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

Obituaries

COOKSEY.—Eliza J. Estee Cooksey was born Sept. 14, 1907, at Saluda, N. C., later coming with her parents to Silt, Colo., where she fell asleep in Jesus, Dec. 30, 1910, aged 3 years, 3 months, and 16 days. Estee was of an unusually sweet disposition, and will be greatly missed in the home. Her parents sorrow, but find consolation in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour whose voice will burst the fetters of the tomb. W. M. ANDREES.

BARNES.—Died in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 20, 1911, Brother William H. Barnes, aged 27 years, 11 months, and 25 days. Brother Barnes was ill but a few days, and his death was a great shock to his relatives and friends. Early in life he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained a member until his death. He leaves a wife, two little children, and other relatives. The writer spoke words of comfort at the funeral service. M. A. ALTMAN.

JONES.—Mrs. Lucy D. Jones was born in 1844 at Bridgewater, Herkimer Co., N. Y., and died at Exeter, Cal., Jan. 13, 1911, aged 66 years, 6 months, and 26 days. She had been a Seventh-day Adventist for more than fifty years. Elder James White baptized her. She was brought by her son and daughter and friends to Reedley, Cal., where we laid her to rest, with a bright hope of seeing her again when the Life-giver calls his faithful ones from the grave. C. L. TAGGART.

DAVIS.—James S. Davis was born Feb. 22, 1821, in Illinois. He came to California in 1849, settling in Esmerelda, in 1856, where he raised a family of eight sons and one daughter. The mother and four sons accepted present truth a number of years ago. Two years ago the mother died. Last year Brother Davis became favorable to present truth, and wished to become a Christian. The writer had the privilege of baptizing him in August, when he united with the church at Oakdale. His death occurred Nov. 10, 1910. He was laid away in the family cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. M. C. ISRAEL.

FARRAND.—Mrs. Mary A. Greenfield was born in New York State, May 15, 1841; was united in marriage to Calvin L. Farrand, Feb. 24, 1866; and died at the home of her daughter, at Bantry, N. D., Jan. 29, 1911, in the seventieth year of her age. Sister Farrand enjoyed a consistent Christian experience from her youth. In 1891 she accepted the faith of the soon-coming Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Milwaukee, Wis., of which she remained a faithful member until her death. Five daughters and two sons are left to mourn. The faith of those who knew our sister responded to the words of the text, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” PHIL. C. HAYWARD.

HAAK.—Died Feb. 2, 1911, at Immanuel Hospital, Mankato, Minn., Sister Frieda E. Haak, aged 21 years, 5 months, and 22 days. A member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mankato, she had many friends, to whom she had endeared herself by her upright Christian character. Her parents, one sister, and two brothers are left to mourn. She had spent nearly two years in the Chamberlain (S. D.) Sanitarium, taking the nurses’ course, and fitting herself to become a missionary. Dr. C. P. Farnsworth attended the funeral, and made some appropriate remarks at the close of the discourse, which was based on Rev. 14:13. We laid her to rest, February 5, to await the call of the Life-giver. ANDREW MEAD. (Christlicher Hausfreund, please copy)

CUSHMAN.—Ivie Alice Hicks was born near Humboldt, Kan., May 14, 1873; was married to Clement Cushman, Oct. 9, 1893; and died at Santa Cruz, Cal., Jan. 10, 1911, aged 37 years, 7 months, and 27 days. Her husband, an infant daughter, her mother, and two brothers are left to mourn. She was well known throughout California, having engaged in church-school and Bible work for some time. Words of comfort were spoken by the church elder of the Santa Cruz church. C. M. HICKS.

GEULDSLY.—Mrs. John Geuldsly died Dec. 24, 1910, at her home in Huntington, W. Va. She was born in Virginia, but for many years after her marriage made her home in Huntington. Early in life, she made a profession of religion, and several years ago united with the Seventh-day Adventists. For many years she was the only Sabbath-keeper in this large city. She was a kind neighbor, a faithful wife, and a devoted mother. Her husband and three children are left to mourn. The funeral sermon was preached by a minister of her husband’s faith. Text, Phil. 1:21. H. ANDRE.

STEBBINS.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Richburg, N. Y., Jan. 30, 1911, Mrs. Eleanor Stebbins, in the seventy-seventh year of her age. Sister Stebbins was formerly a First-day Adventist. About fifty years ago, she and her husband accepted the Sabbath, and became identified with the third angel’s message. Her living descendants are four children and seventeen grandchildren. She lived a useful life, and passed away with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, the text being Rev. 14:13. She was laid beside her husband at Andrews Settlement, Pa. B. E. FISK.

WILLIAMS.—Montous Myrtle, eldest daughter of Chester B. and Elizabeth Williams, fell asleep at Bowling Green, Ohio, Jan. 22, 1911, aged 19 years, 8 months, and 12 days. Montous was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church nine years ago. Since that time her faith in the gospel of the kingdom has never wavered. The funeral service was held in the First Christian church of Bowling Green, January 25, and was largely attended. Marked attention was given by the audience as the writer endeavored to present from the inspired Word the Christian’s triumph over death and the grave. Dr. Howard M. Jump assisted in the service. H. H. BURKHOLDER.

FRYE.—Rosa Denver Frye, wife of Franklin Frye, was born Aug. 17, 1877, and died at her home near Mount Jackson, Va., Feb. 3, 1911, aged 33 years, 5 months, and 16 days. Her father, mother, and one sister, besides her husband, three children, and five stepchildren, are left to mourn. She was interested in the message, which was preached occasionally in that neighborhood, and expressed a desire for baptism some time before her death; but her sickness was of such a nature that during the last few weeks of her life she lost her mind; and when one of our ministers visited her a week before her death, it was impossible to administer the ordinance. Her funeral took place from the Adventist church near by, the services being conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders B. W. and A. C. Neff. Text, Rev. 21:4. R. D. HOTTELL.

PUNCHES.—Mary A. Punches was born in Piqua, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1826, and fell asleep Sabbath, Jan. 14, 1911, at the age of 84 years, 3 months, and 4 days. Since the death of her husband, sixteen years ago, she has been a welcome member of the home of her son Daniel. She was converted early in life, and united with the M. E. Church; twenty-one years ago she accepted additional light under the preaching of the third angel’s message, and became a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She leaves three sons, four daughters, a brother, a sister, with other relatives and many friends, to mourn. A large congregation was present at the funeral service, held at Hamler, Ohio, January 17. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13. H. H. BURKHOLDER.