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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 27, 1911

Obituaries

Dye.—After thirty-three years in the closing message, always proving true to the call of duty, James Andrew Dye fell asleep at the home of his sister in Paradise, Cal., March 23, 1911, aged seventy years. As a home missionary he has truly set the standard high. Our confidence is strong that soon we shall meet him again. Words of comfort and hope were drawn from Ps. 37: 37. T. H. WATSON.

Soper.—James Soper was born April 18, 1836, and was killed by a train at the railroad crossing near his home in Covington, Pa., Feb. 27, 1911, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 9 days. Brother Soper was a firm believer in the third angel's message, and was a faithful and consistent Christian. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Disciples church. R. E. HARTER.

Hiatt.—Louisa Gilford was born in Fairfield, Maine, June 28, 1836, and died at the Glendale (Cal.) Sanitarium, Jan. 20, 1911, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 22 days. She was married to Charles Hoxie, Oct. 8, 1856. Four children were born to this union, two of whom survive her. She accepted the third angel's message in 1879, and was a faithful, devoted Christian until death. Mr. Hoxie died in 1884, and Sister Hoxie was married to George Hiatt in 1885. In 1899 she was called to bury her second husband. In 1903 she came to California to visit her sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. J. W. ADAMS.

Halverson.—Winifred Halverson, daughter of H. L. Halverson, of Litchfield, Minn., was born April 8, 1890, and died April 5, 1911, at College View, Neb., aged 20 years, 11 months, and 28 days. She spent four years at the Maplewood (Minn.) Academy, and the past year had attended Union College at College View. Her gentle Christian influence was felt by all her associates. She fell asleep in Jesus, with the hope of being among those who shall come forth in the first resurrection. We laid her to rest in the Litchfield Cemetery. She leaves a father, mother, one sister, two brothers, and many friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13. A. W. KUEHL.

Hamilton.—Rhoda E., daughter of John B. and Patience Johnson, was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, and died in Shirley, Ind., April 3, 1911. In 1865 she, with her parents, moved to Hancock County, Indiana, in which county she lived most of her life. Nov. 26, 1891, she was united in marriage to James Hamilton, who died Feb. 2, 1901. When present truth came to Sister Hamilton, she accepted it, and united with the church at Kennard. She loved to talk of the soon coming of the Lord, and rejoiced to know that the long night of sin would soon be over. She leaves three brothers and two sisters to mourn. Services were conducted in the Friends church at Shirley, two ministers (Friends) assisting. Text, Isa. 25: 8, 9. A. L. MILLER.

Hamilton.—Maggie J. Whitmore was born in Tama County, Iowa, June 3, 1879. She moved with her parents to Chamberlain, S. D., in 1886, and from there to Taopa, Minnehaha County, in 1895. She was married to R. W. Hamilton March 2, 1898, residing in Lake County until 1902; and died at Bigstone, S. D., March 24, 1911, aged 31 years, 9 months, and 21 days. Sister Hamilton accepted present truth in 1897. At the time of her death she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Aberdeen, S. D. She leaves a husband, five children, a father, and six brothers to mourn. Sister Hamilton was a faithful Christian mother. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Methodist church at Bigstone, assisted by the pastor. She was then laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery overlooking Bigstone Lake, to await the Life-giver's call. J. H. WHEELER.

Johnson.—Sister Anna Johnson was born Dec. 28, 1839, and fell asleep April 2, 1911, at her home near Mankato, Minn., aged 71 years, 3 months, and 5 days. She was a devoted Christian, ever manifesting a confiding trust in the Saviour, and died with a bright hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Nine children are left to mourn. The funeral service, which was held in her late home, was conducted by the writer. A. W. KUEHL.

Haight.—Fell asleep at her home in Covert, Mich., March 26, 1911, Sister E. J. Haight, aged 54 years, 6 months, and 4 days. Sister Haight accepted the third angel's message about fourteen years ago, and united with the Covert church, of which she was a faithful member, and by which she will be greatly missed. Her husband, two sons, and four daughters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends and relatives. R. C. HORTON.

Andrews.—Died at the home of his daughter, in Richmond, Maine, March 30, 1911, Brother David Andrews, a cousin of Elder J. N. Andrews, aged seventy-six years. He was born in North Faris, Maine, being one of a family of twenty-two children. He lived in Paris until he lost his buildings by fire, when he bought a farm in West Sumner. Here he lived until, his health failing, he moved to Richmond. His wife, two children, and one sister are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who spoke from Job 14: 10, 14. Interment was made in West Sumner. S. J. HERSUM.

Hungerford.—Julina Scovil Hungerford was born in New York State, Aug. 15, 1837, and died at South Monday, Mich., March 16, 1911. In 1838 she came with her parents to Michigan, where she married Nelson Stickles in 1857. One son was born to this union, shortly after which Mr. Stickles died. In 1864 she was married to L. L. Hungerford, and to this union was born one son, who still survives her. In 1884 she was again left a widow. At the age of twenty-eight Sister Hungerford was converted; and later in life she accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, in which faith she continued a firm believer. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to many friends. H. A. BOYLAN.

