Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Dec 25, 1913

CHARLES.—Mrs. Catherine Charles was born in Belgium, and came to this country when quite young. She was reared in the Catholic faith. The light of present truth came to her only a few months before her death, but she gladly accepted it, and continued faithful until the last. She was laid to rest Oct. 26, 1913. A daughter and a son, with other relatives, are left to mourn. R. J. BELLOWS.

SMITH.—Sister Phoebe Smith, of Alford, Tex., was severely burned by gasoline on the eve of her departure for California, but proceeded on the journey as far as Fort Worth, where she died in a hospital ten days later, Nov. 28, 1913, aged 78 years. Her aged and infirm companion, with their son and his family, abandoned moving to California, and took the remains back to her old home, where she was laid to rest to await the return of the Saviour, whom she loved and served throughout her life. She accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. A. Holbrook about twenty years ago. W. A. SWEANY.

RHODES.—Died in Columbus, Miss., at the home of his daughter, Brother J. H. Rhodes, a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the last twenty-eight years. The deceased was born near Winchester, Va., in 1831. For a number of years he resided in Mississippi, and had planned to attend camp-meeting in that State this past summer, but was in too feeble health. However, he greatly enjoyed meeting with a small gathering of our people and workers in September. He knew that the end was near, but was resigned to the will of God and manifested childlike trust in his Saviour. He peacefully fell asleep on the morning of Oct. 16, 1913. E. D. SCOLES.

SCHULTZ.—Bertha Schultz was born July 4, 1830, at Hanover, Germany, and died in Clatskanie, Oregon, Nov. 14, 1913, at the home of her daughter. Her age was 83 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Nov. 22, 1854, she was united in marriage with George Frederick Schultz, who molded in his foundry the statue of the famous poet Schiller. The deceased was left a widow in 1870. Of their seven children only three are living. She came to America with her family in 1890, and spent twelve years at Santa Rosa, Cal., seven years in Seattle, Wash., and three years in Goble and Clatskanie, Oregon. She fell asleep in the blessed hope of the soon coming of her Lord. HENRY BLOCK.

COTTRELL.—Mrs. O. I. Cottrell was born Aug. 31, 1841, and died Nov. 22, 1913, at Glendale, Cal. When but fourteen years of age she was married to T. F. Cottrell, son of our esteemed pioneer, R. F. Cottrell. One year later she was converted to the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder W. S. Ingraham. Elder J. N. Andrews took a special interest in her spiritual welfare in the early days of this message. Her latter years were beautiful with resignation and trust in the Lord. Our sister passed through many severe trials during her walk in life, but she found in her Lord an ever-present helper, and fell asleep in the hope of her Lord's soon coming. L. H. PROCTOR.

GOLISCH.—Adala Miller Golisch was born in Wausau, Wis., Jan. 22, 1881, and died at her home in that city Nov. 22, 1913. At the age of twenty-two she was united in marriage with Edward Golisch. They made their home in Wausau, where they have since resided. To them were born five children, of whom four, with the husband and father, survive. The deceased embraced the faith held by the Seventh-day Adventists one year ago last August, and united with the church. Faithful in her profession, she endeavored to live the Christ life and win others to her Master, the Saviour of the world. She now sleeps in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother A. Belding. W. H. THURSTON.

RASMUSSEN.—Walter Christian, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rasmussen, of Ceres, Cal., died at the home of his grandparents in Alameda, Cal., Nov. 22, 1913, aged 7 months and 12 days. The parents take comfort in the hope of the resurrection. B. E. BEDDOE.

ST. JOHN.—Died at Erie, Pa., Nov. 23, 1913, Sister Marion St. John, aged 71 years, 4 months, and 18 days. She was born in Scotland, July 5, 1842. The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and by her gracious disposition and helpfulness endeared herself to her many friends. She was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder W. F. Schwartz. GEORGE L. WEST.

BLACK.—Mrs. Eunice Black was born in the State of Ohio, Sept. 28, 1839, and died Nov. 28, 1913, aged 74 years and 2 months. In the early days she went with her parents to Hillsdale County, Michigan. On April 5, 1862, she was married to D. L. Black. To this union nine children were born, five of whom survive. The deceased was a loving wife and a devoted mother, always thoughtful of the needs of others. In 1875 she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder H. A. St. John, and until her death was a sincere, consistent Christian. She was laid to rest by the side of her companion, awaiting the call of her Saviour. D. P. WOOD.

HILL.—Daniel N. Hill was born in Saline County, Missouri, Jan. 6, 1821, and died at the home of his son in Half Rock, Mo., Nov. 29, 1913. This long sojourn of 92 years, 10 months, and 23 days was an honor to his country, which he served well in times of peace and trouble; to his family, which he dearly loved; and to his God, whom he devoutly served. In 1849 he was united in marriage with Sarah Droyer, and to them were born eight children. Our brother united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1878. The second coming of Christ was a precious doctrine, which made his death calm and peaceful. He is survived by one brother, one sister, and three children. The high esteem in which he was held by acquaintances was fully manifested during his sickness and burial. The funeral services were largely attended, words of consolation being spoken from John 14:1-3, a text which he often quoted. W. A. HENNIG.