Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Nov 2, 1911

DAUGHENBAUGH.—Christina J. Daughenbaugh was born in Huntingdon, Pa., Dec. 25, 1889, and died Sept. 23, 1911, aged 21 years, 8 months, and 28 days. At the age of twelve she was baptized and united with the church. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, and one sister to mourn their loss. In her illness she looked faithfully to God, who sustained and helped her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13, 14. Six young ladies bore her to her resting-place in the Riverview Cemetery, where she awaits the summons of the Life-giver. W. F. SCHWARTZ.

WOOD.—Herbert Ellsworth Wood, thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wood, died at the Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Pa., Oct. 6, 1911, after a long and hopeless fight for life. He was a bright and interesting boy. He is survived by his father, mother, and two sisters. The boys of his class acted as pall-bearers. Words of comfort were spoken from Jer. 31:15-17, and the large audience seemed deeply impressed with the uncertainty of life. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home of the parents, from which he was taken to Rose Hill Cemetery, where he rests, awaiting the coming of Jesus. W. F. SCHWARTZ.

MINGER.—Mrs. Rosanna Minger was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1831, and died in Denver, Colo., July 24, 1911, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 12 days. Sister Minger accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Rolla, Mo., in 1875, under the preaching of Elder G. I. Butler and Elder Allen. She came to Colorado in 1881 and located in Boulder. After residing there about six years, she came to Denver, and united with the First Church, of which she remained a faithful member. She is survived by two sons. The funeral services were conducted in the Denver church by the writer, assisted by Elder H. M. J. Richards. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

OTTO.—Mrs. Mary Anna Otto was born in Denmark, July 29, 1855, and died in Almond, Wis., Oct. 7, 1911, aged 56 years, 2 months, and 8 days. At the age of eight years she came to America with her parents, and in 1883 was married to Fred Otto, coming to Almond, where she lived until death. She with her husband accepted the truth about twenty-four years ago under the labors of Elder J. W. Westphal. She united with the Almond church, of which she was a faithful member. She was the mother of eleven children, four having preceded her in death. A husband and seven children are left to mourn. She died in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the German Methodist Episcopal church of Almond, Wis. F. F. PETERSEN.

BARKER.—Florence L. Cisler was born at La Crosse, Wis., June 9, 1888, and died at Hygiene, Colo., July 13, 1911, aged 23 years, 1 month, and 4 days. On June 25, 1911, she was united in marriage to Louis S. Barker, of Hygiene. At the age of ten she was converted. Her father and only brother died some years ago, leaving her and her mother to fight life's battles alone. She was not only a thoughtful, loving daughter, but a real companion to her mother. The day before her death she requested that prayer be offered that if it was God's will, her life might be spared. She felt that her Saviour accepted her as his child. She was studying the truth, and walking in the light as it came to her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, in our church at Hygiene, assisted by Elders M. A. Altman and F. G. Specht. A large number of neighbors and friends were present at the service. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

BARNES.—Charles O. Barnes was born in North Granby, Conn., Jan. 5, 1855, and died suddenly at Denver, Colo., Oct. 4, 1911, aged 56 years, 8 months, and 29 days. He was united in marriage with Nellie A. Oles, Dec. 11, 1889, at Marshall, Mich. Mr. Barnes never identified himself with any church, but he was in sympathy with the third angel's message. There were evidences just before death overtook him, that led us to believe he gave his heart to God. A wife, three brothers, and five sisters survive him. Services were conducted by the writer in the Methodist church, October 8. A large number of friends were present to pay a last tribute of respect to one whom they loved. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Hotchkiss, to await the call of the Life-giver. W. F. KENNEDY.

ECKEL.—Died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 11, 1911, Elizabeth A. Eckel, wife of Edwin F. Eckel. Sister Eckel was one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Wilmington, Del., when it was organized in 1892, having been baptized by Elder S. J. Hersum. She was well known as a fervent Christian and a firm believer in the third angel's message. She was a diligent searcher after truth as revealed in God's Word, and her humble, gentle manner of teaching attracted others to the truth in a way that left a deep and lasting impression upon her hearers. Shortly after removing to Philadelphia, her health began to fail, and she could no longer engage actively in the work. When she fell asleep, it was with confident assurance that she would awake at the sound of the Master's voice and be numbered with the redeemed. According to her wish, Elder R. E. Harter preached the funeral sermon, using passages that she had marked in her Bible. H. E. CANTWELL.

