Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 12, 1911

Pengally.—Winfield Calvin Pengally was born in Newark, N. J., Sept. 1, 1908, and died from poisoning by matches, at Sebeka, Minn., Sept. 10, 1911, where the parents were visiting. The child was loved by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed by his parents. The funeral was conducted by the writer, who used 2 Kings 4:26 as the text. Andrew Mead.

Davis.—John Herbert, son of Brother and Sister J. E. Davis, aged 2 years, 4 months, and 2 days, was accidentally shot and instantly killed while playing with a gun, Sept. 3, 1911, at the home of his parents, ten miles north of Church, Kan. His death brought sadness to the hearts of those who loved him, but the promise is given, “They shall come again from the land of the enemy.” Words of comfort were spoken by Brother Troy Deloy, from Rom. 5:12. Mrs. H. L. Specht.

Palin.—Lucinda Dawson was born in Troy, Oakland Co., Mich., Dec. 28, 1832, and died at the home of her brother, B. P. Palin, in Hampton, Iowa, Aug. 8, 1911. She accepted present truth in Tyrone, Mich., in 1852, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell. About the year 1888 she was married to Thomas Palin. They moved to Kansas, where they remained till his death, in 1906. After that time she made her home with her brother. She was a sufferer for many years, but ever manifested Christian fortitude and patience. B. P. Palin.

Hopkins.—Lula Cromley Hopkins was born in Mulvane, Kan., May 30, 1878, and departed this life at Madison, Wis., Aug. 13, 1911. Early in life she became a Christian, and at the age of nineteen joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a devoted member till the time of her death. In the spring of 1898 she entered the Battle Creek Sanitarium Training-school for Nurses and was graduated therefrom in June, 1901. June 4, 1901, she was united in marriage to Dr. John W. Hopkins, later medical superintendent of the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium. Sister Hopkins died as she had lived, a consistent, devoted Christian. During her last moments she spoke of the speedy return of the Saviour, and the glorious reunion with her family. She leaves to mourn her early decease, husband, daughter, father, three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Mich., beside their little son. Lycurgus McCoy.

Anderson.—Truman A. Anderson died Sept. 8, 1911, aged 24 years, 9 months, and 9 days, in Eugene, Ore., at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Anderson. Truman was born in Ringgold County, Iowa, and moved with his parents to California, thence to Oregon. He bore his sickness patiently, and often asked that God’s Word be read to him. He leaves a father, mother, and one sister to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. M. Comer. G. E. Langdon.

Goodrich.—Helen Goodrich, only daughter of Mrs. L. Goodrich, of Minneapolis, Minn., died in Mount Hope, Wis., Sept. 15, 1911, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Glaskin. Sister Goodrich received word of the illness of her child, and hastened to her, but arrived too late for Helen to recognize her mother. Helen was born Aug. 13, 1903. She loved the Sabbath-school. She was bright and intelligent, the joy of her friends, and will be greatly missed. The writer endeavored to point the large audience assembled at the Methodist church to the home coming in the near future, using Jer. 31:15-17 as a basis for his remarks. W. W. Stebbins.

Estabrook.—Henry P. Estabrook died in Madison, Wis., Sept. 16, 1911, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Grieve. He was born March 6, 1829, at Constable, N. Y., and came to Wisconsin in 1850, teaching school for a time at Cottage Grove, and later settling on a farm in Columbia County. He married Miss Calista Webb in 1859, who died but a few months before his death. Brother Estabrook was a man of noble principles, and was loved by all. About thirty years ago he embraced the truth, and was a member of the Madison church at the time of his death. He lived, and now sleeps, in the blessed hope. He leaves three sisters and one daughter to mourn their loss. W. W. Stebbins.

Strawn.—Mariam Elenore Hughes was born near Monroe, Jasper Co., Iowa, March 27, 1860, and died in Amarillo, Tex., Sept. 12, 1911. She was united in marriage to C. B. Strawn, Sept. 28, 1880. To this union were born nine children, five boys and four girls, all of whom were with her at the time of her death. The father and children mourn the loss of a loving, faithful wife and mother. She was converted at an early age, and was baptized, having been reared in the knowledge of the third angel’s message. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Eureka, Iowa, in 1907. At the time of her death she was a member of the Amarillo church. Words of comfort were spoken by O. K. Kiker, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, from 1 Thess. 4:13. Her last words to the family were from this same verse. A. E. Strawn.

Neal.—Mahlon W. Neal was born near Jamesborough, Ind., June 16, 1839, where he lived until he reached manhood. From there he moved to Iowa, where he was married to Mary Boazon, March 11, 1861. To this union were born seven children, five of whom are still living,—three boys and two girls. His wife died in 1873, and about three years later he was married to Emma Cromer, who survives him. He gave his heart to the Lord when a young man. A few years later he heard and accepted the third angel’s message, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about fifty years ago. For about twenty-five years Brother Neal faithfully labored in the Kansas Conference as a colporteur and field missionary. For the past few years he was detained at home, caring for his invalid wife. Eighteen months ago he moved to Colorado, fifteen miles north of Fort Morgan, that he might be near his son. Here it was that he quietly fell asleep May 18, 1911. General debility was the cause of his death. Of him it can be said, “His works do follow him.” Funeral services were conducted by the writer on Sabbath, May 20. The deceased was interred at the Fort Morgan cemetery, there to await our Lord’s return. Roy E. Hay.

Nethery.—Lowell Jay Andrew Nethery was born at Sheridan, Wyo., Oct. 12, 1908, and died at Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 9, 1911, aged 2 years, 10 months, and 27 days. The cause of his death was cholera infantum, which was acute from the first. He was sick only five days. All that loving hands could do was done to save his life. He was a most affectionate child. He leaves parents, a sister, and many other relatives to mourn their loss. His mother will be remembered as Ida Nelson, daughter of the late Elder N. P. Nelson. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer to a large audience. Andrew Nelson.

Thorn.—Lone Ostrander Thorn was born in Tuscola County, Michigan, June 21, 1877, and died in Flint, Mich., Sept. 1, 1911, of peritonitis. She was taken ill suddenly Sunday evening, and died Friday noon. Her sufferings during these five days were intense. All that human skill could do was done for her, but to no avail. She gave the brightest evidence of her acceptance with God, and this is the silver lining to the dark cloud that has settled down upon us all. Her husband, father and mother, and sister, with her family, were by her bedside almost constantly, and we cherish as a sacred legacy her last counsel and expressions of love and of faith and confidence in God. It was her wish that no funeral be held over her. She requested her father to offer prayer, and then to lay her away until Jesus comes. This request was carried out, and she now sleeps in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Wm. Ostrander.

Counselman.—Edward Munn Counselman was born in Baltimore, Md., thirty years ago the ninth of last December. When but a child of five, his father died, leaving his mother to care for him and his sister of six and a half years. Their mother, having accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, moved to Battle Creek, Mich., filling the position of preceptress in the Battle Creek College, where Mr. Counselman was educated. His career has been that of a successful business man. In 1904 he was united in marriage with Miss Helen Turner, of Windsor Mills, and to them were born two children, a son and a daughter. His last illness was endured with a patient fortitude that impressed his nurses in the Warren City Hospital, where his short but earnest life came to its close. He had the privilege of having his dear ones near him, except his sister in California. His loved ones, while broken-hearted, sorrow not “as those which have no hope” beyond. He gave them the blessed assurance that his dying trust was in Jesus, the Author and Finisher of his faith. Mrs. E. M. Counselman.