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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 20, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 8.

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Obituaries

Johnson.—On the afternoon of Jan. 22, 1913, we laid our infant son, Ivan Ray, to rest in the cemetery at Good Thunder, Minn. He was born January 15, and though so young left a vacant place in our hearts and home. Our prayer is that God will hasten the finishing of his work in the earth, and the coming of the resurrection morning. James and Marie Johnson.
Hawkins.—Elizabeth Terry Hawkins died very suddenly on Jan. 22, 1913. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 27, 1862. Seven years ago the light of present truth came to her, and she united with the Birmingham, Ala., church, remaining faithful until the end of her life. The pastor of the Presbyterian Church assisted the writer in conducting the funeral services. Text, Job 14:14. A. L. Miller.
Harrison.—Elizabeth Von Voorchis Harrison fell asleep in the blessed hope at her home in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 13, 1913, in her twenty-second year. She was baptized when a child in the State of Ohio, and with her parents came South, where she was united in marriage to Harlan Harrison. Her consistent life and patience in suffering give us hope in her coming forth in the first resurrection. C. A. Hansen.
Tripp.—Mrs. Sarah Tripp died at her home at Stephenson, Mich., Dec. 16, 1912, at the advanced age of 91 years, 4 months, and 8 days. She embraced the truth of the third angel’s message twenty years ago, and fell asleep in the blessed hope of the soon coming of her Saviour. Two sons and five daughters are left to mourn. Comforting words were spoken to the family and friends by the writer from the twenty-second chapter of Revelation. W. J. Hatton.
Peterson.—Helen Hansen was born in Norway, Jan. 13, 1858, and died in Lower Natchez, Wash., Jan. 2, 1913, being almost 55 years old. At the age of twenty she was converted in Christiania, Norway, and continued faithful in the truth until her death. In the year 1890 the deceased was married to Peter Peterson, two years after coming to America. Five children were born to them, two of whom, with their father, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Brother Sargeant. S. H. Kime.

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Finch.—Mary Saphrona Wells was born near Hartford, Conn., March 19, 1824. When eighteen years old she was converted, and in 1845 united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. The deceased was united in marriage to T. P. Finch when twenty-five years old. To them were born two daughters, one of whom survives. The greater part of her life was spent in the State of New York. At the age of eighty-two she came to Gretna, Kans., to live with her daughter, at which place she fell peacefully asleep Jan. 6, 1913. Pastor Hodson (United Brethren) spoke words of comfort from 1 Thess. 4:13-17. Mary Hallock.
Bolles.—Nelson Richard Bolles died at his home in Springboro, Pa., on the morning of Dec. 17, 1912. He was born at Ellicottville, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1831. On Oct. 2, 1861, he was married to Melvina Bell Whitford. Our family spent a few years in Wisconsin, living near the Foy Sippi church, of which mother was a member. Shortly before his death, father made his peace with God, and was willing to go. We feel confident that he sleeps in Jesus. He was always honest and upright in all his dealings, and ever ready to help any good work. He was devoted to his home and family, and we miss him everywhere. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor W. J. Baldwin (Methodist), as no Adventist minister was near. Lenora Bolles Patch.
Bostwick.—After a very brief illness, Irving Kimball Bostwick died at his home in Granville, Vt., in his nineteenth year. He was an earnest Christian, and planned to earn money to assist his father in carrying forward missionary work in neighboring counties. The funeral services were largely attended, words of comfort being spoken by the writer from Rev. 22:14. Franklin B. Nelson.
Pearey.—Mary Mellissa Pearey was born May 25, 1890, and died at the home of her parents in Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 21, 1913, aged 22 years, 7 months, and 26 days. During the last eight years of her life she was a constant sufferer. Her patience and Christian fortitude were an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. Her parents, brothers, and sisters, together with many friends, are left to mourn. D. P. Wood.
Leighton.—Dominicus R. Leighton was born in Somerville, Mass., Dec. 8, 1830, and died suddenly Jan. 14, 1913, at his home in New Haven, Conn., aged 82 years. He accepted present truth nearly fifty years ago, and remained faithful until his death. The funeral service was largely attended. The writer spoke words of consolation from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. His wife, two sons, one daughter, and an aged brother are left to mourn. J. C. Stevens.
