Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 13, 1910

WARDEN.—Girzela Warden was born Nov. 29, 1830, and died Nov. 25, 1909. She was united in marriage to John Warden, June 10, 1852. Sister Warden was converted early in life, and united with the Baptist Church. She learned the third angel's message from Elder A. W. Bartlett, and accepted it in 1878, and remained a devoted Christian till her death. She leaves a husband, eight children, and many friends to mourn their loss. She was laid to rest in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Ind., to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience. U. S. ANDERSON.

GARLAND.—Brother J. A. Garland was born in Tennessee, in 1872. After living in several different States, he finally located at Coalgate, Okla., where he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1903, afterward moving to Ochelata. He was taken with typhoid fever about December 11, and fell asleep December 17. Services were conducted in our place of worship in Bartlesville, the writer speaking from 1 Sam. 20:3; Eccl. 9:5; Amos 3:14, after which interment was made in the Bartlesville Cemetery. Brother Garland leaves a wife who is determined to train her little boy and girl in the way they should go, so that when the Life-giver comes, they too will receive a crown of life that fadeth not away. C. B. WEST.

COOK.—Abram Cook was born in England, Feb. 6, 1833. At the age of twelve, he came to this country with his parents. In Sycamore, Ill., Oct. 3, 1866, he was married to Lydia J. Buzzell. Ten children were born to them, of which there are seven survivors. In the spring of 1869, Brother Cook attended a series of meetings conducted by Elder T. M. Steward, in Belvidere, Ill., and with his family accepted the third angel's message, in the hope of which he has ever since rejoiced. For a number of years he has been a resident of Calistoga, Cal., and a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in that place. For some time he had been in poor health, and last June was taken seriously sick with heart trouble. From that time he slowly but steadily failed, till he fell asleep, Oct. 24, 1909. We believe that his desire, frequently expressed, was realized, and that his last days were his best. He will be missed by his neighbors, the church, and especially by his faithful companion and children. After a brief service, conducted by the writer at the home, he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Calistoga, from which we trust he may be raised at the first resurrection. D. E. ROBINSON.

JENSON.—Paul Jenson was born in Denmark, June 17, 1846. At the age of twenty-one he was married to Matilda Hansen. They came to America in 1866. After residing in Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Arkansas, in 1897 they moved to Chautauqua County, Kansas, where they have since made their home. To them were born ten children,—six boys and four girls,—all but one of whom still survive. In 1877 Brother Jenson was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Palo Alto County, Iowa, and Dec. 18, 1909, he died in that faith. The funeral services were held at the home, and the remains were laid to rest in the Peru Cemetery. Many friends and relatives showed their sympathy by their presence at the funeral, and by their kindly help during his sickness. J. D. VINCENT.

HUNT.—Departed this life Dec. 18, 1909, near Valley Junction, Wis., Sister Arzella Hunt, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 27 days. She was born in the State of New York, Feb. 21, 1830. At the age of eighteen she was converted and united with the Freewill Baptist people. When she was nineteen, she was married to Reuben Hunt. Five children were born to them, four of whom and many grandchildren are left to meet the fond mother at the resurrection when Jesus comes. Her husband still lives, though about ninety years old. For forty-nine years the deceased rejoiced in the truths of the message, having received it from Elder Allen. At the time of her death she was a faithful member of the La Grange church. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11:25. W. W. STEBBINS.

MCCLUNE.—Brother J. J. McClune was born in Ireland, near Belfast, in 1844; died at Titusville, Pa., Nov. 3, 1909, in the sixty-fifth year of his life. In 1854 he, with his parents, moved to America, and settled at Pleasantville, Pa., where he spent the most of his life. When about twenty-one years of age, he united with the Baptist Church. About twenty-seven years ago, under the labors of Elder D. T. Fero, at Randolph, N. Y., he received present truth, and with his companion gladly walked in the light the Lord had sent them. For a number of years he was a faithful canvasser, placing our publications in the hands of the people until failing health compelled him to lay aside the work. He leaves a loved companion, three sons, and two daughters, to mourn the loss of a kind and loving companion and father; but if they are faithful, there will be a blessed reunion in the resurrection morn. Funeral services were held in the United Brethren church at Pleasantville, Pa., with a large gathering of his old friends. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. I. N. WILLIAMS.

GUINN.—Mrs. Mima Guinn, aged forty-one years, died at her home in Sedalia, Mo., Oct. 25, 1909, after an illness of some weeks. She was an active member and worker of the Sedalia church, and let her light ever shine forth as a follower of Christ. She was born in Appanoose County, Iowa, Feb. 18, 1868. At the age of thirteen she united with the Christian Church, but, after studying her Bible she became convinced of many points of present truth. Before she had heard an Adventist sermon, she kept the law according to the light which she had. She heard this message preached in 1900 by Brother Haycock, and fully accepted it in 1902. Since that time she has been an active worker in the church and Sabbath-school. She made herself useful to the Master by holding Bible readings, canvassing for books, and ministering to the sick, and held the positions of church clerk and superintendent of the Sabbath-school at the time of her decease. To the last of her illness she expressed her faith in Jesus and her willingness to abide by his will. In her home she was all a mother could be, and to the sick and suffering she was a good Samaritan. The funeral services were conducted by Elder D. U. Hale. EMERY L. GUINN.