OBITUARIES

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 14, 1916

BATES.—Fred Alfred Bates, of Waterville, Quebec, Canada, departed this life Oct. 22, 1916, aged 54 years. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. Nine years ago Brother Bates accepted the third angel’s message, and he sleeps in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. WM. C. YOUNG.

MERICKEL.—Abie Ruth Merickel was born in Medo Township, Minnesota, May 8, 1880, and died in Mankato, Minn., Oct. 25, 1916. Her consistent Christian life was an example to all who knew her, and she sleeps in the hope of soon meeting her Saviour. Her mother, four sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. A. W. KUEHL.

PROCTOR.—Sarah J. Proctor died suddenly Sept. 16, 1916, in Healdsburg, Cal. She was born in Eldorado County, California, in December, 1852. Over twenty-one years ago she embraced present truth, and remained faithful until the close of her life. She sleeps in hope. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. A. Stevens. W. H. SAXBY.

HILL.—Elmer D. Hill was born Feb. 28, 1871, in Shelby County, Ohio. Later he moved to Osborne County, Kansas, where he peacefully fell asleep at his home, near Downs, Oct. 28, 1916. For several years he was a member of the Hill Agricultural Academy Board, and was always deeply interested in the welfare of the school. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. W. D. MACLAY.

JARNAGIN.—Mrs. L. C. Jarnagin was born Sept. 24, 1838, in Roanoke, Va., and was instantly killed in Greenville, S. C., being struck by an automobile while returning home from church. About thirty years ago she accepted present truth in Morristown, Tenn., but the last fourteen years of her life were spent in Greenville. She was a woman of great devotion, strong faith, and exceeding liberality. CARLYLE B. HAYNES.

CONGER.—Arthur W. Conger was born Nov. 26, 1888, and died Oct. 10, 1916. In January of 1913 he was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Rochester, N. Y., of which he remained a faithful member until the close of his life. For more than two years he was an invalid, but was earnest in missionary effort, doing what he could for the cause of truth. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, and one sister. J. MILTON JACKSON.

BOYD.—Mrs. Ruth Campbell-Boyd died Oct. 11, 1916, at the home of her daughter, in La Fayette, Ind., after an illness of three years. In 1874 she was married to Howard Brooks. To them were born three children, who are still living. A few years ago she was united in marriage with Nelson Boyd, who survives. Sister Boyd accepted the third angel’s message in Michigan, under the labors of Elder J. O. Corliss, years ago. Her Christian experience grew brighter in her declining years, and she awaits the consummation of “the blessed hope.” W. A. YOUNG.

BROWN.—Lemina Alderman was born near Richmond, Va., May 5, 1822. A member of one of the pioneer families in the Middle West, she was married at the age of nineteen to Richard Brown, who later founded the town of Brownville, Nebr. One son and seven daughters were born to them. The family moved to California in 1876, and were living in Humboldt County when they accepted present truth through the reading of tracts. They moved to Healdsburg in 1900, and soon afterward the husband and father died. During her long residence in Healdsburg Sister Brown was a faithful representative of the truth she professed, and she fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in that place, Oct. 9, 1916. J. ADAMS STEVENS.