Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 21, 1904

HAGERMAN.—Died at her home near Hawley, Pa., March 22, 1904, after one year's illness, Sister Eliza Hagerman, aged 66 years and 17 days. A husband, three children, and other relatives mourn her decease. Words of hope and comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. S. S. SHROCK.

KEARNEY.—Died at Millbrook, Mich., Dec. 15, 1903, of muscular rheumatism, Geo. A. Kearney, aged 53 years, 7 months, and 19 days. Early in life Brother Kearney united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and was a faithful member at the time of his death. A wife and a son are left to mourn. ALBERT WEEKS.

McCULLY.—Died at Sheridan, Wyo., of appendicitis, Mrs. Ama McCully, aged 20 years, 3 months, and 2 days. Sister McCully lived a devoted Christian life from childhood. She leaves a husband, a child six months old, parents, brothers, and sisters, who look forward to the soon-coming reunion. Words of consolation were spoken at the funeral by the writer; text, Rev. 14:12. A. E. BAKER.

BENTON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Jackson, Mich., Nov. 26, 1903, of consumption, Jared G. Benton, aged 66 years, 11 months, and 22 days. Brother Benton accepted the truth at Battle Creek under the labor of Brother Gardner, about thirty-five years ago. He leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn their loss. H. S. MERCHANT.

WHITNEY.—Died at Six Lakes, Mich., April 3, 1904, of pulmonary tuberculosis, Brother A. R. Whitney, aged 42 years, 4 months, and 13 days. He had kept the Sabbath for some time, and in his closing days sought especially to prepare to meet his Lord in peace. Funeral sermon was delivered at the United Brethren church before a large gathering of friends; text, 1 Cor. 15:21-23. ALBERT WEEKS.

HARTWELL.—Died in Oceana County, Mich., March 31, 1904, Mrs. Ellen Hartwell, aged 59 years, 10 months, and 19 days. Sister Hartwell accepted her Saviour in early life, and joined the Seventh-day Adventists in 1890. She leaves a husband and five children, who mourn not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken to a large and attentive congregation, from Ps. 116:15, by the writer. W. C. HEBNER.

JOHNSON.—Died in Leavenworth, Kan., March 28, 1904, of croupous pneumonia, Vivian Johnson, aged 1 year, 9 months, and 5 days. She was the only child of W. M. and Jessie Johnson. A dark shadow came into the home of the parents by the loss of their dear child, but they rejoice in the hope of Christ's soon coming, when their darling will be borne by angels to their bosom once more. Words of comfort and cheer were spoken on the funeral occasion by Elder J. W. Norwood. LILLIE HORNBICK.

CLAXTON.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Hammond, Ind., March 24, 1904, after a brief illness, Mrs. Harriet Claxton, aged 75 years, 6 months, and 16 days. She became interested in the truth about three years ago, since receiving baptism and uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Harvey, Ill. This dear sister was earnest in her profession, which gives us the blessed hope that she will come forth in the resurrection of the just. She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. E. R. BROWN.

HUGGINS.—Died in Spencer Township, Kent Co., Mich., March 20, 1904, William Huggins, aged 72 years. The deceased was born in Kent County, England, and came to this country in 1858. At the age of twenty-eight he accepted the Christian faith. When thirty-five years old, he identified himself with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful and devoted member till his death. The funeral services, which were conducted by the writer, were held at the Trufant church, and were largely attended. W. H. HECKMAN.

HERRMANN.—Sister Carrie Herrmann was born in Germany, July 21, 1846, and with her people came to America in the spring of 1864. She was married to Elder C. J. Herrmann, Dec. 23, 1866, and their union was blessed with thirteen children, eleven of whom are still living, the youngest being about fourteen years of age. In 1878 they moved on to a homestead three miles from Antigo, Wis., where they heard the third angel's message through reading The Signs of the Times. After carefully studying it, they became convinced of the truth, and the whole family began to keep the Sabbath. Sister Herrmann had a very quiet disposition, and was a faithful Christian, standing by her husband's side to encourage and help him in his gospel work. For two or three years she had been troubled with an anemic condition, which resulted in tuberculosis. She peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, while praying, March 21, 1904. The funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Antigo, Wis., conducted by the writer. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. N. P. NEILSEN.