Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 10, 1912

YORK.—Henry W. York was born at Underhill, Vt., Sept. 16, 1837, and died in Cambridge, Vt., Sept. 13, 1912. He embraced the truths of the third angel's message in 1907, and fell asleep rejoicing in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Sturges, pastor of the Methodist Church of West Bolton (Text, Matt. 24: 44). FANNIE SILLOWAY.

OBERHOLTZER.—Samuel W. Oberholtzer was born in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, Nov. 15, 1899, and was drowned while bathing in Red River, near Doddridge, Ark., Sept. 8, 1912. He was laid to rest beside a baby brother near McBrides, Mich. Sammy was a bright boy, and loved his Saviour. His parents sorrow, but in hope. The services were conducted by the writer. J. M. HOYT.

STANSELL.—Loretta May Stansell was born in San Diego, Cal., Dec. 25, 1890, and died at the home of her parents, in that city, Aug. 29, 1912. She had known this truth for a number of years, but did not make a profession of Christianity until a short time before her death, when she was baptized by Elder W. M. Healey, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The writer spoke words of comfort at the funeral service from 1 Cor. 15: 26. J. ERNEST BOND.

MORRISON.—Mrs. Mary Morrison was born in Buffalo, N. Y., March 6, 1829, and died at her home in Albion, Pa., Sept. 9, 1912. Sister Morrison was converted in early youth, and in 1892 accepted the truths of the third angel's message. She was a faithful worker, and scattered many pages of truth-filled literature. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. A son and a daughter, together with many other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. L. WEST.

GRAY.—Andrew J. Gray died Aug. 14, 1912, at his home near Loup City, Nebr., aged 62 years, 1 month, and 26 days. Brother Gray was converted about three years ago, and united with the Loup City Seventh-day Adventist Church. He dearly loved the truth, and faithfully walked in the light of the third angel's message. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. A wife and twelve children and other relatives are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13. O. E. JONES.

ENGLE.—Amanda E. Engle, daughter of Brother and Sister Peter Paulson, of Carleton, Nebr., was born at Bruning, Nebr., April 28, 1894, and died at the home of her parents, Sept. 16, 1912. She was united in marriage to D. J. Engle about a year before her death. She was brought up a Sabbath-keeper, beloved by all who knew her. A short time before her illness she expressed a desire to be baptized. She leaves a young babe, a husband, a father, a mother, and one sister to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13. O. E. JONES.

LANGDON.—Martin G. Langdon was born in St. Joseph County, Michigan, April 15, 1861. When twenty-one years of age he went to Boulder, Colo., where he was married to Miss Isabell Chapman. Soon after his marriage he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death, which occurred Sept. 1, 1912. His companion, one son, an aged mother, and one sister, besides a large circle of relatives, are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. B. Horton. W. C. HEBNER.

BELL.—Ruth, daughter of Elder and Mrs. A. R. Bell, was born in Jersey City, N. J., April 18, 1892, and died in Harrisburg, Pa., Sept. 18, 1912. Ruth had been connected as a nurse with the tent effort in New York City, conducted by Elders Wheeler and Nicola, this past summer. Failing in health, she was brought to her home in Harrisburg by her father, September 6. Her case had been diagnosed in New York as tuberculosis of the intestines. Suffering intensely, an operation was resorted to as the last chance of saving her life, but pneumonia setting in, the results were fatal, her heart having been weakened. While young, Ruth was baptized into our faith, and we therefore do not mourn as do those who have no hope, but look forward to the life beyond the grave, where broken ties will be reunited. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, who chose as his text 1 Thess. 4: 13. W. H. HECKMAN.

McCOON.—Lloyd Alvin McCoon, only child of Brother and Sister O. H. McCoon, was born May 13, 1912, and died in Oakland, Cal., at the tender age of 3 months and 29 days. These dear parents feel their loss very keenly. May the Lord comfort them in this hour of trial. B. E. BEDDOE.

EMMERSON.—Jared Emmerson was born in New Brunswick, Canada, Sept. 16, 1824, and died Aug. 12, 1912, aged almost eighty-eight years. When a young man he emigrated to the West, and settled on a homestead at Grove Lake, Minn., where he resided for about thirty-five years. In 1901 he removed to Oregon. In 1856 Brother Emmerson was united in marriage to Mary J. Munger, of Waterloo, Iowa. To this union were born six sons and two daughters, of whom five sons are living. After the death of his wife, he made his home with his son, John E. Emmerson, at Hopewell, Oregon. During the last year of his life he was confined to his bed with the decrepitude of old age. Brother Emmerson was long a firm believer in the third angel's message, and during the last years of his life he spent much time in prayer and the study of the Word. We believe that he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. T. H. STARRUCK.

SQUIRE.—Franklin Squire was born Feb. 15, 1827, and spent his early life on his father's farm in Ohio. When twenty-four years of age, he moved to Michigan, and Feb. 23, 1851, was united in marriage with Eliza Ann Herrington. The family lived for some time in Lenawee County, Michigan, but later settled in Gratiot County. Mrs. Squire died in 1867, leaving six children. Mr. Squire was married to Susan Conkin in the fall of the same year, and to them one daughter was born. His second wife dying in 1869, the following year he was united in marriage with Cordelia Tripp. One daughter was born to this union. In the spring of 1902 the family moved to Bloomer township, Montcalm County, where the husband and father died Aug. 30, 1912. Our brother was a firm believer in present truth, being an earnest and active Christian, ever ready to help the cause he loved. For many years he was elder of the Ithaca (Mich.) Seventh-day Adventist Church, and for fourteen years was a director of the Michigan Conference. He is survived by his wife, six children, twenty grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. M. HOYT.