Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 1, 1903

Counter.—Died at Hamilton, Mont., June 1, 1903, of pneumonia, William Vernon, son of Sister Clara Counter, aged 5 months and 19 days. Comforting thoughts were presented from Jer. 31:15-17, by Elder W. B. White. C. F. Keeling.

Horning.—Died at Frankfort, Ky., May 6, 1903, of typhoid fever and mumps, Brother Gottlieb Horning, aged 20 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Brother Horning had been canvassing for some time, with good success. He was very earnest in his work, full of faith and courage. E. L. Sanford.

Morrison.—Died at Beatrice, Neb., July 16, 1903, of cancer, Ellen Morrison, aged 56 years. Sister Morrison was converted and accepted the Adventist faith ten years ago. Her life was a living testimony of the truth she loved. A husband and four children mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Geo. W. Barry.

Kistler.—Died in Arago, Ore., Jan. 25, 1903, of dropsy and heart disease, Mrs. Anna Kistler. The deceased was born in Hancock, Ohio, Nov. 11, 1834, and accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1879, under the labors of Elder Van Horn. Mother had been a reader of the REVIEW for many years, and thought she could not do without it. Hers was a true Christian life. Mrs. D. P. Strang.

Foltz.—Died near Stanleyton, Va., July 30, 1903, Maggie Lura Foltz, youngest daughter of Philip Foltz, aged 16 years, 7 months, and 18 days. Maggie had a sweet disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. We believe she will come up in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Eccl. 12:1, to a large and sympathizing congregation. B. F. Purdham.

Weimer.—Died at his home in Mineral, Kan., July 30, 1903, Joseph Weimer, aged 51 years, 11 months, and 14 days. Brother Weimer gave his heart to God at an early age. In July, 1899, he united with the Columbus Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a faithful member till the day of his death. By his request 1 Thess. 5:10 was used as the basis of remarks at the funeral, which was held in the M. E. Church. J. W. Norwood.

Alway.—Died at Traer, Iowa, July 11, 1903, of rheumatism and heart trouble, Brother Alway, in his seventy-third year. He suffered patiently for many years. He leaves a wife, four sisters, and three brothers to mourn their loss, not without hope. Funeral services were held in the presence of tried and loving friends, who laid him away in West Union Cemetery, to await the coming of the Life-giver. Paulina M. A. Anderson.

Bailey.—Died near Norway, Kan., Feb. 20, 1903, of Bright's disease, Moses J. Bailey, aged 51 years, 10 months, and 6 days. He received present truth in northwestern Nebraska in 1887. During his last sickness his sufferings were great, but the hope of soon seeing Jesus and having part in the first resurrection sustained him. He leaves a wife and two small children, who deeply mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother B. W. Brown. J. C. Thorp.

Jensen.—Died at Baraboo, Wis., June 23, 1903, of tuberculosis, Bessie A. Jensen, aged 14 years, 4 months, 18 days. Bessie bore her sufferings patiently. During her last few weeks she had a most precious experience. She spent most of her time in prayer, and often asked me to pray with her. She frequently expressed her feelings in words like these: Auntie, that is such a comfort! The dear Lord is so good! Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by T. B. Snow, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Anna M. Jenson.

Downs.—Died at the home of her father, Brother John Downs, near Weston, Ore., July 11, 1903, of spinal meningitis, Anna J. Downs, aged 30 years, 10 months, and 26 days. Although she was never rugged, Anna had always been a caretaker, and thoughtful for others. Since her fourteenth year she had been a consistent Christian, and we believe she died as she had lived, with a living faith in a risen Saviour. Funeral services were held by the writer at the home of the parents. R. W. Brown.

Gifford.—Died at Newaygo, Mich., July 14, 1903, Nettie Gifford. The deceased was born in Jackson County, Mich., Sept. 1, 1860. At the age of eighteen she was converted, and a few years later learned the truths of the third angel's message, and identified herself with the Seventh-day Adventists. She spent several years in the city missions at Grand Rapids, Saginaw, etc. She had a long experience in public-school work, and spent the last three years of her life in church-school work. She passed peacefully away, leaving a mother, sister, and two brothers to mourn. A Fellow Teacher.

Porter.—Carrie Emma Porter, daughter of F. S. and Nellie A. Porter, of Jamaica, Vt., died June 25, 1903, of consumption, at the age of 19 years, 11 months, and 25 days. She gave her heart to the Lord when only ten years of age, and was a loving, earnest, consistent Christian, held in high esteem by all who knew her. A short service was conducted in the home of her parents by Rev. E. A. Hartwell, after which the remains were taken to Northfield, Vt., where the funeral service was held in the Universalist church by the writer. A large gathering of friends, relatives, classmates, and acquaintances sympathized with the parents in their loss. H. J. Farman.

Craw.—Mrs. Hannah Armitage Craw died at her home, in Sadorus, Ill., July 29, 1903, aged 73 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Sister Craw was born near Barnsley, England, and came to this country with her parents when she was nine years old. Dec. 24, 1850, she was united in marriage to Alvah Craw. Nine children were born to this union, six of whom are now living, and were present at the funeral of their mother. The father died nearly two years ago. Sister Craw's Christian experience dates from an early period of her life, and was always marked by deep piety, strong faith, and active zeal. Nearly thirty years ago Brother and Sister Craw united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and were ever afterward zealous and liberal supporters of the cause of present truth. They fell asleep in the triumphs of Christian faith, and rest in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service of Sister Craw was held at the Baptist church, and was conducted by the writer, assisted by the M. E. minister of the place, Rev. Wehmer; text Ps. 127:2, last clause. G. W. Morse.