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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 7, 1909

Obituaries

Chilton.— Alfred Curtiss, infant son of Brother and Sister John Chilton, died at Montavilla, Ore., Aug. 12, 1909, aged two months and four days. Services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church on Sabbath afternoon, and words of comfort were spoken and read by the writer, and the little form was laid to rest to await the heavenly Father's call in the resurrection morn. F. A. Detamore.

Rogers.— John Wesley Rogers, son of Brother and Sister W. T. Rogers, was born in Silver Creek, June 16, 1906, and died of tubercular meningitis on Sabbath, Sept. 12, 1908, aged 2 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Little Wesley was sick only five days. He was laid to rest in the new cemetery in Silver Creek to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort, based on Rev. 1:17, 18, were spoken by the writer. P. P. Adams.

Delahoy.— Sister Sarah Delahoy was born at Conewango Valley, N. Y., April 18, 1849. She spent her life in the vicinity where she was born. Some twenty years ago Elder J. B. Stow and wife held a series of meetings in Conewango. Sister Delahoy was one who embraced the truth. Ever since that time, she has enjoyed the hope held by Seventh-day Adventists, and up to the time of her death she delighted to tell the truth to others. She died from a stroke of apoplexy, Sept. 6, 1909. A large number of her neighbors and friends were present at the funeral. We believe that she will receive “a crown of righteousness at that day.” H. W. Carr.

Page.— Louisa Marer Page was born in Eldorado County, California, June 18, 1886, and died Aug. 30, 1909, aged 43 years, 2 months, and 13 days. Her death was caused by a street-car striking and instantly killing her. Sister Page accepted the truth about a year ago. She was a member of Edendale, Los Angeles, church. She leaves a husband and three children, also an aged mother and brethren and sisters, to mourn their loss. She was a devoted wife and mother, and will be greatly missed. She was much beloved by all who knew her. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking to a large number of sympathizing friends from Rom. 8:28. J. W. Adams.

Babcock.— Catherine Matilda Wells was born Nov. 11, 1826, at Lindalen, N. Y. She was married to Hiram W. Babcock, April 9, 1845. She died near Cottage Grove, Ore., Sept. 11, 1909, lacking just two months of completing her eighty-third year. She was converted in early life, and joined the Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which she lived a consistent member until about the year 1875, at which time she embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith, of which she remained a firm adherent until her death. She was the mother of eight children, three of whom, together with the husband, over ninety years of age, now survive her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15 to a large assembly of relatives and friends. H. W. Oliver.

Daniel.— Died at the home of her parents on a farm near Gowrie, Iowa, Mrs. Julia M. Daniel, daughter of Brother and Sister J. W. Hoyt, and wife of Brother Marion Daniel. She was born in Kansas, Feb. 23, 1877, and died Aug. 30, 1909, aged 32 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Although Sister Daniel had not been very well for years, her death came unexpectedly. She was taken sick on the morning of August 30, and became unconscious fifteen minutes later, and thus she remained for five hours, when the end came. The memory of her Christian life will not be forgotten, for she was indeed an ideal Christian. Of her it can truly be said that her works follow her. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves one daughter, two brothers, five sisters, and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort from Ps. 116:15 were spoken by the writer. She was laid to rest in the Gowrie Cemetery. E. Rosenwold.

Jerdee.— Died at her home in Madison, Wis., Sept. 22, 1909, of Bright's disease, Mrs. Ingeborg Jerdee. She was born in Norway, Feb. 2, 1846. Sister Jerdee came to this country in the spring of 1866, and was married to Mr. Ola Jerdee. Some years ago she embraced the message for this time, and continued her connection with the Madison church until her death. She was patient in her suffering and died in triumph, at the age of 63 years, 7 months, and 20 days. W. W. Stebbins.

Van Winkle.— James H. Van Winkle died at his home in Stuart, Iowa, Sept. 10, 1909, at the age of seventy-nine years. He served in the war for several years. Since 1870 he has resided in the State of Iowa. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn their loss. In 1903 he accepted the third angel's message, and was a faithful servant of the Lord until his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14. H. B. Butterfield.

Swan.— Died near Augusta, Mich., Sept. 6, 1909, of pneumonia, Mrs. Rilla Swan, aged 55 years, 8 months, 6 days. Sister Swan, whose maiden name was Huff, was born in Monroe County, Michigan, and was united in marriage in 1875 to Franklin W. Swan, of Battle Creek, Mich. To this union were born five children, all of whom survive, and all except the eldest, who lives in the State of Arizona, were present at the funeral. The religious experience of Sister Swan dates back to the commencement of her married life. The deceased was a full believer in the faith of the Seventh-day Adventist people, and as the end drew near, she felt that she was prepared to go. Just before her death the family gathered at the bedside of the dying mother, and all united in broken prayer to God. Then the parent, with joy in her countenance, quietly slept the sleep of death. She was conscious to the last, and when the silver cord was loosed, the spirit of life returned to that God who gave it. The funeral was held at the residence. The burial was in the Battle Creek cemetery. Services were conducted at the home by Elder G. W. Amadon, the pastor of the Tabernacle congregation, Elder Wilber assisting. G. W. Amadon.

Morrow.— Sister Vita Morrow was born in Linn County, Missouri, Nov. 25, 1852, and died at the home of Brother and Sister J. M. Gallemore, July 24, 1909, aged 56 years, 7 months, and 29 days. Sister Morrow was one of seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Morrow, of which number only two are living to mourn their loss, but they do not mourn without hope, from the fact that the testimony of all who knew her bear witness that she lived a consistent life, and fell asleep with a bright prospect of the future. Sister Morrow was for a number of years a resident of Salisbury, Mo., and taught in the public school in that place. About the year 1867, she, with her sister and brother-in-law, attended a series of tent-meetings, held by Elders Matteson and Lawrence in Hamilton, Mo. They were there converted to the points of faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, and became charter members of the church at Hamilton. Later they went to Kansas City, Mo., and united with the church in that place, in which Sister Morrow was a consistent member. She filled the office of secretary of the Missouri Conference Tract and Missionary Society for three years, after which she taught church-school, until she was forced to surrender to the insidious disease, consumption. During her lingering illness she was tenderly cared for by her only sister. The funeral services were held at the Seventh-day Adventist church, in the presence of many sympathizing friends and neighbors, after which she was laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on Rev. 14:13. We are cheered with the blessed hope in this hour of bereavement, knowing that our sister will rise again; and we are looking forward to the glad reunion when Jesus shall come to take his people home. M. G. Huffman.