Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 23, 1911

Painter.—Died at his home near Stanley, Va., Oct. 11, 1911, Joseph Painter, aged 73 years, 9 months, and 22 days. Before his death he expressed a bright hope of life beyond the grave. Funeral services were held at the Seventh-day Adventist church, conducted by Brother A. J. Painter, assisted by the writer. B. F. Purdham.

Botimer.—Mrs. Catherine Botimer fell asleep at her home in Vassar, Mich., Oct. 23, 1911, at the age of 57 years. She accepted present truth about thirty years ago, and from that time was a faithful worker for the Lord. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom survive, with their father, to mourn their loss. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder William Ostrander. D. Malin.

Thompson.—Amanda Thompson was born in Evinston, Canada, in 1836, and died in Erie, Pa., Oct. 20, 1911, aged 75 years, 8 months, and 8 days. She came to the States with her parents when about nine years of age, and was married to James R. Thompson in 1852. About thirty years ago she heard the message of a soon-coming Saviour, and by the help of the Lord lived ready to meet him. She leaves to mourn their loss seven children, four sons and three daughters; and also a grandson, who has been a comfort to her in her old age. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. P. N. Williams.

Haskell.—Mattie J. Haskell was born at Plattsburg, N. Y., July 29, 1876, and died at Brayton, Tenn., Oct. 27, 1911, aged 35 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Sister Haskell was raised in the Adventist faith from childhood, her grandmother being a believer in the great advent movement of 1844. At the early age of fifteen, Sister Haskell gave her heart to the Lord, and was baptized by Elder M. G. Huffman in 1891. Her life gave evidence of a genuine Christian experience. When she fell asleep, it was with the confident assurance that she would awake at the sound of the Master's voice, and be numbered with the redeemed. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at her home church, in the presence of a large circle of her friends. P. G. Stanley. Ornell.—Died in Brooklyn, N. Y., Elin Violet Ornell, infant daughter of Brother and Sister L. Ornell. She was born Nov. 1, 1909, and fell asleep Oct. 28, 1911. The parents and four sisters mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder N. P. Neilsen and the writer. E. Rosenwood.

Boist.—Ethel Boist died in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 4, 1911. Besides her parents, she leaves four sisters and one brother to mourn for her. Services were conducted by Elder Ostrander, who spoke from Revelation 22 and Matthew 5, bringing out many words of comfort. Interment took place in St. Charles Cemetery. Mrs. Lucy Theile.

Lafferty.—Llewellyn Leforest Lafferty, son of Brother and Sister James Lafferty, was born July 5, 1908, and departed this life at his home in Cedar Lake, Mich., Oct. 23, 1911. The parents mourn the loss of their little one, and miss his prattle in the home; but they are assured that it is well with the child, and that when the Life-giver comes, little Llewellyn will be placed again in his mother's arms. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by J. H. McEachern. Roscoe U. Garrett.

Bullock.—Mrs. Orill A. Bullock was born Sept. 11, 1851, in Greeley, Iowa, and died at her home near Esbon, Kan., Oct. 27, 1911, being 60 years, 1 month, and 16 days old. Sister Bullock united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church when twenty-two years of age, and continued faithful till the time of her death. She now sleeps, awaiting the trumpet call at Jesus' glorious appearing. A husband and seven children, four sons and three daughters, survive her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. O. E. Jones.

Clow.—Sister Clara Clow (née Thompson) was born in Waubeek, Wis., May 24, 1859, and died Oct. 29, 1911, in Duluth, Minn., at the age of 52 years, 5 months, and 5 days. Until 1894 she made her home in Wisconsin, but in that year she went to Portland, Ore., where she was married to Mr. Henry Clow. To them one child was born, a son now ten years of age, who, with her husband, one brother, and two sisters survive her. When a young woman, Sister Clow accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and was a faithful member of that church until her death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. L. Sheldon.