Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 17, 1910

KONIGMACHER.—Ruth Rosalie Konigmacher, infant daughter of Brother and Sister Joseph Konigmacher, died at Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 22, 1910, from bronchial pneumonia, being at the time of her death only six weeks old. The little one made a hard struggle for its life, but in vain. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. N. S. ASHTON.

MATHISON.—Died at Cordell, Okla., Dec. 3, 1909, Lottie Amelia Mathison, daughter of B. F. and Cora Stuckey, aged 20 years, 5 months, and 6 days. She was born at Leona, Kan. When a small child, her parents moved to Washita County, Oklahoma, where she has ever since lived. Feb. 11, 1909, she was united in marriage with Dalgren Mathison. Her constant comfort in suffering was the thought, “He Leadeth Me.” This, and other hymns, were sung at her request when affliction seemed too hard to bear. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. A. CRANE.

LAY.—Sister Mary S. Lay was born in Clinton, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1840, and died Jan. 20, 1910, in Monterey, Mich. She accepted the third angel’s message about forty years ago and united with the Monterey church, where she continued a life of faithfulness and Christian devotion till called away in death. We laid her to rest in Poplar Hill Cemetery, where Elder Joseph Bates and many others to whom this truth was precious are sleeping, there to await the coming of the Life-giver. She leaves a husband, two sons and their wives, and one grandson to mourn their loss. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken from Rev. 21: 4, by the writer. JOHN W. COVERT.

SELL.—Died at Palisade, Colo., Dec. 26, 1909, Brother Valentine Sell, aged sixty-two years and nine months. Brother Sell was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He embraced the third angel’s message twenty-five years ago under the labors of Brother Carrier. His home was always open to the homeless and friendless. In the summer of 1908, he met with a misfortune which caused his loss of all things earthly, he and his wife and two adopted daughters barely escaping with their lives. This affected his heart, causing his death. He leaves a wife and two adopted daughters, who expect to meet him in the resurrection morning. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14: 14 and 1 Thess. 4: 13-18. A. J. WATERS.

WINN.—Thomas W. Winn was born in Sumner County, Tennessee, March 2, 1833, and died Jan. 9, 1910, in Memphis, in the seventy-seventh year of his age. On Oct. 23, 1856, he was married to Susan A. Malone, who died eighteen years ago. His three daughters survive him. Brother Winn was always a great reader of the Bible, and loved to explain it to others, and during his life had organized several Sunday-schools. A few years ago he became acquainted with the truths of the third angel’s message and was baptized, though at that time he was the only Sabbath-keeper in his county, and has never had the privilege of uniting with any church. The funeral was very largely attended by his friends and neighbors. His life was a sermon. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 5: 26. J. S. WASHBURN.

MOORE.—Lillian Ruth, only child of Isaiah and Lura Moore, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 8, 1907, and died Dec. 18, 1909, at Albia, Iowa, aged 2 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Her life was brief, but her gentle and loving disposition endeared her to all. We know she will come again from the land of the enemy. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother C. W. Hollingsworth, from Ps. 116: 15. J. E. MOORE.

BUTTLER.—Albert Buttler was born in Canada, Nov. 9, 1833, and died Jan. 15, 1910, at Mountain View, Cal. He accepted the message at Otsego, Mich., in 1886, and was faithful to his profession. He was married Nov. 28, 1885, and for the past five years has lived in California. The services were conducted in the Mountain View church by the undersigned, assisted by Elder Wm. Healey, of San Diego. J. H. BEHRENS.

FRIZZELL.—Died in Woodburn, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1910, Frank Frizzell, aged sixty-six years and nineteen days. He had long believed the truth, but made no public profession of his faith till about three years ago, and on account of poor health was not baptized till shortly before his death. He was patient and considerate during his sickness, and peacefully fell asleep. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, to an attentive audience, from Heb. 9: 27. He was buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery, there to rest until the resurrection of the just. C. W. NEAL.

