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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 27, 1913

Obituaries

Hamer.— Charles Vernon Hamer was born in Logan County, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1849, and died in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1913, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 5 days. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, three sons, and one brother. His illness was of four and one-half years' duration. He accepted present truth during the summer of 1900, and began work as secretary-treasurer of the Ohio Conference in 1901. In the fall of 1908 he went to the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium, and remained eight months, during which time an operation was performed, but he never fully recovered. As soon as able, he took up work with the West Virginia Conference, serving as secretary and treasurer for two years. He was forced to give up his work there in the spring of 1912, and returned to Mount Vernon, Ohio, where he continued to reside until the time of his death. He was loved and honored by all who knew him, for his kindness and helpfulness, and for his wonderful patience in extreme suffering. His whole desire was to aid in the closing work of the third angel's message. Interment was made in Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. The influence of this noble life will be felt by others until the happy day when he shall come forth from the grave at the call of the Life-giver. F. H. Robbins.

Griffin.— Mrs. Matilda Griffin was born in Steuben County, New York, Aug. 26, 1826, and died at Allegan, Mich., Feb. 5, 1913, aged 86 years, 5 months, and 9 days. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom are living. For many years she was a faithful member of the Allegan Seventh-day Adventist Church. At the funeral service a message of comfort was given from Rev. 1:18. Clifford A. Russell.

Hall.— Romanda Halsted Burgess Hall was born at Rome Center, Mich., July 1, 1850. She was married to George Burgess in 1869, and to this union were born three children. In 1882 she was left a widow. Two years later she was married to Burton M. Hall. The family moved to California in 1904, and since that time have resided in Upland, where our sister fell asleep on Jan. 20, 1913, aged 62 years, 6 months, and 19 days. Sister Hall in her work as a nurse made many friends, who, with her husband, two daughters, and one sister mourn her death. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ontario, and fell asleep in the firm belief of meeting her Saviour when he comes to claim his own. F. I. Richardson.

Logan.— James Benson Logan was born in Tennessee, Feb. 20, 1829, and died at Bluford, Ill., Jan. 22, 1913, aged 83 years, 11 months, and 2 days. In early youth he moved with his parents to Nashville, Ill., where much of his life was spent. During the war with Mexico he served as a private soldier, and was captain in the civil war, proving both his bravery and efficiency. Brother Logan united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bluford in 1874, and remained a member of the same until it was disbanded. He was a constant Bible student, and during his last moments expressed strong faith in the second coming of Christ and the reward, of the saints. His wife, three sons, and five daughters are left to mourn. E. F. Ferris.