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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 1, 1914

Obituaries

PETERS.—Sarah Louise Peters died in Guadeloupe, West Indies, Aug. 21, 1914, aged 74 years and 6 months. She was the wife of a Moravian teacher and minister, and accepted present truth in Antigua, British West Indies, with her children, and was baptized by Elder Van Deusen in 1898. Nine years ago mother came to make her home with us. Her health was feeble for several months before her death. When asked of her soul's welfare, she gave us the consolation that all was well for eternity. She was of a quiet, pleasant, and uncomplaining disposition, and endeared herself to all who knew her. We held the funeral service in our meeting room, and although we were comparative strangers here, the neighbors and friends, by their presence and otherwise, expressed their sympathy. Two daughters, one son (Elder G. E. Peters, in the United States), and six grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. We shall meet her in the morning. PHILIP AND LOUISE GIDDINGS.

LYTLE.—Hopkins Lytle was born in Medina County, Ohio, in July, 1829, and died at his home at Alpena, Mich., Sept. 12, 1914, aged 85 years. He embraced present truth about five years ago, and died with the hope of a part in the first resurrection. We laid him to rest with the assurance that this hope will be realized. His wife and two sons are left to mourn. E. A. PIPER.

FALK.—Mary Elizabeth Howe was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, and died at her home in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 3, 1914, at the age of 47 years, 3 months, and 5 days. She was married to J. L. Falk on Feb. 5, 1885. He and their seven children, together with her four brothers and five sisters, are left to mourn. The deceased believed the truth, although she never united with the church. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. A. M. DART.

CARTER.—Nancy Carter, wife of Samuel W. Carter, died at her home in Oaklawn, Ga., Sept. 12, 1914. Her husband, eight children, and one sister, together with many relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Sister Carter was a noble woman, loved by all who knew her. For about twenty-five years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her hope was in God, and she fell asleep to await the resurrection call. C. B. STEPHENSON.

JOHNSON.—Amelia Johnson was born in Louisiana, May 6, 1855, and died at the home of her daughter in Sugartown, La., Aug. 29, 1914. She accepted present truth in the summer of 1907, and faithfully followed its precepts until the time of her death. She was especially active in missionary work, and through her efforts several persons accepted the third angel's message. Seven children are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. O. F. FRANK.

HAILEY.—Charles Henry Hailey was born near Christchurch, Hampshire, England, Oct. 29, 1856, and died of cancer, at his home, near Hythe, July 21, 1914. In 1880 he was married to Mrs. Hannah Light. To this union was born one daughter, who is still living. Although attending the Wesleyan chapel in his early life, Brother Hailey made no profession of Christianity until he was converted, through reading the third angel's message as presented in the REVIEW and the Signs of the Times. In the early days of the message in Southampton, Sister Hailey came in touch with some of our people, and embraced the Sabbath truth. Her husband opposed her at first, but finally, through reading his Bible and the papers, was led to give his heart to the Lord and obey the truth. In 1883 he and his wife were baptized together by Elder J. H. Durland, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Southampton. He remained faithful until death. For a number of years Brother and Sister Hailey resided in Southampton, where their hospitable home was open wide to their brethren. Later they moved across Southampton Water, making their home on the edge of the New Forest, near Hythe. Here, away from the din and traffic of the busy city, many of our faithful workers have had a few hours of quiet rest before proceeding on their journeys to and fro in Great Britain, to the Continent, or to America. Brother Hailey always responded to every call for help in connection with the advancement of the message. In the spring of 1913, on account of failing health, he was obliged to spend some weeks in the Southampton Hospital, where he underwent a serious operation. Although giving relief, this did not prove a cure. The suffering was intense, but our brother bore it patiently, thinking not of himself, but of how he might help others to accept Christ and obey the truth. On July 21, 1914, he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, leaving a wife, one daughter, a stepson, and four brothers to mourn their loss. In a Baptist chapel about five miles from his home the funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the presence of a large circle of friends. S. G. HAUGHEY.

SPICER.—Susana M. Coon was born in Alfred, N. Y., May 18, 1827, of Seventh-day Baptist parentage. Graduating from Alfred University, she engaged in teaching, both in Alfred and in De Ruyter Institute, N. Y. In 1849 she was united in marriage to Ambrose C. Spicer; and from 1851 to 1858 they had charge of the Seventh-day Baptist Academy in Milton, Wis., now Milton College. In 1875, in Minnesota, she, with her husband, joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Removing next year to Michigan, she taught for a time in Battle Creek College, working also in the publishing house. A lifelong Christian, the “blessed hope” was her support and stay. Her last conscious words were “pray” and “amen.” She died Aug. 31, 1914, aged 87 years, 3 months, and 12 days, in Takoma Park, Md., where she had been living since the death of her husband, in Battle Creek, Mich., about eleven years ago. Two sons, one daughter, and three grandchildren remain to remember her devoted Christian life and to mourn her departure. Brief funeral services, conducted by the writer, were held in the home in the presence of her near relatives and a few sympathizing friends. She was laid to rest in the Washington cemetery. J. N. ANDERSON.

