Obituary Notices | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 22, 1879

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13.

GRIFFIN.—Died of lung fever, on Crotch Island, Maine, April 27, 1879, Lizzie E., daughter of G. H. and D. E. Griffin, aged 1 year and 7 days. G. W. Varnex.

STREETER.—Died at Morton Hill, Wis., of a complication of diseases, little Clara Bell, daughter of F. E. and E. R. Streeter, aged 2 years, 2 months, and 13 days. Remarks were made from Jer. 31:15–17. S. Fulton.

VANDERBURG.—Died at Little Prairie, Wis., at the residence of her son, Wm. Vanderburg, April 16, 1879, sister Betsey Vanderburg, in the eighty-seventh year of her age. Sister Vanderburg was one of the first to receive the light on the Sabbath at Little Prairie in 1860, under the labors of Eld. L. Sanborn. May those dear ones who ministered to her wants here, see to it that they obtain a clear title to an inheritance in the earth made new. Pliny Potter.

KIRKMAN.—Died near Eddyville, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1879, Bro. John Kirkman, aged 65 years. The circumstances of his death were sad indeed. He went into his son's coal bank for a few moments, and while there a large quantity of slate caved in upon them, partially covering them. In this condition Bro. K. prayed till he died. They were found about two hours after. Bro. Kirkman embraced the truth through Bro. Waggoner's labors at Eddyville, several years ago. E. W. Farnsworth.

CHRISTIANSON.—Died in the town of Alaiedon, Mich., March 28, 1879, of erysipelas, after an illness of three weeks, sister Margaret Anna, wife of L. C. Christianson, aged 56 years. Sister Christianson began the observance of the seventh day Sabbath from reading the Bible, about thirteen years ago while residing in the city of New York. In the main, her life was a success, and she now sleeps to await the coming of the resurrection morning, and to share in its glory. Service at the Alaiedon church; remarks from Ps. 30:5. E. P. D.

HEHNER.—Died at Armada, Macomb Co., Mich., May 9, 1878, of consumption of the blood, Bro. Josiah Hehner, in the 67th year of his age. He leaves wife and five children to mourn their loss. Bro. H. embraced the advent faith under the proclamation of the first angel's message. He received the Sabbath truth through the labors of Bro. Bates in 1852. He cherished a sincere love for these truths till his death. Funeral service at the S. D. A. house of worship, May 11, attended by a large concourse of people. Text, 1 Peter 2:7, first clause. H. M. Kenyon.

CLAYTON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, in Pawnee Co., Neb., our dear sister, Elizabeth M. Clayton, Feb. 25, 1879, aged 39 years. She embraced present truth in July, 1876, under the labors of Brn. Wing and Hackworth at the tent meeting at Pawnee City, and continued strong in the faith unto the end. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn, but they sorrow not as those without hope. Bro. Clayton embraced the truth at the same time his wife did, and is striving to lead his family in the observance of the same. May God help him under all his trials and responsibilities to look to him for guidance. Louisa Edwards.

BARTHOLOMEW.—Bro. Lester Bartholomew, residing one mile west of El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas, died March 21, 1879, in the 49th year of his age. Bro. B. was endeavoring to handle a very wild horse, when the animal sprang upon him crushing him to the ground, breaking his knee, and tearing the muscles from the bone below the knee. His limb had to be amputated. His sufferings were great; but he bore them with the meekness and patience of a true Christian. He leaves a companion and three little boys to mourn their loss. Our brother was loved by all. His remarkable patience and industry had won for him a large circle of friends. We mourn with sister Bartholomew, and pray for the fatherless little children; for they have met with a great loss. Funeral discourse by Eld. Jones, Methodist. M. J. Pierce.