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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 31, 1906

Obituaries

PALIN.—Died at Devizes, Kan., March 16, 1906, of consumption and diabetes, Thomas Palin, aged 61 years, 7 months, and 11 days. He was brought up a Quaker. In 1884 he accepted the third angel's message, which he dearly loved till the last. He was a tender-hearted, conscientious Christian. He leaves a wife and two brothers. The funeral service was conducted by Mr. Watson, a Dunkard minister. LUCINDA D. PALIN.

MILLER.—Died at her home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 28, 1906, Mrs. Agnes Miller, aged 82 years. Sister Miller was one of the charter members of the Halifax church. She was a regular attendant at the services while her health permitted. She loved the present truth, and delighted to converse on the second advent. She suffered much during the last few weeks of her life, but her last testimony revealed that she relied on the supporting power of God. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14. J. GREER HANNA.

CRANDELL.—Died at Wolf Lake, Ind., May 3, 1906, of paralysis and heart failure, Hannah E. Crandell, aged 64 years, 8 months, and 4 days. She embraced present truth, and became a charter member in the organization of the Wolf Lake church, about twenty-eight years ago. She leaves a husband, three sons and two brothers, besides several grandchildren and other relatives, to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large and sympathizing audience from 2 Sam. 14:14. We laid her to rest to wait the soon coming of the Life-giver. JOHN W. COVERT.

CHISHOLM.—Died at his home near Addington O. T., of tuberculosis, John Chisholm, aged 43 years, 6 months, and 29 days. He accepted the truth two years ago, and united with the Addington church of Seventh-day Adventists, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He possessed a Christlike spirit, and patiently bore his last sufferings. He leaves a wife, three children, and many other relatives. A short service was conducted at the house by the writer, after which we committed him to the keeping of the blessed Saviour with the full assurance of meeting him again in the first resurrection. H. L. WILCOX.

TAYLOR.—Died at his home in Spencer, Mich., April 6, 1906, William B. Taylor. He was born in Yorkshire, England, March 14, 1850. At one time he was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but for several years he had not been in the faith. The last two years of his life he was an invalid. His companion did all she could to make life pleasant for him, but having no hope of recovery in this life, and no hope for the life to come, he put an end to his existence. How true the Saviour's words: “Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.” His wife, Sister Jane Taylor, and five children survive him. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. CARL HANSEN.

NIELSEN.—Died at her home in Greenville, Mich., April 7, 1906, Sister Anne Christine Dorthea Nielsen, aged 51 years, 9 months, and 14 days. Sister Nielsen came to America in 1870, and accepted present truth about twenty years ago through the labors of one of her own sisters. She was a hard worker, a most faithful wife and loving mother. Her faith and confidence in God were strong till the end. Her disease was of several years' standing; one week before she died, she became very ill, and a surgical operation was thought necessary, but she lived only three days after it was performed. Her husband and one son survive. The funeral service was held in a Danish Lutheran church, where a large number of friends and acquaintances were present. Words of comfort and instruction were spoken by the writer. CARL HANSEN.

RIFFEL.—Died at Carrier, O. T., April 19, 1906, Huldrich, son of Elder and Sister Riffel, aged 11 years, 8 months, and 25 days. April 8, while working near a corn-sheller, his clothes were caught by a projecting bolt, and his right leg was severely injured. After the first two days, he suffered no pain, and felt quite well, until a week after the accident, when symptoms of lockjaw began to appear. All efforts for his recovery were in vain. During the last three days he suffered intensely, but patiently. He was reconciled to the Lord's will. He had taken an interest in religious things, and enjoyed his Bible and Sabbath-school lessons, and had often borne testimony in social meeting. Comforting words were spoken by Elder A. J. Voth, from John 11:21-26, and the remains were buried in the Carrier Cemetery. ANNA J. OLSON.

STAPLES.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Shields, in Minnewaukon, N. D., May 1, 1906, of a complication of diseases incident to old age, Dennis B. Staples, aged 80 years, 3 months, and 4 days. In the spring of 1857 he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Stevens, whose father was one of the first missionaries to the Indian tribes of Minnesota and the Dakotas. She was probably the first white girl born in the State of Minnesota. In the fall of 1857 Mr. Staples and his wife embraced present truth, and ever after the third angel's message served as an anchor to his soul. Sister Staples still survives to comfort and bless their children (one son and two daughters), grandchildren, and great grandchildren by her often-accounted experiences of pioneer life in the cause. Rev. 14:13 was the text from which comfort was drawn at the funeral. E. H. HUNTLEY.

