Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 31, 1911

Gilpin.—Dorothy Mary Gilpin was born at Omaja, Cuba, Nov. 16, 1910, and died at the same place, July 23, 1911, aged eight months and seven days. She is greatly missed by her parents and other relatives and friends. She was laid away at the Omaja cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:3 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18. J. E. Anderson.

Battin.—Alfred Battin was born in Boone County, Indiana, Feb. 10, 1849, and died at St. Helena, Cal., July 23, 1911. Brother Battin identified himself with the third angel's message in 1875, and though he suffered much opposition, he remained firm and faithful to the end. Three children mourn their loss, but hope to meet him again. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at St. Helena, Cal. C. L. Taylor.

Schram.—Died at Frazee, Minn., June 29, 1911, Robert Schram, aged 78 years, 8 months, and 15 days. A companion, seven children, and three brothers survive him. Robert Schram accepted present truth nearly forty years ago, in Blue Earth, Minn., under the labors of Elders Van Horn and Ingraham, and has, with his companion, been a faithful and earnest believer since that time. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. A. Alway.

Davis.—Hannah Eiskin was born in Troupsburg, Steuben Co., N. Y., April 10, 1820, and died July 6, 1911, at Sunderlandville, Pa., aged 91 years, 2 months, and 26 days. She was married to Isaiah Davis, in September, 1837. She had been a Sabbath-keeper for over seventy years, and has fallen asleep in Jesus, to await that soon-coming morn when the trumpet shall sound, and Jesus shall come. She leaves to mourn five children and a large circle of friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, on the blessed hope. I. N. Williams.

Howard.—Mr. John Elmer Howard was born June 22, 1869. At the age of twenty-two he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Thompson. To this union were born two children, Clifford Vernon and Ethel Florence. Oct. 7, 1909, death first visited this home, taking Clifford, the only son. Mr. Howard was a kind and affectionate husband and father. Early in life he united with the church, and he maintained his confidence in God steadfast unto the end. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, one daughter, father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends. His last words were, “Be faithful to God, and meet me in heaven.” His death occurred July 9, 1911. O. F. Butcher.

Hoffman.—Florance L. Hoffman was born in White Pigeon, Mich., Oct. 18, 1895, and died June 4, 1911, aged 15 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Her parents moving to Three Rivers, when she was young, most of her life was spent there. In 1908 her health began to fail, and in the springtime of her life she was called to rest. Being reared in the Adventist faith, she loved the Sabbath, accepting the truth as it was unfolded to her in its purity. She was a zealous Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a father, mother, half-brother, and a large circle of friends to mourn. The funeral service was held at the home, June 7. Rev. T. H. M. Coghlan, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated. Mrs. Anna Hoffman.

Philbrook.—Walter Gilbert Philbrook, son of Brother and Sister E. E. Philbrook, was born at Healdsburg, Cal., Feb. 10, 1900, and died near St. Helena, Cal., July 2, 1911. Walter was a faithful member of the St. Helena Sabbath-school, and especially during the closing months of his life gave evidence of his love for the Saviour. The funeral services were held at the St. Helena church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 5. F. W. Field.

Stanton.—Sister Mary Hinkley was born May 24, 1829, at Evansville, Ind., and died July 2, 1911, at Kinzua, Pa., aged 83 years, 1 month, and 9 days. She was married to Marshall Stanton July 11, 1849. She had been a Sabbath-keeper and believer in the soon-coming Saviour for over twenty years, and died in the blessed hope of coming forth in the first resurrection. She leaves six children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. I. N. Williams.

Cole.—Died at Lodi, Cal., July 21, 1911, Mrs. Ruth A. Cole, aged seventy-six years. Very early in life Sister Cole gave her heart to God. In 1886 she heard the truths of the third angel’s message under the preaching of Elders H. A. St. John and W. M. Healey, at Calistoga, Cal. She at once accepted the truth, and with others united with the Calistoga Seventh-day Adventist church. She moved to Lodi in 1908. Ten children are left to mourn. Thoughts of comfort were expressed by the writer. Interment took place in the St. Helena cemetery. C. L. Taylor.

Hunt.—My venerable stepfather, George Hunt, was born in Lincolnshire, England, Nov. 15, 1823, and died at Ironton, Wis., March 5, 1911, aged 87 years, 3 months, and 20 days. By the death of his wife about 1873, he was left to care for six motherless children. Soon after he accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. In 1875 he married my mother, with whom he lived until her death, in 1895. During his later years he resided with his oldest son. We believe he will have part in the new earth. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. A. Bloom, assisted by Rev. G. F. Boyer, at his late home and at the M. E. church. A. Delos Westcott.

Gaede.—Mary Gaede (née Block) was born in Russia, Oct. 12, 1845, and died at Weatherford, Okla., June 25, 1911, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 17 days. She was married to Dr. George Gaede, Nov. 28, 1867. To this union were born twelve children, five of whom, with her husband, have been laid to rest. Seven children and other relatives are left to mourn. About three years ago Sister Gaede and her husband accepted the third angel’s message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until her death. During the three months of her illness she had great peace and joy, and she died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Sister Gaede was a kind and loving mother, a pillar in the church, and will be missed in the home, in the church, and by her many friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. David Voth.

