Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 10, 1910

KLEBAHN.—Harriet Victoria Klebahn (née Price), beloved wife of Louis Klebahn, elder of Church Number One, New York City, was born at Louisville, Ky., and died in Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1910. Her girlhood days were spent in Kentucky, and later on she moved to Cincinnati. Sixteen years ago she was married to Louis Klebahn, and they came to New York in 1899. It was here that they heard and accepted the truth of the third angel’s message, she being the first to accept, her husband following her in a few months. She has been a conscientious and active worker in the Master’s vineyard, and it was her purpose to enter the Bible training mission, soon to be established, in New York City, to better prepare herself for service. Her last hours were peaceful, and she was heard to say just before she became unconscious, “Dear Jesus, have mercy on me. I know you will do what is right.” Thus she fell asleep. Tender of heart, and of a sweet disposition, she made lasting friends. The funeral services were held at the National Funeral Directing Company’s chapel, 15 Green Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. She was buried in Kensico Cemetery, February 16. Words of comfort were spoken to a large assembly of friends by Elder M. L. Andreasen and the writer. R. D. QUINN.

LOGAN.—Died, Feb. 10, 1910, at Mars Hill, N. C., Alexander Lafayette Logan, aged 75 years, 6 months, and 9 days. In 1858 he united with the Baptist Church, where he held his membership until about twelve years ago, when he learned of the Sabbath and other truths taught by this people. He gladly accepted the light, and his careful life has been a lesson to his family and the community in which he lived which will long be remembered. He fell asleep “looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” I. M. MARTIN.

FORBS.—Mrs. Ida H. Forbs, wife of H. C. Forbs, of Spokane, Wash., died Feb. 4, 1910, aged 49 years, 9 months, and 26 days. The deceased was born in Kankakee County, Illinois, April 8, 1860. She united in marriage with Mr. Forbs, Feb. 2, 1882. This union of twenty-eight years resulted in happiness to both. They moved to Washington in 1908, since which time Spokane, for the most part, has been their home. Sister Forbs accepted the Adventist faith in 1894, and has remained loyal. She leaves three sisters, three brothers, and a loving husband to mourn their loss. Words of comfort by the writer from Phil. 1:23. E. H. HUNTLEY.

SWEET.—Died, Feb. 8, 1910, the only son of Herman Sweet. He was born Sept. 22, 1849, near Ashtabula, Ohio. In the early sixties he came with his parents to Michigan, and settled on a farm in Genesee County. In November, 1871, he was united in marriage to Mary Capelin, and to them five children were born. Eleven years ago they moved to Wolverine. Recently Mr. Sweet went to Grace Hospital, Detroit, but did not recover after undergoing a severe operation. He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, a father, and three sisters to mourn their loss. For thirty-one years he had been a firm believer in the soon coming of Christ. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. F. E. FENNER.

SHANNAN.—Died, after a few weeks’ illness, Dec. 24, 1909, at Wahroonga, N. S. W., Australia. Dorothy Shannan, aged eleven years, the only child of Elsie and the late George Shannan. She had a gentle and winning disposition, and was beloved by all who knew her. On Dec. 27, 1909, we laid this little bud beside her father in the Gore Hill Cemetery to await the Life-giver’s call. Pastor J. H. Woods conducted the service, assisted by the writer. Many friends gathered at the grave to pay their last tribute to the memory of this precious life hidden with Christ in God. We extend our loving sympathy to the bereaved mother, who will keenly feel her loss; also to the grandparents, to whom she was very precious. We have the blessed assurance and comfort of the Lord’s Word that we need not sorrow “as those who have no hope.” A. W. SEMMENS.

LAMBERTSON.—Jennie P. Laverty was born in Ada Township, Kent County, Michigan, May 26, 1842. She fell asleep in Jesus, Feb. 7, 1910, being 67 years, 8 months, and 12 days of age. She was the fifth in a family of eight children. She was married to William Lambertson, March 15, 1879. In the autumn of 1895 she accepted the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of Elders W. R. Matthews and L. N. Lane. She lived a life of service for her Master, leaving an example which will ever be an inspiration to those who knew her. She looked forward with strong faith and hope to the resurrection morn, requesting that the beautiful promise, “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive,” be used as the basis of remarks at her funeral. We believe our sister will arise in the first resurrection, and we sorrow not without hope. G. J. ILES.

DENNISON.—Died Dec. 28, 1909, Lottie, the only daughter of Brother Daniel and Sister Flora Dennison, aged 20 years, 5 months, and 26 days. She accepted the truth at the camp-meeting at Sedalia, Mo., two years ago last August, and since that time has been a devoted Christian. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder C. H. Chaffee, and she was laid to rest in the Adventist cemetery at Goldsberry, Mo. S. E. B.

TILTON.—Frank Bateman Tilton was born in Marshall, Mich., Sept. 23, 1896, and died at his home in Allegan, Mich., Feb. 17, 1910, aged 13 years, 4 months, and 24 days. He was an only child, and the parents and grandparents have the sympathy and prayers of their friends in this hour of their bereavement. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 63:9. Elder John Covert assisted in the service. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

POWELL.—Miss Mossie Ewing Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Powell, was born July 6, 1894, and died Sept. 26, 1909, aged 15 years, 2 months, and 20 days. In early life she gave her heart to the Lord, and at the age of thirteen she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Lakeland, Fla., where she has ever since remained a faithful member. Besides her father and one sister, she leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, and we laid her to rest in the Lakeland Cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver. W. H. BRANSON.

BEALS.—Died in Bath, Maine, George C. Beals, Dec. 23, 1909, aged thirty-seven years and nine months. He embraced the truth some seventeen years ago, during the time our camp-meeting was held in Bath. He leaves a wife, one son, three brothers, two sisters, and two half-sisters, to mourn their loss. His wife was the daughter of Brother Randall Umberhind, a native of Richmond, Maine, now deceased. Although Brother Beals was sick for nearly two years, yet during all that time he bore his suffering patiently, and died in the hope of a life beyond this life of sin and sorrow. Prof. H. C. Giles officiated at the funeral, using for the foundation of his remarks Job 14:14. S. J. HERSUM.

WHITFORD.—Merrill Delos Whitford was born June 5, 1848, in Chautauqua County, New York. When a babe, his parents moved to Erie County, Pennsylvania, where he lived until he was married, Jan. 1, 1874, to Sarah Jane Hubbard. In 1898 they moved to Lowville, where they lived until three years ago, when they moved to the farm where he died. He gave his heart to God in 1874, and later united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He had been a Sabbath-keeper over thirty years. In all his sickness he was very patient, and never murmured, but was ready for the change, and expressed his willingness to submit to the Lord’s will. He passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 5, 1910, aged sixty-one years and eight months. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and one daughter. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. G. L. WEST.

HANSEN.—Stella Bridgeman was born in Covington, Ky., Feb. 7, 1886, and died Jan. 21, 1910, in Leavenworth, Kan. For several years she was connected with the work of the Salvation Army. On June 16, 1903, she was married to Richard A. Hansen, and shortly afterward she and her husband became convinced that the seventh day is the Sabbath. She leaves a husband, mother, and four brothers to mourn their loss. Being a soldier’s wife, she was laid to rest in the National Cemetery at Fort Leavenworth. The funeral services were in charge of Captain and Mrs. J. C. Minnis, of the Salvation Army. By request words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. There is every reason to believe that she will have part in the first resurrection, and “enter in through the gates into the city.” F. C. CLARK.