Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 9, 1911

Palmer.—Died at his home in Tuscola, Mich., Feb. 14, 1911, James Monroe Palmer, in the seventy-ninth year of his age. Brother Palmer was born in the State of New York in 1832. He came to Michigan in 1852, and in 1866, with his wife (now deceased), accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church organized in Tuscola the following year. Four of their six children were present at the funeral. Col. 3:4 was the text chosen by Brother Palmer to be used at his funeral; and from these words the writer undertook to draw a profitable lesson for those present at the service. WM. OSTRANDER.

Hill.—P. M. Hill was born Nov. 4, 1816, in Tennessee, and died Dec. 8, 1910, aged 94 years, 1 month, and 4 days. When he was quite young, his parents moved to Missouri, where he grew to manhood, and married Levina Mears. To this union were born eleven children, five of whom are living. Brother Hill joined the Baptist Church at the age of sixteen, but in 1872 he heard Brother Lawrence preach, and accepted the Sabbath. In 1874 he became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Halfrock, Mo. He leaves two sons and three daughters, also many friends and other relatives, to mourn. He was a strong believer in the third angel’s message, and we hope to meet him when Jesus comes. GEORGE W. TURNER.

Sellers.—Died Feb. 8, 1911, at Battle Creek, Mich., Sister Ann Sellers, aged seventy-eight years. Her maiden name was Dougherty. Brother and Sister Sellers came to Convis, Mich., in 1844, where they lived till a few years ago, when they moved to Battle Creek. Sister Sellers was the mother of four children, three of whom are living. She accepted the truth in 1861, under the labors of Elders Loughborough and Frisbie, and has been a member of the church at Convis since that time. She loved God, his children, and his truth, and the sorrowing husband and children mourn not without hope. Of her it has been said, “She lived the best she knew,” and she was laid away to rest a little while, till called from her dusty bed to live forever. The funeral services were conducted at the old home by the writer. E. W. FARNSWORTH.

Hodge.—Myrtle Mary, infant daughter of George and Myrtle Hodge, died Feb. 16, 1911, aged 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day. Words of comfort and consolation were spoken by the writer, from Luke 18:16, to the bereaved relatives and friends. JOHN P. GAEDE.

McElhany.—Little Ruth, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Marcus A. McElhany, at the age of 8 years, 4 months, and 2 days, passed peacefully away at the home of her parents in San Fernando, Cal., Dec. 23, 1910. Ruth knew the Lord, having been baptized more than six months before her death, and united with the church in San Fernando. We fully believe she sleeps in Jesus. December 26 she was laid to rest in the cemetery at Glendale. E. J. HIBBARD.

Nilson.—Died at her home in Oakland, Cal., Feb. 10, 1911, Mrs. Hilda Nilson, aged 57 years, 6 months, and 10 days. She was a native of Sweden. In San Francisco, in 1875, she heard and accepted the truths of the advent message, and united with the San Francisco church. Since 1894 she was a member of the Oakland church. Her husband, one son, and one daughter survive her. The funeral services were held in the Oakland church, and she was laid to rest in the beautiful Mountain View cemetery, to await the call of Him who is the resurrection and the life. GEO. W. RINE.

Avery.—Died at her home near Bowling Green, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1911, Betsey H. Avery, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 25 days. In early childhood she removed with her parents from Butler County, Ohio, to this place. In 1849 she was married to Wm. R. H. Avery; their union was blessed with nine children, of whom two sons and a daughter survive, and, with their aged father, find comfort in the precious promises. In 1861, under the labors of Elder Holt, Brother and Sister Avery identified themselves with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and were among the charter members when the Bowling Green church was organized. Her death brought rest to one weary with a long period of suffering, through which she ever manifested Christian courage and resignation. A. C. SHANNON.

Tefft.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Kingston, R. I., Jan. 30, 1911, Sister Lucy Jane Tefft, in the eightieth year of her age. She was born in West Falmouth, Mass., in 1832, and was married to Robert K. Tefft in 1852. To this union eight children were born, six of whom survive her. Her parents were Friends, and the quiet, unassuming manner characteristic of this people was always manifest in her life. Forty-six years ago, when the third angel’s message was preached in Rocky Burk, R. I., by Elders M. E. Cornell and R. M. Kilgore, she, with her husband, accepted it, and remained faithful until death. Her husband died in 1872, leaving her with a large family to bring up; and, though the burden was heavy, she bore it with true Christian fortitude. Truly, a “mother in Israel” has fallen; but her works follow her, and many will rise up and call her blessed. W. R. ANDREWS.