REED.—Died at his home in Dunbar, Neb., Nov. 5, 1909, Elias Clarence Reed, in the fifty-first year of his age. The immediate cause of his death was kidney trouble; and yet the end was not expected so soon. Brother Reed was a man of sterling worth, beloved by all who knew him, unassuming, unpretentious, and stalwart in principle. His work was done, and his record is on high. He leaves a wife, son, and married daughter to mourn their loss. The writer spoke to a houseful of his neighbors and friends on the occasion of his funeral, from John 11: 23. R. F. ANDREWS.

LOWE.—Died Nov. 27, 1909, at Everett, Wash., Brother Thomas Lowe, aged 84 years, 4 months, and 9 days. He was born in Nova Scotia in 1825, came to the United States in 1845, and served in the Civil War in 1864. About twenty-four years ago he, with his wife, began the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath, and joined the Seventh-day Baptists. Later, when they moved to the State of Washington, they were united with the Seventh-day Adventist church, of which he was a worthy member till the time of his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation, from Rev. 14: 13. WM. J. BOYNTON.

ARMITAGE.—Died at his home near Marshfield, Wis., on Jan. 3, 1910, our beloved brother, Benjamin Armitage, at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 23 days. His death was caused by old age. Brother Armitage was one of the true and faithful ones. He accepted the truth in 1863. On July 12, 1856, he was married to Miss Mary Strayer. To this union five children were born. On Oct. 28, 1888, death claimed his wife. On July 10, 1890, he was married to Miss Josie Holmes, to whom one son was born. We laid him to rest on Jan. 6, 1910, in the Bethel Cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13. A. J. OLSEN.

TRAMER.—Miss Hope Brindle was born April 18, 1845, in Lee County, Iowa. She was married to Benjamin F. Tramer, Jan. 19, 1879, near Greencastle, Mo. She died at College Place, Wash., Dec. 4, 1909. At the age of ten years she gave her heart to God. About fourteen years ago she accepted present truth, and kept the Sabbath some time before hearing a sermon on the subject. When she knew she must soon fall asleep, she praised the Lord for his goodness, and bade all rejoice with her and meet her in the earth made new. She leaves an aged companion, a daughter, and two sons, who mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, from John 11: 23. OSCAR HILL.

WYND.—Theodore F. Wynd was born in Tremont, Ill., Jan. 13, 1832, and died at his home in East Peoria, Ill., Jan. 27, 1910, aged sixty-eight years and fourteen days. Brother Wynd accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists about four years ago, and he and his wife were baptized at that time and united with the Peoria church. He leaves a wife, one son, and three daughters. A large number of relatives and friends were present at the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. E. Wight. The sermon was based on Num. 23: 10. C. H. BLISS.

GINLEY.—Arthur H. Ginley was born at Bower, Mich., Aug. 18, 1855. He was the son of the late Dr. J. H. and Mrs. Ginley, of Coopersville, who were early pioneers in the advent message, and associates in founding the original Battle Creek Sanitarium. He died in the fifty-fourth year of his age, at the home of his daughter in Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 30, 1909, after an illness of several weeks. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter, also his mother and two sisters. Services were held at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. A. T. Benjamin, conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder W. M. Mathews, of the Grand Rapids church. J. M. WILBUR.

SEIBER.—Brother Jacob Seiber died at his home at North Yakima, Wash. He was born in Canton Bern, Switzerland, Nov. 17, 1849, and at his death was 59 years, 11 months, and 22 days old. Brother and Sister Seiber came from Switzerland to America, locating in Wisconsin in 1879. Eight years later they came to North Yakima, where they have since resided. Brother Seiber attended the Lutheran Church until 1894, when he accepted present truth, and became one of the charter members of the Yakima Seventh-day Adventist church. He lived a true, consistent Christian life, always mindful of others, seeking to help them in time of need. E. W. CATLIN.

