Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 15, 1915

OSBORNE.—Jonathan Edward Osborne was born in Sparta, N. J., March 20, 1858. In 1888 he was married to Miss Martha Hubble. Six children were born to them, four of whom survive. Brother Osborne joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Delaware, Ohio, in 1891. He died at his home, in Otsego, Mich., after a long illness, and rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. C. F. McVAGH.

OBERHOLTZER.—Sister Harriet Oberholzer died suddenly at the home of her daughter, in New York City, June 27, 1915, in her eighty-eighth year. She was born near Norristown, Pa., in 1827, and at the age of eighteen was married. Eight of her thirteen children are living. Sister Oberholtzer became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church twenty-four years ago, and until the hour of her death she rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. She was a devoted Christian, and now rests awaiting the call of the Lifegiver. LOUIS KLEBAHN.

WATERS.—Theron D. Waters, Sr., was born June 15, 1841, in Huron County, Ohio. In early life he went to Michigan with his parents, and there enlisted in the United States Army in 1861, serving three and one-half years. March 20, 1864, he was married to Harriet M. Boswell, who survives. To them were born nine children, all of whom are living and were at his bedside before his death. Two sisters and one brother also mourn. Brother Waters was an Adventist for many years. He died after a long illness, in Shelby, Mich., June 27, 1915. C. F. McVAGH.

YOUNTS.—Samanatha McClain was born in Delaware County, Indiana, Oct. 16, 1852. She was married to B. P. Scott, March 26, 1878. To them four children were born, and with these she was left a widow in 1886. Later she was married to Abram Vounts. To this union one child was born. Our sister was again left a widow, Feb. 22, 1915, and twelve weeks later she laid down the burden of life. Her five children and many relatives and friends mourn. Ten years ago she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was faithful to the last. W. A. YOUNG.