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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 25, 1909

Obituaries

ALBRIGHT.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 5, 1909, Mrs. Florence Geraldine (Abell) Albright, aged 35 years, 3 months, and 22 days. Words of hope and comfort were spoken by the writer. J. D. RICE.

RICE.—Died in Reno, Nev., Sept. 13, 1908, Mrs. Dorcas Alemeda Rice, aged seventy-six years and seventeen days. She accepted the present truth and was baptized in Monte Vista, Colo., in 1888, since which time she lived a consistent, godly life. The remains were laid to rest in Placerville, Cal. Services were conducted by the Methodist minister of that place. One daughter and two sons survive to mourn their loss. B. E. BEDDOE. (Corrected)

HUNTLEY.—Died at Bossburg, Wash., Jan. 24, 1909, of diabetes, Dennis Huntley, in the sixty-sixth year of his age. Father accepted the third angel's message in the fall of 1887, under the labors of Elder E. A. Curtis, at Hancock, Minn. Though he has fought many battles with the powers of darkness, he has never given up the faith. Fell asleep a firm believer in the message and in the soon coming of Jesus. He leaves an aged wife, seven sons, and one daughter, with other relatives, to mourn. We keenly feel our loss, and long for the gathering day. E. H. HUNTLEY.

MORRISON.—Lucy Battey Morrison was born in Addison County, Vt., March 3, 1827; and died of old age, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. W. Hampton, in Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 6, 1909. Sister Morrison accepted present truth twenty-seven years ago in Osage County, Kan. All these years it has been her theme and the rejoicing of her heart. She was a consistent, godly woman, beloved by all who knew her. On the occasion of her funeral the writer spoke to a house filled with friends and relatives, on the Christian's hope. R. F. ANDREWS.

SAVAGE.—Died at Central Lake, Mich., Jan. 17, 1909, at the home of her son, Sister Julia Savage, aged 88 years, 3 months, and 13 days. She was born near Cipeo, N. Y., and came to Michigan in early life, settling near Battle Creek. Here she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, at the time when Brother and Sister White were still laboring there. About four years ago she became a member of the Eastport church, and was faithful, doing all she could for the cause she so dearly loved. We believe she will come forth at the first resurrection. The funeral service was held in the Congregational church, at Central Lake, by the pastor, Elder Clement Upham, who spoke words of comfort and consolation from 1 Thess. 4:13-15. THOS. DE MOULFIED.

MORFORD.—Earnest Leroy, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Morford, was born in Port Orange, Fla., March 2, 1903; and died after a brief illness at the same place, Feb. 8, 1909, aged 5 years, 11 months, and 6 days. Earnest loved the Lord, and fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14, assisted by Elder C. B. Stephenson. C. M. CLARK.

KREAMER.—Died of kidney disease, Oct. 20, 1908, at Alamogordo, N. M., Sarah S., wife of E. Kreamer, aged 63 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Sister Kreamer was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio; was married in 1862; and has lived in New Mexico since 1881. More than forty years ago she, with her husband, accepted the faith held by the Seventh-day Adventists. She lived a consistent Christian life, and died with the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her husband, seven children, and many friends are left to mourn. The funeral was held in the Methodist Episcopal church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. H. L. HOOVER.

WOODARD.—Died at her home in Stockton, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1909, after long and protracted suffering from local difficulties and heart affection, Sister A. R. Woodard, aged 70 years, 10 months, and 11 days. Her maiden name was Julia Ann McBride, and she was one of a family of eight children, only two of whom still live. She was married Nov. 16, 1859, to Mr. A. R. Woodard, and has lived in the town of Stockton for forty-two years. They had been united in living the present truth for twenty years. The bereaved husband, two sons, and one daughter are left to mourn. The writer sought to comfort the mourners with the assurance of the resurrection, which had been so long cherished by the one who has fallen asleep. H. W. CARR.

BELL.—Died of tuberculosis at York, Pa., Jan. 4, 1909, Ralph T. Bell, son of Elder A. R. Bell, aged 20 years, 6 months, and 2 days. He was unable to work for a number of weeks. A short time before his decease, his health was materially improved; this gave him new hope and courage, and he devoted his regained energies to the canvassing work, which he continued until about a week before he died. He was reared under the influences of the truth, and frequently assisted his father as tent-master and organist. He was also employed for a time at the Philadelphia (Pa.) Sanitarium. In his dying moments, he whispered to his father: 'There's nothing between me and heaven; I have all confidence.' These words are a great comfort to those who mourn his loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. W. H. HECKMAN.

FONDERSMITH.—Miss Fannie Fondersmith fell asleep in Jesus, at her home, in Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 9, 1909, aged forty-two years. Just one month before she died, Sister Fondersmith had a stroke of paralysis, and from this time she gradually declined until death claimed her. A father, three brothers, and two sisters mourn deeply their loss. Sister Fondersmith has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over nine years, and at the time of her death was Sabbath-school secretary of the West Pennsylvania Conference, which office she has faithfully filled for five years. She was loved by all who knew her, for by deeds of love and words of kindness she engraved her name upon the hearts of all with whom she associated, and she leaves behind her the fragrance of a Christian life. Better than any stately shaft of granite, which might mark her final resting-place, will be the monument of virtue she has built for herself,—a monument the storms of time can never destroy. She will be remembered by what she has done. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Dabny (Christian) and Rev. Garvin (Presbyterian), who were friends of the family. N. S. ASHTON.