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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jul 11, 1907

Obituaries

ELLS.—Died at College Place, Wash., June 30, 1907, Meredith Eugene Ells, son of Brother and Sister Ells. Little Eugene lived only fifteen days, yet was greatly beloved by his parents and six sisters. He was the only son. They laid him to rest until the Life-giver comes, when they expect to meet him again. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31: 15-17. A. J. BREED.

WARREN.—Died near Felton, Del., June 6, 1907, of consumption, Sister Warren, wife of Richard Warren. Sister Warren was converted about seventeen years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She always tried to please her Heavenly Father, and was persistent in having family worship. In her struggle with that dread disease for three years, she murmured not. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from Hosea 13:14 by the writer, and we laid her to rest, in the blessed hope of seeing her in the first resurrection. JOHN F. JONES.

NORTON.—Died at his home near Melrose, Iowa, May 29, 1907, of paralysis, Brother J. H. Norton, aged 82 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Brother Norton embraced the third angel’s message under the writer’s labors at Sandyville, Iowa, thirty-four years ago. With cheerful courage he discharged all his duties. He was an ardent believer in this message, a man of broad humanity and purity of character, tender yet brave, kind yet firm, true to the last. A wife, five children, thirteen grandchildren, and two sisters are left to mourn. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. Burial took place at the family burying-ground at Russell, Iowa. J. H. MORRISON.

BAKER.—Died at Alba, Pa., May 26, 1907, Elder John L. Baker, aged 78 years, 10 months, and 6 days. In the early part of his married life he moved to Potter County, Pa., where he first became interested in the welfare of his soul, which led to a full surrender of himself to his God, and in 1854 was ordained to the ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist faith, remaining a faithful and zealous servant to his calling until his death. Three sons and one daughter were born to him, two of whom are still living to sustain their aged mother in this her hour of bereavement. It can truly be said of Brother Baker that he was a devoted husband, a true and loving father, and a consecrated Christian in the fullest sense of the term. He came to his end as a sheaf fully ripened for the garner of his God, having given his whole life to the service of the truth which he so dearly loved. W. H. SMITH.

CHRISTMAN.—Died at the Philadelphia (Pa.) Sanitarium, June 1, 1907, of heart failure, Charles D. Christman, M. D., aged 50 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Brother Christman’s death followed an apparently successful operation, and while seemingly making a good recovery. He was a member of the Philadelphia Sanitarium Board and of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Committee, and his loss will be keenly felt by his former associate workers. Brother Christman embraced present truth about fifteen years ago, was a member of the Lebanon church of Seventh-day Adventists, and was regarded by all who knew him as an exceedingly conscientious man, of unswerving fidelity to the right. He leaves a wife, six children, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Brother Christman had a large practise at Wiconisco and Lykens (in the former place he resided), and rendered professional services monthly at Lebanon, Pa., and frequently at other places. The funeral service was conducted by Elder W. H. Smith and the writer. The clergy and laity of all denominations united in paying a last tribute of respect to our brother. Interment took place at Wiconisco. GEORGE W. SPIES.

GUILFORD.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in West Branch, Mich., June 11, 1907, my dear wife, Annette Leory Guilford. She was born in Henderson, N. Y., April 7, 1833, and accepted the Adventist faith in 1857. She was the mother of five children; one granddaughter alone survives her. She chose as friends those who loved her Saviour most. Her faith in a soon-coming Saviour was unshaken till the last. The funeral sermon was preached by Elder L. G. Moore; text, Rev. 14:13. H. S. GUILFORD.

HOBBS.—Died in Shawmut, Maine, June 10, 1907, of heart trouble, Brother Robert T. Hobbs, aged 72 years. Brother Hobbs had a bright Christian experience for thirty-three years. He was converted to the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder J. B. Goodrich, and rendered faithful service in both the local church and the State conference. He leaves a wife and three children, all living witnesses to the faithfulness and integrity of the husband and father. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders S. J. Hersum and T. B. Osborne; text, Ps. 116:15. H. C. GILES.

SAMPLE.—Died at Portland, Ore., May 31, 1907, Mrs. Edna Sample, aged 38 years. Mrs. Sample was the wife of W. V. Sample, manager of the Portland Branch of the Pacific Press. She was a devoted Christian, and will be greatly missed in the home, the Sabbath-school, and the church. Her presence was a source of encouragement. She was the mother of two children, a son and a daughter. She had successfully nursed her daughter through an attack of diphtheria, but she took the disease, and died soon after. The funeral was held at the cemetery, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. DANIEL NETTLETON.

BLANKENBICKER.—Died in Milwaukee, Wis., June 11, 1907, of cancer, Savannah Blankenbicker, wife of W. H. Blankenbicker, aged 43 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Sister Blankenbicker was formerly a Baptist, but a short time after locating in Milwaukee she became interested in the message, and accepted it with her whole heart. For more than nineteen years she was a faithful and devoted member of the Milwaukee church, and never tired of helping to carry forward the message so precious to her. Our sister was much respected by her acquaintances, and many will miss her ministrations of love. Since January she was a great sufferer, still those who cared for her will ever remember her patience and trust in the Lord. Mr. Blankenbicker, four brothers, and two sisters are the near relatives living, but they mourn not as those without hope. A large circle of relatives, friends, and fellow church-members gathered at the Milwaukee church for the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. S. Shrock. R. T. DOWSETT.

WASHBOND.—Died at Norwood, N. Y., May 8, 1907, after a few days’ illness with pneumonia, accompanied with a general breaking-down due to old age, Mrs. Esther Washbond, aged 85 years and 10 months. Patient and cheerful amid trying circumstances, always placing the best possible construction upon the motives of others, she was a most helpful and enjoyable companion wherever she chanced to be. Early in life she gave her heart to God, uniting in fellowship with the Methodist Church. In 1870, through the labors of Elder S. B. Whitney, her attention was called to the truths of the third angel’s message, and she fully embraced them. Her hope remained bright and steadfast in the message until death. Her maiden name was Lamson. She was twice married, her first husband’s name being Harvey Weston. Four children were born to them. One daughter, Mrs. Annie Ashley, is still living, with whom she lived the past few years, and at whose home she died. Her second marriage was to Samuel Washbond, in 1857. A short service was conducted by the Episcopal minister of Norwood, and the dear form was laid to rest in the Ashley family burial plot. T. E. BOWEN.