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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 28, 1903

Obituaries

ROSE.—Brother John Rose was born in Wayne County, Ohio, March, 1831, and died near Paw Paw, Mich., March 29, 1903. He had been a Sabbath-keeper four years, and was a great sufferer for the past two years, but his trust was in the Lord. Funeral service was conducted by J. Bates (Baptist). R. T. STRONG.

EVANS.—Died at Terra Haute, Ind., March 15, 1903, Sarah A. Evans, aged 65 years, 10 months, 14 days. Sister Evans became a believer in the third angel's message in 1892, and remained faithful until death. A husband and four sons remain to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. M. HARRISON.

WHITESIDE.—Died at St. Louis, Mich., April 16, 1903, of consumption of the bowels, Mrs. Maggie Whiteside, aged 56 years and 17 days. Early in life she accepted the truths of the Word of God, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of her death. A husband and one son are left to mourn. ALBERT WEEKS.

PROCTOR.—Died near Paw Paw, Mich., Feb. 17, 1903, Brother A. W. Proctor, aged sixty-three years. The deceased was converted and joined the Baptist Church at the age of twenty-three. About eight years ago he began to observe the Sabbath of the Lord, and when the church was organized in Paw Paw, he united with it. He leaves two sons. R. T. STRONG.

TERWILLIGER.—Died in Elgin, Ill., April 15, 1903, of creeping paralysis, Sister Eliza Terwilliger, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. Her sufferings, which were severe, were borne with patience, and she passed away with a bright hope of immortality. She leaves a companion and three daughters. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:14. L. D. SANTEE.

WOOD.—Died at the home of her parents, at Yorkville, Ill., April 13, 1903, Sister Anna Wood, in her thirty-third year. She accepted the Saviour and was baptized April 13, 1896. For eight years she had been a great sufferer, but through all her suffering she was patient. The funeral services were attended by a large circle of friends and relatives; text, 1 Cor. 15:26. N. W. KAUBLE.

DEAN.—Died at his home, in Vassar, Mich., March 17, 1903, Lewellyn G. Dean, aged 55 years, 10 months, and 28 days. Brother Dean was baptized in 1879 by Elder Lawrence. He joined the Vassar church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. A beloved wife, who has been helpless from rheumatism for thirteen years, and three children, are left to mourn their loss, but not without hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. CHANCY WOOD.

LONGACRE.—Died in Philadelphia, Pa., March 23, 1903, Henry W. Longacre, aged 64 years and 3 months. Brother Longacre was brought up under the influence of Mennonite people, and for many years was a member of that church. About twelve years ago the third angel's message was brought to his attention, and he gladly accepted the light, to which he adhered with steadfast devotion until he fell asleep in Jesus. His companion, one son, and four daughters survive him. WM. J. FITZGERALD.

LAURENCE.—Died at Ottawa, Kan., of consumption, Brother Chester Laurence, aged 55 years, 8 months, 25 days. Brother Laurence accepted the third angel's message in 1869, and lived a consistent Christian life. He suffered many years before his death, but in the spirit and meekness of Christ. He died strong in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour, leaving a brother and friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were based upon John 11:25. C. E. PICKOVER.

RICE.—Died at Pottstown, Pa., March 14, 1903, of consumption, Dr. Thomas Harper Rice, aged 29 years and 3 months. From early boyhood Brother Rice had devoted himself assiduously to the acquisition of a thorough education, aspiring always to a useful service of humanity. He received the degree of M. D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1895. In 1897 he accepted present truth, and immediately connected himself with the medical missionary work. In September, 1898, he went to South Africa to engage in active work. While there, the dread disease which cut short his life developed. A visit to higher altitudes farther north seemed to restore him. Feeling the need of a degree from a British medical school, he went to England and completed his post-graduate work in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and the University of Edinburgh. Before his post-graduate work was finished, there was a return of tuberculosis, from which he never rallied. Though disappointed in not being spared to devote himself to missionary work, he manifested resignation to the Heavenly Father, and fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. WM. J. FITZGERALD.