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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 22, 1906

Obituaries

Hanes.— Died at Weyauwega, Wis., Jan. 29, 1906, of spinal trouble, Clark F. Hanes, son of Frank and Clara Hanes, aged 2 months and 5 days. The funeral service was conducted at the Baptist church by the pastor. Mrs. Clara Hanes.

Hebard.— Died at Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 9, 1906, Mrs. Ida Hebard, aged 56 years and 4 months. Sister Hebard accepted present truth in 1872, and ever remained faithful to her convictions. She leaves a husband, three sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. All feel assured that she rests in hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Sam. 14: 14. R. W. Parmele.

Hopkins.— Died at Tilden, Neb., Feb. 13, 1906, of cancerous growth of the liver, Brother Warren Hopkins, in the fortieth year of his age. Brother Hopkins accepted present truth under the labors of Elder G. H. Smith, and united with the Oakdale (Neb.) church, Oct. 7, 1899. At the time of his death he was a member of the Rocky Ford (Colo.) church, and had endeared himself to the members by his consistent, Christian life. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother C. H. Miller, from Isaiah 53 and Job 14. Geo. M. Alway.

Barber.— Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanton, of Detroit, Mich., Jan. 1, 1906, Mrs. Mary Barber, aged nearly 88 years. Her life was a long and useful one. She was the mother of eleven children, grandmother of thirty, and great grandmother of twenty-four. About ten years ago she accepted the third angel's message, and although she was then well along in years, yet her mind was clear, and she grasped the truth very fully and loved it much. We feel assured that she will come forth in the first resurrection. O. F. Butcher.

Davis.— Died as the result of an accident while logging near his home in Denmark, Maine, Feb. 1, 1906, Ezra Davis, aged 69 years, 1 month, and 10 days. Brother Davis became a Seventh-day Adventist in 1884 through the labors of Brother Geo. Howard. He lived a consistent Christian life, and was highly respected by all who knew him. His wife, whose maiden name was Melissa Pirtle, and two adopted children, are left to mourn their loss. His last words to his wife were words of courage and good cheer. E. H. Morton.

Spaulding.— Died at Cedar Lake, Mich., Feb. 17, 1906, of strangulated hernia, Eli Spaulding, aged 70 years, 7 months, and 4 days. Brother Spaulding gave his heart to the Lord fifty years ago, and united with the Disciple Church. About fifteen months ago he accepted the doctrines taught by the Seventh-day Adventist people, and rejoiced in the truth until his death. He died with a firm belief in the power of the Son of God to raise him from the dead. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 26: 19. M. C. Whitmarsh.

Hudson.— Died at the home of her sister, near Fennville, Mich., Feb. 28, 1906; Sister Almira C. Hudson, in her eightieth year. The deceased, who was a descendant of Sir Henry Hudson, the famous explorer, and of John Rodgers, the martyr, was born at Hudson, Summit Co., Ohio, in 1826. Being left an orphan at the age of twelve, she supported and educated herself, afterward teaching school for many years. At the age of sixteen Sister Hudson became a member of the Congregational Church, but later accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and for nearly fifty years had been a devoted and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. M. Crothers.

Loveland.— Died at the home of her son, James Loveland, of Johnson, Vt., Jan. 8, 1906, Sister Belinda Loveland, aged 93 years and 3 months. She retained health and her mental faculties to a remarkable degree until one year ago, when, as the result of a fall, her mind was injured, and she became an invalid. She knew her friends and conversed freely until a short time before she went peacefully to her rest, to await the coming of her Saviour, for whom she had so long looked. Sister Loveland was one of the oldest, most devoted and faithful servants of the message. She began to serve God in her early youth, and united with the Methodist Church, of which she was a member until she accepted the glad tidings of the message of the soon coming of Christ, under the preaching of Elder Miller. Though she passed through that bitter disappointment of the early advent message, her faith never faltered. She always stood firm to what she believed to be truth, getting consolation from Heb. 10: 35-39, living up to all the light she had, and ever ready to receive more. Her husband died eight years ago. When Elder Bates presented the sanctuary and Sabbath reform, they gladly accepted the whole message, though the coming of their Lord was delayed. In the early days of the message they sacrificed their home farm for the advancement of the message, and moved onto a back lot. Though they had but little of this world's goods, their home was always a home for all friends of the cause; and for a long time, general and regular Sabbath meetings were maintained at their home; and they always gave freely for the support of the cause they loved so well. Only God and eternity can tell the great sacrifice they made, and the help they gave to the onward progress of the truth. Truly, their aim of life was to serve God with a whole heart, advance the proclamation of the gospel, and be ready to meet their God when he should come to take his people to their home of glory. Sister Loveland was always happy in helping others. Indeed, many could rise up and call her blessed. In the death of Sister Loveland, one of the oldest standard-bearers of the truth has fallen. At every opportunity could be heard the clear voice of that godly saint who had trod the path of truth so long, ringing praise to God, inspiring faith and courage in the hearts of those younger in the way. As no Seventh-day Adventist minister could be obtained, the funeral remarks were made by Elder D. H. Gregory, First-day Adventist, from Mark 14: 8, last clause. Though she had long hoped to live until the second advent of her Lord, she died in faith of soon meeting her God. We laid her in the family cemetery, beside her husband, four daughters, and a grandson, to await the resurrection morn when there will be a grand family reunion. She leaves one son and his family, with many friends, to mourn their loss. C. C. Drown.