Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 26, 1911

Pier.— Henry W. Pier was born Feb. 15, 1836, at Big Flats, Chemung Co., N. Y., and died Sept. 19, 1911, at Brutus, Mich. When but a babe his parents moved to Ohio, where his early days were spent. He was married in 1861 to Mary Bennett, and to this union were born four children. At the beginning of the civil war he enlisted in the service of his country, but later, on account of sickness contracted on the field, he was obliged to return to his home. In 1885 he heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message, proclaimed by Elder F. I. Richardson and Dr. H. S. Lay, and remained a Sabbath-keeper until his death. The funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church at Brutus by the writer, assisted by the resident pastor. J. J. Irwin.

Blackiston.— John Harold Blackiston, son of C. A. and Sadie Blackiston, was born July 1, 1911, and died Sept. 20, 1911, aged two months and nineteen days. He was a beautiful child, and is greatly missed by his parents and other relatives and friends. He rests in the Rock Hall cemetery, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother Nicholas Dreer, elder of the Rock Hall (Md.) Church. Roscoe T. Baker.

Wood.— Walter E. Wood, son of Brother D. M. and Sister E. J. Wood, was born at Carleton Center, Mich., July 16, 1886, and died at Lansing, Mich., Aug. 28, 1911. For three years he attended Cedar Lake Academy, but did not yield to the entreaties of the Holy Spirit until brought to his death-bed. Before his death he was reconciled to God, and received much comfort from the twenty-third psalm. His remains rest in Mount Hope Cemetery. L. G. Moore.

Hunter.— Died in Pontiac, Mich., in the insane asylum, Sister Julia Hunter, in the sixty-eighth year of her age. Sister Hunter united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Saginaw about eight years ago. Until her mind rendered her much of the time irresponsible, she was a true Christian and a firm believer in the third angel's message. She was laid to rest till the Life-giver calls the sleeping saints of God to come forth from their dusty beds. Wm. Ostrander.

Frank.— Died at her sister's home in Bulwinkle, Cal., Beatrice Frank, in her nineteenth year. In her last sickness she was converted, and a few days later was baptized by the writer. She had a sweet Christian experience during the few remaining months of her life. She leaves a father, mother, sister, and many friends to mourn their loss. We confidently expect that she will come forth at the resurrection of the righteous. The funeral services and interment took place at Arcata, Cal. S. T. Hare.

Vaughn.— Died in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 28, 1911, John Morace Vaughn, aged eighty-four years. Brother Vaughn was born in St. Louis County, Missouri. From youth he was an active worker in the church. About twenty-five years ago he and his wife accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and became charter members of the Harrisonville (Mo.) church. He took an active part in the distribution of our literature. Services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Kansas City. V. Nutter.

Colburn.— Elvira R. Bascom was born in Ticonderoga, Essex Co., N. Y., April 28, 1844, and died near Loomis, Placer Co., Cal., Aug. 28, 1911, aged sixty-seven years and four months. With her parents she removed from her childhood home in New York to Michigan in 1850. In 1868 she was united in marriage to Mr. L. B. Colburn, who survives her. Together they came to California in 1885, where they have resided ever since. At the age of thirteen years, Elvira was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a devoted and loyal member till the last, dying in confident and triumphant faith in God through Jesus Christ, her accepted Saviour. William F. Eckles.

Pritchard.— Ellis Martin Pritchard was born at Kansas City, Mo., May 7, 1891, and died Sept. 20, 1911, aged 20 years, 4 months, and 13 days. He was the oldest son of Richard H. and Jennie L. Pritchard. About six years ago, he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He had the assurance of sins forgiven, and died with the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Though life was dear to our brother, and he desired to labor for others, he was reconciled to death. His parents, brother, sister, and other relatives mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the First Seventh-day Adventist Church at Kansas City, Kan., September 22, and he was laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery, to await the Life-giver. W. H. Clark.

Brown.— Vera, little daughter of Brother and Sister G. L. Brown, of the Middletown Sanitarium, at Middletown, N. Y., died Oct. 9, 1911. Her sickness was very short, and her death brought great sorrow to the sanitarium family. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31:15-17. R. D. Quinn.

Armstrong.— Died at Soldiers' Home, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Sister Mary Wilson Armstrong, in her ninetieth year. For many years she has been a shining light at this large institution. Everybody knew her as an Adventist, and dearly loved her. She chose her own text, 2 Tim. 4:6-8, for her funeral several months before her death. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the chaplain, Colonel Stark. C. A. Hansen.

Feagin.— Julia Morel Feagin was born in Savannah, Ga., March 12, 1822, and died in Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 26, 1911. In 1896 she accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists under the labors of Elder M. C. Sturdevant. She witnessed the falling of the stars in 1833, and fervently loved the truth of Jesus' soon coming. Her greatest joy was the progress of the third angel's message and the evidences of its speedy triumph. She leaves to mourn, five daughters, one son, two sisters, and other relatives. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 17:15. Dr. Branscomb, pastor of the First M. E. Church of Birmingham, assisted in the funeral services. W. C. Wales.

Collins.— T. B. Collins was born in Alfred, N. Y., March 14, 1843, and died of Bright's disease, Sept. 26, 1911, aged 68 years, 6 months, and 2 days. When the deceased was but a boy of three years, his father moved to Albion, Wis., where Brother Collins lived until his death. All that a loving companion and kind relatives could do for his comfort and recovery was done. He was converted in early youth and united with the Seventh-day Baptists, serving them faithfully as deacon for many years. In 1903 he embraced the messages of Revelation 14, with all their associate truths, uniting with the church at Albion, and accepting the burdens and responsibilities of an under-shepherd, caring for the flock in a faithful manner until his health failed. His home life was very happy, meekness and gentleness being well-developed traits of his character. The family has lost a loving and affectionate husband and father, and the church a devoted worker. He leaves a wife and two children, with other relatives, to mourn their loss. Text, 2 Sam. 3:38. W. W. Stebbins.