KISNER.—Almina Kisner, wife of George H. Kisner, died Sept. 6, 1914, in Mountain View, Cal., of pulmonary tuberculosis. Her maiden name was Thompson. She was born in New York State, Jan. 19, 1857. She was, therefore, at the time of her death aged 57 years, 7 months, and 17 days. She moved to Wisconsin when a small child, and was left an orphan at nine years. She was married to Brother Kisner on Oct. 1, 1873, at Stockbridge, Wis. One child, Walter P., died of tuberculosis in 1908. One child remains, Marion E., the wife of Brother A. A. Cone. Accepting the truth about thirty years ago, Sister Kisner gave her whole heart to the work. Twenty-three years ago she entered conference work as a Bible worker, and most of the time afterward was actively engaged in that work. Many have accepted the truth as the result of her efforts. She always combined caring for the sick with her Bible work. Her life was one of constant service for others, and this was kept up to her last moments. One of the last things that she did was to write to one of her Bible readers, pleading that Jesus be accepted before it is too late. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her life was characterized by patience, faith in God, and unselfishness. Her loved ones sorrow not as those that have no hope. M. C. WILCOX.

TAPHOUSE.—Died of cancer, at the Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal., Sept. 9, 1914, Sister Gertrude Emma Taphouse, wife of Elder James Taphouse, in the fifty-eighth year of her age. Sister Taphouse was born in Ionia County, Michigan, Sept. 1, 1856. Her husband, a son, and a daughter, one brother, and three grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. Sister Taphouse, with her husband, united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1880, under the ministry of Elder G. K. Owen and wife, at Richmond, Mich., after which they moved to Battle Creek and connected with the sanitarium, where they worked for twenty-one years. As long as her health permitted, Sister Taphouse was a faithful and untiring worker for the salvation of others, and her faith in this divine message and its final triumph increased with the lapse of time. The doors of her home were always open to receive and instruct those whom she had interested in this blessed, soul-saving message. No sacrifice on her part seemed too great when it involved the salvation of souls. She was a devoted mother to her children, and will be greatly missed by them, and also by others whose lives have been blended with her own. She was a great sufferer for a number of years, but her sufferings are over, and she sleeps in Jesus. The funeral was held from the Place Undertaking Parlors at Los Gatos. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 6: 39, 40. A. E. PLACE.

RENNE.—Claudine Renne, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Renne, was born Sept. 11, 1914, and died September 13. We believe the little one will be placed in the arms of its parents in the resurrection morning. A. M. DART.

STARKEY.—Charles Cumley Starkey was born in Fountain County, Indiana, April 10, 1867, and died at Garden Grove, Cal., July 6, 1914. He came West in 1907 and spent the remainder of his life in California, where, two years ago, he heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message. He remained faithful until the last. He is survived by a sorrowing wife and five children, but they are not left without the hope of a glad reunion when the Saviour comes. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. HARRY MCWHINNY.

AUTEN.—Mattie Gaskell Auten died at Daisy, Tenn., Sept. 12, 1914, aged nearly 73 years. Sister Auten was born Sept. 15, 1842, in Niagara County, New York. Her parents were strong believers in the first angel's message, in which faith she was reared. In 1862 she embraced the truths of the third angel's message under the labors of Moses Hull, and these truths became more and more precious to her as the years went by. At the age of twenty-one years she was married to Horatio Lindsay, of New York, and after his death she was married to Brother Ben Auten in the spring of 1878. Later they moved from Michigan to Iowa, where they remained about fifteen years. From Iowa they came to the Southern field to do what they could in advancing the work of this last message here. Several years were spent in central Tennessee, near McMinnville. They then came to Chattanooga. Here they bought a little home a few miles from the city, where the truth for these times had not been heard. Through careful missionary efforts an interest was created, which it was my privilege to help ripen off. Through the efforts of the conference a good strong church was raised up, which Brother and Sister Auten cared for until they felt they could be released; then they removed, at the request of the conference, to Daisy, another new field, a few miles to the north of Chattanooga. At this place Sister Auten died of old age and general debility. She was a consistent Christian and a loving companion, and died in full hope of a soon-coming Saviour. She leaves a husband and one son to mourn their loss. Her remains were returned to the old home in Knoxville, Iowa, for burial. O. C. GODSMARK.