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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 18, 1909

Obituaries

Ross.—Died at Hog Island, W. I., Jan. 2, 1909, after an illness of about four weeks, Sister Ethel Ross. She was born on Bonacca Island. After coming to womanhood, she was united in marriage to Mr. Bentley Ross, and in 1904 they were both baptized by Elder H. C. Goodrich, and joined the church at French Harbor. Sister Ross departed this life in full hope of a happy resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. Jones.

Walden.—Died at the home of his parents, William and Elizabeth Walden, in Green Springs, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1909, of acute tuberculosis, James Gerald, aged 4 years, 2 months, and 22 days. Gerald's illness first manifested itself on Thanksgiving morning, after which time it gradually assumed more serious form until death released the patient little sufferer. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Green Springs, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large number of sympathizing friends. James E. Shultz.

Hutchinson.—William Hutchinson was born in Lancaster, N. Y., March 19, 1836; and died at his home near Clarence, N. Y., Jan. 14, 1909. Brother Hutchinson accepted Christ shortly after his return from the Civil War, and united with the Christian Church, where he was a member for many years. Twelve years ago he accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he was a faithful member till his death. A devoted wife and six children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Hosea 13:14. E. J. Dryer.

Warner.—Died at Titusville, Pa., Dec. 15, 1908, Alonzo G. Warner, in the seventy-first year of his age. Brother Warner was born in Minton, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Jan. 12, 1838, and was joined in wedlock to Marilla Bean in Adrian, Mich., in 1859. Both united with the Baptist Church about 1880. During the year 1888 they received the third angel's message through reading-matter sent them by a friend. Brother Warner proved a faithful canvasser for our books for about six years, but found it necessary, on account of failing health, to take up other work. The wife and one grandchild are left to mourn, but with the glorious hope of a blessed reunion when the Life-giver comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. N. Williams.

Bidgood.—Died near Newburg, Ore., Jan. 9, 1909, of paralysis, Theada A. Bidgood, aged fifty-seven years. She became a Christian in early life, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1869, under the labors of Elder G. B. Tripp, she heard and accepted the third angel's message. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at her home. She leaves a husband, two sons, and a daughter to mourn their loss. J. M. Cole.

Cibulski.—Nellie Sophia Judd was born near Ridott, Ill., Dec. 11, 1879; was married to J. Cibulski in 1891; and died of typhoid fever, in Leoti, Kan., aged about thirty-eight years. During the last year she had been impressed that she ought to keep the Sabbath, and had begun to do so. In her last sickness she fully gave her heart to God, and died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. A husband, six children, a widowed mother, two brothers, and a sister are left to mourn. As there was no Adventist minister in that part of the country, words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder S. Rutledge (Methodist), from 2 Thess. 1:10, 11. F. V. Judd.

Ericson.—Died at Big Spring, near Alcester, S. D., Jan. 15, 1909, of appendicitis, Charles Edwin Ericson, aged 12 years, 2 months, and 4 days. The deceased was the eldest son of Eric and Mary Ericson. His father and mother bear testimony to the fact that he was ever an obedient and dutiful child, always willing to do all in his power to help in the work and cares incident to life on the farm. Last summer while attending religious services at Hawarden, Iowa, he gave his heart to God, and expressed a desire to live a Christian life. He was buried in the cemetery near Big Spring, the services being conducted by the writer, assisted by the Baptist pastor. Percy T. Magan.

Bideler.—Died in Middletown, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1909, Mrs. F. J. Bideler, aged seventy-five years. She was born in Dix, Schuyler Co., N. Y., and at the age of twenty accepted present truth, and was later baptized by Elder James White. Sister Bideler was a member of the West Philadelphia church at the time of her death, having resided in Philadelphia and Pottsville, Pa., before moving to Middletown. She remained faithful and kept her confidence until the end, dying in the hope of the soon coming of Christ. Two brothers, one daughter, and three grandchildren survive to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:16. Her remains were laid to rest in the Wallkill Cemetery. R. H. Martin.

Cornwall.—Died at Madeyes, St. Patrick's, Grenada, W. I., of a complication of diseases, Brother Adolphus Cornwall, aged twenty-two years. Brother Cornwall came to us about a year ago from the Roman Catholic Church. His conversion was genuine, and although he was the only one in a large family and circle of relatives to accept the truth, and had been for years in feeble health, he proved steadfast, and adorned his profession with a godly life. He died triumphantly. Conscious to the last breath, he calmly but firmly refused the efforts of the family and priest to induce him to recant and receive “extreme unction.” The funeral was held outdoors, and several hundred persons listened with respectful interest while I set forth, for an hour, the truths of the gospel concerning life, death, and the resurrection. It was doubtless the first time that many of them had heard the pure, genuine gospel, and many expressed their hearty appreciation of it. The salvation of one such as he is worth a lifetime of labor, and he is only one of over fifty gathered out of this difficult field. So we thank God, and go forward with courage. W. A. Sweany.