Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Dec 24, 1903

RILEY.—Died at Jackson, Mich., Dec. 7, 1903, of diabetes, George Benjamine Riley, aged 15 years. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath-school since a small child. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. A. J. HARRIS.

POLLARD.—Died in Seattle, Wash., May 26, 1903, of appendicitis, Eric, the second son of I. N. and May Pollard, aged 13 years, 6 months, and 28 days. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, at Wenax, Wash.; text, Ps. 17:15. J. G. SMITH.

MULLIKIN.—Died at Kinsley, Kan., Oct. 29, 1903, John F. Mullikin, aged 56 years, 11 months, and 25 days. He left a wife, three sons, and three daughters, who, though deeply grieved, look with much comfort to the soon-coming day of triumph. Brother Mullikin was for many years a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kansas. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. C. McREYNOLDS.

CHAPLIN.—Died at the home of C. F. Worthen, Charleston, Vt., Daniel Chaplin, aged 64 years. His death came unexpectedly. Although not professing Christianity, he loved the truth, and the morning and evening devotions at Father Worthen’s were seasons of delight to him. He loved the REVIEW, and was its constant reader. His wife, who is an Adventist, survives him. Funeral discourse was given by the writer, from Isa. 40:1. I. E. KIMBALL.

LEAVITT.—Died in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1903, of dropsy, Sister Mary Josephine Leavitt, aged 63 years. Early in life she united with the Methodist Church, but afterward she received the light on the Sabbath and kindred truths, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was an earnest, consistent Christian until death. It was her delight to work for the Lord. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. F. H. HENDERSON.

LITCHFIELD.—Died at his home in Brownington, Vt., Alfred Litchfield, aged 70 years. His death was sudden, caused by apoplexy, while he was enjoying apparently perfect health. He had been an honored member of the Brownington and Charleston churches since 1880. He spent much time and effort in caring for an invalid wife and his aged father and mother. In this his patience and loving care were very noticeable. The funeral discourse was preached by the writer, Nov. 7, 1903, from Luke 13:24. I. E. KIMBALL.