Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 21, 1912

BUTTERFIELD.—Elder and Mrs. C. L. Butterfield, of Seoul, Korea, suffered the loss of their little son, Callie Kenneth, Sept. 25, 1912. He was 18 months and 18 days old. The entire mission mourn with the family, but we sorrow not as do others, being upheld by the joyous hope of a soon-coming resurrection morning. RILEY RUSSELL, M. D.

STILES.—Annie Hall Stiles was born in Yorkshire, England, in March, 1866, and died at Sanitarium, Cal., April 2, 1912. In 1900 she accepted this truth, and was most devoted to her faith until the very last, having had an active Christian experience. Her companion is left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service. C. L. TAYLOR.

DANIEL.—Jasper Daniel was born in Indiana, March 13, 1843, and died in Norwalk, Cal., Oct. 14, 1912. He was a great sufferer for twenty-one years, but never a murmur escaped his lips. He was a faithful member of the Norwalk church. Five children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

STEVENSON.—Brother Henry H. Stevenson passed away at his home in Long Beach, Cal., Oct. 11, 1912, aged 72 years. He was a faithful member of the Long Beach Seventh-day Adventist Church, a man of ability, having served in several public offices, and for two years as interpreter and clerk to Major Harrison in the Philippines. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

McGREGOR.—John P. McGregor was born in Scotland, March 23, 1840, and died Oct. 8, 1912, at his home near Freeland, Mich. His death was caused by an accident that occurred in his sawmill. Brother McGregor was among the first to accept present truth in Michigan, and always remained true to the principles of the message. He was a good man, a devoted husband, and a kind father. His companion and three children, together with many relatives and friends, are left to mourn. WM. OSTRANDER.

SURDAM.—Marion Surdam, son of Brother and Sister O. C. Surdam, of College Place, Wash., died Oct. 8, 1912. Marion was respected by all who knew him. He was born at Garrison, Kans., and was 17 years, 5 months, and 10 days of age at the time of his death. He united with the church about two years ago, and was a faithful Christian. His parents, a brother, and many friends mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Elder E. W. Catlin and the writer. J. A. RIPPEY.

STRATTON.—Henry Bateman Stratton was born in Albion, Maine, Aug. 21, 1825, and died at Melrose, Mass., Oct. 9, 1912. Father Stratton accepted this message under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell in 1860, and became a charter member of the Boston church of Seventh-day Adventists. He was a zealous advocate and loyal supporter of the cause he loved. After the death of his second wife, he made his home with his daughter in Melrose. One son and two daughters are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral services. G. B. STARR.

CARROLL.—Robert R. Carroll was born Aug. 14, 1840, near Washington, Ind., and departed this life Sept. 25, 1912. Thirty-six years ago he moved to Allendale, Ill., where he resided twenty-nine years, living since that time near St. Francisville, Ill. In 1861 he enlisted for three years in the civil war, but was wounded and discharged after eighteen months of service. He was married Nov. 5, 1863, to Laura Ellen Peachee, of Daviess County, Ind. To this union twelve children were born, six of whom, with his companion, are left to mourn. Thirty-two years ago Brother Carroll united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at West Salem, Ill. He remained firm to the faith until his death, and fell asleep rejoicing in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Services were conducted by the writer. E. A. BRISTOL.

JOHNSON.—Harold Ruben Johnson was born in Minneapolis, Minn., July 9, 1894, and died at his home near Detroit, Minn., Oct. 21, 1912, aged 18 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Harold was a bright, cheery boy, and beloved by all who knew him. It was his delight to attend Sabbath-school and church, and Sabbath always found him in his place as a worshiper of our blessed Lord and Master. His parents and one sister, besides a large circle of relatives and friends, are left to mourn. The funeral service was largely attended. S. A. RUSKJER.

LABIER.—Henry Olsen Labier was born in Nevada, Mo., Dec. 21, 1891, and died Oct. 13, 1912. At the time of his death he was employed by an electric-light firm in Silverton, Oregon. By mischance the current was turned on while he was working on a pole, and death was instantaneous. A member of the firm for which he worked brought the body to Nevada, his old home, where interment took place. The parents and one sister survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Isa. 38:1. P. G. STANLEY.

MYERS.—J. J. Myers was born July 3, 1832, in New York State, and died Sept. 4, 1912. When a young man he settled in Michigan, but later located at North Platte, Nebr., where he spent the last forty years of his life. In the year 1857 he was united in marriage with Sarah J. Seavey, and to this union were born six children, four of whom, together with the wife, one sister, and one brother, are left to mourn. The deceased was a charter member of the North Platte Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was also a veteran of the civil war. Elder L. E. Johnson, assisted by the writer, conducted the funeral service. C. H. MILLER.

PESHA.—Louis J. Pesha was born in Euphemia Township, province of Ontario, Canada, Aug. 11, 1868, and died near his father's home, where he was visiting, as the result of an automobile accident, Oct. 1, 1912. His age was 44 years, 1 month, and 20 days. Aug. 29, 1892, he was married to Miss Lena Faucher. They located in Marine City, Mich. Brother Pesha was reared in a Seventh-day Adventist home, and was a member of the Marine City Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of his death. His wife and daughter, his aged parents, one brother, two sisters, and many friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as others who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. H. A. BOYLAN.