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

Obituaries

HOBBS.—Alfred E. Hobbs was born in Brockport, N. Y., and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 20, 1912, aged 83 years and 10 months. In 1870 he was converted to present truth through the labors of Elders T. M. Steward and R. F. Andrews, and cherished the hope of a soon-coming Saviour until the end came. His wife, four sons, and two daughters are left to mourn. Geo. C. Tenney.

HAYES.—Mahala Hayes, née Clemmons, was born in Newfane, N. Y., May 3, 1825, and died Jan. 11, 1912, aged 86 years, 8 months, and 8 days. Her parents died when she was only twelve years old, and she made her home with her brother until her marriage to Asa Hayes, in 1845. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. T. J. Van Horn and Rev. S. H. Babcock. J. E. Patterson.

WILLIAMS.—Anthony Williams was born in Clermont County, Ohio, Nov. 4, 1844. He was united in marriage to Mary Myers in 1867. Four children were born to them, who, with their mother, are left to mourn. Twenty-nine years ago Brother Williams accepted the third angel’s message, and he fell asleep on Feb. 15, 1912, in the hope of our Lord’s soon coming. He was 67 years, 3 months, and 11 days old. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who spoke words of comfort from 2 Tim. 2:11, 12. John Francis Olmsted.

PACKARD.—Phebe A. Packard was born March 9, 1842, and died Nov. 26, 1911, at the home of her daughter, in New Bedford, Mass. She was a firm believer in the truths of the third angel’s message. Hers was a quiet, consistent Christian life, and she will be greatly missed in the church and in her home. Four children, one son and three daughters, are left to mourn, but they have the sweet assurance that their loved one is sleeping in Jesus, and will be among those who come forth at the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Lee S. Wheeler.

NORTHRUP.—Mrs. Mary Eliza Curtis Northrup was born in Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1856, and fell asleep in Jesus at College View, Nebr., Jan. 16, 1912, aged 55 years, 11 months, and 26 days. Her life was devoted to the service of humanity, as she was possessed with the one purpose of making the world better by serving others. Her father and mother were pioneers of the 1844 movement. While a young woman, she spent some time in Battle Creek, Mich., making her home with Mrs. E. G. White. At the age of twenty years she was married to George M. Northrup. When twelve years old, she was baptized, and remained a faithful, devoted child of God till the end. Her husband, two sons, two daughters, one adopted daughter, four sisters, one brother, and an aged father survive to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Elder F. M. Burg, assisted by Elder F. M. Wilcox and the writer. C. R. Kite.

BENJAMIN.—S. I. Benjamin died at the home of his son in Webb, Canada, Feb. 11, 1912, aged 85 years and 17 days. His wife and two sons survive. He accepted present truth in 1887, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. C. J. Benjamin.

RAY.—Joe Allen Ray, infant son of Fred and Violet Ray, fell asleep Feb. 27, 1912, at Cassoday, Kans. He was born Nov. 26, 1911. Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church, the writer speaking words of comfort. Reverend Handley of the Methodist Church assisted in the services. The parents mourn, but in the hope of meeting their little one in the resurrection morning. Jno. S. Yates.

HEALY.—Mrs. Margaret Jerome Healy was born in Boston, Mass., July 9, 1825, and died in Honolulu, H. I., Feb. 4, 1912. She was eighty-seven years of age, and for many years had faithfully kept the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. She was one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Honolulu. The writer spoke words of comfort from some of the texts which sustained her during her last hours. C. D. M. Williams.

HIBBEN.—Mrs. Elma J. Beardsley Hibben was born in LaSalle County, Illinois, March 28, 1858, and died Jan. 30, 1912, at Hinsdale, Ill. She was married to William T. Hibben, Sept. 22, 1879. In the fall of 1878 our sister accepted present truth, and she remained a loyal and devoted believer till the day of her death. Her husband, two sons, and two daughters are left to mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral service. M. H. Serns.

MILLER.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Shanghai, China, Feb. 19, 1912, Esta Leroy Miller, youngest son of Elder J. O. Miller, president of the Maritime Conference. Death was caused by appendicitis. Brother Esta Miller was born at Laura, Miami Co., Ohio, May 1, 1885. October 20, 1906, he volunteered for service in China, whither he went as a self-supporting missionary. At the very beginning of his labors, his earnest, self-sacrificing endeavors and consecrated life won for him the respect, confidence, and love of the Chinese who became acquainted with him. After four months of volunteer service in the province of Honan, he was employed by the Mission Board. Three years later he returned home to take a special Bible course at the Mount Vernon (Ohio) College. Sept. 8, 1910, he was united in marriage to Miss Laura Atwell, of Jefferson, Ohio. Immediately after their marriage they left home, friends, and native land, for duty in far-away China. He was a consistent, consecrated Christian, rather retiring in his nature and modest in his manner. He loved the people for whom he labored, and in return was loved and trusted by them. The Lord greatly blessed his work, and we are confident that when the redeemed hosts hail the coming of their blessed Master after the resurrection, Brother Miller will see among the saved some who accepted the Saviour as a result of his labors in China. Sabbath, February 24, a memorial service was held by the church at St. John, New Brunswick. A large congregation was present, and scores of weeping eyes showed in what respect the brethren and sisters here held him, though he had spent only a few days among them. His life and labors were referred to in the service. The text used was 2 Tim. 4:7, 8: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” He has finished his work, and his lips are silent; but his works do follow him, and he, being dead, yet speaketh. We trust that some who knew him but have not accepted his Saviour, will yet heed the message which he bore, and will hasten to prepare to meet him at the resurrection. J. A. Strickland.

FATIC.—Margaret Fatic fell asleep in Jesus at Mechanicsburg, Ind., Feb. 20, 1912. She was born in Highland County, Ohio, June 22, 1839. About thirty-five years ago Sister Fatic accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Mechanicsburg. She ever remained true to God, and was faithful in his service. A son and a daughter survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13. A. L. Miller.

SPROUL.—William Sproul, aged 69 years, 4 months, and 20 days, died Feb. 15, 1912. He was born in Deersville, Ohio, Sept. 16, 1842. When twelve years of age he moved with his parents to Le Roy, Ill. Mr. Sproul served during the civil war in Company I, 39th Illinois Volunteers. Soon after leaving the army he was married to Elizabeth Ann Stewart, and they moved to Eldorado, Kans., where they have since made their home. His wife and seven sons survive. Funeral services were conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Eldorado, of which Mrs. Sproul is a member. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 13:7. Jno. S. Yates.

CARTER.—Died at Sanitarium, Cal., Harry Spencer Carter, only son of Brother and Sister A. Carter. Harry was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1884, and came to this country when eight years of age. While attending Healdsburg College in 1899, he gave his heart to the Lord. His Christian experience was a steadfast one, characterized, in a remarkable degree, by an earnest desire to lead others to Christ. He desired to fit himself for the ministry, and spent many months in the field as a successful canvasser. He fell asleep in submission to the will of God. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders C. L. Taylor and W. C. White. D. E. Robinson.

STENBERG.—Aaron Stenberg was born June 8, 1844, in Orebrolane, Sweden, and died at his home near New Castle, Wyo., Jan. 29, 1912, aged 67 years, 7 months, and 21 days. He came to America in 1870. His wife died in 1892, and fifteen years later he was married again. Thirty-seven years ago he accepted present truth. His hope and faith in God never wavered, but grew stronger as the end approached. The REVIEW was a very dear friend to him, and he rejoiced to read of the progress of the message. His wife and three children survive. The funeral was held in the Methodist church, and the pastor, Reverend Partridge, spoke words of comfort. J. F. Stenberg.