Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Apr 12, 1906

SPIKING.—Died at her home in Highgrove, Cal., Feb. 17, 1906, after a short illness, Sister Spiking, aged 64 years. She accepted the message of present truth fifteen years ago, and from that time exemplified its teachings in her daily life. The funeral service was held in the church at Riverside, where words of comfort and admonition were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. S. T. HARE.

SCHOBERG.—Died near Appleton City, St. Clair Co., Mo., Jan. 15, 1906, of creeping paralysis, Louis Martin Schoberg, aged 52 years, 6 months, and 22 days. He was born in Norway, and with his parents came to this country when six years old. His wife, one son, one daughter, and his mother survive to mourn their loss. We laid him to rest with the assurance that he will arise in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. H. COFFMAN.

WATTS.—Died at Kansas City, Kan., March 6, 1906, Mrs. Ida Watts, aged 42 years. At an early age she was converted and united with the Christian Church. When present truth was presented to her, she gladly accepted it, and united with the Kansas City (Kan.) church. She died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted in the First Seventh-day Adventist church, by the writer; text, Job 14:14. J. W. NORWOOD.

HOLDER.—Died at the home of his grandson, in Winston, N. C., Feb. 21, 1906, of paralysis, Jack Holder, aged 83 years. As the light of present truth came to him, he was ready to obey. He was faithful in bearing his testimony and in paying his tithe and offerings. The first house in Winston proper was built by “Uncle Jack” Holder many years ago, and perhaps no other man or woman was so well known in that city. The funeral was held at the house, and interment took place at Liberty Graveyard. *

KADER.—Died in Norvell, Mich., March 7, 1906, Elnora Jennie Kader, daughter of Godfry H. and Sarah L. Kader, aged 10 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Elnora enjoyed the study of God's Word and the privilege of prayer. She possessed a sweet disposition, and was loving and obedient at home and at school. Her sudden and unexpected death by drowning brought deep sorrow to her many friends. At the funeral service, words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer from John 11:25. JOHN O. STOW.

MYRES.—Died at the home of her daughter in Swellwood, Ore., Feb. 1, 1906, of internal cancer, Sister Martha Myres, aged 64 years. She was one of the charter members of the East Portland church when it was organized many years ago, and was a zealous worker for several years in prison work. She leaves four daughters to mourn. Words of instruction and consolation were spoken by the writer from 1 Kings 2:2 and Joshua 23:14. R. D. BENHAM.

WALKER.—Died at her home near Myrtle, Idaho, Feb. 2, 1906, Lulu Walker, aged 19 years, 9 months, and 25 days. She was converted and baptized at the camp-meeting held in Walla Walla, Wash., in May, 1896. She was highly respected, and was known as a consistent Christian. Although she was so dearly loved, her friends do not weep as do those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was attended by almost the entire community. C. E. FORD.

LOSEE.—Died at her home near Chico, Cal., Feb. 23, 1906, of pernicious anemia, Mrs. Nellie Losee, aged 51 years, 1 month, and 6 days. She was baptized by Elder Wm. Healy in 1882, and when the Seventh-day Adventist church was organized at Chico, Cal., she united with it, and was faithful in attendance at its services until enfeebled by sickness. She died in the triumphs of faith. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by D. E. Robinson. C. N. MARTIN.

HORN.—Died at our home, in Jerico Springs, Mo., Feb. 5, 1906, of pneumonia fever, Jacob Horn, aged 83 years, 3 months, and 14 days. He came to Missouri when nineteen years of age, was converted and joined the South Methodist Church, and lived a Christian life. About seven years ago he became convinced of the claims of the Sabbath, and from that time observed it faithfully. We are assured he will awake when Jesus comes to claim his own. MRS. ELECTA L. HORN.

POSEY.—Died at Mead, Wash., Feb. 12, 1906, of consumption, J. W. Posey, aged 36 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Brother Posey was well known in the Upper Columbia Conference, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He loved the message, and was considered one of our most successful canvassers, having been connected with that branch of the work for several years. He leaves a wife and two small children. On the funeral occasion the writer based his remarks upon Job 19:25, 26. C. E. FORD.

THORP.—Died at Rose Creek, Kan., Jan. 16, 1906, of valvular heart-disease, Oliver Perkins Thorp, aged 39 years and 8 months. In 1878 he accepted present truth, and remained a faithful member of the church until the day of his death. The last three years of his life he was an invalid, and suffered greatly at times. A wife, four children, one sister, and four brothers mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Mr. Holter of the M. E. Church, from 2 Cor. 5:1. The remains were taken to Norway Township for burial. J. C. THORP.

HAINES.—Died at her home near Chico, Cal., Feb. 21, 1906, of tubercular peritonitis, Mrs. J. M. Haines. The deceased was born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1841. In 1893 she attended the first tent-meeting held by the writer in Montana, and together with her husband and four children accepted the truths of the third angel's message. Two years ago her health failed, and her family moved to California, hoping that a milder climate would be beneficial; but she rapidly grew worse. Her sufferings were intense, but her faith triumphed. Six children are left to mourn. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by D. E. Robinson. C. N. MARTIN.