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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 2, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 11.

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Roberts.— John N. Roberts was born in Henry County, Indiana, Oct. 19, 1847. In 1891 he accepted present truth, and was a consistent Christian until his death, which occurred at his home, near Geuda Springs, Kans., Dec. 19, 1915. He is survived by a wife and seven children, who are comforted by the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Irene Roberts.
Fletcher.— Albert T. Fletcher was born in Nov. 4, 1851, and died suddenly Jan. 17, 1916. He was united in marriage with Miss B. H. Hall, of Michigan, March 7, 1880, and soon after this they both joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His wife and one daughter are left to mourn. Brother Fletcher spent the last twenty-five years of his life in Salt Lake City, Utah, and rests in the cemetery at that place. W. M. Adams.
Armand.— Mrs. Elizabeth Armand died at her home, near Osgood, Ind., Jan. 13, 1916. She was born near Athens, Ohio, June 7, 1847. Sister Armand accepted present truth in 1892, and was a faithful member of the Cincinnati church at the time of her death. Although a great sufferer for years, she was zealous in the truth, and earnest in her efforts to win others to her Saviour. Her death is mourned by her husband, a son, and a daughter. T. H. Behrens.
Sherwood.— Harriott Skinner was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28, 1827. She was married to Levi Sherwood in New York, Feb. 28, 1849. Of six children born to this union five live to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Her death occurred in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 21, 1915. She was an earnest Christian from the age of fourteen until called by death. Her Bible was her daily companion. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. S. N. Rittenhouse.
Jackson.— Flora G. Keener was born in Morrow County, Ohio, May 12, 1862. She was united in marriage with Theodore Jackson, March 20, 1885. To this union were born seven children. Our sister accepted present truth in 1893. The third angel’s message was very dear to her, and the hope of soon meeting her Saviour cheered her to the end of life. She fell asleep at her home, near Hicksville, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1915. The funeral service was in charge of Elder H. H. Burkholder. B. E. Acton.
Wilde.— Died in Mountain View, Cal., Jan. 10, 1916, Mrs. Helen Mar Wilde, aged 65 years and 5 days. She was born in Sodus, N. Y. When she was fifteen years of age, her family moved to Michigan, and three years later she was married to Ernest Hutchinson. Of their three children two sons have an active part in the work of God today. In 1895 she was married to W. B. Wilde, and to her seven stepchildren she gave a mother’s tender care. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. O. Tait. M. C. Wilcox.
Clause.— Mrs. Rachel Lucinda Clause was born near New Haven, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1842. She was married to John D. Clause on Dec. 3, 1861. They became members of the Cincinnati church in 1913. Our sister loved the truth, and did what she could to give the third angel’s message to others. Her death occurred Jan. 17, 1916. She is survived by an aged companion and nine children. J. H. Behrens.
Smith.— Laura Smith was born in Waterloo, Canada, Feb. 12, 1826. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Owosso, Mich., in 1893. The Bible gave her much comfort, especially during the last year of her life, when failing eyesight made it impossible for her to do much active work. Her death occurred near Corunna, Mich., Jan. 19, 1916. The funeral services were conducted by Pastor H. B. Westcott. R. Roy Nickels.
Wessner.— Mrs. Amy Weesner, née Collison, was born in England, Aug. 31, 1875, and died at her home, in Parsons, Kans., Jan. 4, 1916. She is survived by her husband, a son, and a daughter. For ten years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. She was an active worker in the church, where she will be greatly missed, as well as in her home. Dan E. Huffman.
Peters.— Mary Haur was born in Germany, April 22, 1840. She was united in marriage with John Peters in 1865, and three children were born to them. The family came to America and settled in Oklahoma. About ten years ago Sister Peters united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her death occurred in Coffeyville, Kans., Jan. 24, 1916. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. A son and a daughter survive. A. B. Campbell.
Lathrop.— Ella C. Gallea was born in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, July 25, 1856. At the age of seventeen she was married to Willard Lathrop. Twelve children were born to them, eleven of whom, with the husband and father, are left to mourn the death of their loved one. Sister Lathrop united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at an early age, and continued faithful until her death, which occurred in Appleton, Wis., Jan. 17, 1916. She sleeps in hope. E. F. Ferris.
Hensley.— Nancy Annis Biggerstaff was born in Mullenberg County, Kentucky, March 27, 1830. She was married to William Wallace Hensley Dec. 18, 1856, and to them were born ten children, eight of whom survive. Sister Hensley gave her heart to the Saviour in early youth, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1886. She was faithful to the close of life, and fell asleep in “the blessed hope,” at the home of her daughter, in Severy, Kans., Jan. 20, 1916. E. Harris.