Burrows.—Died at her mother’s home in Haywood, Cal., Sister Ida M. Burrows, at the age of 33 years. Her faith in God was strong until the last, and she was fully reconciled to the Lord’s will. She leaves a devoted husband, seven children, her mother, father, two sisters, and two brothers to mourn. Interment took place at Napa City, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Elder D. E. Robinson assisted in the services. S. T. Hare.
Webber.—Died at the Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal., Dec. 27, 1912, Miss Emma A. Webber, aged 66 years, 8 months, and 27 days. Sister Webber was born in Union City, Mich. She was an Adventist from childhood, and at the time of her death was a member of the Battle Creek, Mich., church. For twenty years she was connected with the Battle Creek Sanitarium, holding several responsible positions, until failing health compelled her to resign. Eight years ago she came to San Jose. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. Words of hope were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13, 14. A. E. Place.
Harmon.—Gerome L. Harmon was born in Genesee County, New York, Nov. 15, 1830, and departed this life Jan. 10, 1913, aged 82 years, 1 month, and 25 days. The deceased was married to Miss Emily Read in 1853, and to this union were born four children. In 1870 the family located at Potterville, Mich., and at that place accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder E. B. Lane. In 1878 they settled near Ithaca, Mich., where they have since resided. Brother Harmon was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and we laid him to rest confident that he sleeps in hope. His aged companion and two children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13. F. H. Hoxie.
Waddell.—Henry Waddell was born in Michigan City, Ind., April 4, 1833, and died at his home in Baraboo, Wis., Jan. 7, 1913, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 3 days. His life was spent in Sauk County, Wisconsin, where his father was a Methodist minister. He was married to Selena C. Harsiem, who died about ten years ago. Nine children are left to mourn. Brother Waddell was converted during a series of tent-meetings conducted by Elders I. Sanborn and H. W. Decker about thirty-five years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, becoming a charter member of the company organized at Baraboo. He looked forward in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. F. F. Petersen.
Doble.—Lorenzo Doble was born in Bangor, Maine, Feb. 17, 1824, and died at the home of his daughter in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 3, 1912. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over forty years. This message was very dear to him, and in his younger days he was active in helping to give the good news to others. His companion, three sons, four daughters, one brother, and one sister are left to mourn. Mrs. L. E. Geissler.
Hansen.—Mrs. Anna Anderson Ross Hansen was born in Gagnef, Sweden, Feb. 24, 1849, and died Dec. 19, 1912, at her home in Hoffman, Minn. Jan. 4, 1899, she was married to Christian Hansen, who is now left to mourn the loss of a faithful companion. Sister Hansen embraced this truth a number of years ago, and clung to the blessed hope until the last. During her sickness she was very patient, and often spoke of her trust in God. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. H. Sherrig.
Woodworth.—Franklin Woodworth was born in Albion, Mich., Aug. 7, 1847. He came to Nebraska in 1868, where he was united in marriage with Clara A. Brewster on July 14, 1872. Two sons were born to them. Brother Woodworth accepted present truth in 1899, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until he passed away Jan. 30, 1913. He leaves a wife, one son, and many relatives and friends to mourn. Services were conducted by the writer. F. I. Richardson.
Swift.—Floyd W. Swift, of Nashua, N. H., passed away at his home Jan. 19, 1913. He accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths under the labors of Elders O. O. Farnsworth and A. T. Robinson in the summer of 1889, and became a charter member of the Nashua Seventh-day Adventist Church. In the early days of his Christian experience he was an active church worker. Brother Swift led a devoted, godly life, and, if faithful, we shall meet him when Jesus comes. His wife, two sons, and one daughter mourn their loss. M. J. Woods.
Hubbard.—Mrs. P. F. Hubbard, of Urbana, Ill., died on Dec. 23, 1912, at the advanced age of 81 years. She came to Illinois when a young woman. Early in life she was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having accepted present truth through studying her Bible and reading our literature. Sister Hubbard continued faithful until the end, and we believe that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Her brother, granddaughter, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Bristol.
Thomas.—Franklin Parker Thomas was born June 22, 1846, in Fannin County, Georgia, and died Jan. 15, 1913, at Sallisaw, Okla. In the year 1884 he was baptized into the third angel’s message by Elder Marshall Enoch. The truth was very dear to him, and his voice was raised in prayer as long as he could speak. During the last two years of his life he suffered intensely, but was ever patient and perfectly resigned to the will of God. The deceased was married to Frances A. Divelbiss in 1883, who, with one son, is left to mourn. Pastor J. C. Floyd (Methodist) spoke words of comfort at the funeral service. Frances A. Thomas.
