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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 6, 1916

Obituaries

COOKE.—Mrs. Fannie Cooke fell asleep in Jesus, in Keene, Tex., Feb. 28, 1916. Throughout her life she was a devout Christian, and about ten years ago she united with the Dallas Seventh-day Adventist church, remaining a faithful and active member until called by death. Her aged mother, her husband, four sons, and two daughters survive. W. A. SWEANY.

RAMEY.—George W. Ramey was born near Peoria, Ill., and died in Chautauqua Springs, Kans., Dec. 21, 1915, at the age of 80 years. His aged wife is left to mourn the loss of a loyal, faithful companion. Brother Ramey was a believer in the third angel's message for many years, and was active in spreading the truth among his neighbors and friends. E. R. ALLEN.

SQUIER.—Adelaide C. Tryon was born in Rock Island, Ill., Nov. 23, 1845. She was a direct descendant of Sir William Tryon, who in the early days was governor of the Carolinas. For some years she taught public school. She was married to Cornelius Squier March 23, 1869. They accepted present truth in 1900, while living in Iowa, and soon came to the South in answer to a call for help in this needy field, settling in Hildebran, N. C. After her husband's death about a year ago, her health rapidly failed, and she fell asleep in Jesus Oct. 7, 1915. Her death is mourned by one sister, two brothers, a niece who was for many years a missionary in India, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted by M. H. Johnston. MRS. E. B. GASKELL.

LEWIS.—Died at the home of her granddaughter, in Fouke, Ark., Clara Satterlee Lewis. She was born in 1840, and was united in marriage with B. M. Lewis in January, 1859. Two of their six children survive. Sister Lewis was a faithful, devoted mother, and a Seventh-day Adventist nearly all her life. H. C. S.

GALLAHER.—Mrs. Jennie Gallaher was born in Lynchburg, Va., Jan. 3, 1872. Twenty-five years ago she was married to Elijah Gallaher, but was left a widow nine years ago. She was a conscientious Christian, devoted to the service of God, and active in the church work in Lynchburg, where she held her membership. Her mother, one sister, a brother, and many friends are left to mourn. L. O. GORDON.

McCOY.—Albert McCoy was born in Homerville, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1859, and died in La Fayette, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1916. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Spencer, Ohio, when it was first organized, May 20, 1882, and was loyal to the message he loved. Five sisters are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the Lutheran minister in Homerville, where Brother McCoy was laid to rest. M. A. POHLMAN.

CLARKE.—Royal Warden Clarke was born in Springfield, Mass., Aug. 26, 1840. In 1860 he was married to Miss Margaret Cameron. His early life was spent in the Northern States. About thirty years ago he accepted present truth while living in Michigan. He was loyal to the third angel's message, and sleeps in the hope of soon seeing his Saviour. The last eleven years of his life were spent in Florida, where his devoted wife and one daughter are left to mourn. A. D. GILBERT.

NUDING.—Sarah Catherine Yeager-Nuding was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, Dec. 3, 1868. At the age of thirteen she was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until her death. Sister Nuding spent some years as a worker in the Pacific Press Publishing Association. Her death occurred in Salida, Cal., Feb. 17, 1916. She is survived by her husband, two sons, a stepson, one sister, and two brothers. J. W. RICH.

COOK.—C. E. Cook was born at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, April 11, 1861. He came to California in 1882, finally settling in Stockton. March 23, 1897, he was married to Mary E. Bridwell, and to them was born one daughter. Brother Cook accepted present truth nineteen years ago, and was an active member of the Stockton church, serving as one of its elders for three years. He was highly respected in the community, being chosen county deputy recorder for six years. His wife and child are left to mourn his death, which occurred Feb. 16, 1916. CLARENCE SANTEE.

HASTINGS.—Harry Eugene Hastings was born in Wellington, Ohio, Dec. 3, 1865. He was married to Louise Dean, Aug. 26, 1885, and to them were born two children, a son and a daughter. In 1913 Brother Hastings accepted present truth, and at the time of his death, which occurred Feb. 26, 1916, held membership in the LaGrange Seventh-day Adventist church. The influence of his earnest Christian life was felt by all who came in contact with him. Besides his wife and one son, he leaves a mother, a brother, and a sister. E. K. SLADE.

