Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 17, 1910

GRUVER.—William B. Gruver fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 6, 1910, aged seventy-six years and seventeen days. Brother Gruver accepted the third angel's message about twenty-five years ago, and became an earnest, helpful, and faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Roaring Branch, Pa. He served this church as elder for many years. The church and the neighborhood in which he lived have sustained a great loss and will greatly miss him, but above all will he be missed by his dear wife and children, who feel his loss keenly. The funeral services, conducted by the writer, were held in the Methodist church, near the home of Brother and Sister Gruver, and were largely attended. W. H. HECKMAN.

HARRISON.—Died in Danville, Ind., Sept. 5, 1909, after more than eighty years of life's vicissitudes, Wade H. Harrison. He accepted the message in 1891, and truly loved the “blessed hope.” Two sons, one daughter, besides the widow, survive. The elder son, A. F. Harrison of the Southern Union Conference, was with him during his last few days. The bereaved sorrow not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken to a large assemblage by the writer. W. A. YOUNG.

JONES.—Brother John C. Jones, after a lingering illness, fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 16, 1910. For the past few years Brother Jones has been a resident of Lodi, Cal., and with his faithful wife and children has been a great help in building up the church work here. In counsel or active missionary effort, our dear brother could always be relied upon to respond and do his part. The family are trusting in the bright hope of the Lord's soon return to gather his elect. H. SHULTZ, H. WATSON.

PYKE.—Mrs. Catherine Pyke was born in Scotland, April 11, 1845. After a long and painful illness she quietly passed away at the Petoskey (Mich.) Hospital, Feb. 8, 1910, at the age of 64 years, 9 months, and 7 days. A few years ago at Le Roy she accepted the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a faithful member. We believe she died with a bright hope of meeting her Saviour at the first resurrection. A short service was held in Petoskey, and the remains were taken to Delton for burial. H. W. JOHNSON.

PLOGER.—Brother William Ploger was born in the State of Illinois, Nov. 19, 1859, and died Feb. 8, 1910, at the age of 50 years, 2 months, and 19 days. About nine years ago he embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith and united with the Ellensburg church as a charter member, being the elder of this church at the time of his death. He was a faithful, consistent Christian. He leaves a wife, mother, one son, and two sisters to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were drawn from Genesis 3, by the writer. S. H. KIME.

KEITHLY.—Died at Orosi, Cal., Feb. 19, 1910, Sister Izora A. Keithly, aged 67 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Together with her husband and two sons, she recently came to this State. For the last twelve years she has been a member of the church at Bellingham, Wash. Although isolated from those of like faith, she was zealous in spreading the message. Surely she will be among those who will “come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads.” At the funeral service we endeavored to administer comfort, reading Job 14:14; 19:26, 27. C. L. TAGGART.

HERNS.—Departed this mortal state Feb. 19, 1910, our esteemed Christian brother, Henry Walter Herns, in Battle Creek, Mich. Brother Herns was born at Ausable Forks, N. Y., and at the time of his death was 64 years, 4 months, and 21 days old. He had lived in Battle Creek since the year 1864. He was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Buck Bridge, N. Y., when seventeen years of age. Since then he has been a stanch believer in the third angel's message. He has served the Battle Creek church in various capacities as leader of the congregational singing, leader of district meetings, etc. Nov. 25, 1877, he was married to Miss Hattie L. Gaskill, who died April 28, 1902. To this union three daughters were born, who now mourn the loss of their father. On Sept. 3, 1906, our brother was again united in marriage to Mrs. Ava Chadwick, who faithfully ministered to the sufferer during his trying sickness. Three sisters also mourn his death. Remarks suited to the occasion were made by Elder M. D. Miller. Elders A. G. Daniells and the writer assisted in the service. G. W. AMADON.

WARD.—Nathaniel Ward died at his home in Stanley, N. D., Feb. 17, 1910. He was born in Yorkshire, England, April 27, 1826, and had reached the ripe age of 83 years, 9 months, and 21 days. He came to this country when a child, and at the age of twenty-four was united in marriage to Miss Lois M. Mecker in the State of Wisconsin. This union was blessed with ten children, seven of whom are still living, and with the aged mother, mourn the loss of a true husband and father. In middle life he identified himself with the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, and was a faithful member of that church until death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 17:24. GEO. E. CRAWFORD.

CRANDALL.—Edwin Morris Crandall died at Milton Junction, Wis., Feb. 24, 1910, at the age of eighty-seven years. On Feb. 15, 1846, he was married to Miss Frances Grace Green, and their home was blessed by two sons and two daughters, who were left motherless in 1874. Three years later he married Mrs. Sarah Palmer, who now survives him. During the earlier years of his residence in Wisconsin he was a member of the Seventh-day Baptist church of Utica, Wis., and as deacon did faithful work. Later he embraced the message for this time, and united with the church at Milton Junction. Rev. Bond of the Seventh-day Baptist church at Milton Junction assisted the writer at the funeral services. W. W. STEBBINS.

