Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 10, 1911

MUFF.—Mrs. Elizabeth Muff, who was a native of Berne, Switzerland, died at Petaluma, Cal., June 18, 1911, aged seventy-four years and nine months. She accepted present truth eighteen years ago. Her husband and three daughters are left to mourn the loss of a noble wife and mother. Elder H. A. St. John preached the funeral sermon, speaking from Job 14:14. A. G. WILBUR.

HENRICKSEN.—Marguerite Henricksen, infant daughter of Martin and Mattie Henricksen, was born Jan. 9, 1911, and fell asleep July 8, 1911. Funeral services were held at the Christian Union church in Pleasanton, after which we laid her to rest to await the call of the Life-giver in the resurrection morning. A large audience of neighbors and friends listened to words of comfort, spoken from John 14:1-3 by the writer. C. V. STARR.

OSBORNE.—Dr. J. H. Osborne died June 24, 1911, aged 66 years, 6 months, and 23 days. For twenty-six years Dr. Osborne was a resident of Saline County, Missouri. One year ago he was compelled to give up the practise of medicine, and go to Colorado for a rest. Finding no relief there, he came to Omaha, and spent his last days with his son. He lived and now rests in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. P. A. FIELD.

PARKER.—Gertrude Parker, daughter of Geo. K. and Mary Parker, was born in Clinton County, Illinois, Sept. 22, 1872, and died at College View, Neb., July 9, 1911, aged 38 years, 9 months, and 17 days. Gertrude was converted in early youth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her father, three sisters, and one brother survive her. Funeral services, which were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. W. Dorcas, were held at her home at Glenwood, Iowa, July 12. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 14:12-14. C. V. STARR.

MIDKIFF.—Died at the home of her parents in Clarksburg, W. Va., July 10, 1911, Sarah A. Midkiff, aged 22 years, 4 months, and 4 days. Sister Midkiff was planning to attend Mount Vernon College next year, and was canvassing for our religious books to earn a scholarship when she was taken ill. She was born in Jackson County, West Virginia. Early in life she accepted Christ, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Father, mother, five brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral from 1 Thess. 4:13. F. H. ROBBINS.

SNOW.—Jennie Snow was born in Leon, Monroe Co., Wis., Aug. 11, 1867, and died in Madison, Wis., July 4, 1911, aged 43 years, 10 months, and 23 days. From childhood she was religiously inclined, and at the age of thirteen was baptized. When sixteen years old, she began teaching public school, and continued teaching for ten years. She was one of our pioneer church-school teachers, and taught the first church-school in Bethel. Miss Snow was faithful in her work, and was highly esteemed as a Christian. She has finished her course, and now awaits the resurrection of the just. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. L. Stone and C. G. Allen. W. H. THURSTON.

DICKIE.—Died June 1, 1911, at the home of his parents, in Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Harrie B. Dickie, aged 25 years, 3 months, and 19 days. After two years’ residence in Vancouver, British Columbia, he returned to his home. His death was a severe blow to Brother and Sister Dickie, who have been keeping the Sabbath alone in that valley for sixteen years; but in this sad bereavement they recognize the love of God. Rev. Mr. Wright (Methodist) kindly assisted in the funeral services, which were held at the house, where about one hundred friends gathered. The discourse, based on 1 Cor. 15:21, was delivered by the writer. M. ENOCH.

HENDRICKSON.—Died in Clarksburg, W. Va., June 21, 1911, Mabel Margaret Hendrickson, aged fourteen months and twelve days. She was a patient little sufferer through her short illness, and she rests to await the voice of the Saviour at the first resurrection. The parents, who recently accepted the third angel’s message, bore this bereavement with much fortitude. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Peter 1:24. F. H. ROBBINS.

RASMUSSEN.—Died at Oakville, Wash., June 29, 1911, Eva Marie Rasmussen, aged six years. Little Eva was a great sufferer most of her life. She was a lovely child, and often spoke of the coming of the Lord, in which she was a firm believer. She was born in Brainerd, Minn., where her mother, Sister Rasmussen, was better known as Florence Borden. Words of comfort and cheer were spoken by the writer to the bereaved parents and many friends, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. * (Minnesota papers, please copy.)

