Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 16, 1911

MANSFIELD.—Died at Winchester, Md., Oct. 23, 1911, Mrs. Hattie Mansfield, aged 47 years. Sister Mansfield accepted present truth nineteen years ago. She was a faithful member of the Ford's Store church, and her loss will be greatly felt in the community. Her husband, three sisters, and many friends are left to mourn, but we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we believe she will be among those who arise first. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 26:19. JOHN F. JONES.

MOURER.—Elizabeth Farney was born in France, March, 7, 1848. When she was but five years old, her parents moved to America, and settled in the Middle West. She was united in marriage to Joseph Mourer in 1874, and together they accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1895. Sister Mourer was an earnest worker in the cause she loved, and a faithful wife and mother. Her husband and ten children survive her. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder M. H. St. John. J. A. CHILTON. (Central Union Conference paper, please copy)

CROUSE.—Paulina Stevens was born at Paris, Maine, Nov. 12, 1825, and died at Moline, Kan., Aug. 20, 1911. She shared the bitter disappointment of God's people in 1844, and was among the first to accept the Sabbath truth. In 1866 she was married to John Helligass, with whom she lived until his death, in 1896. Two years later she was united in marriage with William F. Crouse, who survives her. Sister Crouse was one who enjoyed her religion, and never wavered in her faith in the final triumph of the third angel's message. J. M. GIBBS.

McFALL.—Truman McFall was born in Pennsylvania in 1849. He was married in 1882 to Amanda Storer, who, with two daughters and an adopted son, survives him. Seven years ago he accepted the third angel's message. Although a constant sufferer for several years before his death, Brother McFall was never known to speak an unkind or impatient word. He died at his home in Ogden, Utah, Oct. 19, 1911, aged 62 years, 4 months, and 4 days. His loved ones are comforted by the blessed hope of the Saviour's soon coming. W. L. SIMS.

PADEN.—Dorothy Paden, daughter of William and Daisy Paden, was born in Hagerstown, Md., Feb. 6, 1910, and died Oct. 21, 1911, aged 1 year, 8 months, and 15 days. Funeral services were held at the home of her parents on October 22. W. L. ADKINS.

BROWN.—Mrs. Stella Brown died Sabbath morning, Sept. 30, 1911, at the age of thirty-three years. For about twelve years Sister Brown has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and has lived a consistent Christian life. Her greatest desire was to train her two little boys to love the Lord. The funeral was held from the home near Spartanburg, S. C.

LETSON.—Fell asleep at his home in Covert, Mich., in his seventy-third year, Dr. Osmer Letson. He was born in New York, but when he was a small boy his parents moved to Michigan. For three years he served as a soldier in the civil war. Dr. Letson was a very active missionary, especially in the Michigan Soldiers' Home, where he spent much of his time. We shall all miss his help, but are glad that he rests in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. C. A. HANSEN.

YOUNG.—Mrs. Martha Young was born July 4, 1804, at Wilmington, N. C., and died Aug. 24, 1911, at the age of 107 years, 1 month, and 20 days. She was a slave in Wilmington for fifty years, but in 1854 was liberated and sent to Liberia, on the west coast of Africa. Later she came to Sierra Leone, and made her home in the village of Waterloo. Several years ago she accepted present truth. She was very zealous for the cause she loved, and faithfully attended church, walking a distance of one and one-half miles as long as she was able to do so. A husband and an adopted daughter are left to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. H. LEWIS.

PATERSON.—Hazel Patterson died at Robey, Va., Nov. 6, 1911, aged one year. Baby Hazel's death was the result of an accident which occurred the day previous, and its effect upon the community was such as to bring a large number of persons to the funeral services. The majority of these persons for the first time listened to the truth of the future life as taught by Seventh-day Adventists. Eph. 4:8 was used as the text from which to present the truth of Christ's victory over sin and its consequences. Although we left the little grave with saddened hearts, we looked with hope to the bright future, when death shall be swallowed up in victory. JOHN N. QUINN.

WATSON.—After an illness of several months, Mrs. Ada C. Watson passed away on Wednesday evening, Oct. 25, 1911. Early in life she gave her heart to the Lord, and about twelve years ago accepted the truths of the third angel's message. Since that time she has been a faithful member of the church at Fargo, N. D., rendering at all times the best she had to give. Her life was full of good works, and we laid her to rest, feeling assured that she will be awakened by the call of the Life-giver at the first resurrection. Sister Watson leaves two daughters and one son to mourn their loss. Elder A. V. Rhoads conducted the funeral services, assisted by the writer. E. L. SPENCER. (Lake Union Herald, please copy)

HOWELLS.—William H. Howells was born near Cardiff, Wales, March 6, 1840, and died in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1911, aged 71 years, 6 months, and 8 days. He was married to Hannah Evans at Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 5, 1870. Mr. Howells spent much time in study and research, and often took an active part in Sunday-school work. He secured our literature many years ago, and at times defended the truth, but never fully accepted it. His wife, however, has for twenty-three years been a faithful believer in the third angel's message. Sister Howells, four sons, three brothers, and many friends are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who based his remarks upon the words found in Ps. 37:23, 24. JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

SILBAUGH.—Margaret Ann Silbaugh, née Carl, was born in York, Pa., Sept. 20, 1838. On Oct. 20, 1911, she fell asleep in Jesus at St. Helena, Cal., aged 73 years and 1 month. In 1871 she was married to Marion Silbaugh, in Carl Center, Iowa. Two years later they moved to California, where they have since resided. An accident made treatment at the sanitarium necessary, and it was while there that Sister Silbaugh accepted the third angel's message. She loved God and his Word, and fell asleep in the hope of immortality when Jesus comes. She leaves a companion and many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. A. ST. JOHN.

ANDERSON.—On Sept. 25, 1911, Peder Anderson died at his home in Granum, Alberta, aged 84 years, 3 months, and 21 days. He was born in Norway, where he accepted present truth in 1879, under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson. In 1881 he came to America, and settled in Iowa. Later the family moved to northern Minnesota, and in 1905 to Alberta. Brother Anderson was an earnest Christian and a zealous missionary among his friends and neighbors. Three of his nine children were with him during his last sickness. He was laid to rest beside his first wife to await the call of the Life-giver. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Presbyterian minister. Words of comfort were spoken from John 14:1-4 and 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. JOHN C. CHRISTENSEN.

STEINHAUER.—Helen Augusta Steinhauer was born in Louisville, Ky., July 13, 1840, and died at the Nichols Hospital, Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 22, 1911. Her father, the Rev. Daniel Steinhauer, was a Moravian missionary. When she was five years of age, the family went to the West Indies, where they remained several years. At the age of eighteen she returned to the United States, and engaged in the work of teaching, being principal of a large school for girls, located in the South. In 1878 she first heard the third angel's message in Chicago. Later coming to Battle Creek, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she has ever been a faithful member. She was a contributor to our various periodicals, especially the Youth's Instructor and the Signs of the Times. The texts above the hymns in “Hymns and Tunes” were selected by her. She was the last of a family of nine. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. Elder Eugene Leland, pastor of the Battle Creek church, assisted in the funeral services. C. N. SANDERS.