STONE.—Anna Nora Stone was born near Savoy, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 3, 1886. Her death occurred Jan. 25, 1910. She was then 23 years, 1 month, and 22 days old. When scarcely across the threshold of life she became afflicted, and for twenty-one years was an invalid. While sharing few of the joys that come with youth and health in this life, her relatives and friends confidently look for a glad reunion when Christ comes, and that then she will share in the “fulness of joy” in his presence, and the “pleasures forevermore” at his right hand. A lesson of comfort was drawn from Isa. 35: 3-6, 10. Elder L. W. Terry assisted in the service which was held at the grave. CLARENCE SANTEE.

WATTS.—James Marcus Watts, a half-brother of Elder G. G. Rupert, was born in Mercer County, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1835, and died Jan. 8, 1910, aged seventy-four years and sixteen days. He leaves a wife, three sons, and one daughter, one brother, and one half-brother. In the fall of 1872 he heard Elder H. A. St. John deliver a course of lectures, and he and his wife fully accepted the message. For several years he was quite active in helping forward the mission work in Ohio. Brother Watts was very charitable, and a loving husband and father, a good neighbor, and he died happy in the Lord. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. J. VAN HORN.

DRANGMEISTER.—Sister Ella Drangmeister was born March 8, 1886, in Bovenden, Germany, and died Dec. 24, 1909, of fever. She was baptized Feb. 6, 1909, and soon afterward became a faithful Bible worker, and during the summer of 1908 she was united in marriage to Brother Drangmeister, and accompanied the writer to German East Africa in the fall of 1908. They both immediately took hold of the study of the language, and soon Sister Drangmeister was able to look after the girls’ school. Surely her faithful labors will be missed in that mission field and in her home. But we are assured that she rests in the bright hope of the first resurrection. L. R. CONRADI.

HAMILTON.—Edith M. Hamilton was born in Salem, Ore., May 21, 1887, and died near Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 27, 1910, aged 22 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Funeral service was held in the cemetery near her home in the country. J. W. ADAMS.

BLAKENEY.—Died at her home, on January 16, 1910, Sister Florence Anna Blakeney, aged 31 years, 9 months, and 12 days. She was united in marriage to Norman Blakeney in October, 1895. To this union were born seven children, two boys and five girls, all of whom are living, together with their father, to mourn the loss of a kind wife and loving mother. Sister Blakeney and her husband accepted the faith of Seventh-day Adventists twelve years ago, under the labors of Elder George Langdon. Sister Blakeney had suffered a long time with that dread disease, consumption of the lungs, but she bore it all with patience. Her hope was bright, as she expressed her expectation to meet her Saviour at the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14: 14. J. O. MILLER.

NUTTING.—Sister Elizabeth Hoyt Nutting was born in Magog, Canada, Aug. 12, 1857, and died at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., Feb. 2, 1910. Her parents moved to West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa, in her infancy. Here she grew to womanhood, and was married to Brother E. W. Nutting. To them were born two daughters, one dying when four years of age, the other lived to womanhood, and died four years ago. For the past twenty-two years the family have lived in Duluth, Minn. Last June Sister Nutting suffered a stroke of paralysis, and from that time her strength gradually failed, and other complications followed. Last October she came to the home of her sister, Mrs. A. G. Daniells, at Takoma Park, where she received all the care that a loving husband and sister could give. During her last illness Sister Nutting spoke of her hope and confidence in the Lord, and of her willingness to sleep till the resurrection, if that was the Lord’s will. The funeral services, which were conducted by Elder J. L. Shaw and the writer, were held in the Memorial Church, Washington, D. C., and she was buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, not far from Takoma Park. E. W. FARNSWORTH.

