religion when she was eight years of age and joined the Baptist Church. Twenty years ago she embraced the third angel's message, and became an earnest advocate of the truth wherever she resided. In the last few days of her life she would say: “The Lord knows me, and I know him,” and “O, what a blessed hope this is!” Her end was peaceful. She leaves three children, fourteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13. WM. J. BOYNTON.

McKYES.—Died at her home in Spring Valley, N. Y., Oct. 31, 1907, of apoplexy, Mary B. McKyes, wife of H. S. McKyes, aged 53 years. Being early nurtured in the Presbyterian faith, and closely and affectionately bound by family ties, her conflict was severe when the present truth first appealed to her heart, but her latter years were marked by loyalty and devotion to the last saving message. Her purity of heart and speech, her refinement, gentleness, and affection were as heavenly incense in her home. The funeral service was conducted by Dr. McManniman (Congregationalist). She was laid to rest beside her mother in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N. Y. H. S. McKYES.

LUNT.—Died at Veve, Mo., Nov. 2, 1907, Angelina Frances Lunt, née Benjamin. She was born in Somerset County, Maine, June 15, 1843. When twenty-six years old, she united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, of which she was a consistent member until she was converted to the doctrine taught by Seventh-day Adventists, about fifteen years ago. In connection with this denomination she took an active part in Sabbath-school work, until in her declining years, failing health prevented. She was the mother of eight children, six sons and two daughters, of whom three sons and one daughter survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. JAS. H. SMITH.

McCULLOCH.—Died in La Rivera, Vera Cruz, Mexico, Sept. 24, 1907, of shock caused by a snake-bite, John A. McCulloch, aged 65 years, 8 months, and 12 days. He served his country in the Civil War over four years, and in 1876 enlisted in the ranks of the Seventh-day Adventists and served his Master as a good soldier. He was ready to go; and although he suffered much during the last night, his last words were, “It will not be long. I am only waiting.” He leaves a wife, two sons, and two daughters, but we do not mourn as those who have no hope. A short service was held by Brother Rose, and we laid him to rest until the Life-giver comes. MRS. M. C. McCULLOCH.

SIMPSON.—Died at Tropico, Cal., Aug. 2, 1907, of strangulation of the intestines, William Wayne Simpson, aged 14 months. Surely Sister Simpson's cup of affliction has been full the past few months. March 2 death entered the family circle by calling her mother to rest, April 28 her husband fell asleep in Jesus, and now the only son is taken; but in the midst of it all the light of the blessed hope is undimmed; and in the glorious day so soon to dawn, mother, husband, and baby boy, and faithful living ones will be reunited. Services were conducted by the writer at the home in Tropico, and now “baby brother” sleeps in the same mound with his father, both in the keeping of their Elder Brother. R. S. OWEN.

BLACK.—Died at the home of friends at Bauer, Mich., May 16, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sister Emma Vivian Black. She was born in New York City over twenty years ago, and being left an orphan at an early age, was placed in a foundling asylum. She afterward lived with a family in Illinois, and was later cared for by Sister Thekla Black. After Sister Black went as a missionary to India, Emma found a home with friends in Battle Creek, Berrien Springs, and several other places, where she obtained a very good education. Fortunately she made friends wherever she went, and often expressed her confidence in her Saviour, and especially was this true during her last days. Though penniless and homeless, yet friends came nobly to the rescue, and cared for her in her last sickness. Elder S. M. Butler, her former teacher, conducted the funeral service at the Bauer church.

BENSON.—Died at the home of her daughter, May Babcock, at Clyde, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1907, of consumption, Sister Helien M. Benson, aged 70 years and 23 days. She began teaching school at the early age of fourteen, and followed it as an occupation, more or less constantly, until her marriage to Benjamin Benson, who died Nov. 31, 1880. She was converted and joined the First-day Adventist Church about 1869; and early in 1880, under the labors of Elder H. A. St. John, she saw the Sabbath truth and became a member of the Norwalk Seventh-day Adventist church at its organization, and remained one of its pillars, loyal and true, till the day of her death. Sister Benson was the mother of four daughters,—two of whom, with several grandchildren, are left to mourn their loss. She was an earnest worker in the church, and a true mother. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting his coming to gather his ransomed ones home. The funeral was held at the home of her daughter in Norwalk, and the burial took place, by the side of her husband, in the East Norwalk Cemetery. J. N. WATROS.