Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 20, 1911

SHULTZ.—Died March 19, 1911, at Mannsville, N. Y., Mrs. Lucy Shultz, aged ninety years and eight months. She had been a faithful Adventist about sixty years, and died strong in faith. She left one son and other relatives to mourn. Funeral services were conducted at Mannsville by the writer, and the body was placed in a tomb at Adams. B. M. GARTON.

FREEMAN.—Margaret Freeman, wife of Marshall H. Freeman, was born April 17, 1870, at Altoona, Pa., and died in Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 11, 1911. She leaves a husband and a daughter to mourn. She accepted the third angel’s message about fifteen years ago. At the time of her death she was a member of the church in Savannah, Ga. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. WM. K. ACHENBACH.

REYNOLDS.—Horace Dryden Reynolds died in the eighty-third year of his life in the city of Fresno, Cal. Brother Reynolds was born in New York State, and came to California as one of the pioneers, enduring many hardships and trials. When the third angel’s message found him, he accepted it, and was a firm believer to the day of his death. One daughter survives to mourn the loss of her father. Funeral services were conducted by the undersigned. J. H. BEHRENS.

WOODS.—In the early days of the preaching of the third angel’s message in New York City, Mrs. Cornelius Woods took her stand for the truth, was baptized, and joined Church No. 1, Manhattan. She died March 15, 1911, at the age of 68 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Her residence was at Patchogue, N. Y. The funeral services were held in her home, March 17, by Brother Rice, who spoke from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. The body was taken to Greenwood Cemetery the next day, where our dear sister lies awaiting the call of the Saviour. L. KLEBAHN.

MOSHURE.—Mrs. Anna Moshure died at the age of forty-five years, lacking twelve days. About eight years ago Sister Moshure, with her family, accepted present truth under the preaching of Elder Johnson at Leeds, S. D., and has been a faithful member of the church ever since. She was held in high esteem not only by the members of the church but also by her friends and neighbors. Her husband and five children are left to mourn the loss of a companion and mother. Services were conducted from the Adventist church in Fresno. We believe our sister rests in hope of having a part in the first resurrection. J. H. BEHRENS.

BABCOCK.—Died at Darby, Mont., Feb. 28, 1911, after an illness of more than one and one-half years, Leonard L., son of Merritt L. and Carrie C. Babcock, aged 12 years, 9 months, and 21 days. He suffered much, being blind for the last six months of his life, but bore it all with marked patience. He often expressed his unwavering faith in the soon-coming Saviour. While our home is lonely, and we sadly miss our loved one, we believe it is well with him. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Rickman (Baptist) at the Baptist chapel in Darby, and were attended by many sympathizing friends. MR. AND MRS. M. L. BABCOCK.

COLE.—Died at his home in Oxford, Mich., March 15, 1911, Brother Ransom V. Cole, aged 55 years, 8 months, and 3 days. A widow, two stepchildren, two grandchildren, six sisters, and one brother, with many other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Brother Cole was first converted twenty-five years ago. Last fall he heard and accepted the third angel’s message. In every walk of life, he has proved himself an honorable man and a Christian, and he was loved by all who knew him. He loved the truth, and was faithful to the last. The funeral was held on Sabbath, March 18, words of comfort and encouragement being spoken from 1 Cor. 15: 21-23. C. L. WHITE.

JUDSON.—Died at Aroostook Junction, New Brunswick, March 19, 1911, Brother Jonathan Brown, in the sixty-seventh year of his age. He was born at Aroostook, Sept. 4, 1844, and had resided in that vicinity all his life. He accepted the third angel’s message twelve years ago, and since that time had been a faithful, consistent, and zealous believer in its truths. There being no company of believers near his home, his membership was with the church at Fredericton. He leaves a widow and two daughters. The funeral was held in his late home, March 2, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The Methodist and Baptist ministers of the community assisted in the service. J. A. STRICKLAND.

ROSSER.—Godfrey Rosser was born June 12, 1829, and died Dec. 29, 1910, aged 91 years, 6 months, and 17 days. He first heard and accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists in the early seventies, at tent-meetings held in Flint, Mich. For many years he was a faithful member of that church, acting in the capacity of elder and deacon. He was a life member of the American Tract Society, and acted as colporteur for a number of years in his early life for that society. A widow, five children, and six grandchildren are left to mourn. The funeral services were held in the college chapel at Berrien Springs, Mich., January 1. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, near Berrien Springs. B. E. HUFFMAN.