Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 10, 1914

Ransom.—Bernice Wilma, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Ransom, was born June 16, 1914, and died Aug. 7, 1914, after a very short illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home, after which she was laid away to await the call of the Life-giver. S. F. McCully.

Cowles.—Samuel Cowles died in Saginaw, Mich., July 11, 1914, aged 56 years and 4 months. He is survived by his wife and three children. The deceased was a faithful soldier of the cross. He had a kind heart, and the peace of God was reflected in his countenance. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. M. C. Guild.

Parker.—Sarah C. Parker was born in Illinois. She died in Loma Linda, Cal., July 11, 1914, aged 68 years. Her husband, a son, and a daughter are left to mourn their loss. Sister Parker accepted present truth in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was laid to rest in the Redlands (Cal.) cemetery. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. J. A. Burden.

Easler.—Died July 3, 1914, at Crouseville, Maine, Verne Easler. She was an earnest Christian, active in church work, and three years ago took up Bible work in the city of Portland. While anxious to live and have a part in proclaiming the message, her peace was made with God, her will resigned to his, and she sleeps in hope. Words of consolation were spoken by a local pastor. W. J. Dunscombe.

Frye.—Mrs. Eliza Frye, of Washington, Pa., died at the home of her daughter in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 27, 1914, aged 80 years, 1 month, and 7 days. A goodly company of friends and neighbors was present at the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. Sister Frye was a Sabbath keeper for a number of years, and died with the assurance that she will come forth in the first resurrection. F. H. Robbins.

Rogers.—Ethel Grace, daughter of H. C. and R. J. Priddy, was born June 8, 1880, in Pendleton, Ind. She was married to Seward Rogers, Feb. 18, 1902. Our sister is mourned by her husband, three daughters, a mother, two sisters, and one brother. She was converted and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897. Her death occurred July 11, 1914, at Noblesville, Ind. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. W. A. Young.

Peterson.—Died in Elgin, Ill., July 29, 1914, Julius Peterson. He was born in Norway, Aug. 5, 1848. He learned the watchmaking trade in his home country, and came to Elgin when twenty years of age, working for more than half a century at his chosen calling. The end came unexpectedly, but he professed a readiness to rest if it were God’s will, and felt that he was accepted of the Lord. His family hope to meet him in the kingdom of God. He is survived by his wife, four children, three brothers, and one sister. Wm. Covert.

Warren.—Doran Warren was born in northwestern New York, May 13, 1837, and died in Berkeley, Cal., July 8, 1914, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 25 days. His son, Elder Luther Warren, two daughters, and an aged sister are left of his near relatives. In early life the deceased moved with his parents to Michigan, where, in 1854, through the labors of Elders Loughborough and Cornell, he heard and accepted present truth. He remained a firm believer until the day of his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11: J. A. Burden.

Lausten.—Martin Lausten was born March 4, 1880, in Ford County, Illinois, and died from accidental drowning July 20, 1914, aged 34 years, 4 months, and 16 days. At the age of twenty he was baptized, and constantly sought to lead a consistent Christian life. As a canvasser he sold many of our books, and was expecting soon to enter the field again when his plans were suddenly terminated by death. The sorrowing mother, brothers, and sisters have our sympathy in their sad bereavement. The funeral services were held at Berrien Springs, Mich. Clifford A. Russell.

Long.—Mrs. Carrie M. Long was born in Ft. Collins, Colo., July 30, 1892, and died in the same city on July 10, 1914. She was married to Mr. F. A. Long four years ago, and their home was in Cheyenne, Wyo. All was done that love and skill could devise to relieve her during her last sickness, but it was God’s will that she should rest. The deceased was reared in the faith of the third angel’s message, and during the closing hours of her life she sought and accepted her Saviour. Her husband, parents, three sisters, one brother, and a large circle of relatives and friends are left to mourn, yet not without hope. Elder Watson Zeigler spoke words of consolation from John 6:39. C. S. Clemens.

McMaster.—James Ellsworth McMaster was born in October, 1888, in Nebraska. He lived there until 1896, when he came to North Dakota. He died at Sanger, March 21, 1914. Brother McMaster accepted present truth at the age of twenty-two, and was a true Christian till the time of his death. Three brothers and two sisters survive. *

Dickenson.—Mrs. Hattie Dickenson, wife of Edward Dickenson, died at her home in Vergennes, Ill., March 21, 1914. She was born in Genesee County, Michigan, June 22, 1845, and was married in 1862. Her husband and four children are left to mourn. The deceased was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the last thirty years of her life, being an earnest, faithful Christian. J. M. Wilbur.

