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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 24, 1906

Obituaries

Abbott.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., April 15, 1906, of bronchial pneumonia, Lawrence, infant son of William and Adaline Abbott. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home of Brother Einhardt. Interment took place at Oak Hill Cemetery. C. L. Taylor.

Kelly.—Died at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 8, 1906, Dr. Edward Kelly, aged 50 years and 12 days. He accepted present truth about twelve years ago. His last words were, “Come, my Redeemer, come.” He leaves a wife and three children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends. Neil McGill.

McClain.—Died at Troutdale, Ore., April 14, 1906, of heart failure, Brother Edward McClain, aged 54 years and 17 days. He was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church eight years ago. He leaves a wife, a son, a daughter, four brothers, and one sister to mourn, besides numerous friends, as he was a kind-hearted man, and was loved by all. Thoughts from Job 14:14 were presented by the writer. R. D. Benham.

Ford.—Died at the home of her sister near Plessis, N. Y., April 22, 1906, my dear wife, Ida Ford, aged 31 years and 11 months. She accepted present truth about eight years ago, and has been with me in the canvassing and Bible work for about five years. She was very affectionate, and won many friends wherever she went. We labored together in Michigan, Indiana, Canada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and New York. Alphonso Ford.

Wilson.—Died at Rupert, Idaho, April 15, 1906, Sister Harriet Jeffries Wilson, in the forty-sixth year of her age. Sister Wilson was converted when quite young, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rockville, Mo., and lived a faithful life till the day of her death. She leaves a husband, father, one brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. She was buried near Rockville, Mo., her old home. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. L. W. Terry.

Spooner.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Corunna, Mich., Dec. 25, 1905, Damaris Spooner, aged nearly 80 years. Sister Spooner embraced present truth nearly fifty years ago, and lived a devoted Christian life until the time of her death. She leaves four children to mourn their loss. A short prayer service was held at the home of her daughter by the writer, and the remains were taken to Wright to be laid to rest beside the companion of her youth. The funeral service was conducted by Elder E. H. Root, at Wright. E. P. Thurgood.

Haines.—Died at Salmon Arm, British Columbia, April 12, 1906, from a shock received by the accidental explosion of a large quantity of stumping powder, Lewis Sherman Haines, aged 38 years. Brother Haines heard the third angel’s message thirteen years ago, and left a lucrative position to live the Sabbath truth. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss, yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. His funeral was the largest ever seen at Salmon Arm. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. Wm. C. Young.

Kenny.—Died near Burns City, Ind., April 10, 1906, of organic heart trouble, my wife, Jennie A. Kenny, aged 59 years. In 1869 we heard the third angel’s message preached by Elder M. E. Cornell, and gladly accepted it. She was faithful to the end. Her life was full of usefulness. Forgetting her condition, she would go and minister to those in need; but now she rests, her labors are ended, and her works follow her. A large congregation of friends assembled in the Adventist church in Elnora to pay their last respects to one they loved. Funeral service was conducted by Elder S. S. Davis. M. M. Kenny.

Youngquest.—Died at Omaha, Neb., April 13, 1906, Mrs. Johanna Christina Youngquest, aged 57 years, 10 months, and 23 days. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1901, and died with a bright hope in her soon-coming Saviour. She leaves a devoted husband and three daughters to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not as those having no hope, all being of like precious faith. Comforting words were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. C. A. Beeson.

Smith.—Died near Meridian, Idaho, March 25, 1906, of Bright’s disease, W. H. Smith, in the seventieth year of his age. Brother Smith accepted present truth under the labors of Elder D. T. Fero about twenty years ago. He was one of our pioneer canvassers in southern Idaho. A widow and ten children are left to mourn their loss. One son, Elder W. R. Smith, is now a missionary in Korea. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. W. E. Dean; text, Job 14:14. W. W. Steward.

Millham.—Died at Stellacoom, Wash., April 22, 1906, of tuberculosis, Sister Anna Millham, aged 45 years, 5 months, and 5 days. She had been a faithful member of the Vancouver (Wash.) church for a number of years. She was an exceptionally kind-hearted woman, unselfish and self-sacrificing in a marked degree. She leaves a husband, three sons, one daughter, and many friends to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Vancouver, Wash.; text, 1 Cor. 15:25, 26. R. D. Benham.

Gaskell.—Died at her home in Corona, Cal., April 30, 1906, of erysipelas, Sister Gaskell. She was converted when fifteen years of age, and had a bright Christian experience all through her long life of over eighty years. During the last few months the Lord used the writer in bringing to her the “precious message.” This she accepted joyfully; and when we organized a church in this place, April 14, her name was placed on the church record. Little did we think that her earthly record would close before the month should pass. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Heb. 13:14. S. T. Hare.