KING.—Rowena Cornelia Answorth was born in the State of Vermont, April 24, 1823. She was married to Henry Honeywell in 1843, and to them was born one daughter. Her husband died in 1848, and later she was united in marriage with Alfred King. In 1872 they moved to Iowa, and for twenty-six years lived near Storm Lake. After spending some time in Oklahoma they returned to Iowa, living in Nemaha, where Mr. King died. Sister King then went to live with her husband's granddaughter, near Sioux Rapids. She was entirely blind during the last six years of her life. Her death occurred March 2, 1916. For fifty years she was a believer in present truth, and rests in hope. A. W. McKIBBEN.

HACKETT.—Ellen J. Hackett was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 4, 1890, and died in Lebanon, Pa., March 6, 1916. She experienced conversion and was baptized at the age of thirteen. She died in full assurance of salvation, and sleeps, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Her father, two brothers, and five sisters mourn their loss. A. R. BELL.

JACOBUS.—Pierson M. Jacobus was born in Montclair, N. J., and died at the home of his daughter, in Battle Creek, Mich., March 13, 1916. In 1860 he was united in marriage with Miss Henrietta Eden, who was his faithful companion until her death, ten weeks before his own. Brother Jacobus served in the Civil War. About thirteen years ago he embraced the third angel's message in New York City, and soon afterward moved to Battle Creek. A daughter and a son are left in bereavement. G. E. LANGDON.

JUDSON.—Benjamin Judson was born near Woodbury, Conn., Oct. 27, 1819, and died at his home, in Henrietta, Wis., March 7, 1916. When quite young he accepted Christ, and having witnessed the falling of the stars in 1833, he readily accepted the advent doctrine. About thirty-seven years ago he accepted with joy the third angel's message under the preaching of Elder O. A. Johnson, and thereafter, while his health permitted, was active in its proclamation. He is survived by five children. A. W. JUDSON.

GARTHOFNER.—Mary M. Glatt was born in Baden, Germany, June 15, 1833. She came to America at the age of eighteen, residing in Pekin, Ill., with her mother, and soon after was married to Nicholas Garthofner. To them were born nine children, five of whom survive. While living in Illinois, Sister Garthofner accepted present truth; and in 1888, soon after the death of her husband, she came to California. She died Feb. 21, 1916, in Eureka, Cal., in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her children, together with a brother and sister, are left to mourn. J. S. ALDER.

KELLOGG.—Mrs. Laura D. Kellogg died at her home, in College Place, Wash., Feb. 11, 1916. She was born at Jamestown, N. Y. While a child, she lost her mother by death; and soon after, her father, A. E. Devereaux, with the rest of the family, moved to Monroe, Wis. Later, Laura was married to D. T. Biggs. Her father received the third angel's message, and through him she accepted it. Through her influence her husband was converted after the family had removed to Parker, Dakota Territory, and later he became a minister of the denomination. In a few years she was left a widow, with one son, who survives. After several years she was married to E. C. Kellogg. She had a bright Christian experience and was an earnest worker. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. A second service was conducted by Elder J. W. Lair at the old home church, near Madison, S. Dak., and our sister was buried in the Ash Grove cemetery by the side of her father. C. W. FLAIZ.

ANDERSON.—Niels Anderson was born in Denmark, June 3, 1827. He died at the home of his son, H. P. Anderson, in Pine River, Wis., Sunday, Feb. 6, 1916, at the ripe age of 88 years, 8 months, and 3 days. At the age of thirty-three, while still in Denmark, he was married to Karen Anderson. To this union were born eight children, two daughters and six sons, only four of whom survive. Of the surviving sons three were present at the funeral; the other, B. L. Anderson, is a missionary in China. At the age of forty our brother immigrated with his family to America, locating in Waushara County, Wisconsin, where he remained until the time of his death. He was reared in the Lutheran Church, and continued a member of that denomination until after coming to America, where, under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, he with his wife accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and to this faith he remained true until his death. He was buried near Poy Sippi, Wis. The writer spoke words of comfort from Gen. 25:8. L. H. CHRISTIAN.