SAYRE.—Departed this life Jan. 10, 1910, in Newark, Ohio, Sister Lucinda Sayre, aged 90 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Mrs. Sayre had retired for the night, and was taken ill with heart trouble caused by her advanced age. Two sons are left to mourn the loss of a mother. Mrs. Sayre came to Newark in 1849, and has made it her home ever since. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty or more years. A blessed benediction is hers. A large company of neighbors and friends assembled to pay their tribute of respect and sympathy, and listen to words of hope spoken by the writer from the Holy Scriptures. F. H. HENDERSON.

GILES.—Elder Henry Clarence Giles died at his home, 2 Park Place, Portland, Maine, Jan. 26, 1910, of bronchial pneumonia, after an illness of three weeks. Elder Giles was born in Somerset County, Maine, about forty years ago. He was graduated from the Bloomfield Academy in 1887, after which he went to Battle Creek College, from which he was graduated with the degree of A. M. From Michigan, he went to the South Lancaster Academy, where he taught languages and Bible for several years. Later he gave his time to the public ministry, laboring in New York City, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and different parts of New England. During the last four years he has been connected with the Maine Conference, his last place of labor being the city of Portland, where he was conducting a Bible training-school in connection with his city work. Elder Giles held a warm place in the hearts of the Maine people, and was a special favorite with the young. He leaves a wife, an adopted daughter, and an aged father and mother, who mourn deeply, and yet not without hope. Truly it can be said of him, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth . . . that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Only for a brief time will he sleep, for soon the Life-giver will come, and we believe that our brother will come forth clad in the fadeless bloom of a glorious immortality. Funeral services were held Friday in the new church in Portland. He was then taken to the home of his parents in Richmond, Maine. Services were conducted Sabbath in the old Reed meeting-house at that place, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery not far away. The writer conducted the services at both places, being assisted at Richmond by Elder S. J. Hersum. 2 Sam. 14:14 was used as a funeral text. O. MONTGOMERY.

GOULD.—Mrs. Mary Gould died Feb. 16, 1910, aged 86 years, 1 month, and 5 days. In 1852 she was united in marriage to Warren Turner, a widower, and of this marriage, one child was born. In 1854 her husband died, and on April 28, 1864, she was married to Theron W. Gould, with whom she lived for thirty-four years, when Mr. Gould sickened and died. In middle life she became a Seventh-day Adventist, in which faith she was a firm believer and an earnest worker. She leaves a son, two granddaughters, two great-grandchildren, and a sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. C. P. HASKELL.

GIBBS.—Brother Edgar Gibbs was born in Leroy, N. Y., Dec. 7, 1826, and died Oct. 4, 1909, at the age of eighty-three years. He was married in 1853, and his wife survives him. Nine children were born to them. He became a Christian when fourteen years old, and in 1860 accepted the First-day Adventist doctrine, which he always loved. In 1893 Elder D. E. Lindsey and the writer held a series of meetings in Geneva, Ohio, and Brother Gibbs accepted the truth, and has consistently lived it ever since. After three years of sickness he fell asleep in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. C. P. HASKELL.

HALE.—Died at the City Hospital, March 4, 1910, Mrs. Annettia Hale. Death was caused by dropsy and cancer. Sister Hale was born in Eaton County, Michigan, April 8, 1868, where the greater part of her life was spent. For the past year she suffered intensely, but with patience she tried to endure it all. Over twenty years ago she accepted present truth, and we trust she will be numbered with the people of God when the dear Saviour comes to gather his people to himself. She left two sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral was held in the Adventist church at Lansing, Mich. Discourse by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13. L. G. MOORE.

HOLLOWELL.—Died at her home in Henderson, Ky., Sister Lizzie Hollowell, at the age of twenty-five years. She fell asleep in Jesus, Sunday, Feb. 20, 1910. Her funeral took place at the Seventh-day Adventist church two miles from the city of Henderson, where she accepted the truth seven years ago, and where she was united in marriage to Brother I. T. Hollowell, June 2, 1908. She leaves a father and mother, five brothers, and four sisters, her husband, and several stepchildren to mourn their loss. She was an active member in the church, holding offices in the Sabbath-school, church, and young people's society, and was faithful in every instance to the trust. WALTER JONES.

DE MILLE.—Marietta Woodard was born in Rensler County, New York, Oct. 13, 1827. Early in life she, with her parents, moved to Michigan and settled in Hunter's Creek, Lapeer Co. At the age of fifteen she was converted to Christianity, and at that time united with the Baptist Church. In 1844 she was united in marriage to Joseph A. De Mille, of Lapeer, Mich. To this union were born five children, all of whom survive her but one daughter. In the year 1858, through the preaching of Elders Lawrence and Cornell, she received the advent message, and yielded full obedience to the special truths for the last days. At that time she united with the Lapeer Seventh-day Adventist church, of which she remained a faithful and consistent member until the time of her death. Sister De Mille was a faithful Christian and a sweet-spirited woman. Unkind or harsh words were never known to pass her lips. During her last sickness at the home of her daughter, she manifested great patience in suffering, and strong faith in the promises of God. Those who know her best feel that they can say truthfully, A child of God has fallen in our midst. She fell asleep in Jesus, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1910, at the ripe age of 82 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Her children and a host of friends are comforted with the thought that she sleeps in Jesus. E. K. SLADE.