Winterton.— Louis Samuel Winterton was born in Seward, Nebr., July 15, 1892, and died Nov. 9, 1915, in Lake Charles, La., as a result of injuries received in a railroad wreck. Louis was baptized in Los Angeles, Cal., and held membership in the Carr Street church. For a time he was a student in the school at Graysville, Tenn. His parents, two brothers, and other relatives and friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope of the resurrection morning soon to come. Mrs. C. B. Towler.
Green.— Fanny Luana Green was born in Boxbutte County, Nebraska, Dec. 18, 1889. In 1905 the family moved to Spokane, Wash., and there she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. After finishing high school she attended the Walla Walla College, and later took the nurses’ course at the sanitarium there. Her health failed just as she was nearly through her training, but during her long illness she never murmured nor complained. Her death occurred in Monrovia, Cal., Dec. 28, 1915. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder V. H. Lucas. The parents, one sister, and three brothers are left to mourn. Alberta J. Green.
Simonton.— Mrs. Lucy J. Simonton was born in Canada, in 1850. After coming to Michigan, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, being baptized by Elder Horton nearly thirty years ago. Her health failed four years ago, and until October of last year she made her home with her daughter in Oregon. She died at the La Grande Hospital Nov. 5, 1915. Interment took place in Michigan. E. E. Smith.
Deyo.— Mrs. H. M. Deyo was born near Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1841, and died in Fitzgerald, Ga., Jan. 13, 1916. She accepted present truth in Siloam Springs, Ark., in July, 1907, and was a faithful, cheerful Christian to the end, beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by three daughters and four sons. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Interment took place at Strawberry Point, Iowa. J. A. Strickland.
Dixon.— N. P. Dixon was born in Lapeer, Mich., May 26, 1841, and died in Garden City, Kans., Jan. 14, 1916. He was united in marriage with Miss Angelett[e] Laman in 1864, and to them were born three children, all of whom are living. Brother Dixon accepted present truth in 1856, and spent many years in the canvassing work. He fell asleep with a firm hope in the speedy triumph of the message he loved so well. E. T. Wilson.
Thomas.— Robert Thomas was born in South Wales, March 26, 1845, and died at the Soldiers’ Home in Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1915. He served in the Union Army for more than three years. In 1881 he was married to Rose J. Twilger, at Mankato, Minn. Five children were born to them, of whom four are left to mourn. Brother Thomas accepted present truth twenty-three years ago, through the efforts of Elder J. S. Shrock, and sleeps in the blessed hope. J. J. Graf.
Pooley.— Margaret Pooley was born in north Ireland, and after the death of her husband she, with her three daughters, came to America. For several years she lived in Detroit, Mich., then came to Battle Creek, where she united with the church. Later she went to live with a daughter in California. She soon returned, however, to the people of her choice. Five years ago she began to fail mentally, and her death occurred in the hospital at Kalamazoo, Mich., Jan. 14, 1916. She was 82 years of age. Geo. E. Langdon.
Keslar.— Mercy M. Briggs was born in Monterey, Mich., Sept. 25, 1860. She was married twice, and was the mother of nine children, five of whom survive. Her first husband, Ernest Eggleston, died in 1891, and her second companion, Jay Keslar, in 1908. She was a faithful wife and mother. Her death occurred at the Bronson Hospital, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Jan. 7, 1916, following an operation. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, at Grand Rapids, Mich. C. F. McVagh.
Pink.— Our aged and beloved Brother Pink, retired chief boatswain in His Majesty’s Royal Navy, died at his home in Chatham, Ontario, Dec. 27, 1915, in his eighty-eighth year. He was a native of Devon, England, where he accepted present truth, and became a member of the church at Plymouth, May 5, 1906. At once he undertook the circulation of our literature, and after four years of faithful labor in England came to Canada, and settled in Hamilton, Ontario, where he continued to sell our magazines. It can be said of him that he “kept the faith.” F. C. Webster.
Cope.— James W. Cope was born in Hebron, Ind., March 13, 1834. He was married to Caroline Grossman June 27, 1875, and to this union were born three children. Brother Cope accepted the third angel’s message in 1886 under the labors of Elders Stureman, Hoffman, and Harrison; and the truth was very dear to him till the last moments of his life. He passed away Dec. 30, 1915. His relatives and many friends bear witness to his exemplary and consistent life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders C. McReynolds and Luther Warren. Francis M. Burg.
McDaniels.— John McDaniels was born in New York in 1833, and died March 30, 1915. Father was a good man and an earnest Christian. For forty years he was a subscriber to the Review and Herald. He sleeps in the hope of eternal life. Mrs. Frances Cox.
Donnelly.— Gladys Irene Donnelly, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Donnelly, of Coffeyville, Kans., died Feb. 4, 1916. This sudden death was a great shock to the parents, but they are sustained by the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. B. Campbell.
