Obituaries | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 30, 1900

Obituaries.

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.*

Millett.—Died at College View, Neb., Dec. 27, 1899, of paralysis, Sister Ruth E. Millett, aged 63 years, 10 months, 5 days. She accepted the truth near Lodi, Wis., about forty years ago. She died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. O. O. Johnson.

Richards.—Died at Worden, Ill., Sept. 11, 1899, of tuberculosis, Benjamin F. Richards. Brother Richards was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Woodburn, Ill., and was a firm believer in the truths of the third angel's message. E. A. Curtis.

Raymond.—Died at Wheeler, N. Y., Dec. 17, 1899, of paralysis, Sarah J., wife of Elder J. W. Raymond. Fourteen years ago she had a shock, from which she partially recovered, but it was followed by three more. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:35, 36. A. O. Burrill.

Dean.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. C. Oviatt, at Alden, Mich., Martha P. Dean, aged 79 years, 4 months, 19 days. Sister Dean became an Adventist in the “fifties,” lived a consistent Christian, and died without a shadow between her and her Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. O. Soule.

Briggs.—Died at Saline, Mich., Nov. 29, 1899, Mrs. Lucella S. Briggs, aged 73 years, 6 months, 2 days. Sister Briggs accepted present truth under the labors of Elders Van Horn and Canright in 1866, while on a visit to friends at Watrousville, Mich. She lived an earnest Christian life, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. S. M. Butler.

Cole.—Died near Lookingglass, Ore., Feb. 6, 1899, of pneumonia, our infant son, Roy A. Cole, aged 1 year, 1 week. Also drowned in Coquille River, near Gravelford, Coos County, Dec. 13, 1899, our oldest son, Luther C. Cole, aged 15 years, 2 months, 2 days. He was baptized when eleven years old, at the Walla Walla camp-meeting. We hope to meet our loved ones when Jesus comes. J. C. and M. E. Cole.

Hollis.—Died at Lyndon, Vt., Dec. 4, 1899, of pneumonia, Sister Addie Hollis. Sister Hollis was reared in the third angel's message. Her father, Elder Hollis, will be remembered by many of the older members of our faith. It can be truly said, She lived the truth, and sleeps in Jesus. Elder Henderson (Baptist), who was also present at the funeral of her father, officiated at the funeral.

Van Horn.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Jackson, Mich., Oct. 14, 1899, of typhoid fever, Edith M. Van Horn, in the eighteenth year of her age. She accepted present truth three years ago, and at the time of her death was an earnest and active worker in the church, and was beloved by all who knew her. Assured she will be awakened “in the first resurrection,” we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. O. F. Campbell.

Howard.—Died near Ladon, Tex., at the home of her son, Hilman Howard, Aug. 8, 1899, of old age, Elizabeth Howard, aged 80 years, 8 months, 15 days. Grandmother was entirely blind for six years; but for about one year before she died, she could read “The Review and Herald,” at the top of the paper she loved to hear read so well. She accepted the truth about sixteen or eighteen years ago under the preaching of Elder R. M. Kilgore, and was faithful until death. Columbia M. McFarland.

Armstrong.—Died at Deansboro, N. Y., Jan. 14, 1900, of paralysis, Sister Eliza White Armstrong, aged 84 years, 4 months, 8 days. She began the observance of the Bible Sabbath over fifty years ago, and was baptized by Elder James White. Elder J. N. Andrews was baptized at the same time. She united with the Brookfield Seventh-day Adventist church, remaining a member till the time of her death. Her hope was firm in the soon coming of the Lord, and the relatives and friends who mourn her loss are comforted with the thought that she will come forth in the resurrection of the just. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, Text, 7 Cor. 1:3, 4. G. B. Thompson.

Stowell.—As the sun went down Sabbath, Dec. 30, 1899, Sister Mary Melissa Stowell, wife of Brother L. O. Stowell, fell peacefully asleep in Jesus at Redlands, San Bernardino Co., Cal. An attack of la grippe about eight months ago developed into pulmonary tuberculosis. About four months ago, with a hope of being bettered by a change of climate, Sister Stowell moved, with her husband, from Battle Creek, Mich., to California. But respite from suffering has come to her, and she sleeps to wake when the Life-giver bids his sleeping saints come forth. At the time of her death Sister Stowell was aged 60 years, 4 months, 18 days. Forty-one years of her life she spent by the side of her husband as a faithful and devoted wife. She rejoiced to the end in the hope of the soon coming of Christ. Her husband and five daughters survive her, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, Jan. 1, 1900, from Rev. 14:13. F. M. Burr.