Rogers.—Died at the St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium, Sister Madge Rogers, in the fifty-second year of her age. She was born at Linden Valley, Ontario, and was brought in 1864 to Watrousville, Mich., where she resided for ten years. In 1895 she was graduated as a nurse, and was thereafter engaged in the organized work in different parts of the country. She was possessed of a sterling character, good judgment, and a bright disposition. About four years ago she resigned a position at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, and removed to California. During the past two years she has taught at the State hospital at Talmage. The funeral services were in charge of Elder C. L. Taylor. She was laid to rest in St. Helena. We hope to meet her in the first resurrection. P. J. GIBSON.

Saunders.—J. G. Saunders was born in Brookfield, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1837. In 1848 he was married to Martha Owen. To this union were born six children, of whom only two survive him. In 1844 he heard the message, with which he became connected not many years later. For over forty years he preached this truth, until feebleness disqualified him for active service. Some of his first efforts in the ministry were in New York State and Pennsylvania, where to-day many are living who received the message through his labors. His death was caused by an accident. The funeral services were held at Shawmut, Pa., a large company of those who heard him give the message during the last few years being present. His body was taken to Roulette, Pa., where he has resided for nearly forty years. After a service in the church there, we laid him to rest beside his companion, hoping to meet him in the resurrection morning. I. N. WILLIAMS.

Vermelyea.—Mary E. Merritt was born in Steuben County, New York, Sept. 11, 1831, and died April 2, 1911, at Vancouver, Wash. April 18, 1852, she married Charles H. Vermelyea. Five children were born to them, of whom three died in infancy. Two daughters, one sister, and other relatives are left to mourn. At Lowry City, Mo., she heard and accepted the third angel's message. The writer directed the minds of the mourning friends to the tender sympathy of Jesus, as found in John 11. C. E. SHAFER.

Hills.—Mary Jane Booth was born in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 19, 1837, and died at Helena, Mont., March 24, 1911, aged 73 years, 8 months, and 5 days. On Aug. 19, 1855, she was married to Richard Sylvester, who died in 1862. Three children survive this union. In 1866 she was married to Eliezer Hills, who, with her, accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith at Monroe, Wis., in 1874. Later, they came to Montana, and for about twenty years lived in the vicinity of Helena. Brother Hills died in October, 1904. Four daughters survive this union. Sister Hills was a faithful follower of Christ, and was loved by all who knew her. To the last she rejoiced in the blessed hope of immortality at the second appearing of the Lord Jesus. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Helena. W. A. GOSMER.

Atkinson.—Frederick G. Atkinson was born in London, England, June 30, 1838, and died March 3, 1911, at Washington, D. C. Nov. 22, 1871, he was married to Susanna Beetham, at Newark, N. J. Four sons were born to them, the youngest of whom alone survives to comfort his lonely and afflicted mother. Brother Atkinson was baptized in September, 1890, and united with the First Seventh-day Adventist church of Washington. He was ever faithful and loyal. The funeral, which was held March 6, 1911, was conducted by Elder V. Lucas, assisted by the writer. The life of our brother spoke clearer and stronger than any words of the preacher: for he loved and served God, and ever had a helping hand for his fellow men. He sleeps, awaiting the Master's call, from whom he hoped to receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. LEWIS C. SHEAFF.

Emerson.—Elvira M. Cunningham was born at Hinesburg, Vt., April 8, 1828, and died at Central Lake, Mich., April 2, 1911. On March 25, 1848, she was married to Dennis W. Emerson, of Lowell, Mass. In 1851 they settled in Illinois, staying there eleven years. In 1859 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained a consistent member thereof until the day of her death. In 1862 she and her husband came to Michigan, making their home at Saginaw for two years. Their next residence was Duplain, where they lived for twenty-eight years, moving to Potterville in 1892. Here Mr. Emerson died in 1896. Since his death Sister Emerson has made her home with her daughter. She leaves two sons, a daughter, and an aged sister to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, at Central Lake, April 5, 1911. J. J. IRWIN.

Sevy.—Elvira A. Densmore was born in Massachusetts, July 7, 1830, and died at her home in Greenbush Township, Clinton County, Michigan, March 30, 1911, aged 80 years, 8 months, and 24 days. At the age of six, she came with her parents to Michigan. Afterward her parents moved to the township of Essex, where she was left motherless at the age of nine. Later she took up public-school teaching and was one of the first teachers in Greenbush Township. Dec. 25, 1848, she was married to Ozi B. Sevy, and to them were born four children. She became acquainted with the third angel's message in 1857, when she united with the church in Greenbush, where her membership continued to the end. Her faith in the Saviour's soon coming remained firm. She leaves an aged husband, who keenly feels his loss. A large circle of friends and relatives are made sad that the tender ties are broken here, yet they are comforted by the thought of her bright hope. E. K. SLADE.