Morris.— Mrs. Mary Temperance Morris of Alabama, was born Nov. 7, 1864, and died in Formosa, Fla., Jan. 30, 1916. She accepted present truth more than seven years ago, and continued a faithful, devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, one sister, and two brothers. LeRoy T. Crisler.
Terry.— Byrd Terry died Feb. 2, 1916, aged 73 years. He was an earnest Christian, and during his long illness his trust in God never faltered, even though his companion was very sick at the same time. Brother Terry was one of those who suffered persecution for the truth’s sake twenty-five years ago, and we feel confident that he fell asleep in Jesus. B. T. Walker.
Philo.— L. J. Philo was born in Danville, Mich., May 9, 1868, and died at his home, near Berrien Springs, Mich., Jan. 21, 1916. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons. Brother Philo was a faithful member of the Berrien Springs church, and the bereaved family have the comforting assurance that he sleeps in hope of a soon-coming Saviour. C. A. Russell.
Baillie.— Myrtle Hickerson was born in Baker County, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1897. In 1913 she was baptized and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. March 16, 1915, she was married to Lloyd Baillie. Her death occurred Jan. 18, 1916. Her infant child is buried with her. Her husband, parents, five brothers, and seven sisters are left to mourn. Jay J. Nethery.
Zollner.— Florence Ella Zollner died at the home of her parents, Jan. 25, 1916. She was born in Canby, Oregon, May 16, 1900. Her short life was spent in an earnest effort to serve her Master, and she fell asleep happy in the knowledge of sins forgiven. The sorrowing relatives and friends are comforted by the assurance that she will come forth in the first resurrection. Ella P. Morris.
Hampton.— After a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. Laura Hampton, of Jackson, Tenn., died Jan. 29, 1916, aged 63 years. About eighteen years ago she accepted present truth, receiving baptism from Elder W. R. Burrow. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, also by two brothers. Her home was in Jackson for many years, and she was much loved by all who knew her. W. R. Elliott.
Draper.— Unie Georgetta Laughery was born in New London, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1882. At the age of fifteen years she was baptized and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Camden, Ohio, where she continued to hold membership until her death, which occurred in Wellington, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1915. Her marriage to Archie Draper took place Sept. 12, 1900, and her husband, with their two children, also her mother, and three sisters are left to mourn. R. S. Lindsay.
Dews­bury.— Robert Dewsbury was born in York, England, Sept. 21, 1839. When he was a boy of twelve, his parents came to Canada. In 1864 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Brown, and they moved to Michigan. In 1886 they came to Virginia, settling on a farm near Church Road, which has since been their home. Brother Dewsbury was a devout Christian, and highly esteemed by all his neighbors and friends. His companion and nine children mourn, but not without hope. L. O. Gordon.
Brand.— H. H. Brand was born Sept. 11, 1885, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 15, 1916. While engaged in mission work in Chicago, Ill., he met Mrs. Sadie Monshunt, who became his wife. In 1895 they were sent by the General Conference to Hilo, Hawaii, as missionaries, where they labored faithfully, raising up a church and establishing a school. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. S. Prenier.
Garvin.— Georgie Genevieve Garvin was born Sept. 10, 1902, in Caldwell, Idaho. In 1912 she was baptized and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a devout little Christian. On the morning of Jan. 30, 1916, the buggy in which she and her sister were driving to church school was struck by a passenger train, and Genevieve died the following day at the Boise Hospital. The sorrowing parents and other relatives are comforted by the promises of God. Jay J. Nethery.
Isetin.— Senna Isetin, née Coon, was born in Milton, Wis., Feb. 8, 1870. She was married to Louis Isetin Oct. 31, 1897. In 1884 she accepted Christ, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, receiving baptism by Elder H. R. Johnson. From 1895 until her death she followed her Lord in every known duty, regardless of the cost. Her death, which occurred at her home, near Grandmarsh, Wis., Jan. 5, 1916, is mourned by her husband and an adopted daughter, and the parents. G. P. Gaede.
Kelly.— Mrs. Joseph Kelly, née Tuttle, was born July 20, 1866, and died at the family home, in Shelbyville, Ill., Jan. 16, 1916. Dec. 24, 1885, she was married to Joseph Kelly, and to this union were born thirteen children. She accepted the third angel’s message ten years ago, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. Her companion and seven children mourn; also three brothers. Sister Kelly was highly respected by all who knew her, and her death will be keenly felt among a large circle of friends, as well as in her home. P. C. Hanson.
Stanton.— Lewis Henry Stanton was born in Newark, N. J., Jan. 28, 1835, and died at his home in Charlotte, Mich., Oct. 31, 1915. He was married to Angeline Stillman Feb. 12, 1856. Five children were born to them. In 1870 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mother died in 1889, and three years later father was married to Mary J. Crane. He had implicit faith in God, and died trusting all to his heavenly Father. His aged companion, two daughters, and one sister are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by Elder F. A. Wright. Elizabeth Gregg.