SMITH.—John George Smith was born in Oberlauterbach, Alsace-Lorraine, Oct. 8, 1816, and died Jan. 20, 1910, of old age, being ninety-three years and three months old. At the age of sixteen, he, with his parents, came to the United States, settling in Buffalo, N. Y. At the age of twenty-three he was married to Catharine Meyers. To this union were born ten children, five of whom are living. His wife died in 1893. He removed to Milan, Ohio, uniting with the Methodist Church. Here he soon became interested with the advent movement of 1840-44, and because of his faith was one of those thrust out of the church, and also one of the first to accept the seventh day as the Sabbath, and this was a great consolation to him to the day of his death. He was elder of the church at Milan, Ohio, for years, afterward removing to Waldo, Fla. He was familiar with the French, German, and English languages, an active missionary worker, and widely known. He became a member of the James White Home family June 14, 1897, and was married to Mrs. E. A. Baker, matron of the Home, in 1898. Two years later he was suddenly stricken with blindness. He was a diligent Bible student, and much of it was stored in his memory, and it was a great comfort to him during his nine years’ passage through the dark valley, and yet his spiritual lamp was ever trimmed and burning. His was a faith triumphant. The affliction of the husband was most beautifully requited in calling out from his devoted wife the best of her womanly nature in the comfort and love bestowed by her in making bright and enjoyable the dark solitary years of his closing life. Appropriate funeral services were held at the Home, conducted by Elder H. Nicola, assisted by the writer. Interment at Quincy, Mich. L. McCOY.

FULTON.—Elizabeth G. Fulton died Jan. 13, 1910, in San Diego, Cal., aged sixty-three years. In her death one of the pioneers in the third angel’s message has passed away. She, with her husband, who now sleeps awaiting the great Life-giver, accepted the truth in Hutchinson, Minn., in 1872. Their hearts were filled with a desire to tell others the wonderful message they had heard, and almost immediately they enlisted in the fight, bearing the burdens in the heat of the day, and were instrumental in helping to start the St. Helena and Colorado sanitariums. Many will remember them as a father and mother in these institutions. Sister Fulton’s life was one of continual sacrifice for the Master. She was constantly thinking of others, and how she might tell them of the soon coming of Jesus, an event she looked forward to with great joy. She fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her sister, Maggie J. Sutherland. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13. T. S. WHITELOCK, M. D.

KOON.—Louis Eben Koon was born at Greenbush, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., March 30, 1844. Having spent a large part of his early life in Cayuga County, New York, he moved to Nebraska in 1879. While living in this State, he and his companion heard and accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and he was later appointed as auditor of the Central Union Conference. Having shown great proficiency in this line of work, he was also asked to act as auditor of the Northern Union Conference. The united burdens proved too heavy, and he was finally obliged to lay them down and seek renewed health in western Colorado. The seeds of disease were, however, planted, and developed into an internal cancer, which proved to be beyond the possibilities of medical or surgical relief, and resulted in death on the morning of Jan. 31, 1910, at Montrose, Colo. His life was consistent with the grand truth with which he was connected. Five children were born to the deceased, of whom three remain, besides a brother and sister, to mourn their loss. WM. M. ANDRESS.

WARFLE.—All who were acquainted with Elder Milo D. Warfle were grieved when the sad intelligence reached them of his death, which occurred Sabbath, Jan. 15, 1910. Elder Warfle was born in Michigan, Jan. 3, 1878, making him thirty-two years and twelve days of age at the time of his death. In June, 1899, he was married to Miss Mae Roberts, and received his first license to preach the following September. He entered early into the service of his Master, from which he never retired. But years of hard work made it necessary for him to go to New Mexico on account of his health. For six years he labored there under the direction of the Colorado Conference. The Lord blessed his labors with many precious souls. He also experienced the blessing of returned health. In 1907 he came to Colorado and began work in Longmont, but after five weeks he met with his final breakdown in health, after which he went to Boulder. During the past two years he has been confined most of the time to his bed. Repeated hemorrhages of the lungs caused him to grow constantly weaker, until last fall it was evident that he could last but little longer. He was told that the end was very near, but he had a strong desire to live to see his thirty-second birthday, which he did, and twelve days more. The funeral services were conducted in the church at Boulder, Wednesday afternoon, January 19. The church was well filled with the appreciative friends who came to pay their last tribute of respect to our beloved brother. His life was filled with tireless service in the message. We laid him to rest in the Green Mountain Cemetery at Boulder to await the coming of one who said, “I am the resurrection and the life,” when he will call forth his sleeping servant and to him will say, “Well done, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13. Dr. J. O. Stowe assisted in the services. H. F. KETRING.