Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 27, 1910

MANUEL.—Mrs. Ledorna Manuel fell asleep at her home in Chicago, Ill., Dec. 23, 1909, aged seventy-two years. Her death followed that of her husband by nine days. She accepted present truth last August, and died in the faith of a soon-coming Saviour and a glorious resurrection. The friends and relatives who gathered at the home were addressed by the writer for comfort and the gospel's sake. E. F. COLLIER.

FEBLES.—Mrs. Lillie E. Febles (née Bartley) was born in Noble County, Indiana, and died of gastritis of the stomach, at her home near Ligonier, Ind., Nov. 29, 1909. Miss Bartley was united in marriage to Mr. Lee Febles, July 10, 1892. To this union two children were born, a girl and a boy, aged respectively eleven years and one year. The husband, two children, and her father are the immediate relatives who mourn their loss, but not without hope. About twelve years ago Sister Febles accepted Christ under the labors of Elder D. H. Lamson. By her seemingly untimely death we are again reminded of the uncertainty of life. How necessary at all times to be prepared to meet the Lord. The services were conducted by the writer at the home, and the burial took place in Wolf Lake Cemetery. Text, Rom. 5:12. A. L. MILLER.

PORTER.—Mrs. Mary A. Porter was born Feb. 14, 1831, in Lowell, Mass., and died Tuesday, June 8, 1909, at the home of her son, Thomas E. Porter, living near South Haven, Kan. She lived 78 years, 3 months, and 24 days. At the age of seven, Sister Porter, with her parents, moved from Lowell, Mass., to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lived eleven years, when she moved with her brother and family to Iowa. She was married Sept. 18, 1851, to Thomas Porter, near Anamosa, Iowa. To them were born twelve children, six boys and six girls; four boys and four girls are still living. One son, well known to many readers of the REVIEW, is Elder R. C. Porter, now in Africa. Sister Porter, with her husband, united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Anamosa, Iowa, in 1860. In 1879 they moved to Danberry, Iowa, and afterward to Rodney, at which place the husband died June 30, 1890. For the last few years Sister Porter has lived among her children, most of the time with her son, Thomas. On Tuesday, June 8, about eleven o'clock, she was taken suddenly ill with a severe pain around the stomach, and passing toward the heart. About twelve o'clock she seemed to recover, and was feeling apparently well. At 4:10 P. M., her son's wife asked her to lie down, and gave her a fan to use, while she went for the mail, which was about one half or three quarters of a mile away. Upon her return, she found mother with the fan in her hand, just as she gave it to her, and lying in the same position, apparently asleep. She was truly asleep, but in Christ, to awake when he comes to

gather his own. Her hope in the soon-coming Saviour was firm to the end of her life, looking forward to the reunion of all the faithful around our Father's throne. A few relatives and many friends were present at the funeral service, some driving many miles through the rain. Sister Porter will be missed here, but if faithful, the family can be reunited when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. S. BRINGLE.

NICHOLS.—Henry J. A. Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nichols, died at Lowville, N. Y., Oct. 7, 1909, aged fifteen years and nine months. Henry possessed a filial and affectionate disposition, and was greatly beloved by his associates. He was a devoted and faithful member of the Presbyterian Church. A few moments before death he repeated his accustomed daily prayer, adding that he was ready to die. A great profusion of floral offerings at his funeral attested the love borne him by his friends and neighbors. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C. C. Frost. His grieving parents and sister look forward with confidence to seeing him again.

HAYES.—Sister Martha J. Hayes, at the age of seventy-seven years, twenty-seven days, fell asleep in Jesus, Nov. 25, 1909, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George J. Powell, near Morgan Hill, Cal. For over fifty years Sister Hayes was connected with the cause of the second advent message. She and her first husband accepted the truth under the labors of Elders D. T. and A. C. Bourdeau, in the State of Vermont. She loved the church and her work from the time she entered it at Bourdeauville, and labored faithfully to advance the cause of God. Her children and others of the church expect to see her in the first resurrection. The services were conducted by the writer. J. H. BEHRENS.

