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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 11, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 24.

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Sutton.—William J. Sutton was born May 14, 1861, and died March 28, 1916. In 1901 he was married to Mrs. Ada B. Taggart, and six children were born to them. He accepted the present truth in May, 1897, and his was a true Christian life. He is survived by his wife, six children, two brothers, and five sisters. C. W. Curtis.
Lewis.—Thomas F. Lewis was born in Pembrokeshire, southern Wales, Sept. 6, 1836, and died in Newport, Oregon, March 31, 1916. He came to America in youth, and served in the Union army during the Civil War. For the last thirty years of his life he was a faithful Seventh-day Adventist, serving in official capacity much of the time. Funeral services were conducted at his old home church, in Chitwood, Oregon. Albert Carey.
Whitcomb.—Lillian E. Whitcomb was born in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 12, 1874. She accepted present truth about ten years ago. Her death, closing a lingering illness, occurred at her home, in Ramah, N. J., March 21, 1916. Her husband, four children, two sisters, and other relatives are left to mourn. Sister Whitcomb was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and an earnest, untiring worker in the church. She sleeps in hope of a part in the first resurrection. George W. Spies.
Miller.—Warren C. Miller was born May 12, 1855, in Lee County, Iowa. In 1887 he was married to Anna Smith. To them were born two sons and two daughters. Brother Miller was baptized into the Adventist faith in 1886, and though he never united with any of our churches, he kept the Sabbath, paid his tithe, and helped support the work in other ways. He died at his home, near Medford, Oregon, April 9, 1916. We believe that he fell asleep in Jesus. H. G. Thurston.
Pontious.—George W. Pontious was born in Fayette County, Illinois, Jan. 27, 1862, and died at his home, near St. James, Ill., April 3, 1916. His marriage to Alice C. Albright occurred Sept. 25, 1881. Three sons and one daughter were born to them. He heard and accepted the advent message under the labors of Elder C. H. Bliss in 1899, and fell asleep in the hope of the first resurrection. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, four children, one brother, and two sisters. C. W. Curtis.
Draper.—Peter R. Draper died at his home, near Wellington, Ohio, April 10, 1916, aged 76 years, 10 months, and 12 days. March 29, 1868, he was married to Miss Estella Sellon. Twelve children were born to them. In 1902 his companion died, and the following year he united in marriage with Martha Noffsgar. Through the efforts of Elders A. M. Mann and H. A. St. John, he embraced present truth in 1880, and became a charter member of the Camden (Ohio) Seventh-day Adventist church, remaining faithful to the close of his life. H. H. Burkholder.
Switzer.—Rosanna Switzer died April 19, 1916, aged 72 years. She was a native of Nepean Municipality, Carleton Co., Ontario. For fifteen years she was a believer in the third angel's message, and she rests in hope. Six brothers and one sister are left to mourn. F. W. Johnston.
Bronson.—Ella May Bronson was born in Tuscola County, Michigan. Early in life she gave her heart to God, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kanawha Station, W. Va. In 1900 her family moved back to Michigan, and she joined the church in Vassar. She was a devout Christian. Her death occurred April 15, 1916. I. J. Woodman.
Kendall.—Ellen G. Broderick was born in Rock Island, Ill., July 6, 1848. June 3, 1867, she was married to Theodore F. Kendall, and to them were born six children, four of whom mourn her death, which occurred at the home of her daughter, in Aledo, Ill., April 22, 1916. In 1872 Sister Kendall accepted present truth, and her life was fragrant with the graces of the Spirit of God. T. F. Hubbard.
Buzzell.—After a short illness Frank A. Buzzell, of Chicago, Ill., fell asleep, on March 8, 1916, aged 78 years and 10 months. In 1871, while living in New England, he began to study the prophecies, and this led him to embrace the third angel's message. He died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. His companion and one daughter survive. Mrs. Mary A. Buzzell. Helen Buzzell Roberts.
Thorp.—Wealthy S. Potter was born in Kirtland, Ohio, July 7, 1847. She was married to James Thorp in 1865. To this union were born three children, who, with two adopted daughters and many relatives, survive. In 1880 the family moved to Sand Lake, Mich., where two years later they heard and embraced the views held by Seventh-day Adventists, and here Sister Thorp's death occurred, April 8, 1916. J. M. Hoyt.