McDonald.—Elizabeth J. Anglemyer was born in Buck’s County, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1818; was married to Andrew McDonald in the summer of 1836; and died at the home of her daughter in South Milford, Ind., Dec. 23, 1910, aged 92 years, 9 months, and 10 days. When quite young, she came to Noble County, living for a time near Avilla; but her home has been at or near South Milford for nearly half a century. In her youth she united with the Presbyterian Church, but later she joined the Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. She was a devout Christian, and beloved by all who knew her. She was the mother of thirteen children, five of whom preceded her in death, also the mother of six stepchildren, of whom only one survives. In accordance with her request, the funeral service was held in the Baptist church at South Milford, and conducted by Rev. T. J. Mawhorter. A large audience was assembled. Interment was made in Wright’s Cemetery, near Union Chapel. MRS. R. ADAMS.

Siewers.—Joseph B. Siewers was born in Salem, N. C., Oct. 25, 1843, and died at Decatur, Ill., Jan. 31, 1911. He received his education at the place of his birth, and when nineteen, enlisted in the Union army, serving three years. After his discharge he moved with his parents to West Salem, Ill. He was married to Susan Rebecca Rothrock, Nov. 8, 1870. To this union three children were born. His wife, one son, and a daughter are left to mourn. Brother Siewers became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church thirty years ago, and was a firm believer in the message. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at Decatur, where the deceased had lived for the past twenty-five years. E. A. BRISTOL.

Lakin.—William Dwight Lakin was born Feb. 19, 1852, in Putnam, Mich., where he spent his childhood and early manhood. April 20, 1875, he was married to Lizzie A. Hitchcock. Later in life they removed to Portland, Mich., where he became engaged in a prosperous business. Brother Lakin accepted the truths of the third angel’s message in 1895, and was chosen local elder of the Portland church, which office he held at the time of his death. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and his loss is keenly felt. He quietly fell asleep Feb. 13, 1911, lacking six days of being fifty-nine years old. Besides his wife, one son and two sisters are left to mourn. 2 Tim. 4:7, 8 was selected as an appropriate scripture upon which to base comforting remarks. In the beautiful Portland cemetery he sleeps to await the call of the soon-coming Life-giver. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

Burleigh.—Died at the home of his daughter in New Bedford, Mass., Jan. 4, 1911, John Q. Burleigh, aged 80 years, 7 months, and 6 days. He was born at Phoenix, N. Y., in 1830, where he remained till he was twenty-one years of age. After this he spent some years as a salesman in different portions of the country. In 1862 he answered the call of his country, enlisting in the 119th Illinois Infantry. He spent three years in the service, and was discharged in 1865. At the close of the war, and after the surrender of General Robert Lee, but before the news had reached that portion of the South where he was stationed, he was wounded in an engagement near Mobile Bay in Alabama. The effects of this wound he carried through life. In 1865 Brother Burleigh married Miss Elvira Yacum, of Pennington Point, Ill., to which union six children were born, two boys and four girls; namely, Drs. G. W. and E. S. Burleigh, both deceased; Mrs. Mary R. Jayne, of Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. Eliza B. Bradford, of New Bedford, Mass.; Mrs. Lucila Thompson, of Bloomington, Neb.; and Mrs. Mabel Patterson, of Gibbon, Neb. In the spring of 1868, Brother Burleigh moved to eastern Nebraska, then a wild country, settling in Syracuse. Here he remained thirteen years. At this place, in a series of meetings held by Elders H. Shultz and A. J. Cudney, of the Nebraska Conference, he was convinced of the truths held by this people and gladly accepted them. Removing westward, he spent three years in Republican City, and later moved to Bloomington, Neb., where he resided twenty-eight years. In June, 1909, after a married life of forty-four years, his faithful wife was laid to rest, which left him quite alone. Later, in company with his daughter, he came East, and has since lived with the two children whose homes are in this section. Brother Burleigh was a man who loved God, and was honest and sincere in his convictions of duty and right. He was a man of prayer, and one could not be in his presence very long but some words of his indicated his faith in God and his Word. The blessed hope which sustained him in life supported him in his last hours, and he passed to his rest with full confidence in God, and of a part in the resurrection of the just. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Acushnet, Mass., Jan. 6, 1911, and were conducted by Elder H. C. Hartwell, Rev. Brown, a Methodist minister, and the writer. He was laid to rest in the cemetery near by to await the coming of the Life-giver. W. B. WHITE.