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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 12, 1903

Obituaries

HODNETT.—Died at her home in Catcher, Ark., Sister Lulu Hodnett. The deceased came into the truth under the labors of Brother S. Scott and the writer. She passed away in full triumph of faith. A husband and seven children are left to mourn. S. S. RYLES.

NELSON.—Died at Mt. Tabor, Ore., April 4, 1903, Sister Harriet L. Nelson, wife of W. S. Nelson, aged 58 years, 8 months, 3 days. Sister Nelson was converted in early youth, and accepted the advent faith in 1864. She was the mother of eleven daughters, of whom six are living. She died in the triumph of faith. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. W. DECKER.

HEIMSOTH.—Died at Pochahontas, Baker Co., Ore., April 21, 1903, Sister Henry Heimsoth. She was born in Germany, and was a member of the Lutheran Church when she received the third angel's message two years ago. Her mind was always open to receive every ray of light as it came to her. It was a continual joy to tell it to others, for her heart ever fed upon and delighted in the love of the truth, till she fell asleep in Jesus. WELLINGTON FROST.

MERRITT.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dora Loomis, 10 Hanover St., Battle Creek, Mich., April 25, 1903, Sister Mary R. Merritt, in the seventy-third year of her age. Her sickness was of short duration; she was conscious to the last, and passed away with a bright hope of immortality. Three children are left to mourn their loss. For eighteen years she was a faithful member of the church at Leslie, Mich., where the funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. E. HARTER.

SLAUSON.—Died at his home near Fulton, N. Y., March 31, 1903, Daniel Slauson, aged 79 years. Brother Slauson was born in 1824, and in 1848 was married to Jane H. Darrow, who died six years ago. He leaves two sons, one residing near Fulton, and the other in Chicago. In 1842 he accepted the Adventist faith, and at the time of his death was a firm believer and a member of the Fulton church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. B. Shepherd (Methodist), of Oswego. E. A. RAYMOND.

DAILEY.—Died at his home in Mattawan, Mich., April 5, 1903, of apoplexy, Brother W. S. Dailey. He was born in Lisle, N. Y., June 28, 1830. About twenty-five years ago he was converted, under the labors of Elder H. M. Kenyon. A firm believer in the third angel's message, he died in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were held at his late home, conducted by Rev. Allen (Methodist), and the remains were laid to rest in Almena cemetery. MRS. HELEN DAILEY.

HICKS.—Died at his residence near the St. Helena Sanitarium, California, April 21, 1903, of hemorrhages and pneumonia, Richard David Hicks, aged 66 years, 3 months, 17 days. Born in Tennessee, in infancy his parents moved to Missouri, and from there to California in 1857, where he resided until his death. His decline dated with a hemorrhage on Feb. 3, 1903. He leaves a wife and four children, besides other relatives. He died rejoicing in the blessed hope of the Life-giver's soon return to give a crown of life that fadeth not away. H. A. ST. JOHN.

TUTTLE.—James Alva Tuttle was born near Mt. Etna, Iowa, June 26, 1877; died in Glendora, Cal., Dec. 15, 1902, of consumption. Alva was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Tuttle. In May, 1900, he took a severe cold, which grew worse during the summer and autumn. Thinking a change might be beneficial, he went to California, accompanied by his wife and his parents, but there seemed to be a gradual decline. After a time the parents returned to Iowa, hoping for the best, but in September, 1902, they were called to visit their son for the last time. He died sitting in his invalid chair in the presence of his wife and sister, his parents being away on urgent business. He was a firm believer in the truths of the third angel's message. He suffered patiently, knowing that God doeth all things well. The remains were brought to Iowa for interment, there to await the call of Jesus. Elder B. L. Dieffenbacher spoke words of comfort. ARTHUR RIGGARD.

ROBBINS.—Died at Ashford, N. Y., April 27, 1903, of la grippe, Mrs. Martha Robbins, aged 74 years. Her maiden name was Holden. She had lived in Ashford for more than seventy years. Her Christian experience began when she was sixteen. Twenty-two years ago she, with her husband and two children, accepted present truth under the labors of Elder D. T. Fero and the writer. Her husband passed away in 1896. The funeral service was held in the Freewill Baptist church. The goodly number present testified to the high esteem in which she was held. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14. D. A. BALL.

CHALMERS.—Robert W. Chalmers was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 18, 1853, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., March 13, 1903. He came to this country when quite young, and accepted present truth at twenty-one years of age. He began to fail in health about a year before his death, which resulted from cancer of the stomach. While desiring to live for the sake of caring for his wife and two little children, he was resigned to God's will, and died in the full assurance of life everlasting. Besides the loved ones already mentioned, his father, mother, brother, and five sisters are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. L. PRESCOTT.