Steele.—Anna G. C. Larsen was born in Denmark in 1865, and came to this country at the age of four years. Her early life was spent in the vicinity of Greenville, Mich. In 1889 she was united in marriage with Alexander Steele, and to them were born three children, two of whom survive. She died at her home, in Mecosta, Mich., March 28, 1916. Sister Steele was a faithful Seventh-day Adventist for years. J. M. Hoyt.
Follen.—Lillia Jane Moore was born in Iowa, in the month of January, 1868. She was married to C. T. Follen in 1888. Three sons and one daughter were born to them. For more than thirty years Sister Follen was a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Salem, Oregon. Her death occurred at her home in Salem, Oregon, April 11, 1916, and we feel confident that she sleeps in hope. Two sons and one daughter mourn. H. G. Thurston.
Osgood.—Betsey Osgood was born Aug. 15, 1821, in the State of New York, and died March 30, 1916, at the James White Memorial Home, in Battle Creek, Mich. For over twenty years she lived at the home. Before she heard of Seventh-day Adventists she began the observance of the true Sabbath, through study of the Bible. She was a true Christian, beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted by Elder H. Nicola. L. McCoy.
Gassaway.—Alma Zella McGhan was born in Michigan, Nov. 19, 1859. The family moved West during her early years, and settled at what was then known as Daus Prairie. June 3, 1881, she was united in marriage with George W. Gassaway. Six children were born to them, four of whom, with the bereaved husband, are left to mourn the death of their loved one, which occurred at the family home, near McKinleyville, Cal., April 3, 1916. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. J. D. Alder.
Martinez.—Alejo Martinez came from Spain several years ago, and coming in contact with our school in San Claudio, Cuba, accepted present truth. He became an active colporteur, and was an earnest student. April 14, 1916, he fell asleep in hope of life eternal. S. H. Carnahan.
Daughenbaugh.—George Jackson Daughenbaugh was born April 14, 1851, and died, after a brief illness, April 13, 1916. For twenty-two years he was a faithful, consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He rests from his labors until the coming of the Life-giver. A faithful wife, two sons, and one daughter mourn. Charles F. Ulrich.
Williams.—Henry Williams was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1840. He was married in Jamaica, and about 1870 he and his wife came to Haiti, soon after accepting present truth. This was the first Sabbath-keeping family in the West Indies. Brother Williams spent much time in the distribution of literature. He died in Cap Haitien, April 5, 1916. Margaret E. Prieger.
Campbell.—Lola May Barrows Campbell was born in Indiana, June 5, 1864, and died in Pueblo, Colo., April 5, 1916. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Leavenworth, Kans., in 1900, but moved to Pueblo, Colo., seven years later. She was an earnest, active Christian, and her experience was bright to the last. Her husband and four children survive. H. A. Vandeman.
Bodine.—Eliza Cushman was born in New York State in 1841. In 1864 she was united in marriage with William T. Bodine. She heard and accepted present truth in 1886, uniting with the church at Chesaning, Mich. She died at the home of her daughter, in Chesaning, April 5, 1916. Her companion and two children mourn, but they are sustained by the blessed hope. I. J. Woodman.
Petersen.—Mrs. Anna Carolina Petersen was born in Denmark, Jan. 14, 1820, and was married twice. Thirty-seven years ago she came to America, and for years lived near Swan Lake, S. Dak. She embraced present truth in Denmark forty years ago, and was faithful until her death, which occurred March 31, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minn. Four daughters and one son survive. Carl Swenson.
Stillman.—O. L. Stillman was born in Lincklaen, N. Y., Jan. 14, 1836, and died at his home, in Lincklaen Center, N. Y., April 3, 1916. He accepted present truth during a tent effort conducted by Elders Luther Warren and J. B. Stow, and became one of the charter members of the Lincklaen Center church, which was organized by Elders S. H. Lane and A. E. Place in 1894. He served as one of the elders of this church for fifteen years. During the Civil War he was a soldier in the Union army. His companion and two sons are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. M. R. Coon.
Israel.—Lizzie Redford was born in Kentucky, Nov. 10, 1836. The family moved to Missouri, where the father died. In 1864 the surviving members came to Oregon, settling in Union County. There our sister was married to M. C. Israel, May 22, 1867, and there two daughters were born to them. In 1874, while on a visit East, they heard the doctrines of present truth, and at a camp meeting held in South Lancaster, Mass., in August, 1875, were baptized by Elder S. N. Haskell. Returning to the West, they united with the San Francisco (Cal.) church in 1876. In 1885 Brother and Sister Israel were sent to labor in Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania, and there they remained until 1897, when they returned to California, making their home in Oakdale. There she fell asleep April 7, 1916. Elder M. C. Israel is well known among our people, being one of our aged ministers; and while for a little season his companion is taken from him, yet he rejoices in the blessed hope of a crucified, risen, and soon-coming Saviour. Clarence Santee.