McCully.—Catharine Kilmer was born in Ontario, Canada, July 27, 1836, and died at the home of her son, near Sheridan, Wyo., July 29, 1914, aged 78 years and 2 days. She was married to Alfred McCully on Nov. 19, 1864. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive. Mother accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Afton, Iowa, about thirty-seven years ago. She was ever faithful to her Master, and fell asleep with the assurance of a part in the first resurrection. A. S. McCully.

Whitney.—Died in Stockton, Cal., May 14, 1914, Leon Kenneth Whitney, aged 15 years, 2 months, and 17 days. He was the only son of his parents, a dutiful boy and an earnest Christian. His loss will be keenly felt in his home, and also in the Sabbath school, of which he was an active member. Kenneth was born in Indiana. The family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, and later to California. He sleeps in Jesus until the resurrection morning. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. C. M. Gardner.

Brannen.—Josiah Bacus Brannen was born in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 24, 1824. He was married to Nancy G. S. Robinson in Albia, Iowa, March 21, 1849. He served in the Mexican war as bodyguard for Col. E. D. Baker, and was distinguished for bravery and efficiency. He came to California in the early days of its history, and during most of his residence in this State was a believer in the truth. He died June 22, 1914. Sister Brannen, fourscore years of age and feeble, survives him. He was buried in the soldiers’ quarter of Pacific Grove cemetery. D. T. Ford.

Blake.—Died at his home near Oxford, Wis., July 2, 1914, Brother Blake, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 23 days. He was born in the town of Prescott, Mass. At the age of seventeen he came with his parents to Wisconsin. In 1861 he was married to Isabel Christopher. To this union three sons were born. His companion died in 1891, and some time later he was united in marriage with Mrs. Margaret Wahl. Brother Blake accepted present truth in 1859, and walked faithfully in the light until his death. He served as elder of the local church for many years. His wife, four sons, and one brother are left to mourn, but not without hope. F. F. Petersen.

Hubbard.—Susan Genson was born in Middlebury, Tioga County, Pa., Jan. 27, 1848, and died in Scottville, Mich., June 15, 1914. She came to Michigan with her parents in 1865. Jan. 2, 1866, she was married to Joseph N. P. Hubbard, and to them six children were born. Her husband died several years ago. She accepted present truth in 1888, at a tent meeting, and became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Scottville, Jan. 13, 1889. She remained a faithful and active member of this church until her death, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. The truth was well spoken of through her godly life, and her earnest words of faith and courage will be greatly missed by the church. “Who will take her place and do her work?” was often asked. The use of the Evangelical church was freely offered for the funeral, our own being too small to accommodate the large congregation of sympathizing friends to whom the writer spoke of the blessed hope. Text, Titus 2:13. E. W. Webster.

Thorp.—James Thorp was born in Bristol, Ohio, May 5, 1843, and died at his home in Sand Lake, Mich., June 9, 1914. He served in the Civil War, receiving an honorable discharge. In 1865 he was married to Wealthy S. Potter. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living. Mr. Thorp moved to Michigan in 1879. He became a Seventh-day Adventist soon after leaving the army, and until his death was an ardent worker in the cause of God. For years he served as elder of the Sand Lake church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. M. Wilbur.

Menzie.—Brother Menzie was born in Toronto, Canada, Jan. 15, 1854, and died in Tomahawk, Wis., June 6, 1914. In 1898 he came to Wisconsin, and in 1901 he was married to Miss Philonene Souve. To this union one child was born. In 1911 Mr. Menzie accepted the threefold message at Revelation 14, and in 1912 was baptized by Elder T. G. Lewis. He died in the bright hope of being called forth in the resurrection morning. Mrs. Menzie and one daughter remain to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a loving father. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. P. C. Hanson.

Luff.—Bertha Luff was born in Elizabethtown, Ill., on Jan. 9, 1882, and died July 16, 1914, in San Fernando, Cal. From her girlhood days she had cherished the desire to become a missionary, and she gave herself to God for work in China. She accepted the truth at Paducah, Ky. Later she spent some time in the employ of the Southern Publishing Association, and also took the nurses’ course. She was on her way to her chosen field of labor when stricken with the sickness which caused her death. Her hope was bright until the last, and she fell asleep trusting in the Saviour. J. W. Adams.