Sweetzer.— Died near St. Helena, Cal., Mary Howard Sweetzer, Jan. 16, 1916, aged 71 years. Sister Sweetzer was of pure Indian blood. In girlhood she lived with a white family in San Francisco, and later was sold to people in Nevada. She ran away to escape a life of slavery, and was adopted by Sister A. A. Howard, of Sacramento, Cal. Her foster mother patiently taught her the precious truths of the advent message, and these she eagerly embraced and faithfully kept to the end of her life. She bore her long illness with Christian patience, and fell asleep happy in Jesus. George W. Rine.
Doney.— Mamie S. Conner was born in Ford County, Illinois, Jan. 22, 1882. Her girlhood days were spent in Grand Island, Nebr. Aug. 11, 1901, she was married to Reynold B. Doney, in Kansas City, Mo. Her health failed in 1910, while they were living in Omaha, Nebr., and the family moved to Torrington, Wyo., in the hope that she would grow stronger. In May, 1915, with her husband and two oldest children, she received baptism and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which she remained faithful. Her companion and five children, also her parents and one sister, mourn their loss. *
Harmon.— Francis Wilbur Harmon was born in Levant, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1860, and died at his home, in San Fernando, Cal., Jan. 16, 1916. In 1883 he was married to Miss Emily P. Thurston, who, with their four daughters survives. The bereaved ones are sustained by the hope of meeting their loved one at the coming of Jesus. H. S. Prenier.
Hill.— Dr. William Hill died in Rochester, Ind., Jan. 21, 1916, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 18 days. He was married three times, and his last wife, with one son by his first wife, survives. Dr. Hill accepted present truth in 1875, and was a devout Christian. He served as treasurer of the Indiana Conference for twenty years, and was faithful to his duty as a physician, an officer, a citizen, and a Christian. W. A. Young.
Jasperson.— Benjamin Standley Jasperson was born in Wisconsin, July 14, 1892, and died at his home, Feb. 5, 1916, after a lingering illness. Several years ago he found his Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. That his life was consistent with his profession is the testimony of those who knew him best. He rests in the cemetery near Clintonville, Wis., awaiting the call of the Life-giver. E. F. Ferris.
Winston.— Lucius Winston was born in Albany County, New York, June 25, 1831. In 1861 he was married to Emily Bedell. Five children were born to them, four of whom are living. After her death he was united in marriage with Lizzie Shultz, who, with one daughter and five sons, is left to mourn. Brother Winston accepted present truth in 1870, and from that time until his death, which occurred in Hastings, Nebr., Jan. 15, 1916, he was faithful in his Christian duties. E. C. Blue.
Wilkinson.— Benjamin Franklin Wilkinson was born Nov. 10, 1822, in Westford, Mass., and died at his home, in South Lancaster, Mass., Jan. 21, 1916. In early life he gave his heart to God, and was among those who first embraced the advent message proclaimed in 1844. His trust in God remained steadfast through the years, and he was an active worker in the cause of the Master. In 1903 the family moved to South Lancaster, where his wife died. In 1907 he was married to Mrs. Edith Weston Ball, who tenderly cared for him during his declining days, and who, with two sons and one daughter, is left to mourn. P. F. Bicknell.
Walker.— Mrs. Eliza N. Walker died in Mountain View, Cal., Jan. 12, 1916, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Loughborough. Sister Walker, with her late husband, Eli S. Walker, united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Knoxville, Iowa, in 1858. In 1860 the family moved to Battle Creek, Mich., which was their home till 1905, when Brother and Sister Walker came to Mountain View to reside with their daughter. Brother Walker died Sept. 6, 1907. For the last three years Sister Walker was unable to walk about the house; but her mind was clear, and it was an inspiration to those who visited her to note the strong confidence that she had in the blessed hope of the soon-coming Lord. A. O. Tait.

Elder W. S. Shreve

W. S. Shreve, of Boscobel, Wis., was born in Ohio, Dec. 12, 1847. During his childhood the family moved to Greenwood, Wis. Aug. 23, 1879, he was united in marriage with Susan Fries. Five children were born to them. Brother Shreve embraced present truth in 1879. In 1888 he began public labor, being granted a ministerial license in 1891. Two years later he was ordained to the gospel ministry, and he continued in this work until his death, which occurred at the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium, Jan. 16, 1916. His companion and five children, together with other relatives and a host of friends, are left to mourn. His hope was bright, and he fell asleep in the full expectation of seeing the King in his beauty when he shall come to awaken his sleeping saints. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. G. P. Gaede.