Joyner.—Julia Joyner died March 31, 1916, aged 27 years. She was baptized May 24, 1914, and remained faithful to the end of life. A husband and a sister mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder J. B. Mallory and the writer. W. H. Sebastian.
Kuban.—Ruth Kuban, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kuban, died at their home, near Phenix, Ariz., April 12, 1916. Ruth's short life of fourteen months had endeared her to many friends. The father, mother, and several children mourn the loss of the little one. C. D. M. Williams.
Porter.—Mrs. Lucinda Porter was born in Kentucky, Jan. 21, 1845, and died in Alexandria, Minn., April 12, 1916. She was the mother of twelve children, ten of whom survive. About nine years ago Sister Porter accepted present truth under the labors of the writer. She rests beside her husband, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. E. M. Chapman.
Ramsay.—John Ramsay, Sr., was born in Scotland, March 9, 1843, and died near Bradwardine, Manitoba, April 13, 1916. He embraced the third angel's message twenty-two years ago, and remained a faithful advocate of its principles until the end of life. His wife and seven children survive. In his death the cause of God has lost a loyal supporter, and his family a loving husband and devoted father. W. Robb.
Mahoney.—Elizabeth Mahoney was born in Ireland, but came to America early in life. While living in California she heard and embraced the third angel's message. For a number of years she held membership in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Prescott, Ariz. Her life was one of Christlike sweetness, and she fell asleep in Jesus March 12, 1916. An aged husband and three daughters are left to mourn. C. D. M. Williams.
Holm.—Mrs. Mary Holm was born in Norway, Jan. 11, 1846. At the age of thirty years she was married to Edward Holm. In 1881 they came to the United States, and settled in Minnesota. Later they moved to Idaho, where they heard and accepted present truth. She fell asleep at her home, near Santa Cruz, at the age of 70 years, 2 months, and 19 days. The bereaved husband, four sons, and one daughter are left to mourn. W. F. Hills. (Norwegian papers please copy)
Mason.—On the fifteenth of February "Aunt" Caroline Mason, of Keene, Tex., one of the most interesting characters in the ranks of this denomination, fell asleep to await the resurrection morning. She enlisted the interest and sympathy of all who knew her, chiefly because of her lifelong affliction. She was born in 1838, near Kaufman, Tex. She received a physical shock, which left her a paralytic at the age of seventeen. From this time on for sixty-one years she was confined to an invalid chair. Shortly after she was paralyzed, her parents died, leaving her with relatives who cared for her a number of years, but she was finally sent to the Seventh-day Adventist home for the aged and infirm, in Battle Creek, she having accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith. When this home passed out of the hands of the denomination, Aunt Caroline was sent to Keene as a charge of the Southwestern Union Conference, where she remained until 1914, when she was sent to California, to join her sister, Mrs. Haffner. In April, 1915, she was placed on the county farm about twelve miles from Keene. This was no mean place to be, so far as temporal comforts are concerned. Here she represented the truth she professed. After a while arrangements were made for students from Keene Academy to hold services in her room every Sunday. These were times of refreshing, not only for the dear old sister confined to her chair, but for the other inmates of the home, as none have the privilege of attending religious services. After her death we continued our meetings in an old soldiers' room, and it was indeed touching to see the deep, heartfelt interest and tenderness with which all regarded Aunt Caroline. Mrs. Z. B. Thweatt.
Bowen.—Olive Davis was born in Rutland, Vt., March 28, 1833. Her family moved to Illinois in her childhood, and in 1858 she was united in marriage with the late B. L. Bowen. For many years she was a member of the Englewood (Chicago) church. She fell asleep at the home of her daughter, in Milwaukee, Wis., April 13, 1916. Her hope was constant in the Lord, and she rests until the resurrection morning. Three sons and two daughters survive. W. A. Westworth.
Chism.—Susan Chism died near Trowbridge, Ill., March 28, 1916, aged 30 years. Ten days before her death she was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She died in full confidence of coming forth in the first resurrection. A husband and two daughters, besides other relatives and friends, mourn their loss. C. W. Curtis.