Kirkwood.—Died at Arlington, Va., July 17, 1911, Emily Kirkwood, aged 65 years, 7 months, and 14 days. Sister Kirkwood was converted in her youth, uniting with the Baptist Church. Twenty-two years ago she, with others, accepted present truth in Washington, D. C., under the labors of Elder H. E. Robinson, remaining for many years a member of the first Seventh-day Adventist church of this city. For a number of years she was in government employ. During recent years she and her sister lived at Arlington. Ever active in Christian effort, faithful in church attendance, well versed in the Scriptures, of sound judgment, and above the average in intelligence and ability, she will be greatly missed by the Arlington church. Her faith was steadfast and bright to the close. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Interment took place at White Hall, Md., her birthplace. She leaves an invalid sister and many friends to mourn. W. A. Colcord.

Jones.—Died at the home of her son, at Rosedale, Okla., July 20, 1911, Mrs. Olive Catharine Jones, aged 70 years, 9 months, and 13 days. Sister Jones accepted the third angel’s message near Moline, Kan., under the labors of Joseph LaMont in 1875, and ever after was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Avinger church, in east Texas, but hoping that a change of climate might benefit her, she had gone to Rosedale, Okla. She died in full hope of a part in the resurrection of God’s people. Her husband, three sons, one daughter, and many friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. David Voth.

Lister.—Ann Lister, née Hughes, was born near Hollinsville, Del., Oct. 26, 1827, and died in the same neighborhood, July 28, 1911, in the eighty-fourth year of her age. She was converted early in life. About twenty-one years ago she heard the doctrines of the third angel’s message presented by Elders D. C. Babcock and D. E. Lindsey; shortly afterward she was baptized and joined the Hollinsville church, where she held her membership until the day of her death. More than fifty years of her life were spent in widowhood, and in recent years she made her home with her only son, the elder of the church, who, with numerous relatives, was present at the funeral. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. J. Tanner.

Knust.—Frederick Knust was born near Stettien, Germany, Aug. 16, 1863, and died at Jessups, Md., July 6, 1911, aged 47 years, 10 months, and 20 days. Brother Knust and his family accepted present truth while attending a series of meetings held in Baltimore a few years ago, and he was a faithful and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Baltimore until his death. Brother Knust’s faith in God and in his Word was firm to the end. A wife, three children, three brothers, one sister, and an aged mother have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home in the presence of a large congregation of sympathizing relatives and friends. Text, Job 14:14. Roscoe T. Baer.

Matthews.—Died at Phoenix, Ariz., July 8, 1911, Robert A. Matthews, in his thirty-seventh year. He was born in Michigan; and after living in North Dakota for some time, he became afflicted with tubercular trouble. About four weeks before his death he came to Phoenix, and seemed to improve until July 8, when he passed away. Mr. Matthews believed the Bible as we teach it, but never made a public profession. Sister Matthews came with her husband, and lost her little baby, with the same disease, about two weeks before its father’s death. We sympathize with the mother, also with the four sisters and three brothers, to whom the news of his death will be especially sad. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer, from Amos 4:12. H. F. Courter.

Bigelow.—Agnes E. Bigelow was born in Elizabethtown, N. C., Sept. 6, 1845, and died at the home of her son in Takoma Park, D. C., July 11, 1911, aged 65 years, 10 months, and 5 days. About twenty-six years ago she united with those looking for Christ’s soon coming, and until her death was a devoted member of the church, a faithful wife and mother, a true friend and neighbor, always zealous for the truth. Her husband died five years ago. She leaves two sons with their wives and families, to mourn their loss. Elder F. M. Wilcox spoke words of comfort to those who gathered at the service in Takoma Park, after which, in compliance with her wish, she was taken to Indiana, Pa., where she was laid to rest in a private cemetery. Elder J. W. Watt performed the last rites before laying her to rest, and his remarks were much appreciated by those present. I. G. Bigelow.

Keys.—Mrs. Gail Margaret Keys was born in Ritchie County, West Virginia, Jan. 28, 1884, and died at her home in Newark, W. Va., July 15, 1911, aged 27 years, 5 months, and 17 days. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church when she was eight years old, and was faithful to the day of her death. She leaves to mourn a husband and a little daughter, besides many other relatives and a large circle of friends. The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist church, which was too crowded to seat all who attended. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:3. F. H. Robbins.

Goodwin.—Parneta Adelia Goodwin was born Jan. 16, 1877, in Johnson County, Indiana, and died July 25, 1911, in the Montgomery County Hospital, at Independence, Kan. Sister Goodwin was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1897, and during her last moments she said she was prepared to meet the Lord. The funeral services were conducted at the home in Independence, where words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 53:4, by the writer, to her father, husband, three children, four sisters, three brothers, and many friends, who mourn their loss. The body was taken to Elk City, Kan., for burial. John S. Yates.

Wurster.—George Wurster was born at Lenox, Iowa, July 30, 1874, and died at Choctaw, Okla., Aug. 4, 1911, aged thirty-seven years and five days. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Oklahoma City, Okla. He spent a year and a half at Phoenix, Ariz., at which place he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The last few months of his life were spent at Choctaw, Okla. He leaves a wife, father, mother, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn. He was taken to his old home in Iowa to be laid to rest until the Life-giver shall come. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. G. Netherly.

Saxton.—Martha Ann Nichols-Saxton was born Jan. 20, 1839, at Spring Arbor, Mich., and died at her home in Mecosta, Mich., Aug. 1, 1911. At the age of seventeen she was converted under the labors of Elder J. B. Frisbie, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which she has ever been faithful. She was united in marriage to Wm. M. Saxton, Dec. 10, 1861. She leaves to mourn, her husband, two children, a sister, and a brother, also a large circle of friends, who came to pay their last respects to the departed. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 9:15. We laid her to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver. R. U. Garrett.