Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 30, 1913

SLIPPER.—Sister Katheryn Slipper was born in Canada in 1841, and died Sept. 19, 1913, in Chicago, Ill. The deceased accepted this message in 1904, and remained faithful to the day of her death. Three sons, two daughters, and one sister are the only living relatives. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of consolation being spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. M. H. SERNS.

WORKHOFFEN.—Jennie Workhoffen, a native of Holland, died at Salida, Cal., aged 70 years and 8 months. In 1867 she was married to Henry Workhoffen, who, with four children, survives. From early childhood the deceased was religiously inclined, and in 1880 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she continued a faithful member until her death. For many years the family lived in Indiana. They had only recently located in California when the wife and mother was taken from them. N. W. KAUBLE.

MILLER.—Mrs. Anna M. Miller died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Hill, near Lexington, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1913, aged 76 years, 10 months, and 4 days. She was born at Nassau, Germany, and came to this country with her parents at the age of seven years. She accepted the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bellville, Ohio, July 6, 1879, and remained faithful until her death. The funeral service was held in the Christian church at Lexington, and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors. H. H. BURKHOLDER.

WHITE.—John Randolf White was born Sept. 8, 1872, at Osceola, Iowa, and died at the home of his only sister, in San Jacinto, Cal., Sept. 2, 1913, aged 40 years, 11 months, and 24 days. The deceased was a graduate of the Knoxville high school, and also had a normal training. For some time he engaged in teaching, and later came to California. Brother White suffered much, but was hopeful to the end, and died a firm believer in the third angel's message. His companion, three children, and one sister survive. The writer spoke words of comfort from Job 14:1, 2. L. E. BRANT.

SEWELL.—Mrs. Mary Ann Sewell died at her home in Farmer, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1913, aged 67 years, 7 months, and 26 days. In the summer of 1895, during a tent effort conducted by Elder R. A. Boardman and the writer, Sister Sewell gladly embraced the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists, and united with the Hicksville church at its organization a few months later. Her affliction covers a period of about eight years, during which time she was never known to murmur or complain. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed by the church. A husband, five sons, and two daughters mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the union church at Farmer, which was well filled with sympathizing friends. H. H. BURKHOLDER.

BIRD.—Elizabeth Dunn Martin was born in New Jersey, July 16, 1837, and died at the home of Elder W. L. Bird, in Columbia, S. C., Sept. 20, 1913, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 4 days. At the age of twenty she was married to Sylvester W. Bird, whom she survived by four years. To this happy union were born eight children, seven of whom are living. Sister Bird accepted present truth in 1872, and was laid to rest hoping for the soon coming of Him in whom she trusted. A. D. GILBERT.

HUBBARD.—Willis S. Hubbard was drowned in the Tuolumne River, Modesto, Cal., Sept. 21, 1913, at the age of 61 years, 5 months, and 29 days. He was born in Pleasantville, Iowa. In 1872 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Wilbur. Some twenty-five years ago he united with this church, and remained faithful until his death. His companion, three sons, one daughter, three sisters, and one brother survive. Funeral services by the writer, assisted by J. C. Rasmussen. C. M. GARDNER.

FEWELL.—Died at Turlock, Cal., Sept. 9, 1913, Frank B. Fewell, aged 58 years and 9 months. Brother Fewell came to California with his parents in pioneer times, but later returned to Nebraska, where he was united in marriage with Eva A. Russell thirty-five years ago. About twenty years ago the light of present truth came to him at Santa Ana, Cal., and he remained a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until called by death. He was a clean, sober-minded, upright man from his youth, honest, earnest, and industrious. He leaves a wife, three sons, three brothers, and two sisters, but they sorrow in hope. C. M. GARDNER.

