Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 12, 1910

Smith.— Charles C. Smith, the little son of O. M. Smith and Lillie Castle Smith, was born Aug. 24, 1903, and died April 4, 1910, at the age of 6 years, 7 months, and 10 days. The funeral was held at the home, where the writer spoke to a large audience of relatives and friends. W. E. Videto.

King.— Sister Jessie King died March 24, 1910, of heart trouble, at Corozal, British Honduras, Central America. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. She leaves a husband and an only daughter to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Clotilda Lewis.

Sheldon.— Baby Robert Sheldon was born Dec. 20, 1908, in Battle Creek, Mich. March 10, 1910, he was suddenly taken with membranous croup, and for eight days all that medical skill could accomplish was done for the little sufferer, but to no avail, and death came to relieve his sufferings. In the absence of the pastor, the funeral was conducted by the writer. Clifford A. Russell.

Johnson.— Died at her home in Decatur, Ala., April 15, 1910, Mrs. P. Johnson, forty-nine years of age. Sister Johnson accepted the truth of the third angel's message under the labors of Elder W. H. Sebastian and wife in the year 1909. She died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Four children are left to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. G. Manns.

Rhyne.— Died at Avinger, Tex., April 21, 1910, of congestive chills, Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Melvine Rhyne (née Greene), aged 72 years, 9 months, and 1 day. Sister Rhyne was born at Du Quoin, Ill., July 20, 1837, and was married to Brother Rhyne, Oct. 20, 1876. To them were born ten children, of whom four boys and three girls live to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. A short time previous to her marriage she joined the Baptist Church, and in 1889 she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until her death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. B. E. Miller.

Pullman.— Mrs. Martha E. A. Pullman died Nov. 10, 1909, of dropsy and palpitation of the heart. She was born in Georgia, May 20, 1853, and was fifty-six years of age when she died. She leaves five children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Pastor Paine, of the First Baptist church. Aleda Pullman.

Hazen.— Alfred Hazen was born in Geauga County, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1832, and died April 14, 1910, at the home of his son, at Akron, Mich. He was married to Hulda Perkins, Dec. 22, 1858, and three of the five children born to them are still living. Brother Hazen became a Seventh-day Adventist under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn over thirty years ago, and died rejoicing in the truth. Words of comfort were drawn from Heb. 9:28. A. R. Sandborn.

Hunt.— Reuben Hunt died at his home near Valley Junction, Wis., April 17, 1910, aged 63 years, 9 months, and 17 days. Brother Hunt was converted in early childhood, and years ago embraced the blessed hope of a soon-coming Redeemer. He was a member of the La Grange church. He leaves to mourn his loss three daughters and one son, also three sisters. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:13. W. W. Stebbins.

Olmstead.— Malissa Olmstead was born in Parma, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1828, and died April 15, 1910, at Bancroft, Mich. She was married to O. F. Olmstead, Jan. 31, 1849, and to them were born six children, five of whom are still living. In 1873 they accepted the third angel's message, and were charter members of the Bancroft church. Sister Olmstead was a faithful church-member, and died firm in the truth. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8, the text chosen by her. A. R. Sandborn.

Schock.— Sister Lucy J. Schock died at her daughter's home in Exeter, Mich., March 16, 1910, of Bright's disease, aged sixty-five years and eleven days. Her maiden name was Salyier. She accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1891, and lived an earnest Christian life, and was respected by all who knew her. She was married to Joseph Schock, April 20, 1865. To this union were born eleven children, six sons and five daughters. She leaves nine children to mourn the loss of a loving mother. We laid her away, assured that she would have part in the first resurrection. C. N. Sanders.

Ingersoll.— Cyrus Birtis Ingersoll was born at Ransom, Mich., Dec. 13, 1848, and died at West Olive, Mich., of ulceration of the stomach, April 11, 1910, aged 61 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Brother Ingersoll accepted present truth through a careful study of the Scriptures in 1876, and the hope of the Saviour's soon coming has ever since then been a precious theme to him. He was married in 1872 to Ida Susan Nichols, and to this union were born three sons and two daughters. The mother and four children are left to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. The funeral was held from the Congregationalist church at Pittsford, Mich. The writer, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Courter, spoke words of comfort, from Ps. 17:15. C. N. Sanders.

Hackworth.— Mrs. Rebecca Michael Hackworth was born Feb. 1, 1830, in Vermillion County, Illinois, and died Feb. 27, 1910, at Newelton, La. She was married to Matthew Hackworth in 1851. In 1859 they accepted present truth, and did all they could to spread the message. Sister Hackworth had been a widow since 1892, when her husband died at Marthaville, at his post of duty (preaching the truth), and was buried at Welch, La. During her last days she lived with a daughter, Mrs. S. A. Winterton, at Newelton. Her last days bore evidence of special victory and peace with God, and good will to all. She leaves three sons, two daughters, and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Congregationalist church in Welch, conducted by the local pastor. S. B. Horton.

Rhoades.— Carrie Marie, infant daughter of Elder and Mrs. A. V. Rhoades, was born May 8, 1909, and died in Minot, N. D., April 23, 1910, at the age of eleven months and fifteen days. Infantile paralysis was the immediate cause of her death. Funeral services were conducted in the home, where the writer was assisted by Rev. Eberle, of the Free Methodist mission. Text, 1 Thess. 4:13. Phil. C. Hayward.

Butterfield.— Died at Modesto, Cal., Sister Polly S. Butterfield (née Hall), of consumption and other complications, on April 5, 1910, at the age of fifty years. At the age of twenty she was converted, and remained loyal to this message until her death. She leaves a kind husband, two sons (one of them Brother C. L. Butterfield, of Korea), also her father, and six sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. M. Gardner.