HILL.—Jessie A., beloved wife of Brother I. L. Hill, departed this life Oct. 19, 1911. Her residence was in Mountain View, Cal., but she died in a hospital in Oakland, where an operation was performed for goiter. The operation itself was successful, and gave her great relief, but a weak heart was unable to stand the shock, and she passed away peacefully and resigned, several hours after, conscious to the last. Sister Hill was born in Mercer County, Missouri, Aug. 21, 1878, and married Brother I. L. Hill April 25, 1896. This union was blessed with three children, the oldest of which died in infancy, and the other two are left with their father, to mourn the loss of the devoted wife and mother. In her early life she became a member of the Christian Church, but was baptized into the faith of the great threefold message Oct. 6, 1906, since which time she has been a faithful member. All who were acquainted with her mourn their loss, and sympathize with Brother Hill and his motherless children. The services were conducted by Elder A. O. Tait and the writer. M. C. WILCOX.

PEARSON.—Johanna Anderson was born in Lindesberg, Sweden, June 29, 1849, and died at her home in Williamsburg, Kan., Sept. 29, 1911, aged sixty-two years and three months. She was united in marriage to P. O. Pearson, April 27, 1868; and to them were born twelve children, nine of whom survive to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. Mrs. Pearson had lived in Williamsburg forty-one years, moving here from Lawrence, Kan., where she spent the first two years of her married life. At the age of twelve she gave her heart to the Lord. Her faith in God was unwavering, and her prayers and testimony will long be remembered by all who knew her. In 1894 she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder C. McReynolds. At that time she was taken into the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member till her death. There being no preacher of her faith near, no sermon was delivered at the funeral. Two of her favorite songs were sung, and the twenty-third psalm and 1 Cor. 15:51-58 were read. Prayer was offered by the M. E. minister, C. T. Cotton. We laid her to rest beside her husband in the Williamsburg cemetery. MARY HETTICK.

WALKER.—Grace Delia Walker, little daughter of Seth and Edith Walker, was born near Dayton, Tenn., Feb. 18, 1908, and fell asleep in Jesus during the first hours of the Sabbath, Oct. 14, 1911, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 26 days. She was an exceptionally intelligent child, making friends with every one she met through her genial disposition and her pleasant smile. She leaves both parents, one brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. SETH T. WALKER.

Memorial Services for Elder O. E. Davis

Otto Elbert Davis was born in the spring of 1869, and died July 31, 1911, aged forty-two years. When he had finished the ministerial course at Berrien Springs, Mich., he responded to a call from the Indians in Alaska. He passed through many hardships, with but little food or money, and no one to help him. He persevered through it all, and raised up a little company, one of whom became a minister of the gospel and a teacher among his own people. At one time the Indians who were enemies of the truth declared their intention to tie him to a stake in the bay at low tide and let the waters of the incoming tide drown him. But his fearlessness proved that he could say with the apostle Paul, “None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself.” He stayed among them four years.

After that he returned to the States and labored in Seattle, Wash., and then in Michigan. He was ordained to the gospel ministry about seven years ago. In May, 1906, he answered the call for help in British Guiana. His manner of living and work is well known to all. He labored often beyond his strength, and knew what it was to endure perils by land and water. Brother Davis is at rest, but he leaves behind a record of which we believe heaven approves.

He established three mission stations in the interior, one at the Rio Paruime, another at Mt. Tulamang, called the Mt. View Mission, the third at Mt. Roraima. His record book gives the names of one hundred eighty-seven aboriginal Indians to whom he gave names; at the same time they solemnly vowed to be true to the principles of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. This work was finished but a few days before his death.

He died of the blackwater fever, and was given a tender burial by Chief “Jeremiah,” who administered the last rites.

The writer conducted the memorial services, basing his remarks on 1 Thess. 4:13. E. C. BOGER.