NELSON.—Died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., June 20, 1911, Brother N. P. Nelson. Brother Nelson was born at Marlby, Sweden, July 2, 1852; hence in a few days more he would have been fifty-nine years of age. He came to this country thirty years ago, settling in Minnesota; in 1900 he moved to Ashboro, N. C., where he engaged in farming. For the past twenty years he has been a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn. He was laid to rest near Ashboro, N. C., to await the coming of our Lord. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. L. KILLEN.

STILES.—Sister Emma Stiles, wife of L. I. Stiles, of Seattle, Wash., fell asleep July 7, 1911, aged forty-four years and four months. She has been a faithful, earnest Christian from youth. She became convinced of the principles of truth held by the Seventh-day Adventists, and with her husband, became a member of that church. She was a faithful Christian worker, standing by her husband’s side in the educational work for a number of years. She leaves her husband, a son, three sisters, and two brothers to mourn; but they sorrow in hope, knowing that the Life-giver will soon bid her arise from her resting-place. Words of hope and comfort were spoken by the writer to a church filled with sorrowing friends. S. W. NELLS.

NELSON.—Lottie Edith Nelson, daughter of Stanton and Pheba Sponsler, was born Nov. 21, 1874, and died July 3, 1911, aged 36 years, 7 months, and 12 days. Dec. 3, 1895, she was married to Emery Nelson. Four children were born to this union. At the age of fifteen Sister Nelson became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Troy, Ohio, remaining a member of the same till her death. Her husband, children, parents, two sisters, and one brother remain to mourn. The funeral services were held in the United Brethren church at Nova, Ohio, words of comfort and hope being addressed by the writer to a large company of sympathizing relatives and friends. We laid Sister Nelson to rest in the Nova cemetery with the hope of meeting her again on the resurrection morning. W. C. MOFFETT.

HUTCHINSON.—Died in Elliott Hospital at Manchester, N. H., June 1, 1911, Lester W. Hutchinson, aged 42 years, 11 months, and 20 days. Brother Hutchinson was brought up in an unbelieving family. He became greatly interested in the study of the Bible when we pitched our tent in Concord two years ago, and the fruits began to appear in his life in the overcoming of evil, although he did not begin the observance of the Sabbath until seven months before his death. His wife and three children accepted the faith and united with the church. His hope was bright, and the blessed hope of the Saviour’s coming, when he might be reunited to his loved ones, was his comfort and stay. The funeral was largely attended, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from Rom. 1:16. F. W. STRAY.

DAVIS.—Died at Fort Fairfield, Maine, July 19, 1911, Sister Ada J. Davis, wife of Dr. J. W. Davis, aged 56 years, 1 month, and 20 days. Sister Davis had been a Sabbath-keeper for about thirty-nine years. She was a consistent Christian, and died in the triumphs of faith, leaving a husband, three children, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Kewley, a Methodist minister. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at South Paris, Maine, there to await the call of her Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 40:1. S. J. HERSUM. (Atlantic Union Gleaner, please copy.)

GALUTIA.—Almira P. Howe was born in Ulysses, Pa., Jan. 23, 1840, and died June 20, 1911, at her home near Osage City, Kan. Nov. 23, 1856, she was married to Abiram D. Galutia. To this union five children were born, the eldest dying in infancy. The other four, with the aged husband, are left to mourn. In 1869 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ulysses, and continued faithful until death. In January, 1883, the family moved to Osage City, Kan., and two years later settled on the farm which has since been their home. Hers was a beautiful Christian life. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cowling (Presbyterian), after which we laid her to rest until Jesus comes. MRS. ALLIE CULBERTSON.

