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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 14, 1912

Obituaries

EVANS.—Died at Charleston, near Wellsboro, Pa., Jan. 28, 1912, Miss Betsy Evans, aged 69 years. She accepted present truth over thirty years ago, under the labors of Elder K. C. Russell, and her life was one of unselfish devotion to the cause she loved. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, a large number of neighbors and friends being present. R. E. HARTER.

TERRY.—Margaret L. Terry was born Jan. 30, 1854, and died in Portland, Oregon, Jan. 18, 1912. When a girl, she was converted and baptized. Recently she accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. The last year of Sister Terry’s life was one of suffering, yet she was very patient, receiving great comfort from the promises of God. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. Elder A. M. Dart spoke words of comfort to those who are left to mourn the loss of a faithful mother, sister, and friend. MRS. A. M. DART.

JOHNSON.—Died at San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 12, 1912, Frank Elwood Johnson, son of Brother and Sister Henry Johnson, of San Pasqual, Cal. He was born in Fonda, Iowa, June 17, 1879, and came to California with his parents in 1884. He was a teacher in the agricultural department of the State university, and the sentiment of his friends and acquaintances is well expressed in the following telegram, sent to the sorrowing family by Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of the university: “Accept my deepest sympathy. The university, too, will suffer a great loss.” Funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. M. HEALEY.

BRYANT.—Died at Anoka, Minn., Jan. 24, 1912, Mrs. Matilda Bryant, in her fifty-second year. She leaves a husband, three daughters, one son, an aged mother, two sisters, and one brother to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted on Sabbath, January 27, by the writer. Text, 2 Tim. 4:6-8. ANDREW MEAD.

LEIGHTON.—Abbie Myers Leighton was born in 1843 at Lubec, Maine, and died Jan. 18, 1912. She was married to Samuel Leighton, April 1, 1871. Four years ago the family moved to California, and she united, by letter, with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Petaluma, having accepted present truth in 1886. Of this church Sister Leighton remained a faithful member until her death. Her husband, one son, and several daughters survive. Many friends and neighbors were present at the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer. A. G. WILBUR.

STEVENS.—Hiram Benton Stevens was born near the village of Bloomingrove, Morrow Co., Ohio, Dec. 3, 1839, and died Jan. 23, 1912. With the exception of one year he had always resided within sight of his birthplace. Jan. 17, 1864, he was united in marriage with Mary H. Custer. To this union were born five children, four daughters and one son. We mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, but sorrow not without hope. The funeral service was attended by many friends and relatives, and was conducted by Elder W. W. Miller. MRS. M. J. STEVENS, NELLIE M. STEVENS.

TENNIS.—Mary Edna Becker Tennis died at the home of her parents at Edendale, Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 4, 1912, aged 19 years, 10 months, and 7 days. Edna attended our denominational schools, and was converted at the age of eleven years. At that time she was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was married to William Tennis June 19, 1911. After an exhausting and painful illness of three months, during which time she manifested heroic fortitude, she passed away in hope of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken from Prov. 7:1, 2; Isa. 57:1, 2. J. W. ADAMS, H. J. HOARE.

FINNEY.—Hannah Belma Finney, née Smith, was born July 29, 1861, in Jackson County, Ohio, and died Jan. 23, 1912. On Oct. 8, 1874, she was married to George H. Finney, and to them were born eighteen children, twelve of whom survive. Besides these she leaves a husband, a mother, and many friends to mourn their loss. In 1897 Sister Finney first heard the truths of the third angel’s message, and, with a part of her family, embraced it. Later she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and remained a faithful member of that church until her death. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She loved God’s Word, and did all in her power to present its truth to her friends. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. JAS. H. SMITH.

LYTTAKER.—Died near Santa Rosa, Cal., Jan. 25, 1912, Finess Euen Lyttaker, aged 96 years and 2 days. He was born in Robertson County, Tennessee, Jan. 23, 1816, where he was reared and received his education. In early manhood he moved with his parents to the Central West, and in 1853 he went to California, crossing the plains with an ox-team. Brother Lyttaker was married to Miss Maria Lynch, Feb. 1, 1843. To this union were born nine children, five of whom survive. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elders J. N. Loughborough and D. T. Bourdeau, and was among the charter members of one of the first Seventh-day Adventist churches organized in California. Our brother lived a consistent Christian life, and service for the Master was his joy. Brother and Sister Lyttaker reared thirty-seven children, in addition to caring for their own large family. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. ANDREW BROBSEN.

BELL.—Thomas H. Bell died at Brookland, Pa., Feb. 20, 1912, aged 85 years. For ten years he had been a faithful Sabbath-keeper, having accepted present truth in Michigan. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13 and Acts 1:9-11. FRED SHAW.

HALL.—John Hall, of Newton, Va., died Feb. 17, 1912, aged 23 years. He accepted the truths of the third angel’s message about four weeks before his death, and had asked for membership in the church. This would have been granted had not a stroke of paralysis ended his life. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. FRANKLIN G. WARNICK.

DAYTON.—Ellen A., wife of D. D. Dayton, was laid to rest in the cemetery at Lodi, Cal., Feb. 14, 1912. She was born near Bangor, Maine, Feb. 4, 1848. In childhood she went with her parents to Minnesota, where she was converted and joined the Baptist Church. She accepted present truth and lived a consistent Christian life until the end. Her husband and three children are left to mourn. D. T. FERO.

SWARTWOUT.—Mary Seares Swartwout was born in Cass County, Michigan, Nov. 20, 1835, and died at her home in College View, Nebr., Feb. 5, 1912, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 15 days. She was married to Daniel B. Swartwout Jan. 1, 1871, and together they accepted the truths of the third angel’s message in the year 1890 at Sheldon, Iowa, and united with the church there. Four years later they moved to College View, which has since been the family home. Sister Swartwout was a faithful and devoted Christian, loved and honored by all who knew her. One son is left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 25:8, 9. J. S. HART.

GEORGE.—Helen Blackwood was born in Hillsdale County, Michigan, Sept. 15, 1843, and fell asleep at College View, Nebr., Feb. 12, 1912, aged 68 years, 4 months, and 27 days. Shortly after her acceptance of present truth, in the summer of 1864, she was married to Lydon A. George. To them were born eight children, four of whom, with their father, survive. Her son, Dr. Arthur W. George, of Constantinople, Turkey, died just five years, almost to the hour, previous to her death. She lived a consistent Christian life, and her loved ones sorrow, but not without hope. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elders J. S. Hart and H. R. Johnson. F. M. BURG.