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DORLAND.—Died at her home in her fifty-second year, Sister Amanda Dorland. She accepted the third angel's message a few years ago, and lived a faithful Christian life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. C. A. Hansen. PEDEN.—Died at Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 2, 1910, after an illness of about six weeks, Sister Peden, wife of the elder of the Johnstown church. She was born at Elton, Pa., Sept. 28, 1885. She leaves her husband, three boys, and an infant daughter. We laid her away to rest until the trump of God awakes those who sleep in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Revelation 14. W. F. Schwartz. SWARTZ.—Died at Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 29, 1910, Mr. Jacob B. Swartz, of Lock Haven, Pa., aged 60 years, 7 months, and 13 days. Six daughters and two sons are left to mourn. Three years ago he joined the Seventh-day Adventist church of Lock Haven. The funeral was held in the Baptist church of Eagleville, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:51. Interment was made in the Eagleville cemetery. W. F. Schwartz. WICKER.—Died at the home of her daughter at Graysville, Tenn., Dec. 5, 1910, Mrs. Mary C. Wicker, aged sixty years. Besides the daughter at whose home she died, she leaves two brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held in the church, Elder James E. Shultz assisting the writer in the services. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14: 13. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. W. F. Schwartz. WESTCOTT.—Died in Brunswick, Maine, Dec. 30, 1910, Sister Patience Webber Westcott, aged seventy-three years. Sister Westcott and her husband accepted the truths of the third angel's message about twenty years ago. She loved the truth unto the close of life, and died in the triumph of faith. Her husband, two sons, two daughters, one brother, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, from Rev. 14:13 and Job 14:14. S. J. Hersum. (Atlantic Union Gleaner, please copy.)
HAKANSAN.—Imo Lucile Hakansan, daughter of August and Julia Hakansan, was born Dec. 7, 1894, and died at the home of her parents, five miles north of Vancouver, Wash., Dec. 26, 1910, aged sixteen years and nineteen days. Imo accepted and rejoiced in the glorious message of Revelation 14. A short time before her death she asked her father to read from the Bible, and that the family should pray for her. She was a dutiful, obedient child. We feel assured she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth clothed in immortality in the morning of the first resurrection. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by Brother Geo. Fullerton and wife, from 1 Corinthians 15. Mrs. R. Branstator. CARLOW.—Died at St. Helena, Cal., Dec. 24, 1910, Sister Laura Carlow, aged forty-six years. Her ardor for the message was undimmed, and her influence was widely felt. Her burden for the conversion of souls was characteristic of her life, and she witnessed many hopeful conversions as the result of her work. It was her desire to live if she could regain health and be at work once more. She leaves a husband and a large circle of relatives to mourn. The remains were taken to Sacramento, Cal., where a service was held, and interment was made at East Lawn Cemetery. Her death is sorely felt by the Sacramento church, of which she was a faithful member. F. DeWitt Gautereau. KENDALL.—Theodore F. Kendall was born in Batavia, N. Y., May 14, 1845, and died at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home at Quincy, Ill., Dec. 27, 1910. He enlisted in Company K, New York Volunteer Infantry, in September, 1862, and served until the close of the war. He was united in marriage on June 3, 1867, to Eliza E. Brodrick, who, with four children and five brothers, survives to mourn her loss. He accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1871, and since that time has devoted much time to scattering the printed page and giving Bible studies. He always expressed a desire to live until the coming of the Lord, but fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the chaplain of the home at Quincy. Mrs. W. V. Marsh. CANFIELD.—Lavina H. Canfield, born March 16, 1867, near North Vernon, Ind., died Dec. 25, 1910, having lived 41 years, 9 months, and 9 days. Jan. 18, 1883, she was united in marriage to William Switzer. To this union one child, a daughter, was born. Her second marriage was to William Canfield, Sept. 26, 1889. The husband, the daughter, and a brother are the immediate relatives who survive to mourn their loss. When about thirty years old, she accepted Christ as her Saviour. Ever desiring to walk in the path of the just, she gladly accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The hope of the soon coming of the Saviour and of having a place in the earth made new was precious to her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, after which we laid her to rest in the North Vernon cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver. A. L. Miller. BORDEAU.—Sister Rosiltha L. Bordeau died at East Berkshire, Vt., Dec. 31, 1910, after an illness of about four months. She was seventy-two years old, and had rejoiced in this truth for over forty years. She was loved by all in the community, and her faith in the soon coming of the Lord kept her courage good to the last. She leaves a husband, a daughter, stepchildren, and other relatives to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service by the writer. A. J. Clark. CAMPBELL.—Died at Stanford, Mont., Dec. 18, 1910, in the twenty-fifth year of his age, Malcolm Campbell, son of Brother and Sister J. M. Campbell. His death was caused by an accident while drawing logs. Malcolm was loved by all who knew him. He was kind and thoughtful to his parents and brothers and sisters. Friends and relatives came for many miles to attend the funeral, which was conducted from the Presbyterian church by the writer, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Edwards, pastor of the church. J. C. Foster. RODMAN.—Malchor S. Rodman was born in Ohio fifty-eight years ago last April, and died Dec. 22, 1910, at his home in Fresno, Cal. For about five years Brother Rodman had been a great sufferer. Almost eleven years ago he and his entire family accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and in its hope he fell asleep. His faithful wife and six children survive him. He was a member of the Fresno church, having served that body as deacon. His patience under most trying circumstances was a marvel to many. The funeral service was held December 24, Elder C. L. Taggart assisting. Words of comfort and hope were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:26 to a large company. H. G. Thurston. CORBIT.—Andrew Mace Corbit was born at Midway, Madison Co., Ohio, June 17, 1832, where all the early years of his life were passed. At the age of twenty-three he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Pumfrey. A few bright and happy years followed; then his wife died, leaving him with two small children. In 1860 he was married to Miss Ermina Bolster, and removed to Wayne County, Iowa. Five children came to their home, also a baby daughter by adoption. In 1896 the family removed to New Mexico. In March, 1904, sorrow again filled his heart, as the companion of his later years fell asleep. Father Corbit died Dec. 26, 1910, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 9 days. About the year 1870 he united with the First-day Adventists, and in 1887, accepting further light, became a firm believer of the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. The funeral services were held at the Seventh-day Adventist church Sunday afternoon, Jan. 1, 1911, and were conducted by Elders John Anderson and Geo. L. Truitt, assisted by others. The body was laid to rest by the side of his companion in the Hagerman cemetery. H. C. Barron. ARMITAGE.—Thomas Armitage was born near Hyde, England, Oct. 5, 1836, and died Jan. 2, 1911, aged 74 years, 2 months, and 27 days. When he was five years old, he came with his parents to America. For a short time the family lived in the East, after which they moved to Wisconsin. At the age of twenty-two Brother Armitage was united in marriage to Mary Jane Strait. Eight children were born to this union, seven of whom are still living. About two years after his marriage he accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists, of which he was a firm believer until his death. He was among the first volunteers in the Civil War. With his wife and children he moved to Michigan in 1878, locating at Monterey, at which place he made his home. During the holidays he and his daughter started for Colorado to visit two of his children. On the way he was taken ill, and arrived, in Lamar, Colo., at the home of one of his daughters, in an unconscious condition. Two days later he passed away, regaining consciousness for only a short time. Funeral services were held Jan. 7, 1911. The remains were taken to Allegan, Mich., interment being made at the Poplar Cemetery, Monterey. H. Nicola.