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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 11, 1911

Obituaries

McCrea.—Fell asleep in Jesus, April 11, 1911, at Sandpoint, Idaho, Margaret Ellen McCrea. She united with the church in Spokane, Wash., in October, 1882, and from her girlhood lived a humble, active, Christian. Being a faithful church-school teacher, she leaves a large circle of loving children, besides father, mother, brother, and sister to mourn. E. W. Catlin.

Dixon.—Died in Clinton, Maine, April 9, 1911, Sister Eunice B. Dixon, aged eighty-two years. She accepted present truth more than forty years ago, and was a truly devoted Christian. She leaves one son, a sister, and other relatives to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, 1 Cor. 15:54. P. B. Osborne. (Atlantic Union Gleaner, please copy.)

Clark.—Daisy L. Clark was born in Clayton County, Kentucky, June 10, 1875, and died in North Vernon, Ind., April 13, 1911. Her mother, husband, and four children survive to mourn their loss. About a year ago Sister Clark accepted present truth and united with the North Vernon church. Services were conducted by the writer, a large and sympathetic audience being present. A. L. Miller.

Sampson.—Died at Wenona, Ill., April 14, 1911, Mrs. Lucy H. J. Sampson, aged seventy-eight years. Sister Sampson was born in Bethard, Conn., in 1833, and was married to Geo. R. Sampson, Oct. 25, 1862, who died Nov. 20, 1902. For many years Sister Sampson had been a firm believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and a faithful member of the Streator church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. J. C. Harris.

Trussell.—Cathren M. Millard was born in Berlin, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1836, and died April 10, 1911, aged 74 years, 5 months, and 8 days. She was married to Alva Vincent, Nov. 26, 1853. To this union, which lasted fifty years, were born three children, one of whom is still living. Six years ago she was married to Wm. Trussell, who survives her. Thirty-five years ago she heard and accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists, and remained faithful till death. The Muir and Lyons church will miss her faithful attendance, as she was always present to take her part in the Sabbath service. She rests in hope. E. Van Deursen.

Tamminga.—John Tamminga was born in Germany in 1840, and died at his home near Plainfield, Wis., April 8, 1911, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 5 days. In 1868 he came to America, and settled in Freeport, Ill., where he lived for ten years, when he moved to his present home near Plainfield. Twenty-five years ago he and his wife accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he was a faithful member until death. He died in full faith of having a part in the first resurrection. His companion and ten children are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Plainfield Seventh-day Adventist church. F. F. Petersen.

Hill.—Marie Hill was born Feb. 14, 1895, and fell asleep at her home in Erie, Pa., April 16, 1911, aged 16 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Marie was religiously inclined all her life, was raised in the faith of the soon-coming Master and the true Sabbath, and closed her eyes for her last sleep with the positive assurance of awakening to behold her Saviour coming to claim his own. She was a comfort to her mother and father, and an encouragement to her two brothers, all of whom will greatly miss her. Her Christian influence was also felt by her school companions and all her associates. She was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Erie, and there awaits the call of him whom she loved to serve in this life. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. I. G. Bigelow.

Jensen.—Gussie Jensen was born in Lexington, Tex., April 25, 1888, and died at Austin, Tex., April 12, 1911, thus lacking only thirteen days of being twenty-three years old. Early in life she was converted, and later she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. Her sickness, which was of several years’ duration, was borne with patience. From day to day she manifested a true Christian spirit, thus pointing others to the Saviour. Her father, a brother, and three sisters are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted in Austin, also in Lexington, where she was taken for burial. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. L. Neff.

Messer.—Died at the home of her parents, near Toppenish, Wash., April 11, 1911, Iva I. Messer, aged twenty-three years and eleven days. Iva was born at Frazee, Minn. When twelve years of age, she accompanied her parents to Groto, S. D. Two years later she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Webster. After coming to Washington, she united with the Granger church. Iva will be greatly missed in the family circle and by her friends and relatives. Her parents, two brothers, and five sisters are left to mourn, but we believe our loved one sleeps in Jesus. Funeral services were held in the Springdale M. E. church, Rev. Spaulding officiating. Pearl V. Messer.

Wheeler.—Alice Katherine Dwelley was born in Portsmouth, N. H., March 1, 1829, and died at Royal, near Cottage Grove, Ore., March 1, 1911, having lived exactly eighty-two years. She was married to S. F. Wheeler sixty-two years ago the thirteenth of last May, and accepted the truth thirty-five years ago. About twenty-four years ago she came to Oregon locating in this vicinity, where she remained until the time of her death. She leaves four sons, two daughters, and other relatives, also many friends, to mourn; but they are comforted by the thought that when the Life-giver shall come, she will hear the glad words, “Come, be blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you.” Kathleen M. Black. (Atlantic Union Gleaner, please copy.)

Jacobs.—Luther A. Jacobs, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jacobs, was born in Dubois County, near Jasper, Ind., May 27, 1888, and died at Princeton, Ind., March 22, 1911, aged 22 years, 9 months, and 23 days. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mount Zion, Ind., at the age of fifteen, and remained a faithful member until his death. He was a kind and obedient boy, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a father, mother, one brother, and two sisters, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn. He was laid to rest in the Princeton cemetery, to await the call of the Life-giver. Funeral services were conducted by C. C. Edwards, pastor of the First M. E. church of Princeton, Ind. R. E. B.

Baker.—Stella Antoinette Baker was born at Ashtabula, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1852. While still a child, she moved with her parents to Iowa. There, in 1870, she was married to Alonzo J. Baker. With her husband she came to California, heard Elder Loughborough preach the advent message in 1872, and was convinced that this message was present-day truth. Mr. and Mrs. Baker returned to Iowa, whence, a few years later, they moved to Colorado. In 1900 she returned to California, and lived at Healdsburg until her death, which occurred April 8, 1911. During the last two years of her life she was practically helpless, yet her patience, cheerfulness, and trust in her Heavenly Father were constant and complete. While the family lived in Colorado, she and her aged mother and her eldest daughter were baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The husband and four children survive her. Sister Baker was laid to rest in Oak Mound Cemetery, at Healdsburg, April 9. Words of hope and comfort were spoken from 1 John 5:11, 12. George W. Rine.