Griffith.—Minerva Jane Gray was born Oct. 9, 1848, and died July 21, 1914, near Brownstown, Ill., at the age of 65 years, 9 months, and 12 days. She was married to Hiram Norris Nov. 30, 1871, and to them was born one daughter. After her husband’s death she was united in marriage with Harrison Griffith, who, with their five children, is left to mourn. Two brothers and two sisters of the deceased also are living. In 1905 Sister Griffith united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. She fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. J. Nethery.

Robbins.—Charles R. Robbins fell asleep in Jesus, June 14, 1914, at the home of his daughter in Tiverton, Nova Scotia, aged 78 years. He first learned of present truth through a series of lectures given in Nova Scotia by Elder J. R. Israel during the winter of 1876. In 1882 Brother Robbins made a voyage to Japan, and returning to San Francisco in poor health, he went to the Rural Health Retreat at St. Helena, Cal. While there he embraced present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For some years he engaged in ship mission work in San Francisco and Brooklyn; but in 1905 he returned to his home in Tiverton, Nova Scotia, and united with the little company there, remaining a faithful member until his death. Byron Outhouse.

Adkins.—Mrs. Mary Catherine Padgette Adkins was born in Philadelphia, Jan. 22, 1885, and died in Wilmington, N. C., July 18, 1914. During the summer of 1905 she heard the truths of the third angel’s message presented in Philadelphia, Pa., by Elders W. J. Fitzgerald and Morris Lukens, and united with the West Philadelphia church. Nov. 20, 1907, she was married to W. L. Adkins, at present one of our workers in the North Carolina Conference. Sister Adkins was taken ill while they were associated with the writer in a tent effort at Wilmington, N. C., and died at the Walker Memorial Hospital, on July 18, 1914. Elder H. M. J. Richards conducted the funeral service, which was held in Philadelphia. She is survived by her husband and one son, her parents, three sisters, and three brothers. Carlyle B. Haynes.

Shasky.—Lena Shasky was born in Plover, Wis., Sept. 28, 1890, and died in Springfield, Ill., Aug. 13, 1914. As a child she was loving and kind, and as she grew older these traits of character strengthened. After the death of her mother, two years before her own, she filled the missing link in the home to the best of her ability. She is survived by a father, five brothers, and three sisters, who sorrow in hope. When called to rest, she was preparing for the Bible work, which she was to take up early in September. The funeral service was held in Battle Creek, Mich., Elder A. J. Clark officiating. *

Babcock.—I. T. Babcock was born near Humboldt, Nebr., May 20, 1871, and was accidentally killed at Freeport, Mich., June 17, 1914. The deceased was married, Dec. 25, 1893, to Miss Myrtle Pollen. Two children were born to this union. Mrs. Babcock died later, and in October of 1910 he was married to Miss Haddie B. Morar. They had one daughter. The family moved from Ohio to Michigan in 1911. Brother Babcock was an earnest Christian, and hoped for the soon coming of the Saviour. His wife and three daughters, together with his parents and three brothers, are left to mourn. J. M. Wilbur.

Schoellhorn.—Frederick F. Schoellhorn was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 6, 1843, and died at his home in Alameda, Cal., July 24, 1914. He accepted the third angel’s message in San Francisco, Cal., in the year 1882, under the labors of Elders I. D. Van Horn and J. O. Corliss. He became a charter member of the Laguna Seventh-day Adventist Church. He frequently wrote for our German papers. His one ambition was the salvation of souls. Because of his manly Christian character, Brother Schoellhorn was loved by all who knew him. His wife, five married daughters, and one stepson are left to mourn. C. E. Ford.

Wilbur.—Josiah Wilbur was born in Jackson County, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1823, and departed this life March 21, 1911, aged 87 years, 6 months, and 17 days. Mrs. Louisa Wilbur, his wife, was born Dec. 28, 1827, in Pennsylvania, and died at their home in College View, Nebr., July 12, 1914, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 12 days. They were married April 10, 1847. Brother and Sister Wilbur accepted this message in 1859 and were faithful to the end, being honored members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over half a century. Of their thirteen children ten survive. They will sleep in Jesus until the resurrection morning, when the King shall come to claim his own. J. H. Morrison.