Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 22, 1902

*"I am the resurrection and the life."—Jesus.*

CARR.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., July 6, 1902, of consumption, Charles W. Carr, aged 32 years. He leaves a wife, three small children, aged mother, brothers, and sisters, who mourn not without hope. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church near Norwalk, conducted by the Methodist minister and the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

CRANDALL.—Died in Oakfield, Me., Dec. 9, 1901, of tuberculosis, Asa W. Crandall, aged 65 years. Brother Crandall accepted the truth four years ago, and has been faithful in his service. He leaves a wife and seven children. Unfavorable circumstances prevented services until recently. Remarks were made by the writer, from John 11:23. J. B. GOODRICH.

KESSER.—William Kesser was born in Russia, Oct. 17, 1883. With his parents he moved to Whittemore, Mich., in 1892, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about four years ago. He was drowned while bathing in a lake on the fourth of July. The funeral services were conducted at his home by the writer the following Monday. THEO. G. LEWIS.

BENSON.—Died at the residence of his son, at Hallock, Minn., July 5, 1902, Mr. Orin W. Benson. He was born in New York, Aug. 6, 1818, and united with the Adventists previously to 1844. He was an ardent observer of the seventh-day Sabbath, and a believer in Jesus. He fell asleep with a full assurance of a glorious awakening. He was a kind husband and father, and respected citizen. He has held the office of justice of the peace for a number of years. N. DURE.

TAYLOR.—Died at Charlevoix, Mich., June 10, 1902, W. B. Taylor, in his eighty-fourth year. Two years ago the Sabbath truth came to him, and he at once accepted it. He was often heard to express his gratitude for the light that had come to him; and although nearly alone in the truth, he was faithful to his conviction of duty. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Hughes (Baptist). J. J. IRWIN.

TAYLOR.—Died at Otsego, Mich., July 3, 1902, of paralysis, W. C. Taylor, aged 75 years, 8 months, and 3 days. His Christian life was mostly with the Seventh-day Adventists, having united with them in New York in 1861. He came to Michigan in 1867, and settled in Otsego. Brother Taylor was always ready and anxious to help in all departments of the third angel’s message, according to his ability. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral was held at his home, July 5. Remarks were made by the writer, based on John 11:25. M. S. BURNHAM.

SHARP.—Mary Talcott was born in Tolland County, Conn., May 26, 1808, was married to Daniel Thrall, March 16, 1828, who died in December, 1839. She was married to A. Sharp, December, 1847. She accepted the first message under the preaching of William Miller in New York, and passed through the disappointment in 1844. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1875, and remained faithful unto death, which occurred May 31, 1902, she being 94 years, 5 days old. Words of comfort were spoken by H. C. Paddock (Methodist). The funeral was held at the home in Clio, Iowa. MRS. J. A. BURDOIN.

HARTMAN.—Brother Charles Hartman was born Oct. 4, 1878. At the age of fourteen he accepted the third angel’s message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Otis, Kan., and was a steadfast member till the day of his death, July 7, 1902. While in a header-box with three other persons, he was struck by lightning and instantly killed, the other three of the party receiving only slight shocks. He leaves a wife and one child and many friends to mourn his death, but not as those who have no hope. His funeral was conducted at the Otis church, in German and English, by Elders J. G. Hanhardt and J. W. Norwood. *

WINSLOW.—Died at Mars Hill, Me., June 15, 1902, after weeks of suffering, Caroline A., wife of S. P. Winslow, aged 69 years, 9 months. Sister Winslow accepted the present truth in 1879. A husband and three sons remain. She sleeps in Jesus, but her example lives. Remarks were made by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. J. B. GOODRICH.

MOSHER.—Died in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Harold R., only child of Willoughby and Nora Mosher, aged 6 weeks. The parents laid their little one away with the glad hope of meeting him again. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Thurman (Baptist) from 2 Sam. 12:15-23. MRS. C. A. ISRAEL.

GRANGER.—Died at the home of his parents near Sunbury, Ohio, June 25, 1902, James Hubert Granger, aged 20 years, 6 months, and 15 days. Brother Granger was converted about four years ago while in attendance at the Mt. Vernon Academy, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. About eight months ago Brother Hubert was stricken with tuberculosis. Everything was done to save his life, but it was of no avail. He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and patience, and fell asleep triumphant in the Christian’s faith. The services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. J. W. Loughhead, of the Mt. Vernon Academy. H. H. BURKHOLDER.