Calkins.— Sister Sally Calkins (née Colburn) was born Jan. 16, 1818, and died March 31, 1910, at Montavilla, Ore., at the age of 92 years, 2 months, and 15 days. She was married to E. David Calkins, April 26, 1832, and was the mother of fourteen children. She and her husband accepted the Sabbath in 1859, and they both remained faithful until death. She was a great sufferer during the last few years of her life, but through it all she was very patient and uncomplaining. We have confidence that we shall meet her in the first resurrection. Lois A. Calkins.

Van Dyke.— Mrs. Mary Van Dyke was born in Martinsville, N. J., Nov. 4, 1844. She was converted in early life at revival services conducted by the Methodists. In 1899, during a series of test-meetings held at Morristown, N. J., by Elders Keslake and Patterson, she accepted the truths of the threefold message, and has since rejoiced in the hope of her Saviour's soon return. Sister Van Dyke died April 20, 1910, at her home in Morristown, N. J., of cancer of the stomach. She suffered greatly, but passed away in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother E. E. Pennington. B. F. Kneeland.

Ritchey.— Henry Patterson Ritchey was born in Warsaw, Ky., June 30, 1843, and died of heart failure in Phoenix, Ariz., April 22, 1910. For many years Brother Ritchey knew the third angel's message, and for a number of years was one of our faithful members. At the time of his death he was serving the Phoenix church as deacon. He had also occupied the position of elder in an Eastern church, and had been a member of our conference committee. His faithfulness had won the esteem and respect of his brethren. Although his death came very suddenly, he had just expressed himself as having a clear conscience, and not long after the hours of the Sabbath dawned, he fell asleep. He leaves a devoted wife and five children to mourn their loss, but they are cheered by the glorious promise of the soon return of our Saviour. Funeral text, Dan. 12:13. H. G. Thurston.

Boaz.— Died at his home near Sulphur Springs, Ark., A. M. Boaz, April 7, 1910, of a complication of diseases. Brother Boaz was born in Hickory County, Missouri, March 14, 1857. On April 6, 1881, he was united in marriage with Mary McCloud. In 1882 he was converted, and two years later joined the Freewill Baptists. Four years later he accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists. In 1892 he moved to Polk County, Missouri, and there joined the Bolivar church. He was a faithful member of this church until it was disorganized. He was then one of the charter members of the Hiwasse (Ark.) church, of which he was a faithful member until his death. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the grave by some of the brethren, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18, Revelation 22, and other scriptures. Edna and Melvin Boaz.

Cushing.— Brother E. D. Cushing was born in Pembroke, Maine, Dec. 29, 1828, and died in Antigo, Wis., Jan. 29, 1910, at the age of eighty-one years and one month. He accepted this truth, with his wife, about twenty years ago and lived in the faith until his death. He leaves to mourn their loss one daughter and two sons. Words of comfort were spoken by T. G. Lewis and Brother Lathrop, of New London, Conn. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” W. E. Videto.

Sassaman.— Abigail Irene Sassaman (née Dunham) was born in Canada, Jan. 5, 1846, and died Feb. 15, 1910, aged sixty-four years and one month. She was married to Josiah Conklin in 1862. To this union were born two children: Wilbur A. Conklin, of Pipestone, and Mrs. Lenah Sutherland, of Pearl Grange. In 1893 she was married to David Sassaman, of Baroda, who survives her. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and two children, besides six stepchildren. For several years she has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Benton Harbor, Mich. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home, where a large company of friends and relatives were gathered. Rev. 14:12-14 was the scripture used. W. E. Videto.

Van Essen.— Evert Van Essen was born in Holland, Oct. 24, 1852, and died at his home in Petoskey, Mich., April 19, 1910, at the age of 57 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Twenty-four years ago he came to America, locating in Oceana County, Michigan, where he became acquainted with the third angel's message, and accepted the Sabbath, with its kindred truths. Later he moved to Antrim County, and from there he moved to Petoskey, where he has since resided. April 19 he spoke of not feeling well, and after dinner went to his room, telling his wife to call him in a short time. When she went to call him, she found him sitting in his chair dead. He died in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, to a large circle of mourning and sympathizing friends. J. J. Irwin.

Campbell.— Maudie Fisher Campbell was born in Williamsport, Pa., March 26, 1889, and died at the Williamsport Hospital, March 27, 1910, at the age of twenty-one years and one day. Her death was sudden, and was caused by uremic poisoning. She was baptized July 5, 1903, and on Jan. 22, 1910, was united in marriage to Mr. Walter B. Campbell. She was devoted to the truth and cause of God, and in the church was loved and esteemed by all. She leaves a husband, mother, three brothers, and one sister, also many relatives, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the Methodist church near her home. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116:15. W. F. Schwartz.

Wilcox.— Fell asleep at Washington, N. H., Jan. 11, 1910, after a brief illness, our beloved brother, John Y. Wilcox. Brother Wilcox was born at Cromwell, Conn., Jan. 7, 1834, and lived in Connecticut until eleven years ago, when he came to Washington, N. H. He gave his heart to the Lord when young. Often did he witness to his conversion as the result of his mother's prayers. He became connected with the message when fourteen years of age. In his last sickness, caused by pneumonia, he manifested great patience and resignation to God, without a murmur or complaint, but in his unconscious wanderings, would talk of the saving of souls in different places, would repeat portions of Scripture, and even attempt to sing. And to those that cared for him the feeling came home, “Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his.” Num. 23:10. This text formed the basis of words of comfort spoken by Elder F. W. Stray. In the death of Brother Wilcox the church loses a faithful member, the family a devoted husband and father; but they sorrow not as others who have no hope. E. G. Farnsworth.