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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 24, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 40.

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LAW.—Albert Cecil, infant son of Claud and Doris Law, died on July 30, 1914, at Silt, Colo. He was laid to rest until the promise recorded in Jer. 31:16 is fulfilled. HORACE G. MILLER.
WHITE.—Gentry, second son of Mr. and Mrs. D. White, was born Nov. 13, 1911, and died in Hatley, Miss., July 17, 1914. We laid him to rest beside his two sisters until the Life-giver shall come to call his sleeping children. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. T. C. COLTRIN.
MURRAY.—Mrs. Sarah A. Murray was born Sept. 15, 1851, in New York City, and died July 15, 1914, at Dearing, Kans. She was united in marriage with Z. P. Murray on Aug. 21, 1870. Six children were born to them, three of whom, with the husband and father, one sister, and two brothers, are left to mourn. Sister Murray united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1872, and remained a faithful member until her death. She was loved by all who knew her. ARTHUR LONG.
SPONSLER.—Edward Stanton Sponsler was born Nov. 27, 1844, in Mahoning County, Ohio, and died in Ashland County, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1914. For sixty-one years, he was a resident of the community in which he died. He accepted present truth in 1879, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Nova, where he retained his membership until his death. Brother Sponsler is survived by his wife, three children, one brother, and six sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. K. SLADE.
WARNER.—Henry E. Warner was born in Iroquois, S. Dak., April 4, 1884, and died at his home near Conde, S. Dak., March 8, 1914. Most of his life was passed in South Dakota. He spent one year at the Elk Point Industrial School and one year at Union College. Brother Warner gave his heart to God and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of fourteen years. His exemplary Christian life was the means of bringing his family into the truth. He endeared himself to friends and neighbors, who share with the bereaved parents in the loss sustained. The funeral service was conducted by Elder E. G. Hayes, of Redfield, S. Dak. C. M. BABCOCK.
YOUMANS.—Mrs. Jane Eliza Youmans was born in Ohio, July 2, 1845, and died in Boulder, Colo., July 21, 1914. For the last twenty-eight years of her life she was an earnest Seventh-day Adventist. Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death, and two sons are left to mourn. She sleeps in hope of the resurrection morning. M. A. ALTMAN.
GARLAND.—J. E. Garland was born Dec. 22, 1844, and died in Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1914. In his thirtieth year he learned of the third angel's message, and until his death faithfully lived the truth. He fell asleep in the full assurance of faith. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. L. SHOUP.
SARGEANT.—Sophia Lenora Sargeant was born in Columbus, Ga., Nov. 7, 1845, and died at her home in Hopewell, Oregon, Aug. 15, 1914. For more than thirty years Sister Sargeant stood loyally for the advent message, and she fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and two adopted children. H. G. THURSTON.
MONROE.—Anna B. Judd was born Oct. 3, 1886, in Michigan, and died Sept. 5, 1914. She was married to Edward B. Monroe, of Owosso, Mich., Feb. 2, 1913. Eight years ago she gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which belief she was faithful until the close of her life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 17:15. WM. GUTHRIE.
KENISTON.—Jennie Evelyn, daughter of Charles W. and Hattie M. Keniston, was born Jan. 23, 1905, in Gardiner, Maine, and died in Worcester, Mass., Sept. 6, 1914. She had a sweet, unselfish disposition, and although so young, showed a love for the Bible and a confident hope in the resurrection. Her parents keenly feel their loss, but sorrow not as those who have no hope. O. F. BUTCHER.
BAMFORD.—Susan Bamford was born in Almonte, Canada, Jan. 16, 1841, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 30, 1914. She was married at the age of twenty to Thomas Bamford, and to this union were born four children. Of her immediate relatives only one son is left. Sister Bamford embraced the third angel's message in Detroit, Mich., about fifteen years ago, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. She now rests, awaiting a glorious resurrection. J. W. ADAMS.
KIRKWOOD.—Miss Margaret Kirkwood was born April 19, 1839, in Cuba, Allegany Co., N. Y., and died in Arlington, Va., Aug. 13, 1914. She was the last of her family. Sister Kirkwood became acquainted with this movement some years ago, but although an exemplary woman, it was late in life before she united with the church. For four years she was an invalid, and although very patient in all her suffering, she often expressed a desire for death. After a brief funeral service, with remarks by the writer, the body was taken to White Hall, Md., for burial. L. A. HANSEN.
RANDOLPH.—Miss Caroline Young was born in Upham, England, June 24, 1858. She accepted present truth in 1880 under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough. Four years later she came to America, where she was married to H. F. Randolph in 1884. The family moved to Colorado in 1892 on account of her failing health. She died in Canon City, Aug. 21, 1914, having been an invalid for several years. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Remington of the Episcopal Church. She sleeps in Lakeside Cemetery, awaiting the coming of the Life-giver. ELBERT H. CURTIS.
ROOT.—Sabra Root died at her home in Swanton, Vt., Aug. 23, 1914, aged 62 years. She leaves a husband, four sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. About five years ago she was led to accept present truth through the labors of Elder W. H. Holden. Sister Root passed away trusting in the Lord Jesus, with the assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. F. L. ABBOTT.