Babcock.—Died in Missouri, Dec. 13, 1905, Mrs. Julia A. Babcock. Mother was born in Ohio in 1833, and at an early age became a member of the Methodist Church. Shortly after her marriage, she united with the Seventh-day Baptist Church. In 1877 she fully accepted the third angel’s message. It was my privilege to be with mother for more than a month after the last General Conference, and her faith in the message was firm. Shortly after I left America for West Africa, she visited her only daughter, living in Ohio, and in November went to Missouri, where my brother lives, and was there laid to rest. D. C. Babcock.

Baker.—Died April 12, 1906, of tuberculosis, Clarence F. Baker, aged 20 years, 5 months, and 20 days. His father, John Baker, who was one of the most faithful members of the Findlay church, departed this life when his son was thirteen years old. Clarence spent two years in New Mexico and Colorado seeking his health, but all in vain. He was a fine-looking, intelligent young man; and just before death claimed him, he renewed his covenant with God, and requested his mother’s prayers. He leaves a mother and two sisters. He pleaded with them to meet him in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. J. Van Horn.

Gilson.—Died at Atlantic, Iowa, March 8, 1906, Mrs. Mary Gilson, aged 62 years, 2 weeks, and 2 days. Mary Thirza Carpenter was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. With her parents, she moved to Illinois when about twelve years of age, where she remained until several years after her marriage to Philo D. Gilson. They moved to Iowa, and afterward to Nebraska, where she lived for many years. She was a firm believer in the third angel’s message, and fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour, and of being reunited with her dear ones in the earth made new. She leaves to mourn, three brothers, two sisters, a husband, and seven children. The writer, assisted by Brother A. V. Rhoads, spoke words of comfort based upon Isa. 38:1. J. H. Kraft.

Burke.—Died at Haverhill, Mass., April 15, 1906, Sister Lizzie Burke, aged 68 years and 2 months. Sister Burke had suffered with Bright’s disease for several years. Seven weeks before her death she had an operation for ulcers on the foot, from which she never recovered, complete prostration of the nerves being the last stage of her illness. Two sons mourn her death. Sister Burke was baptized into the Baptist church in South Berwick during the war, and accepted the third angel’s message in Haverhill about twelve years ago. She was a faithful child of God till the very last; and while we can not mourn her death, we all mourn her absence. Words of comfort were spoken by Mr. Lyons, the First-day Adventist minister. Wm. W. Rice.

Calkins.—Died at his home in Rusk, Wis., Feb. 17, 1906, of liver complaint and malaria, Jesse Welden Calkins, aged 83 years, 9 months, and 29 days. Nine children were born to him by his first wife, all of whom are still living. Study of the Scriptures led him to accept the seventh-day Sabbath. He saw the great meteoric shower of Nov. 13, 1833. He listened to the teachings of the old pioneer leaders of the advent movement of 1840–44, and accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder Stewart. Thus has another witness for the Sabbath truth been laid to rest to await the decision of the investigative judgment. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large circle of relatives and friends. J. B. Locken.

Danielson.—Died near Blaine, Kan., April 6, 1906, of cancer of the stomach, Sister Sophia Mathilda Danielson, aged 59 years, 6 months, and 1 day. She was born in Sweden, and in 1882 came to America. She was converted at the age of twenty-five years, and about eleven years ago accepted present truth. For a time she was the only Sabbath-keeper in the community, but she lived the truth faithfully, and was permitted later to see others rejoice in the light, and a Seventh-day Adventist church was organized in Blaine, Kan., Feb. 11, 1903, of which she was a devoted member till the day of her death. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her suffering at the last was intense, but she recognized the presence of her Saviour. She died strong in the faith of her soon-coming Lord. Her husband and three children have lost a loving wife and mother. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on 2 Sam. 14:14. J. A. Minner.

Ross.—Died in Forestville, Cal., April 5, 1906, of cancer of the spleen, W. T. Ross, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Brother Ross was born in Harrison County, Indiana, May 22, 1842, and came across the plains to California with his parents in 1855. They settled at Forestville in 1857. In 1865 he was married to Sarepta Turner, by whom he had four sons and four daughters, all of whom are living, and all were present at the funeral. In January, 1870, in a series of meetings held at Forestville by Elder D. T. Bourdeau and the writer, he accepted the truth of the third angel’s message. With his companion he was baptized on February 5 of the same year, and ever since has been a faithful member of the Adventist Church. His last sickness was of about one year’s duration. He bore all his suffering with patience, expecting to die, but with hope and calmness awaiting the end. A large concourse of people assembled at the funeral April 8, when we addressed them on the Bible testimony concerning the Christian’s hope, and a procession of about sixty carriages followed his remains to the cemetery. The blessing of heaven seemed to rest upon us as our brother was committed to the grave. J. N. Loughborough.