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Platt.—Brother Benjamin Platt died at Durand, Mich., Dec. 3, 1910, after a lingering illness of about five years. Some time before his death he found the Lord precious to his soul, and believed his sins were forgiven. He was twenty-five years of age at the time of his death. He leaves a wife, mother, sister, and other relatives to mourn. A. R. Sandborn. Lamond.—Ida Belle Welder was born near St. Thomas, Canada; was married to James F. Lamond, June 23, 1886; and died at San Diego, Cal., Dec. 8, 1910, aged fifty years and seven months. She leaves a sorrowing husband and daughter, who look forward to meeting her in the resurrection morning; two brothers and three sisters are also left to mourn. Sister Lamond was an earnest worker in the Methodist Church until about five years ago, when she heard and accepted the third angel's message. W. M. Healey. Sims.—Eula Sims was born Oct. 18, 1890, and died near Addington, Okla., Dec. 12, 1910. She accepted the Saviour when twelve years old, and her consistent Christian life attested the genuineness of her conversion. Before her death she expressed her willingness to leave all with the Saviour. Words of consolation were spoken at the funeral service from Ps. 127: 2. We sorrow not as those who have no hope; for we know the Saviour will remember her, and we believe she will come forth in the first resurrection. H. L. Wilcox. Palmer.—Wm. B. Palmer, born March 14, 1819, in New Brunswick, Canada, passed away at the home of his son, C. W. Palmer. Mr. Palmer was nearly ninety-two years of age, and was active until almost the last. He had taken an active interest in all the developments and advancements made during his long life. In 1855 he moved to Wisconsin, where he and his father were pioneer citizens. Seven years ago he came to Stark County, North Dakota, and took a homestead eight miles north of Gladstone. Besides his son at Dickinson, he leaves sons in Washington, also two sisters in Canada. Funeral services were held from the Palmer home. The remains were laid to rest in the Dickinson cemetery. Coleman.—Died at the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium, Dec. 7, 1910, Sister Annie M. Coleman, aged thirty-one years and six months. The deceased, whose maiden name was Annie M. Thilie, was born in Germany. Eleven years ago she was married, in Chicago, Ill., to Mr. M. Coleman. To this union was born one daughter. Mrs. Coleman was baptized a year ago, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Merrill, Wis. In her death the church loses a worthy member and the community a kind neighbor. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service, from Rev. 14: 13. S. Swinson. (Signs of the Times, please copy)
Isbell.—Mamie Louise Isbell was born in Columbus, Ohio, April 1, 1882, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 17, 1910, aged 28 years, 8 months, and 16 days. In 1896 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and has continued a consistent member and a firm believer in its truths. Having decided to give her life to missionary nursing, she took her training in the Battle Creek Sanitarium, finishing her course in 1907. Her parents, grandmother, two brothers, and two sisters, with a large circle of relatives and friends, are left to mourn. The service was held in the Union Grove church. Words of comfort were spoken from Mark 14: 8, first part, by the writer, assisted by Brother A. H. T. Walker. The deceased was laid to rest in Green Lawn to await the resurrection morn. John Francis Olmsted. Waidler.—Mrs. Henrietta Waidler, born in Germany, Oct. 15, 1844, died Nov. 29, 1910. About eight years ago Sister Waidler attended tent lectures conducted by Elder C. H. Edwards in the Bronx, New York City, and became interested in the truth, but through the efforts of her pastor, she stopped attending. While the writer was conducting meetings during the summer of 1909 in the Bronx, Sister Waidler again became interested, accepted the truth, and was baptized in September of the same year. Since that time she has rejoiced in the third angel's message. One week before her death she testified that the message was more precious to her every day, and she was rejoicing in the Lord, and was glad that she had found the truth. She was laid to rest in New Rochelle, N. Y., Dec. 2, 1910, to await the call of the Saviour. J. J. Kennedy. Boyle.—Owen Boyle was born May 28, 1844, in Scotland, and died in the San Pasqual Valley, near Escondido, Cal. He came to America at the age of eighteen. On May 6, 1870, he was married to Miss Anna Aitken, at Neelyville, Ill. After living in Illinois for a time, he moved to Kansas in 1873, residing at Dennis, for twenty years. In 1894 he and his family came to Escondido. With his companion, he accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists in 1875. Whenever opportunity offered, he always spoke a word for his Master. His love for his Saviour was strong and tender, and his hope was bright until the end. He is survived by his companion, three daughters, and one son. Funeral services were conducted at the San Pasqual church, by the writer, from 1 Corinthians 15, one of his favorite chapters. G. A. Raulder. Mann.—Died at Addington, Okla., Dec. 20, 1910, Sister Susanna Mann (née Smithers). Sister Mann was born at Dunville, Ont., Sept. 28, 1859, and was married to John L. Mann in September, 1878. At the time of her death she and her husband were members of the church at Petoskey, Mich. They accepted the message some years ago, under the labors of Elder Sydney Brownsberger. Her husband and four children are left to mourn. The family had but recently come to Oklahoma, arriving at this place less than a week before her death. All that sympathizing brethren and sisters of like faith could do, was done to comfort and help the stricken family in this hour of trial. We laid her to rest in the Hastings cemetery to await the resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. H. L. Wilcox. I. A. Crane. Sharp.—William D. Sharp was born in Connecticut, Jan. 7, 1830, and died at the home of his daughter, near Tremont, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1910, aged 80 years, 11 months, and 14 days. He was married to Sarah F. Porter, Aug. 15, 1851, at Greenspring, Ohio. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive.—Mrs. Arthur Rowe, of Battle Creek, Mich.; Arthur Sharp, of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. W. L. Hutchins, of Tremont, Ohio; and Mrs. E. H. Gates, of Wahroonga, Australia. Brother Sharp accepted the truth of the third angel's message in 1858, under the preaching of Elders M. E. Cornell and J. N. Loughborough. He has ever been a stanch believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and rests beside his wife, who died Aug. 24, 1910, in the blessed hope of a part in the first resurrection. J. B. Talmage. Hallock.—Norman Stevenson Hallock was born in Brockville, Canada, Oct. 8, 1832. Here, with his parents, he spent the early years of his life. When a young man, he went West, spending five years in Colorado and neighboring States. Before he first went to Colorado, he bought a farm in Jackson County, Wisconsin, where he settled his father and mother, having brought them here from Canada. March 15, 1865, he was joined in wedlock with Amanda Arnold. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom are living. With his wife he came to Clarke County in 1867, where he lived until May, 1908, when he moved to Loyal, Wis. In 1873, under the labors of Elders Decker and Olds, he and his wife joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. To this faith they have adhered, and have taught it to their children, who also have found their pleasure with their parents. From the date of his conversion, Brother Hallock's life was one of unselfishness and love to family, friends, and strangers who came into his home. Dec. 19, 1910, he fell peacefully asleep in the love of his Master, at the age of 78 years, 2 months, and 11 days. Having loved his Lord, he loved him unto the end. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, 1 Cor. 15: 51-57. W. H. Thurston.