STENBERG.—Henry L. Stenberg was born in Onawa, Iowa, May 30, 1872, and died in Boulder, Colo., Sept. 2, 1914. His deep Christian experience was manifest to all who knew him. For some years he labored in Iowa and South Dakota, both as a colporteur and as a minister. He is survived by his wife and two children. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders C. R. Kite and U. P. Long. M. A. ALTMAN.
OVERHULSE.—Dr. C. M. C. Overhulse, of Holgate, Ohio, died Aug. 25, 1914, aged 52 years. For twenty years he had been a believer in this advent message, and his last words were a confession of his faith in God. The doctor was a loved and respected citizen of the community in which he lived, and the funeral service was largely attended. The mayor requested all places of business to be closed during the hour of service. The doctor is survived by his faithful wife. D. E. LINDSEY.
MILLS.—Wesley James Mills was born in Camillus, N. Y., and died at his home in Howell, Mich., Aug. 13, 1914, the last member of his generation. Dr. Mills practiced medicine for more than forty years in Howell. Through the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell he was led to accept present truth in 1852, and was baptized by Elder Joseph Bates. He leaves only three direct descendants. The funeral services were conducted by Elder B. L. Post, of the Lansing Seventh-day Adventist Church. FRANK C. KELLEY.
ADAMS.—Lavinia E. Adams was born in Pennsville, N. J., Sept. 12, 1837, and died in Wildwood, N. J., Aug. 25, 1914. She was led to accept the message for this time through the efforts of Elder D. E. Lindsey twenty-four years ago. After her baptism, she united with the church at Burlington, N. J. Sister Adams was a faithful, earnest Christian, and her consistent life was a source of help and encouragement to those with whom she had to do. Her husband, three sons, and a daughter are left to mourn, but they expect to meet her in the first resurrection. A. R. SANDBORN.
GALBRAITH.—John Gordon Galbraith was born Oct. 12, 1892, in Adams County, Wisconsin, and was drowned on Aug. 19, 1914, in Jordan Lake, near his home, while he was swimming to the rescue of a younger brother and a cousin who were in a leaky boat. His death is mourned by a father, mother, two sisters, six brothers, and other relatives and friends. The deceased was reared in the Christian faith, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church while attending Bethel Academy last year. He was highly respected by those who knew him, always a faithful son, and ever seeking to please his Heavenly Father. W. H. THURSTON.
VAN HORN.—Cornelius C. Van Horn was born Feb. 7, 1842, near Jordan, N. Y., and died June 17, 1914, at Las Vegas, N. Mex. He accepted present truth at the age of twenty-one years, and was baptized by his brother, Elder I. D. Van Horn, uniting with the Jackson (Mich.) Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a consistent Christian “looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” As no Adventist minister was near, the funeral services were conducted by Dr. F. H. H. Roberts, president of the New Mexico Normal University. Two sons and one daughter are left to mourn. G. M. ALWAY.
SMITH.—Merle Elmer, infant son of Otto and Ethel Smith, was born July 16, 1913, and died Aug. 30, 1914, in College Place, Wash. Little Merle will be greatly missed, but the parting is not for long. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder O. A. Johnson. W. W. STEWARD.
PIERCE.—Myiel Pierce was born in Lake County, Indiana, Jan. 29, 1861, and died Aug. 15, 1914, at his home near the village of Mio, Oscoda Co., Mich. The greater part of his life was spent in the State of Michigan, where he was engaged in the milling business. He was married to Miss Elvira Webster, at Cedar Lake, Mich., Oct. 29, 1879. He accepted the third angel's message the year before his marriage, under the labors of Elder O. Soule, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. His wife, eight sons, and one daughter are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. W. C. MATHEWSON.
SCHOPBACH.—John Lewis, little son of the late Elder and Mrs. Rudolf Schopbach, was born in College View, Nebr., Jan. 1, 1912, and died Aug. 29, 1914. He was left an orphan in the summer of 1913, and lived with his grandmother and later with his aunt. He was a bright, affectionate, winsome child, loved by all who knew him. One brother, two aunts, the grandparents, and relatives in Germany are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist church at College View, Nebr., by Elder R. F. Andrews, assisted by Elders J. S. Hart and C. F. Stevens. Little John was laid beside his father, mother, and infant sister, to sleep until Jesus calls his children. ALICE TEEPLE-JOHNSON.
CUMMINGS.—Vera Ruel Cummings was born at College View, Nebr., Feb. 2, 1897, and died in Lake City, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1914. She was crushed under an automobile on her way home from school. At the age of ten she was left an orphan, and for the last few years of her life made her home with the family of an uncle in Iowa. Ruel was a cheerful, sincere Christian. She was a senior in the Lake City High School, and planned to continue her education in Union College. About ten days before her death, in talking with her sister of the Saviour's soon coming, she asked, “Are you ready?” One sister, a half brother, an adopted brother, her stepmother, and a number of other relatives and friends mourn her untimely death. RUBY O. WISEMAN.