Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 30, 1903

BARNES.—Died in Pittsfield, Me., June 7, 1903, Sophrona L. Barnes, aged 70 years. Sister Barnes accepted present truth about fifty years ago, and has always expressed her faith in the truth with great confidence, although deprived of meeting privileges, and the society of those of like precious faith. She leaves a husband, three sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss. Funeral sermon was given by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. P. B. OSBORNE.

HUBBARD.—Mrs. Rosa B. Hubbard was born in Germany, Aug. 12, 1846. She fell asleep in Jesus, at her home on Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio, May 31, 1903, aged 56 years, 9 months, and 19 days. Sister Hubbard united with the Cincinnati church in the year 1894, remaining a faithful and respected member till the day of her death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large concourse of sympathizing friends and relatives. W. H. GRANGER.

ANTEN.—Died at her home near Wills Point, Tex., June 11, 1903, of tuberculosis of the bowels, Mrs. Susan Jane Anten, aged 45 years, 4 months, and 19 days. She joined the Methodist Church at the age of sixteen, and was a consistent member of the same until October, 1894, when she accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Cedar Grove, Tex. She lived a devoted Christian life, and died in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. She leaves a husband, one son, and two daughters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Davis. G. E. KING.

McKENNA.—Died, triumphant in the faith, at Boise City, Idaho, June 3, 1903, Sister Catherine McKenna, aged 20 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Sister Catherine fell a victim to that dread disease, tuberculosis. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. W. STEWARD.

MARTIN.—Died at Red Lodge, Mont., June 16, 1903, of heart failure, Brother D. P. Martin. After an illness of less than an hour, our brother quietly fell asleep. He accepted present truth in Iowa about sixteen years ago. He rests in hope. Words of comfort to the family and friends were spoken by the writer. J. C. FOSTER.

CUDDEBACK.—Miss Harriet S. Wolverton Cuddeback died at Conneaut, Ohio, April 15, 1903, aged 63 years, 9 months, 23 days. At the age of fourteen she gave her heart to the Lord, and a little later was received into the Presbyterian Church. It has always been her desire to follow her Master, not afar off, but closely. About ten years ago she heard and gladly accepted the message to prepare for the coming of the Saviour. She has since continued a faithful member of the Conneaut Seventh-day Adventist church. The dear ones left behind sorrow not as others that have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 23:1, 2. A. C. SHANNON.

SHERWOOD.—Died at the home of her oldest daughter, near Battle Creek, Mich., May 15, 1903, of kidney trouble, Content B. Sherwood, aged 57 years, 8 months, and 3 days. At the age of thirty-four she was converted and joined the Methodist Church. Six years later, under the labors of Elder W. S. Hyatt, at Mt. Sterling, Wis., she accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventists, with whom she remained till her death. She was the mother of five children, four of whom are now living. She was a true Christian mother, and her last words were those of peaceful trust in her Saviour. Her burial was in the Bedford Cemetery. I. D. VAN HORN.

APT.—Died at Marion, Ohio, June 14, 1903, Laura Apt, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Apt, aged 30 years and 28 days. Although she lingered for some time in a suffering condition, she bore it patiently, and was willing, if God so ordered, to glorify him in revealing his power to keep his children who trust in him even under trials. Brother and Sister Apt have had the sad experience of laying away five of their children, but they, with the son and daughter who remain, have the full assurance, if they continue faithful unto the end, of being a united family in the kingdom of God. We laid Laura to rest in the cemetery at Caledonia, to await the call of the Life-giver. M. C. KIRKENDALL.

VAN SYOC.—Died near Sandyville, Iowa, June 7, 1903, of neuralgia of the heart, Rachel Leah Van Syoc, aged 63 years, 7 months, and 11 days. She, with her husband, accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith under the labors of Moses Hull in the summer of 1860. They were baptized by Elder J. H. Waggoner, and united with the Sandyville church, of which she remained a faithful, consistent member until death. She leaves an aged husband, two sons, six grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers, one of whom is Elder J. H. Morrison, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Thomas Jey. J. C. VAN SYOC.

REISH.—Brother Samuel Reish was born in Union County, Pa., Feb. 24, 1826, and died of heart trouble at his home near Leslie, Iowa, June 16, 1903, aged 77 years, 3 months, 20 days. In 1858 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining a faithful member till the last. He leaves a wife, five children, twenty-eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and many friends to mourn their loss. But we do not need to mourn as those who have no hope, as he sleeps in Jesus, and will come again at the appearing of our Saviour. Memorial services were held in the Christian church at Leslie by the writer, assisted by C. W. Neal. G. A. LARSON.

McCLEARY.—Died at Snyder, O. T., May 31, 1903, of abscess of the liver, Mrs. Laura McCleary, aged 48 years, 7 months, 2 days. In 1880 Sister McCleary and her husband united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Des Moines, Iowa. She remained a firm believer in the third angel's message, and was ever an active and cheerful Christian, and died in the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a husband and eight daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother. All but two attended the funeral, which was held at the Otter Creek schoolhouse on June 3. Rev. R. A. Barnes conducted the service. We laid mother to rest to wait only a little while until the Life-giver shall come. MAGGIE GEPFORD.

HENRY.—Departed this life near Charlotte, Mich., May 24, 1903, Ethel E. Henry, aged 28 years and 6 months. She was the only child of Thomas K. and Laura Henry. For years Sister Ethel had been an invalid. She bore her affliction with patience and fortitude, and being fully converted, she was so pleasant and cheerful that it was a pleasure to be associated with her. Her father was laid to rest until the Life-giver appears, just six months before the daughter was entombed. Her mother was her constant companion in her last sickness. Brother and Sister Henry for years did all that loving parents could do to make their afflicted child comfortable. They succeeded well, and were richly repaid as they saw her resigned and happy. Before her death Sister Ethel labored with her friends, that their lives might be consecrated to the Lord. When quite young, she was baptized, and united with the Potterville (Mich.) church. In her decease the church loses a devoted member. She leaves a loving mother, many relatives, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 26, at the family residence. It was largely attended. Words of instruction and comfort were spoken by the writer. S. H. LANE.