Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 9, 1909

Lamb.—Thursday, Aug. 12, 1909, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Lamb of Mentor, lost their little daughter Eunice, aged 2 years, 3 months, and 4 days. She was sick only five days, but was a great sufferer. The family feel very keenly the loss of this little one. Services were conducted at Wildwood church by the writer. E. A. Bristol.

Blain.—Edward Blain was born near Hamilton, Ontario, March 28, 1848, and died at Vernon, July 3, 1909, being 61 years, 3 months, and 6 days old. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Prior, at Brandon, Manitoba, in 1882, where they resided for about ten years. In 1892 they came to British Columbia, where they resided until his death. To them were born seven children, five of whom still survive. At the age of nineteen our brother united with the Methodist Church. About sixteen years ago he accepted the Sabbath truth, but was never fully identified with the church. We laid him to rest in the Vernon Cemetery, hoping to meet him again on the bright morning of the first resurrection. Words of comfort and exhortation were spoken by the writer. P. P. Adams.

Weed.—Died July 24, 1909, at Charlotte, Mich., Sister Carrie Carpenter Weed. She was born in Hanover, Mich., Oct. 1, 1838. In 1865 she was married to Eber Weed. She accepted the third angel's message in 1856, and was a faithful and loyal Christian until the day of her death. She leaves her husband, two children, and six grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss, but that which is our loss is her gain, for we believe she sleeps in Jesus. She was a loving wife, kind and gentle mother, and respected neighbor. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Baptist church of Charlotte. Text, Mark 14:8, first clause, which we believe to be true of her, as her constant aim in life was to be a benefit to some one else. W. R. Matthews.

Downs.—John M. Downs died July 10, 1909, of tuberculosis while on his way from California to Walla Walla, Wash., at the age of sixty-three years. Brother Downs, with his wife, went to California last September in hopes of regaining his health. He was somewhat improved during the winter, but the extreme heat of California summers was too taxing for him, and he failed rapidly. He, with Sister Downs, embraced the faith in West Union, Iowa, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell. They were baptized by Elder E. P. Butler, father of Elder G. I. Butler. Brother Downs was elder of the Fruitland (Wash.) church for several years. He will be greatly missed at our camp meetings, where he has been a faithful attendant. A wife, three sons, and four daughters survive him. He was buried at Weston, Wash., where he awaits the voice of the Master. G. E. Langdon.

Wright.—Archer Wright was born near Monmouth, Ill., June 27, 1881, and died at Bedford, Ind., Aug. 5, 1909, aged 28 years, 1 month, and 9 days. On his sixteenth birthday he gave his heart to God, and soon afterward was baptized and united with the Aledo (Ill.) church. He was graduated from the high school in that place the same year. For a few years he engaged in canvassing and church-school work, then took the nurses' course at the Tri-City Sanitarium, Moline, Ill. After graduating from that institution in the spring of 1907, he went to his home in Indiana, and was appointed field agent in that conference, filling that office for about two years. He was married to Elizabeth D. Irwin, March 30, 1909. While they were engaged in the canvassing work in southern Indiana, preparatory to entering the foreign mission field, he was stricken with typhoid fever, of which he died Aug. 5, 1909. Although he was anxious to help finish the work, he was reconciled to submit to the will of an all-wise and loving Heavenly Father, his last words being, “He will sustain me,” and, “I am willing his will shall be done.” He leaves wife, parents, brothers, and sisters, who mourn their loss. Services were held in the Baptist church at Leslie, Mich. Interment took place in the beautiful cemetery in that village. Discourse from Rev. 21:4, by the writer. L. G. Moore.

Harris.—Sister Sarah M. Harris fell asleep in Baltimore, Aug. 20, 1909. She was a member of the Williamsport (Pa.) church, having accepted the truth at Roaring Branch, near Williamsport, about fifteen years ago. She was in the seventy-second year of her age, and died in the full hope of a glorious resurrection. She had come to Baltimore on a visit to her son only three weeks before her death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Carlyle B. Haynes.

Nash.—Elsie May Nash was born in Campbellsburg, Ind., Nov. 19, 1908, and died in Ardmore, Okla., Aug. 3, 1909, aged eight months and fourteen days. Only four months previous, little Elsie's mother died; thus bringing a double stroke of affliction upon those who mourn the loss of these dear ones. Little Elsie leaves a father and two brothers to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Matt. 18:1-4, from the Friends church, at Good Hope, Ind., Aug. 8, 1908. J. M. Ellis.

Bird.—Mary Elizabeth Bird, daughter of Elder Walter L. Bird and Sister Mary L. Bird, of the Tennessee River Conference, who are here on a visit because of the serious illness of their mother, died of hemorrhage of the brain, caused, as was not learned until after death, by a violent fall, sustained the day before, July 22, 1909, aged four years and seven months. Mary was a charming child, and a general favorite. The blow was a severe one to the parents, following, as it did, other heavy trials; but they rejoice that their sorrow is not as with those who have no hope, for they trust in the promise of a glad resurrection morn. Mrs. Elizabeth Aldridge.

