Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 2, 1912

RIEBEN.—Robert N. Rieben was accidentally drowned near the home of his parents, in Wenonah, N. J., March 23, 1912, aged 3 years and 3 weeks. We laid the little one away to await the call of the Life-giver, the funeral service being conducted by the writer. GEORGE W. SPIES.

ALGER.—A. J. Alger was born April 16, 1833, and died at his home near Rileyville, Va., March 28, 1912, aged 78 years, 11 months, and 12 days. He was among the first to accept the truth in Page County, about thirty-five years ago, and was baptized by Elder J. O. Corliss. Brother Alger loved the message for this time. He is survived by his wife and eight children. His funeral took place from the church at Stanleyton, Sabbath, March 30, in the presence of a houseful of sympathizing neighbors and friends. The services were conducted by the writer, the text being Rom. 6:23. R. D. HOTTEL.

McCABE.—Howard E. McCabe was born at Elberta, Utah, Nov. 20, 1910, and died at the same place, March 14, 1912. Little Howard was an unusually bright and attractive child, and was loved by every one. Though it is with sadness that we lay him away, we know we shall soon meet him again if faithful. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 21:1-4 by a Methodist minister. MR. AND MRS. WILLIS MCCABE.

CARR.—Brother Robert Carr was born on Prince Edward Island, Jan. 2, 1833, and died at his home in Sheldon, N. Dak., March 31, 1912, aged 79 years, 2 months, and 29 days. He became a Christian at the age of twenty-five. About fifteen years ago Brother Carr accepted the third angel’s message, and ever after was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. J. BUHALTS.

MADSON.—Lars Madson was born in Shetland, Denmark, May 3, 1822, and died at Marion, Wis., March 30, 1912, aged 89 years, 10 months, and 27 days. He was married to Mary Jensen in the fall of 1844, and came to America in the spring of 1866. Brother Madson joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Poy Sippi, Wis., thirty-three years ago, and remained a loyal member until his death. Four sons and one daughter survive. Words of comfort were spoken to sorrowing relatives and friends by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. LOUIS DREWS.

HIXON.—Granville E. Hixon was born Jan. 6, 1861, and was instantly killed in an elevator accident at Columbus, Ohio, April 4, 1912, aged 51 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Mr. Hixon was married to Almeda Ish twenty-one years ago. His faithful wife, one son, two daughters, one sister, and a large circle of relatives and friends mourn his untimely death. He was industrious and honorable, and ever ready to assist those in need. His sudden death was a great shock to his family and friends. Words of comfort were spoken from Eccl. 12:13, 14. JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

SHERMAN.—Mrs. Harvey Sherman was born in Bloomfield, N. Y., May 21, 1838, and died at St. Louis, Mo., March 30, 1912. She was the mother of six children, four of whom survive. Several years ago Sister Sherman was converted and united with the Baptist Church; but being a diligent Bible student, she soon found the truth for this time, and most gladly walked in the light. She fell asleep happy in the thought of having a part in the first resurrection. Job 19:25, 26, was her favorite scripture, and was used by the writer as a basis for the funeral sermon. L. F. TRUBY.

RUSSELL.—Charlotte Fleming Russell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Oct. 6, 1829, and died in Mount Vernon, Ohio, March 21, 1912. On April 2, 1854, she was married to Alfred R. Russell. To this union seven children were born, three of whom survive. Early in her life Sister Russell came to America, and made her home in Philadelphia, Pa., for some time. Later she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our sister was a consistent Christian, her time and strength being largely spent in ministering to the needy. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder W. W. Miller. E. K. SLADE.

VAUGHN.—Mrs. Mollie Vaughn was born in Franklin County, Missouri, March 3, 1856, and died March 31, 1912. She accepted present truth and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at St. Louis about twenty-five years ago. Sister Vaughn was a consistent Christian, and her kind disposition will long be remembered by those who knew her. Her husband, one daughter, three brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Rev. Mac Minn, of the Presbyterian Church. Such texts as point out a happy future to the faithful in Christ were used, and the Lord blessed them to the comforting of the sorrowing hearts. L. F. TRUBY.

SMALLEY.—Peter S. Smalley was born in Covert, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1833. In 1836 he went with his parents to Lenawee County, Michigan, and from there to Fulton County, Ohio. June 1, 1856, he was married to Marie A. Grinnel, and to them was born one son. In 1862 he accepted his country’s call for volunteers, and served twenty-seven months. In the last of the nineteen battles in which he took part, he was severely wounded, and after spending six months in the hospital was obliged to return to his home in Michigan. Brother Smalley embraced present truth in 1872, and united with what is now known as the Alden Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he served as elder for many years. His wife died in 1884, and two years later he was married to Miss Ida Berry. One son was born to this union. Our brother fell asleep April 2, 1912. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Heb. 2:14. His companion, two sons, and an adopted daughter survive. They look forward confidently to the resurrection morning, when the people of God will be reunited. J. J. IRWIN.

BEHRENS.—Died in Mountain View, Cal., March 28, 1912, Alice C. Behrens (née Kysor), the beloved wife of Pastor J. H. Behrens, president of the Central California Conference. Sister Behrens was born of Baptist parents, in Leon, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., March 29, 1866, and therefore at the time of her death lacked but one day of being forty-six years of age. Her mother accepted the truth of the Sabbath and the spirit of prophecy from reading the Bible, when Alice was an infant. Her parents were among the pioneer settlers of Fergus Falls, Minn. Alice, beginning at the age of seventeen, taught public school for twelve years. She also entered the canvassing field, and took the health and temperance course in Battle Creek, Mich. March 29, 1895, on the anniversary of her birth, she was married to J. H. Behrens, then a young minister. She engaged with him in tent work in Minnesota and Montana, and in the latter State also served as Sabbath-school secretary. She accompanied her husband to Hawaii, and taught in the Chinese school till failing health necessitated a return to California. On her own family side, an aged father, four brothers, and two sisters survive her; and a bereaved husband and daughter (Vera) mourn their loss. She was conscientious, devoted, patient in her great suffering, gentle, prized by all who knew her. She sleeps in Jesus, and will, we are assured, awaken to life without suffering or end. M. C. W.