Oakland.—Gudrun Oakland was born April 6, 1897, and died at the home of her parents in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 13, 1913, aged 15 years, 9 months, and 4 days. Gudrun was a very earnest, conscientious Christian. She was baptized about one and one-half years ago, uniting with the Scandinavian church here in Chicago, and was unusually faithful in attending all meetings and participating in prayer and social services. She attended the young people’s meeting on the evening of January 7, but when the society met one week later, she was at rest. The writer conducted the funeral services. We laid her away to await the call of the Life-giver. P. E. Broderson.
Walinder.—John Walinder was born Nov. 13, 1839, in Sweden, and died at Herndon, Kans., Jan. 23, 1913. Four children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from 1 Cor. 15:26. B. H. Shaw.
Graham.—Died at Ramah, N. J., Jan. 22, 1913, Sister Lucy A. Graham, in her eighty-first year. Sister Graham accepted present truth seventeen years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. Two daughters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. M. C. Whitmarsh.
Coulon.—Mrs. Melinie Coulon died at the home of her son in Newton Township, Michigan, in her seventy-first year. She was a Christian from her youth, and an observer of the Sabbath of the Lord for twenty-seven years, having accepted present truth in New Orleans, La. Five daughters and three sons are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Tabernacle at Battle Creek, Mich. A. J. Clark.
Lange.—Lola Lange was born in Greenfield, Dade Co., Mo., July 15, 1897, and fell asleep Jan. 16, 1913. While in our home for a short time, Lola learned to keep and reverence God’s Sabbath and look for the Saviour’s return. She persisted in asking the blessing at each meal in her own words. Lola had many friends, and we believe she will arise, when the Life-giver comes, among the faithful of all ages. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Clark.
Curtis.—Susan Curtis, beloved daughter of Brother and Sister D. Curtis, was born on the Indian reservation at L’Anse, Mich., Feb. 2, 1898, and died Jan. 2, 1913, at the same place. This is the first death among the company of Indian Sabbath-keepers at L’Anse. She, with her parents, accepted present truth over two years ago. By her kindly disposition she endeared herself to all. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. F. Peterson.
Bradley.—Mrs. Hester A. Bradley was born in the city of Elbridge, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1837, and died at her home in Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 29, 1912. In January of 1857 she was married to Ruben R. Bradley at Eckford, Mich. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive and were present at the funeral. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church fourteen years ago, and remained a faithful member of the same until her death. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11:25. Willard H. Saxby.
Wilson.—Claude D. Wilson was born in Multnomah County, Oregon, March 22, 1879, and died near Cottage Grove, Oregon, Nov. 9, 1912, aged 33 years. He was converted two and one-half years ago, and remained faithful to God until his death. His companion, five children, and father are left to mourn, but they are comforted by the assurance that if faithful they will meet him again at the resurrection of the just. The hope of a soon-coming Saviour was made prominent in the funeral sermon, which was conducted by the writer. L. A. Gibson.
Babcock.—John A. Babcock was born Aug. 12, 1850, in Jackson Township, Shelby Co., Ohio. In 1872 he was united in marriage with Ella Lippincott, and to them seven children were born. The family accepted present truth in 1892, through the study of “Bible Readings for the Home Circle.” Brother Babcock was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He was an invalid during the last twenty-two years of his life, and Aug. 1, 1912, was brought to Battle Creek, Mich. Because of brain affliction he was taken to the State hospital at Kalamazoo on Dec. 4, 1912, and died there Jan. 20, 1913. His companion and three sons survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother D. C. Lippincott, a Seventh-day Baptist. A. J. Clark.
Machemer.—Paul Sands, infant son of Brother and Sister David Machemer, of Stony Creek, Pa., died Jan. 22, 1913, aged 2 months and 24 days. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing parents from Jer. 31:15. R. E. Harter.
Huie.—Mrs. Welcom Olds Huie died at the home of her nephew in Corry, Pa., Jan. 23, 1913, aged 73 years. She was a firm believer in the truths held by this denomination, and lived a devoted Christian life. She fell asleep in the glorious hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. I. N. Williams.
