Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 19, 1907

BARNARD.—Died at Salem, Ore., March 17, 1907, Ruben T. Barnard, aged 81 years and 10 months. Brother Barnard accepted present truth over forty-five years ago, and was ever loyal to the message. He leaves a wife, four sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home of the deceased. J. M. COLE.

SANFRATELLO.—Died at his home in Cleburne County, Alabama, Sept. 7, 1907, James M. Sanfratello, aged 11 years. He was the oldest son of Joseph Sanfratello, who died July 9, 1907. James was a good boy, and we hope he will have part in the first resurrection. He leaves a mother, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer. DAY CONKLIN.

FISH.—Died April 28, 1907, Lorenzo H. Fish, aged 81 years, 10 months, and 29 days. The last few years of his life he lived with his brother in Los Angeles, Cal. Eight years ago, while passing through a severe illness, he gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Two years later he was stricken with paralysis, which rendered him quite helpless, but able to get around the house some, until his last sickness. Brother Fish passed away peacefully, and with a bright hope of coming forth in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

CARTER.—Met death by a falling limb while working in the timber in Alabama, Aug. 22, 1907, Curtis A. Carter, aged 23 years, 11 months, and 11 days. Brother Carter united with the Adventist people under the labors of the Mt. Zion (Ind.) church in 1904. Although he was a kind and dutiful son, yet he forsook all to follow the light. He was a most conscientious and faithful young man, ever demonstrating the power of the Christ life in his own. The remains were brought to his parents’ home in Perry County, Indiana, for interment, where a short funeral service was conducted by the writer. AARON TERRY.

BROWNE.—Died at the sanitarium in Boise, Idaho, Aug. 24, 1907, of cancer, James M. F. Browne, aged 78 years and 21 days. He became interested in present truth by reading “Steps to Christ” and “Heralds of the Morning” last April. On the fourth of May he began to observe the Sabbath, and in response to his request, prayer was held with him. Those present were greatly blessed, and, praise the Lord, from that time our afflicted brother suffered no pain, and the end came so peacefully that those who witnessed it felt that he truly fell asleep in Jesus. He was of Scotch-English descent, and his educational advantages were of the best. The funeral service was conducted by Elder W. W. Steward, assisted by Elder W. H. Saxby; text, 1 John 2:17. MARY E. JOHNSTON.

BUTLER.—Died at her home in Mendon, Mich., Aug. 28, 1907, Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Butler, aged 62 years, 3 months, and 17 days. Sister Butler had suffered from paralysis the past two years. Desiring to see members of her family who reside in the State of Washington, preparations were being made for the trip. She was in good spirits when a sudden fainting sensation passed over her. From this she partially rallied, and then peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. She was converted at the age of twenty-five, under the labors of Elder Morse, at Tenhassen, Minn., and united with the Seventh-day Adventist people, with whom she was a faithful follower of Jesus until her death. Of her eleven children, eight are now living, and with their father mourn their sad loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer in the Mendon church, from Rev. 22:14. E. F. COLLIER.