BOYCE.—Lucretia Burnham was born at Simcoe, Canada, April 22, 1851. Her parents came to Michigan when she was twelve years of age. She was married to Henry Boyce at Midland, Mich., Feb. 22, 1867. To this union were born two daughters and one son, all of whom died in childhood. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years. She accepted the truths held by the Seventh-day Adventists, at Coleman, Mich., in 1866, under the labors of Elder O. F. Campbell and the writer. She lived an earnest Christian life, her greatest desire being to follow the Lord who had done so much for her. During her last sickness, though suffering intensely from an internal cancer, she was patient through it all, and while desiring to recover, was willing that God's will should be done. She fell asleep in Jesus, Dec. 6, 1909, aged 58 years, 7 months, and 14 days. The writer, assisted by Pastor J. M. Wilbur, of Battle Creek, conducted the funeral service, speaking to a large assembly of relatives and friends from Rev. 22:14. C. N. SANDERS.

LAMB.—Lizzie Lamb was born in Bavaria Lauf, Germany, Dec. 25, 1855, and died Dec. 29, 1909, at the age of fifty-four years and five days, at her home in New York City, of acute pleuropneumonia, after one week's illness. Her maiden name was Lizzie Bankel. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church fourteen years ago. Three boys survive her from her first marriage. She was married a second time, to Paul Lamb, in October, 1901. She resided in New York for at least twenty years, and was an ardent worker for the cause of humanity in showing them the truth of the third angel's message. The missionary society of the church can never forget her last testimony regarding the Ingathering fund; how she worked earnestly among the people to get a goodly sum for the Lord, and how happy she was to turn it over for that purpose. The church loses a member who was stanch in the truth, and one that feared God. She had the pleasure only a short time before her death (after working many years) to see her beloved husband accept the truth. Her body was interred at Kensico Cemetery, New York. L. KERBSTIN.

CLARK.—James M. Clark was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1829, and died Dec. 21, 1909, at his home in Floral, Kan., aged 80 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Brother Clark came to Indiana in 1852. He was married in 1857 to Julia A. Mefford. To this union was born one daughter, who died in infancy. Brother and Sister Clark accepted the truths of the third angel's message about forty years ago, at Rochester, Ind., under the labors of Elder W. W. Sharp. They have dearly loved the truth all these years. They have resided in Kansas since 1877. Brother Clark leaves his wife, one sister, three brothers, and a number of other relatives to mourn their loss. A large and sympathizing congregation attended the funeral, which was conducted by the writer. R. H. BROCK.

BUSH.—Joseph Franklin Bush was born at Strasburg, Pa., Sept. 16, 1839, and died at Mattoon, Ill., Dec. 21, 1909, of pneumonia. His early Christian experience was in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, but for many years he made no profession, until five years ago, when he accepted the third angel's message. Brother Bush, although very young, witnessed the falling stars in 1833, and could well recall the advent message of 1844. He was united in marriage to Martha Redman, Jan. 11, 1854. Nine children were born to them, six of whom are living, and five were present at the funeral. With these children, he leaves to mourn, a companion, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The writer sought to comfort the wounded hearts by pointing them to the promise of God's Word of the first resurrection, based on 1 Cor. 15:26. J. B. LOCKEN.

CARMICHAEL.—Nancy Ellen Davison was born in Page County, Iowa, Aug. 4, 1859, and died at Diller, Neb., Nov. 11, 1909. She was married to Joseph H. Carmichael, March 22, 1874. To this union were born three sons and five daughters, who, all but one, survive her. In 1889 the present truth came to her, and after three years' careful study, she and her husband accepted it, and became charter members of the Devizes (Kan.) Seventh-day Adventist church. Sister Carmichael will be missed very much where she lived; the fragrance of her life will long remain behind her, for those who were in trouble, and needed help, always found a friend in her. Her funeral was held in the Presbyterian church at Diller, Sunday, November 14, at 2 P. M. The house was well filled with attentive listeners, and sympathizing friends and neighbors who listened to remarks of the writer, founded on Job 14:14, 15. We laid her to rest in Prairie Home Cemetery till the Life-giver shall come. R. F. ANDREWS.

