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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 29, 1912

Obituaries

LYMS.—Rebekah Jane Gilmore Lyms was born in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1, 1828, and died at Grand Ledge, Mich., Feb. 6, 1912. Her husband and four children survive. Sister Lyms accepted present truth about seventeen years ago. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from her favorite text, John 15:7. R. E. PUTNEY.

BRUCE.—Died at Roswell, New Mex., Dec. 18, 1911, Frances Saxton-Bruce. She was born May 2, 1837, and became a Christian early in life. At the time of her death she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Keene, Tex., and had cherished the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour for fifteen years. Six children are left sorrowful, but cheered by the hope of the first resurrection. C. F. PARMELE.

SOUTHWICK.—Merrit Zelotes Southwick died at his home in Milton Junction, Wis., Jan. 28, 1912, aged 84 years, 2 months, and 17 days. He was converted early in life, and later embraced present truth. Two sisters, two brothers, and a daughter are left to mourn; but they are comforted by the assurance that their loved one fell asleep in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. W. W. STERBINS.

WEED.—Nancy L. Boyce was born in Lapeer County, Michigan, Jan. 10, 1853. In 1876 she was united in marriage with Daniel Weed, who died eleven years ago. A foster-daughter, one sister, and many friends mourn their loss. Sister Weed accepted present truth in 1889. She loved the message and was an active worker for her Master until her death, which occurred Jan. 31, 1912, in Battle Creek, Mich. The writer, assisted by H. G. Bayley, conducted the funeral service, speaking words of comfort from Rev. 14:13. C. N. SANDERS.

WELCH.—William Henry, son of George A. and Addie R. Welch, was born Sept. 26, 1895, and died at his home near Van Wert, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1912. In many ways he was a model young man, and those who knew him saw before him a bright future, had not his brief illness cut short his noble life. He maintained his Christian hope until the last. His father, mother, four sisters, and three brothers are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, the text being Isa. 40:31. JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

SUMNER.—George W. Sumner, local elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Sandprairie, Richland Co., Wis., died Jan. 27, 1912, aged 65 years, 10 months, and 6 days. Brother Sumner was a member of this denomination for the last thirty-six years of his life. A devoted companion, two sons, and three daughters are left to mourn. The little church of which he was elder feels deeply the loss of a faithful shepherd. A large and attentive congregation at the funeral gave evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by the community. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 2:10. W. S. SHREVE.

CHASE.—Clarecy A. Stilwell Chase was born at Rochester Center, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1844, and died at Hart, Mich., Dec. 30, 1911, aged 67 years and 19 days. She came with her parents to Michigan in 1861, and thirteen years later was united in marriage with Horace Chase. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. In 1881 Sister Chase embraced present truth, and remained faithful until her death. She suffered intensely during her last illness, but bore it very patiently. Two sons survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Ps. 146:3, 4. C. N. SANDERS.

GIBSON.—Charles M. Gibson was born in Muncie, Ind., July 28, 1837, and fell asleep in Jesus at Salina, Kans., Jan. 7, 1912, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 11 days. In 1857 he was united in marriage with Jennie D. Heaton. To this union six children were born, four of whom, with their mother, are still living. About thirty-two years ago Brother Gibson accepted the third angel's message. From that time until his death he was a conscientious Christian, and dearly loved his Bible. It was his delight to talk of the soon-coming Saviour. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother B. H. Shaw. M. G. HUFFMAN.