Meeks.—Martha Stanley was born in Tippah County, Mississippi, April 8, 1840. When she was fourteen years of age the family moved to Texas, and she was married to James Franklin Meeks. In 1894 our sister accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. A. Holbrook. She came to California in 1911, making her home in Tulare. While visiting her daughter in Corcoran she died very suddenly Jan. 2, 1913. Her companion, six children, and two brothers are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from James 4:15. Paul E. Scoggins.
Staley.—Sarah Elizabeth Staley was born in Highland County, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1845, and died in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1913, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 21 days. She was married in 1865. The deceased accepted present truth about twenty years ago, and died firm in the belief that the Saviour will soon come. The hour of prayer was her Bethel. During her last illness, she frequently spoke of her confidence in God to do all things well. One son, two daughters, one brother, and one sister are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Peter 3:13. John Francis Olmsted.
Jacobs.—Addie T. Hoyt was born April 16, 1850, in the State of Vermont. When she was six years old her parents moved to Ohio, where they lived for twelve years, and then came to Fontanelle, Iowa. The deceased was married to A. W. Jacobs, on March 14, 1872. About six years ago they moved to Villisca, where our sister passed away, Jan. 31, 1913. Sister Jacobs was converted early in life, and thirty years ago accepted present truth. From that time until her death her faith in a soon-coming Saviour never wavered. Her companion and two daughters are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. M. B. Butterfield.
Green.—Elbridge Green was born at Dover, Maine, Sept. 19, 1834, and died at Greeley, Colo., Jan. 11, 1913. While a young man he came West and located in Johnson County, Iowa. He was converted at the age of seventeen, and six years later became a Seventh-day Adventist. He ever took an active interest in the progress of the advent movement, giving liberally toward the building of the publishing house and the sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich., and to various other enterprises as help was needed. In 1881 he moved to Boulder, Colo., which was his home for twenty-four years. Here his earnest Christian life made an impression for good that will never be forgotten by those who knew him. Here his children grew to maturity, and the companion of his youth was laid to rest. In 1896 he was again married, and in 1905 moved to Dover, Colo., where he spent the remaining years of his life. Five children and his aged companion survive him. His children are Dr. G. W. Green, of Ravenswood Hospital, Chicago; Mrs. J. A. Leland, of San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. M. L. Adams, of Dover, Colo.; and Misses Elva and Celia Green, of San Francisco and Oakland, Cal. He died at the home of his stepdaughter, Dr. Eva Reed. A funeral service was held in Greeley, and he was brought to Boulder for burial, where a short service was conducted at the grave. Later a memorial service was conducted in the Boulder church. M. A. Altman.
Bryant.—Wylie Bryant, aged 75 years, fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 17, 1913, at Mobile, Ala. He accepted this truth fourteen years ago. He was deacon of the Mobile church, and in spite of his advanced age was ever faithful to his duties. He died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. His companion, two sons, and two daughters are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. S. D. Miller.
Rice.—Daisy Kivett Rice was born July 25, 1879, in Harrisonville, Mo. At the age of twelve years she was converted, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in that place. She lived a consecrated Christian life until she fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 10, 1913. On Oct. 19, 1898, she was married to Alfred H. Rice. At that time her church-membership was transferred to Kansas City, Mo. During her long and severe suffering she did not forget the cause of Christ. Her companion and two children are left to mourn. Virbrook Nutter.
DeForest.—Emeline Finch DeForest was born in the State of New York, Feb. 2, 1829, and died at Montesano, Wash., Jan. 24, 1913. The deceased was married to David DeForest when twenty-six years of age. They accepted present truth under the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill, and united with the Muir-Lyons (Michigan) Seventh-day Adventist Church. About four years ago they moved to Washington and became members of the Montesano church, of which organization our sister was a consistent member until she fell asleep in Jesus. Her aged companion, one son, and one daughter are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by G. B. Collett, the local church elder. E. L. Mac Lafferty.
Johns.—Martha Ann Piper was born in St. Marys, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1839, and died at the home of her daughter near that place on Jan. 28, 1913. Sister Johns accepted present truth in 1883, and until her death was a firm believer in the truths held by this denomination. She was married to Robert Lloyd in 1859, and four children were born to them. Her husband died, and in 1875 she was united in marriage with William Johns. Two daughters were born to this union. Our sister was indeed a mother in Israel. She leaves two sons, two daughters, one brother, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elder E. J. Van Horn. John Francis Olmsted.