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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 14, 1907

Obituaries

TAYLOR.—Died at Corsicana, Tex., Aug. 20, 1907, of diphtheria, S. J. Taylor, son of S. J. and Etta Taylor, aged 2 years, 1 month, and 10 days. He was tenderly loved, and will be greatly missed. He was laid to rest in the Oakwood Cemetery to wait until the glorious resurrection morning. There was no one to speak words of comfort at the grave, but three earnest prayers were offered. ELISHA AND ELLA TAYLOR.

WINKLER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Hundred-mile Grove, Wis., June 14, 1907, Sister Anna Winkler. Grandma Winkler was born in Switzerland, Nov. 29, 1816. In 1852 she and her husband, Jacob Winkler, came to America. Soon after this they crossed the plains to California. Upon the death of her husband, she went to live with a son, who, also dying, left her to the care of the daughter-in-law. Late in life she embraced the blessed hope, and lived a noble, patient, Christian life. She left many friends who will remember her kind and motherly ways. She looked forward to the soon coming of her Lord. In the little church near where she died, the writer spoke words of comfort. J. B. SCOTT.

CRANDELL.—Died Oct. 11, 1907, Pansy Blossom Crandell, aged 7 years, 1 month, and 25 days. Pansy had a mild temper and affectionate disposition. In Sabbath-school she always had her lessons, and attracted the attention of her teachers in her recitations, both by statements and apt illustrations. The funeral service was conducted by Elder W. J. Stone, assisted by the writer. J. W. COVERT.

TRAVILLIAN.—Died at the home of his daughter in San Francisco, Cal., Sept. 19, 1907, Francis Travillian, aged 71 years and 10 months. He was born at Camborne, Cornwall, England, and embraced present truth twenty-five years ago under the labors of Elder E. A. Briggs, and was zealous to the end. He was buried in Grass Valley, Cal., September 22. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. ISAAC MORRISON.

BURGESS.—Died at her home in Onaway, Mich., Oct. 10, 1907, after months of suffering, Alice Eva (Van Horn) Burgess, aged 44 years. She was brought up a Seventh-day Adventist, and fell asleep with the hope of coming up in the special resurrection. She leaves a father, mother, and husband, four children, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral was attended by a large number of faithful friends. Remarks were made by the writer from Hosea 13:14. S. E. WIGHT.

GUSTIN.—Died at South Stukely, Quebec, Oct. 2, 1907, Mary McClary Gustin, aged 33 years, 4 months, and 4 days. The deceased was born of Sabbath-keeping parents, and in June, 1894, was baptized and united with the South Stukely church. She was a faithful Christian, a good wife and mother, and leaves a sorely bereaved husband and daughter. Our house of worship was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors as the writer read words of comfort from Holy Writ. D. E. LINDSEY.

LAWRENCE.—Died at the academy Home, Harvey, N. D., Oct. 19, 1907, of convulsions, Delmer, infant son of Prof. N. W. and Mrs. Lawrence, aged 16 months. His illness was of short duration, only about twenty-four hours. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the academy chapel, and afterward the casket was carried by its bearers to the cemetery a little distance from the school, where the little one was laid to rest until the Life-giver shall come. J. G. WALKER.

SERVEN.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 18, 1907, of pneumonia, Mrs. Jennie Serven, aged 28 years. Sister Serven was born in Battle Creek, and lived here the greater part of her life. Under the preaching of Elder Luther Warren she gave her heart to the Lord about four years ago, and united with the church at this place. She leaves a little girl, two brothers, a sister, mother, and grandmother to mourn. Words of consolation were offered by the writer from John 14:1-3. M. N. CAMPBELL.

HAINER.—Died at the home of her son in Duplain, Clinton Co., Mich., Oct. 31, 1907, Mrs. Mary Ann Hainer, aged nearly 77 years. She was formerly a member of the Disciple Church, but several years ago embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and was a member of the Greenbush church at the time of her death. During her recent sickness she suffered much, but was able to bear it with that fortitude and patience which comes to those who have a living connection with their Saviour. She leaves three sons, three daughters, and many friends and relatives, who feel keenly the loss they sustain in her death. The funeral service was held in the Disciple church in Duplain, by the writer, assisted by the Disciple pastor. E. K. SLADE.