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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 2, 1910

Obituaries

Dyke.—Died in Toledo, Ohio, March 29, 1910, of cancer, Mrs. Emma Dyke, in the sixtieth year of her age. As the end drew near, and her suffering was more intense, she was able to take to herself the comfort of God's promises. With the assurance that all was well, she cast aside the burdens so cheerfully borne, and entered into rest, to await the call to everlasting life and joy. A husband and one son, with many other relatives and a large circle of friends, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. A. C. Shannon.

Scott.—Died at Loma Linda, Cal., March 17, 1910, of cancer, Sister Mary Scott (née Fee), aged 57 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Sister Scott was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Oct. 24, 1852. She was married to Wallace Scott in Lewiston, Idaho, in September, 1874. She began the observance of the Sabbath in 1888, under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker, and was baptized in 1894. Her example of quiet Christian devotion was well worthy of imitation. The funeral took place at Lewiston, Idaho, March 22, Elders Hood and Lattimore, of the Presbyterian church at that place, assisting the writer, who spoke from Rev. 14:13. F. D. Starr.

Province.—Anna Crowl Huey was born in Pennsylvania, Dec. 8, 1864, and died May 10, 1910, aged 45 years, 5 months, and 2 days. With her parents, she moved to West Virginia at the age of twelve years. When nineteen years old, she was married to P. W. Province. Eighteen years ago, she and her husband accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kanawha Station, W. Va. She lived a consistent Christian life, and was an earnest believer in the soon coming of the Lord. A husband, two sons, two sisters, four brothers, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. F. H. Robbins.

Graff.—Fell asleep, Sabbath, April 30, 1910, Sister Rosanna Graff, aged 64 years, 5 months, and 2 days. The cause of death was gastritis. She was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, Nov. 28, 1845, and on July 28, 1864, was married to John Graff. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. These, with three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. She was confirmed in the Catholic faith when quite young. In 1907 she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, being baptized in October of that year, and received into the Seventh-day Adventist church at Summan, Ind., Oct. 10, 1908. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church of Manchester, in which place the funeral was held. E. C. Townsend.

Roberts.—Lydia Chapman was born in Illinois, Oct. 1, 1849, and died in Polk County, Oregon, May 1, 1910, aged sixty years and seven months. At the age of seven, she went to Oregon with her parents, locating on a farm near Salem, where she resided until her marriage to A. G. Roberts, Jan. 13, 1869. Sister Roberts became a Christian at the age of thirteen. In 1876 she accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists, and united with the church in Salem, Ore., of which she was a faithful member. During her last years she suffered much, but endured it all with patience and fortitude. A husband and eight children remain to mourn their loss, but with a bright hope that she will have a part in the resurrection of the just. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from John 14:1-3. T. H. Starbuck.

Applegate.—Fannie M., wife of Harry L. Applegate, was born May 27, 1863, near St. Jacobs, Ill., and died April 9, 1910, at Peoria, Ill., of double pneumonia. About fourteen years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a consistent member until her death. At the funeral service Elder C. H. Bliss, of Peoria, spoke to a large company of friends and relatives, after which the body was taken to Princeville, Ill., for interment. Harry L. Applegate.

Knickerbocker.—Darius Knickerbocker was born in Wayne County, Michigan, Dec. 16, 1838, and died April 23, 1910, near Nashville, Tenn. March 9, 1859, he was married to Clarissa E. Truesdel. Seven children were born to them, six daughters and a son. Through the labors of Elder Wm. Ostrander he accepted present truth in 1892, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Allegan, Mich., to which place his remains were brought for burial. A large company of the brethren and sisters, with many prominent citizens of Allegan, were present at the funeral, which was conducted by the writer, from Job 19:27. John W. Covert.

Byington.—Stella M. Allred was born in Rooks County, Kansas, April 14, 1883, and died in Lincoln, Neb., March 14, 1910, in the twenty-seventh year of her age. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ladoga, Iowa, when she was twelve years old. She was a graduate of Union College, and a successful church-school teacher. July 31, 1905, she was married to C. S. Byington, and continued in church-school work as long as her health would permit. She leaves a loving husband, mother, father, one sister, three brothers, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn. At the funeral service, words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 21:4. J. S. Hart.

Langdon.—Died at Mendon, Mich., April 22, 1910, of cancer, Charles Gabriel Langdon, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 20 days. He was married to Emily McKenzie on Aug. 15, 1858. To this union two sons were born. About fifty years ago he and his wife, with other members of his family, accepted this message under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough. His first wife died firm in the faith, Feb. 24, 1870. On Jan. 29, 1877, he was married to Cynthia Hilliard, who died on March 30. In his last days the Lord came near in answer to prayer, granting him full acceptance in his sight, and relieving him of pain. The writer conducted the funeral service, April 26, speaking to an attentive audience in the Methodist church. A. C. Bourdeau.

Calkins.—Died at his home in Rome, N. Y., Sabbath, April 16, 1910, of pernicious anemia, Brother John R. Calkins, aged sixty-one years and two days. Brother Calkins had been an ardent believer in the third angel's message for forty years. He accepted the truth under the labors of Elder D. M. Canright, and united with the church at Rome, N. Y., as one of the charter members. During his long membership in this church, he has held nearly every office in it. He was its elder for a long term of years. He was also prominent as an official in the conference, acting as member of the conference committee for a long time. He also held the office of State agent for six years, and often spoke of those years as the best of his life. Brother Calkins was sick for three years, and the end had been expected for a long time. At first it was hard for him to think of giving up life, but toward the last he felt resigned to go if it was the Lord's will. On the day he died, several of the brethren and sisters of the Rome church were in his room, engaged in a season of prayer, and without a struggle he fell asleep, to await the call of his Redeemer on the resurrection morning. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Rome church, and we laid him to rest by the side of his father and mother. He is survived by his wife, and by one sister, who lives in Nebraska; but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. A. J. Clark