Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 5, 1910

MACDONALD.—Jean MacDonald, eldest daughter of Charles E. and Irene MacDonald, died April 14, 1910, at Wenatchee, Wash., at the age of eighteen years and ten months. In youth she consecrated her life to the Saviour. She led a consistent Christian life, and was a power for good in the home as well as in the church and community. She leaves to mourn their loss a mother, stepfather, two sisters, one brother, her grandparents, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder J. A. Rippey, from Rev. 14:13, assisted by the writer. F. J. OGDEN.

STUART.—Ellen Jane Stuart was born July 16, 1871, and died at Northeast Bight, Bonacca, Central America, March 5, 1910, aged 38 years, 7 months, and 19 days. She was the daughter of Sister Mary Stuart. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. F. E. CARY.

SMITH.—Sister Elsie Smith died April 3, 1910, at the age of 61 years, 10 months, and 7 days, at Keene, Tex. She was born in Rochester, England, May 27, 1828. She accepted this message in California, under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough. Our sister lived an exemplary life, and obeyed the voice of Him who will soon call all his saints from their beds of slumber. The funeral service was conducted by Elder C. Santee and others. H. B. FRENCH.

SNIDER.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home near Kanawha Station, W. Va., April 3, 1910, Lennie Hazel Snider, daughter of W. H. Snider, aged 13 years, 10 months, and 4 days. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in January, 1909, and lived a consistent Christian life until the day of her death. She was loved by all who knew her. A father, stepmother, four brothers, and five sisters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. F. H. ROBBINS.

MCFARLANE.—Hattie S. Marsh was born Jan. 7, 1846, in Monroe County, Michigan, and died April 17, 1910, near Dixie, Wash., of chronic bronchitis. At the age of eighteen she was married to John B. McFarlane. Her first religious experience was with the Methodist Church. Some twenty-three years ago she accepted the faith of Seventh-day Adventists under the labors of Elder J. W. Scoles, at Moscow, Idaho. She leaves a husband and four sons to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother. She was buried in the College Place Cemetery. By her request words of comfort and instruction were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 21:4. E. L. STEWART.

DICKINSON.—Jane Maria Dickinson died at South Hadley, Mass., April 14, 1910, of diseases incident to old age, being 83 years, 6 months, and 19 days old. She was born in Rocky Hill, Conn., and leaves to mourn their loss her husband, two sons, and two sisters, who sorrow not as others who have no hope. She embraced the message under the labors of Elders Bates and White. Her faith was strong; her hold on eternal life was firm. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer, assisted by Pastor Nicols, of the Congregational church of South Hadley. CHARLES F. ULRICH.

CARRUTHERS.—Birdie, daughter of Robert and Maggie Carruthers, was born at Great Falls, Mont., March 11, 1893, and died of peritonitis, in Calgary, Alberta, April 4, 1910. For the past three years Birdie has been a member of our Alberta Academy family, and was loved and respected by all. At an early age she gave her heart to God, and during her sickness, which lasted only eight days, she found great comfort and strength. A large company of friends and neighbors was present at the funeral service, which was held at the Methodist church in Caley, Alberta. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord,” were the words of the text. C. A. BURMAN.

BOLES.—Mrs. Ola Boles was born April 20, 1888, and died in Ozell, Ga., April 4, 1910, at the age of 21 years, 11 months, and 16 days. She leaves a husband and one child, parents, five sisters, and five brothers to mourn their loss. Sister Boles accepted the third angel's message while quite young, and was faithful till death came. She was laid to rest in the Dixie Cemetery, April 4. Her father, Brother Sam Carter, had thirteen children, and all were Sabbath-keepers. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14 and Rev. 14:13. She bore her suffering with patience, rejoicing in the pardoning love of the Saviour. Surely she will come forth in the first resurrection and to receive a crown of rejoicing. C. B. STEPHENSON.