Shepard.—Mrs. Frances Adelia Shepard died at her home in Otsego, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1909. She was born in Genesee County, New York, May 8, 1843. The earlier years of her life were spent in teaching. In 1876 she was married to Charles Edwin Shepard. To this union was born one son, who was spared to minister to his mother. During her long and painful illness, which resulted in entire helplessness five years ago, she has been most tenderly cared for by loving hands. Hers was the life of the Christian. Her sunny, cheerful disposition all through her long period of suffering became an inspiration to others. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 21:4. Elder M. S. Burnham assisted in the service. Clifford Russell.

Owens.—Mrs. Susie A. Owens was born March 10, 1863, and fell asleep at her home in Palmer, Miss., July 10, 1909, just as the Sabbath had passed. Sister Owens had been a church-member for twenty years, but accepted present truth only four years ago this month. Since that time she and her husband have been active members of the Adventist church, and have toiled and sacrificed that they might assist the youth to get a Christian education. Her home was opened for church-school, where they kept the teacher and several children. During her sickness, which lasted some months, she was patient, and dwelt much upon the promises of God's Word. The Monday previous to her death she read the twentieth and second chapters of Revelation, and gloried in the truths of the resurrection, and said she would be in the first resurrection. She exhorted her husband to live close to God, ever keeping his commandments, that Satan might not gain a victory over him. She truly sleeps in Jesus. Her works and godly life in Palmer will long follow her. The funeral services were conducted by Elder A. J. Haysmer, assisted by the writer, under the shade of the trees in open air, near Palmer, Sunday, July 11. She was laid to rest in the little cemetery in the pine woods, to await the call of the Life-giver. F. R. Rogers.

Brooks.—Died at her home, in Madison, Wis., Aug. 17, 1909, Sister Janette Brooks, aged 79 years, 5 months, and 24 days. She removed with her parents from New York to Madison about seventy years ago. In 1850 she married Mr. Chauncy Brooks, with whom she lived happily nearly sixty years. Several years ago she accepted the message for this time, and became a faithful and honored member of the Madison church, and remained loyal till death. She fell asleep conscious to the last, and wholly resigned to God's will. A husband and three daughters are left to mourn, but are assured that Sister Brooks will have a part in the first resurrection. W. W. Stebbins.

Laursen.—Karen Laursen was born March 8, 1852, in Jylland, Denmark. She came to America in 1888, and settled on a farm near Luck, Wis. She died in the Lord, Aug. 9, 1909, aged fifty-seven years. Sister Laursen has been a stanch advocate of the third angel's message for more than thirty years. She accepted the truth by reading the Bible alone, and became a faithful witness for the Master. A husband and nine grown-up children and many relatives and friends mourn their loss. All but one of her children were present at her funeral August 11, and she was laid to rest at Bone Lake Cemetery, to await the call of her Master. Words of comfort were spoken to the congregation from the text, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, by the writer. Gabriel Loftfield.

Pefley.—Vera May Pefley was born Jan. 15, 1903, in Eureka, Cal. With her parents and younger sister she came to Phoenix, Ore., in January, 1908. She died July 4, 1909, while on a visit to the writer at Woodville, Ore. Vera was a sweet, lovable child, and a devoted little Christian. She loved to hear the Bible read, and would talk intelligently of the soon coming of Jesus, and the pleasant things God had laid up for those who are faithful. July 5 the remains were shipped to her home at Phoenix, Ore., for burial. Comforting words were spoken by Elder W. L. Black from Jer. 31:15, 16, to the bereaved parents and relatives, who sorrow not as those who have no hope. A large number of sympathizing friends gathered with floral tributes to pay the last respect to the little one. Mrs. W. L. Black.

Telyea.—Charles A. Telyea was born in Jefferson, Jefferson Co., Wis., Sept. 19, 1851, and died June 2, 1909, at Sparta, Wis. Shortly after his birth his parents moved to Iowa, where they resided until the father's death, when the mother, with her children, returned to Wisconsin. In 1875 Brother Telyea was united in marriage to Nettie Kenyon. To them were born two sons. In 1878 Brother Telyea and wife accepted the message under the labors of Elder T. B. Snow, to which faith he adhered till the day of his death. He leaves a wife, two sons, other relatives, and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, who dwelt largely upon the thought found in Acts 4:12, that there is life only in Christ. May these sad experiences cause us to labor with more zeal to prepare to meet him in peace. M. H. Serns.

Farrar.—After an illness of nine months, Sarah Rhoades Farrar, widow of the late Dr. M. C. Farrar, passed peacefully away Wednesday evening. Sister Farrar was born in Akron, Ohio, July 1, 1830, being seventy-nine years and eleven days old at the time of her death. In her youth she was married to Michael Kniss, with whom she crossed the plains with an ox team to California. They made their home in Oregon, her husband subsequently dying there. She was again married in San Francisco, Nov. 23, 1869, to Dr. M. C. Farrar, and to this union was born one daughter. After the doctor's death a year and a half ago she made her home with her daughter in San Rafael. About twenty-eight years ago she was baptized by Elder W. M. Healey, and united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and was a true and consistent member till death. The funeral service was held at her home, and comforting words were spoken by Rev. Eby, a friend of the family.