ALLEN.—Polly Youngs was born in Columbia County, New York, June 10, 1820, and died June 20, 1911, in Windsor Township, Eaton Co., Mich., at the advanced age of ninety-one years and ten days. June 19, 1845, she was married to Henry Allen. To them three children were born, two of whom still survive. About fifty years ago Brother and Sister Allen accepted the third angel’s message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Charlotte, Mich., of which they have been members since. Her faithful and consistent life was ever a guide to others. “Father Allen,” though ninety years old, still survives, with two children and other relatives and friends. Comforting words were spoken from Titus 2:12-14 to the family and friends, after which we laid our sister to rest in the Dimondale cemetery. E. W. WEBSTER.

HUMPHRIES.—William Humphries was born in England, March 23, 1840, and died in Snohomish, Wash., July 16, 1911, aged 77 years, 3 months, and 23 days. At the age of twelve years he came to the United States. Jan. 22, 1875, he was married to Miss Frances St. John, by whom he had four children, only one of whom is living. In early youth he was converted and united with the Disciples Church; later he accepted present truth, and for over fifty years has been a faithful observer of the Sabbath. For thirty-one years Brother and Sister Humphries lived in Battle Creek, Mich., until failing health compelled him to seek a change of climate; for the past two years he has lived in Snohomish, Wash. He was of good courage and strong in faith till the end. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:12-15. J. W. BOYNTON.

CHRISTENSON.—Sister Mary Christenson, wife of Brother Martin Christenson, was born in Denmark, June 14, 1862, and died at Glendale, Cal., June 28, 1911. Brother and Sister Christenson were united in marriage Jan. 1, 1886. To this union were born eight children, one of whom was laid to rest early in life. In company with her husband, Sister Christenson came to this country in the spring of 1891, settling near Ragan, where they made their home until about two and one-half years ago, when they moved to Hastings, Neb. Before her death Sister Christenson requested that she be buried in the little country cemetery near Ragan, Neb. Her immediate relatives keenly feel their loss. Her husband and all the children, with nearly three hundred neighbors and friends, were present at the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer, in the Seventh-day Adventist church, of which she was a charter member. Text, John 17:24. J. W. CHRISTIAN.

ANDERSON.—Elin Anderson was born in Los Angeles, Cal., March 16, 1896, and died June 12, 1911, aged 15 years, 2 months, and 26 days. She was baptized by the writer three years ago, and united with the church. She leaves father, mother, two sisters, and a brother-in-law to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

WAGNER.—Gracie Belle, daughter of Brother and Sister D. L. Wagner, was born at Fairmont, Neb., May 15, 1894. At the age of nine years she was baptized by Elder Felix Conway. Her unaffected simplicity of manner greatly endeared her to her acquaintances. After an illness of four weeks she died at Roswell, N. M., June 19, 1911, aged 17 years, 1 month, and 4 days. Her father, mother, sister, and three brothers feel their loss keenly. She fell asleep trusting in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother M. A. Winchell. Text, Rev. 21:7. W. A. T. MILLER.

BURR.—F. L. T. Burr was born of English parentage on the island of Haiti, July 6, 1882, and fell asleep June 22, 1911, at the Colon Hospital, Panama. As a result of his acquaintance with Elder H. C. Goodrich and family, at whose home he became a frequent visitor, he was led to accept Christ as his Saviour about three years ago, and became a faithful and much loved member of the Cristobal (Colon) church, in which he was serving as Sabbath-school superintendent at the time of his death. He died as the result of heart injuries received in a bicycle accident, April 15, last, when he was forced into collision with an iron telegraph-pole to avoid being run down by a heavy wagon. Not realizing that he was seriously injured, he continued his work in the Panama Railroad office until forced by failing strength to stop for a few days’ rest. As he did not improve, he returned to the office to try to arrange his work so that he could go to the sanitarium at Loma Linda, Cal., for treatment; but completely collapsed, and was taken to the hospital, where he fell asleep. Assisted by Elder B. E. Connerly, the writer conducted a short funeral service in one of the hospital rooms, where, in spite of the rainy weather, many of his friends and brethren were gathered. He was then laid to rest in a beautiful spot in Mount Hope Cemetery, to await the voice of the Life-giver. He leaves an invalid mother in Jamaica, and many friends and brethren in Colon, who will deeply feel the loss of his presence and help in the cause of truth. J. B. STUYVESANT.