MALLORY.—Died at the home of her niece, Mrs. C. B. Hughes, in Keene, Tex., May 2, 1906, of paralysis, Sister Zeviah Mallory, aged 72 years, 11 months, and 8 days. After the death of her first husband, Mr. Newton, she was married to J. H. Mallory, and together they accepted present truth twenty-five years ago, at Winston, Mo. Five years ago he was taken from her by death. Sister Mallory was a Christian of constant faith and courage, and although almost helpless from two former strokes of paralysis, she was a constant attendant at all Sabbath services of the church, including the last Sabbath before her death. Hers was a life of trust in God, expressed in her remark the day before her death, that she was willing to live or die as God might choose for her. Little did any think that before another sunrising she would be silent in death. We have only the present, and the decision of to-day may tell the last record to-morrow. She passed away as if going to sleep. A large company of friends, including nearly all the academy students, were present while the sustaining promises of God were presented. CLARENCE SANTER.

McCAULEY.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., May 6, 1906, of injuries received by the overturning of a wagon on May 2, while in the employ of the sanitarium for only a few weeks, Brother John A. McCauley. The deceased embraced the Sabbath message about fourteen years ago at Ruscom Station, Ontario, under the labors of Elder Eugene Leland and the writer. He was a consistent Christian, and was loved by all who knew him. For several years prior to his death, he served the Seventh-day Adventist church at Burlington, Mich., as its deacon. He leaves a wife and one daughter, father and mother, and three brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. The body was taken to his former home, and services were held at the Albuna church by the writer. A. O. BURRILL.

WESTON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at South Lancaster, Mass., April 17, 1906, Brother Hermon A. Weston. Brother and Sister Weston were among the old Sabbath-keepers, having embraced the truth in the State of Maine more than fifty years ago. Soon after the church was organized at South Lancaster, he was asked to become its local elder, which position he filled for more than twenty years, and for many years after he was the church clerk. He loved the cause of present truth, was loyal to it, and did all in his power as a layman to advance it. His life was an exemplary one, and he will be greatly missed in the church and in the community. He had been in feeble health even before his companion's death, which occurred about six years ago. Two sons and a daughter survive him. The funeral was held at the South Lancaster church, Professor Griggs, Elder R. F. Cottrell, and the writer participating. He rests in hope till the resurrection morn. F. C. GILBERT.

COVEY.—Died at Williamsdale Academy, Nova Scotia, April 16, 1906, of tuberculosis. Sister Jennie A. B. Covey, youngest daughter of Brother Charles and Sister Eunice Covey, of Indian Harbor, Nova Scotia, aged 20 years. In addition to a genial disposition, she possessed a good spiritual experience, which gave promise that she would become a worker in the cause of present truth. She had been in attendance at the Williamsdale Academy only a few days when she contracted a cold which prostrated her for four months, and developed into the tubercular condition that terminated in her death. The lingering illness revealed a spirit of trust and resignation which is rare in one so young. She leaves her parents, two brothers and two sisters to wait for the glorious reunion. Her remains were taken to Indian Harbor for interment, where the funeral service was conducted by the writer. Isa. 41:10 and Jer. 31:16, 17, were the basis of the remarks. J. GREER HANNA.

MUCKLEWEE.—Died at her home in Loborough Township, Ontario, April 26, 1906, Sister Sophia Mucklewee, aged 47 years, 2 months, and 24 days. She bore her sufferings with much patience. She was a godly woman, and about twelve years ago she and her aged mother became Sabbath-keepers through reading the Bible, not knowing that there was a Seventh-day Adventist in the world. They owned a good farm, and Sophia, being the farmer, was arrested for raking hay on Sunday. Sophia appeared in court with her Bible, and showed that the Lord's day is the Sabbath day, and not Sunday. Refusing to pay the fine and cost, she was told that she would have to be taken to jail. She replied that she was ready to go to jail, but that she was not guilty of the charge brought against her. The magistrate finally let her go, and she returned home and continued her work six days in the week. On the funeral occasion the writer based his remarks on Dan. 7:9, 10, and Rev. 14:6, 7. WASHINGTON MORSE.