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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jun 2, 1904

Obituaries

Wendell.—Died at Sandy Hill, N. Y., Mrs. Edward J. Wendell, aged 43 years. Although she had been ill for two months, death was sudden and unexpected. Her husband, two sons, two daughters, and one brother survive her. Mrs. Wendell was of a loving disposition, a fond mother, and a faithful wife. Services were conducted by Rev. C. D. Kellogg (Presbyterian). *

Harrison.—Mrs. Nellah P. Harrison died at her home in Cedartown, Ga., April 16, 1904. Though in feeble health, she was an active member of the Birmingham, Ala., church for several years. She had a deep Christian experience, and fell asleep in full hope of the first resurrection. She leaves a husband and a daughter to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. K. Henderson. C. J. Dart.

Cooney.—Sister Lizzie M. Cooney, nee White, was born in Harrison, Ill., Dec. 2, 1876; died in Colony, Kan., May 3, 1904. Sister Cooney accepted present truth in 1887, and continued faithful. The large assembly at the funeral and the abundant floral tribute showed the respect in which she was held. Three of the local pastors took part in the services. We are confident that her reward is sure. Funeral sermon was preached by the writer; text, 1 Thess. 4:13. R. W. Parmele.

Downing.—Died at her home in Kooskia, Idaho, May 12, 1904, of heart-disease, Lizzie B. Downing, aged 18 years, 1 month, and 9 days. Sister Downing accepted the third angel’s message when eleven years of age, and united with the Boise church. She was an earnest Christian, her life being one of faith and trust in her Master. She leaves a husband, a daughter three months old, a father and mother, four brothers, and four sisters to mourn their loss. Cora Alcorn.

Chandler.—Fell asleep in Jesus, May 10, 1904. Sister Mary Lillian Chandler, aged 28 years. Sister Chandler’s health was poor for a long time, yet she was cheerful, being sustained by the blessed hope. The Lincoln church has lost an earnest, cheerful worker. Father, mother, brothers, sisters, and husband mourn for her. At the funeral, words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. B. Hill.

Ostrander.—Died at Spencer, Iowa, May 3, 1904, of a complication of diseases, Andrew J. Ostrander, aged 71 years, 6 months, and 8 days. Brother Ostrander accepted the doctrines of Seventh-day Adventists about twenty years ago. He was respected for his candor, intelligence, and piety by all who knew him. For several months he endured intense suffering from muscular rheumatism. He leaves ten sons and daughters to mourn, but not without hope. The funeral was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Tim. 1:10. Alvaro D. Wescott.

Stevenson.—Died in Durango, Colo., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sortais, May 8, 1904, Mrs. Lacky Stevenson, aged 75 years, 11 months, 9 days. She was a member of the M. E. Church of good standing. She was the mother of eleven children, some of whom are filling important positions in the advent message. Rev. James P. Stevenson, who is now sleeping, organized the first M. E. church in the State of Texas. On the funeral occasion, words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. Wm. Kennedy.

Nelson.—Died at her home near Orchard, Neb., May 16, 1904, of inflammatory rheumatism terminating in heart-disease, Verne May, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Nelson, aged 8 years, 6 months, and 11 days. She bore her sufferings patiently, and though young, knew what it is to lean upon the Saviour, and to trust fully in his Word. Short funeral services were held at her home; text, Job 14:14. Afterward the remains were taken to Plainview, Neb., where a longer service was held at the home of Brother Nelson’s father; text, John 11:25. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother Bear. J. W. Beams.

Sheldon.—Died at his home near Judd’s Corners, Shiawassee Co., Mich., April 23, 1904, Brother Asa B. Sheldon, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Brother Sheldon received the truth under the labors of Elders I. D. Van Horn and S. H. Lane, in 1873, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from that time until his death. A wife and five children still survive him. The services were conducted by the writer in the home church, where a large number of neighbors and friends had assembled to show their respects to the deceased. He died praising the Lord for the salvation that he had found in Christ his Saviour. I. H. Evans.

Olds.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Harris, of Jackson, Mich., May 3, 1904, Clarissa E. Olds, aged 75 years. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for over twenty years. About ten years ago she became acquainted with the Seventh-day Adventist faith. She remembered the 1844 movement, and often spoke of it with favor. Her name was never transferred from the Baptist record, yet she was a firm believer in the third angel’s message, in which hope she died. Almost her last words were that she was resigned to go, that being the Lord’s will. For seven months before her death, her experience and hope grew brighter. She had severe heart trouble, which, with complications, caused her death. She leaves a husband, three daughters, two sons and many friends to mourn, yet we mourn not as others who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by Elder L. G. Kerr. A. J. Harris.