CHAPMAN.—Died of dropsy, in Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1909, Marion Eggleston Chapman, aged 73 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Sister Chapman was born in Lancaster, Erie County, N. Y., where the greater part of her long life was spent. She accepted present truth under the labors of Elders R. F. Cottrell and J. N. Andrews in 1859, and became a member of the church in Lancaster. Her family was known to all the pioneers of this message, she being a sister of Wallace Eggleston, whose heart and home were always open to those who bore the heat and burden of the day. Early in life she was united in marriage to Jirah Chapman, who fell asleep long since. Sister Chapman and her only daughter, Alice, moved to Brooklyn twenty-seven years ago, and were at that time the only Sabbath-keepers in this great city. Workers were sent soon after, and a church was organized, she becoming a charter member, remaining loyal and true till the end, always ready to nurse the sick and ever willing to lend a helping hand. She leaves one daughter, whose physical and spiritual welfare was ever uppermost in her mind, a few other relatives, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral services, using the ninetieth psalm and other scriptures. Elder A. V. Cotton offered the prayer. We laid her to rest in Greenwood Cemetery to await the first resurrection. AMOS MITCHELL.

BRONSON.—Horace Bronson fell asleep in Jesus at Marlette, Mich., Dec. 11, 1909, at the age of 77 years, 9 months, and 16 days. He was born in Oswego County, N. Y., but came to Michigan at an early day. In his youth he was converted and joined the Baptist Church, and was a consistent Christian, following in all the light he had, and when the third angel's message came to him, over thirty years ago, he was ready to accept it. He leaves a wife, three sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss, but not without hope of meeting him at the morn of the first resurrection, for his was a righteous life coming to a peaceful end, and he had full confidence in his God. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13 to the mourning friends. A. R. SANDBORN.

CONARD.—Geo. W. Conard, aged eighty years, fell asleep at his home, in Loon Lake, Wash., Dec. 23, 1909, and was laid to rest in the village cemetery of that place. Brother Conard was the sixth of a family of fourteen children, and is survived by three brothers and one sister. He, with the family, moved from Ohio to Illinois in 1846, and later enlisted in General Scott's army, remaining until the close of the war in 1848. March 11, 1863, he enlisted in company L, First Regiment California Cavalry of Volunteers, and served until March, 1866. He came to Washington in 1869, and was united in marriage with Helen Clara Clark in 1876. To them were born five children, four of whom are still living. Since 1886 he has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died a firm believer in the advent message. Death came as a relief to suffering, and we found comfort in Eccl. 4:2. He was a good husband and father, and will be greatly missed by his faithful wife and family. E. H. HUNTLEY.

HOFF.—Olive P. Pratt was born in Genesee County, New York, Oct. 17, 1830. She was 79 years, 2 months, and 20 days of age at the time of her death, which occurred at 7 P. M., Friday, Jan. 7, 1910. Soon after her birth her parents moved to Pennsylvania, and from there to Whiteside County, Illinois, when she was eight years of age. She was married to John Hoff when seventeen years of age. Nine children were born to them, three boys and six girls. One son and five daughters are now living. Soon after their marriage the Sabbath truth was brought to them in a wonderful manner. While her husband was working forty miles away, a man came and told him of the true Sabbath. He studied, and before he retired for the night, he covenanted with God to keep the next Sabbath. At the end of the week he returned home, filled with the hope that he might convince his wife and their parents of the new truth. Imagine his surprise to find that during the same week a man had brought the Sabbath truth to them, and they had decided to keep the same Sabbath that he had, though forty miles away. This was sixty years ago, and as far as they knew, there was no other Sabbath-keeper in the State. Though pioneers in the message, their faith in the truth never wavered, and their children are all faithful Seventh-day Adventists. In the fall of 1868 they removed to Carthage, Mo. For thirty years Sister Hoff was a practical nurse and lady physician, and was quite well known in a large portion of Jasper County. She only ceased her active labors for others in sickness, when her naturally strong force was so impaired that she had an attack of nervous prostration, from which, after two years of suffering, she found that she must be confined to her chair. This affliction was borne during the last ten years of her life. One week before her death she was attacked with la grippe. She gradually failed, and about four hours before her death she sank into a peaceful sleep, and passed away without a motion. She was entirely free from pain. The burial services were held at the home in Carthage, then the remains were taken to the Avilla Cemetery, and laid by her husband, whom she survived by twenty-five years. Elder D. U. Hale assisted in the funeral service. In this cemetery lie four generations of the family. CLARENCE SANTEE.