PEPPERS.—Mary Jane Griffin Peppers was born in Monroe County, Iowa, July 27, 1879, and died at Chisholm, Iowa, Oct. 6, 1913, aged 43 years, 2 months, and 9 days. Jan. 15, 1891, she was married to Sherman D. Peppers, who, with her mother, four brothers, and one sister, is left to mourn. Sister Peppers was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Eddyville, Iowa. She lived a quiet, consistent Christian life, and was a most devoted wife and daughter, a loving sister, a kind neighbor, and a sympathetic friend. Her loved ones find comfort in the assurance that she sleeps in Jesus. M. B. BUTTERFIELD.

DUNLAP.—Miss Ida Dunlap was born near Pewamo, Mich., Jan. 7, 1860, and died at the home of her sister at Crystal Lake, Sept. 27, 1913. The deceased accepted the third angel's message at the age of twenty-two, and for many years was actively engaged in the work, at one time being secretary of the Young People's Society of the East Michigan Conference. Later she took up work in the Huntsville (Ala.) school, where she labored faithfully until failing health forced her to give up. During the last year of her life Sister Dunlap was a patient sufferer, full of faith, and resigned to God's will. Five brothers, four sisters, and many friends mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service. IRA J. WOODMAN.

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SHAVER.—Mary Eliza Shaver was born in the State of Illinois, May 13, 1849, and died at her home in College View, Nebr., Sept. 17, 1913. She was married to George W. Shaver at Hampton, Iowa, Aug. 25, 1869, and resided in that State until 1897. Eleven children were born to this union, nine of whom are still living. Sister Shaver's illness began eighteen years ago, and was the cause three years later of the family's moving to College View in order to be near the sanitarium, where she might have treatment. Brother and Sister Shaver embraced the third angel's message, thirty-five years ago. A large number of brethren and sisters and friends attended the funeral service, which was conducted at the family home in College View. The husband, five sons, and four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a dear wife and mother, and to live in the hope of meeting her again at the resurrection morning. D. P. MILLER.

ARTERS.—Little Mary, only daughter of Sister Elizabeth Arters, of Flagstaff, Ariz., was born March 18, 1910, and fell asleep Sept. 12, 1913. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home of the grandparents. M. A. HOLLISTER.

SMITH.—Mrs. Martha Josephine Cowing Smith fell asleep in Jesus Sept. 29, 1913, in the eighty-fourth year of her age. Sister Smith accepted present truth in the State of Kansas some twenty-five years ago. She resided mostly at Fresno, Cal., during the last sixteen years of her life, where she had many warm friends. Four children mourn. Services were conducted by the undersigned, and the deceased was laid to rest awaiting the call of the Life-giver. J. H. BEHRENS.

DILLARD.—Pleas H. Dillard was born in the year 1870, and died Sept. 29, 1913. The deceased was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Missionary Ridge, Tenn. He was a great sufferer for several years, but bore his affliction with patience. He leaves a wife and four children, but they “sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” He now rests awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. R. MAGOON.

SMITH.—Arthur Raymond Smith, the little son of O. M. and Lillie Castle Smith, was born June 12, 1910, and died Sept. 26, 1913, at the age of 3 years, 3 months, and 14 days. Little Arthur was a bright, active child, always strong and well until his last illness, which lasted about one month. He was patient in all his suffering and passed away peacefully. His loss is mourned by the parents, one brother, and three sisters. Words of consolation were spoken by a Congregational minister to a large concourse of relatives and friends who gathered at the funeral service. MRS. O. M. SMITH.

BAGLEY.—Mrs. Lois Ann Bagley died at the Alameda sanitarium, Alameda, Cal., Sept. 9, 1913. More than forty years of her life were spent in Chicago, Ill., where she was connected with the first effort of this denomination in that city. She came with her daughter to California, only two months before her death, which was the result of a fall. She was a patient sufferer, and her faith in the Saviour and hope of eternal life were sure and steadfast to the end. One daughter and several grandchildren are left to mourn. Elder B. E. Beddoe conducted the funeral services. C. G. HOLMES.