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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 23, 1911

Obituaries

Orser.—Died Feb. 23, 1911, at his home on the Laplata River, San Juan County, New Mexico, Brother Geo. E. Orser, aged nearly seventy-one years. He was born at Brighton, N. B., March 4, 1840. July 10, 1864, Miss Mary J. Shaw became his wife, and to them were born seven children, five of whom are still living. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. A. T. Miller.

Randall.—Mary T. Randall was born in Reedsburg, Wis., Oct. 28, 1868, and died near Baraboo, Feb. 13, 1911, aged 42 years, 4 months, and 15 days. She was converted when about eighteen years of age, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member to the end. The funeral was held at Reedsburg from the Methodist Episcopal church, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of sorrowing friends. D. H. Oberholtzer.

Cox.—Mary A., wife of Elisha Cox, fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 29, 1911, at her home in Thorntown, Ind., in the sixty-seventh year of her age. Married in 1865, she became the mother of eight children, three of whom yet live, as does also her husband. By birth she was a Friend, but in 1887 she united with the Seventh-day Adventists. Her confidence in her Saviour never faltered; Funeral services were held in the Friends' church at Sugar Plains by the writer, assisted by Elder J. D. Kruwel. W. A. Young.

Irwin.—Died at Meadow Glade, Wash., Feb. 23, 1911, Sister Martha J. Irwin, aged seventy-three years. She was born in Quebec, March 14, 1838. Learning the Sabbath truth at the age of fifteen, she gladly accepted it, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a consistent member to the end. She was first married to H. E. McLaflin, and to them three sons and three daughters were born. In 1902 she was married to Joseph Irwin, who, with two daughters and three sons, is left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. S. W. Nellis. (Minnesota Reaper, please copy)

Rogers.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Feb. 17, 1911, at Nashville, Tenn., Sister E. L. Rogers, aged 74 years, 7 months, and 22 days. She was married in 1859. In 1885 she and her husband accepted present truth through reading, and were faithful until the last. Eleven years ago Sister Rogers was afflicted with rheumatism, and for ten years she was unable to take a step. The first five years of her affliction her husband was her faithful nurse. He was called to rest in 1906, leaving her to the care of their children. Although so severely afflicted, her patience lightened the burdens of those who cared for her. She was the mother of five children, one of whom died in infancy, leaving four to mourn the loss of a dear mother. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, and the remains were taken to Kentucky for interment. A. J. Haysmer.

Brooks.—Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her daughter in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 26, 1911, Mrs. Edith E. Brooks, aged 84 years, 11 months, and 6 days. For more than thirty years she had been a member of the Lake View, Mich., church, the greater part of this time residing near Stanton, Mich. Two sons, three daughters, and other relatives are left to mourn. She was laid to rest in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Clifford A. Russell.

Anderson.—Grover Reuben Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson, of Big Springs Township, Union Co., S. D., died Feb. 26, 1911, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 12 days. He was a bright, promising child, and seemed quite religiously inclined. He died in his mother's arms with no outward struggle. He leaves a father, mother, and two brothers to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. C. M. Babcock.

Book.—Katie Florence Spangler was born at Findlay, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1886, and died at New Cumberland, W. Va., Feb. 28, 1911, aged 25 years, 1 month, and 21 days. She was married to Thomas C. Book, Jr., July 10, 1908. Besides her husband and infant daughter, she is survived by her father, mother, three brothers, and one sister. In December, 1910, she, with her husband, accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. D. Richardson.

Kellogg.—Owen Gibbs Kellogg was born at Kickapoo Center, Wis., Feb. 24, 1881, and died at McGregor, Iowa, Feb. 24, 1911, aged thirty years. He was married to Nellie Miller, Dec. 12, 1904, and, with his wife, was baptized at Madison, Wis., in 1908. He was buried at Reedstown, where the highest tributes of respect were paid to his memory. The funeral was held in the Christian church, where a large company gathered to listen to words of comfort spoken by the writer. D. H. Oberholtzer.

Madsen.—Died at her home near Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, Feb. 27, 1911, Sister Christine Madsen, aged fifty-seven years. She was born in Jutland, Denmark. In 1882 the family came to America, and resided in Nebraska until 1903, when they moved to Alberta. Mrs. Madsen was a firm believer in the Bible and in present truth. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke to relatives, friends, and neighbors from 1 Cor. 15:26. We expect to meet Sister Madsen in the first resurrection. J. C. Christensen.

Hopkins.—Fell asleep at the home of her sister, in Denver, Colo., Feb. 10, 1911, Sister Louisa S. Hopkins, aged 80 years, 4 months, and 19 days. She was born in McLean County, Illinois, Sept. 22, 1830. She had been a Seventh-day Adventist for almost fifty years. Three sons, three daughters, and other relatives are left to mourn. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery at Hill City, S. D., there to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. C. R. Kite.

Gilbert.—Died March 2, 1911, at Baraboo, Wis., Theresa Ewing Gilbert, aged sixty-seven years and five months. She was born in Ohio, Sept. 28, 1843. In the spring of 1869 she came to Dakota, where she accepted the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists in the summer of 1878. The following winter she was baptized by Elder E. W. Farnsworth, uniting with the Elk Point church at that time. Removing to Sioux Falls, in 1882, she became a member of the church at that place, remaining there until 1906, when, after a summer of travel, she went to Florida, where she resided until about one month before her death. The last days of her life were spent with her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Aldrich, at Baraboo, Wis. She left the testimony that she felt that all was well. A husband, a son, and a daughter are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, from the Sioux Falls church, March 5, 1911. C. M. Babcock.