p. 31 | Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Nov 7, 1907

Obituaries

BUMP.—Died at Hartford, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1907, of blood-poisoning, Marilla S. Bump, aged 77 years, 9 months, and 15 days. She gave evidence of being reconciled to God and his will. Some choice selections of Scripture were read, the house being well filled with our friends and neighbors. A. P. BUMP.

CLARK.—Died near Lodi, Cal., Oct. 9, 1907, Brother Wilson Clark, in his eighty-eighth year. He was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, and in later years moved to Missouri, where he was converted, and united with the Christian Church. In 1875, under the labors of Elders Rogers and Long, he accepted the last message of mercy, in which he continued faithful till his death. His children mourn the loss of their father, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:11. H. SHULTZ.

SMITH.—Fell asleep at the Nebraska Sanitarium, College View, Neb., July 18, 1907, Sister Columbia R. Smith. She was born Jan. 11, 1834, at Charleston, N. H. About twenty-five years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a faithful companion and mother, and her loving words will not be forgotten. Two of her five children are still living. One daughter is a faithful Bible worker in our conference. The funeral was held at her home church in Lincoln, Neb., of which she was a member for many years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. C. R. KITE.

FLETCHER.—Died at the home of his son, in Topeka, Kan., Oct. 16, 1907, of cancer of the stomach, Brother Isaac Fletcher, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 21 days. In 1859 he heard and accepted the truths of the advent message, in which he was ever after a firm believer. He so represented the truth in his life that many souls were blessed thereby. He spent much of his time in canvassing for our books and periodicals. His companion and five children are left to mourn the loss of husband and father. He died in the triumphs of a living faith, and we have the consolation that he sleeps under the benediction of Rev. 14:13. The funeral was held in the church at Topeka, the writer speaking upon the occasion from Job 5:26. CHAS. THOMPSON.

WILSON.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 14, 1907, Samuel Wilson, in his ninety-third year. In his youth Brother Wilson was converted and joined the Presbyterian Church. Later he moved to St. Louis, Mich., and united with the Baptist church, in which he served in the capacity of deacon for over forty years. About thirty years ago he accepted present truth through the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill. He was chosen elder of the newly organized Seventh-day Adventist church, and continued to occupy that position until within a few years of his death. Brother Wilson closes his long and useful life with bright hope of immortality when the Life-giver comes. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn their loss. The funeral discourse was preached by the writer; text, John 11:25. R. S. OWEN.

STEVENS.—Died at Smithburg, Md., Aug. 26, 1907, Elmer Stevens. His untimely death was caused by a boiler explosion, and was a great shock to his wife and child, also to his mother, brothers, and sisters, and to his many friends who are called to mourn the loss of one much loved and greatly respected by all who knew him. The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist church at Smithburg, where a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors listened to words of comfort from Ps. 34:6. The pastor of the church assisted the writer in conducting the services. MORRIS LUKENS.

ADAMS.—Killed by a passenger-train on East Capitol Hill, Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 20, 1907, Stephen P. Adams, aged 60 years, 4 months, and 17 days. Brother Adams accepted present truth in the spring of 1889, under the labors of Elder J. G. Wood. For several years he was a canvasser in Arkansas, and sold many books containing present truth. He leaves a wife and three children, who mourn their loss. On the funeral occasion, words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Prov. 27:1; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Rev. 14:13. In faith we laid him away to rest to await the reward of the Life-giver. D. F. STURGEON.

SAYRE.—Died at his home in Kelleyville, I. T., Sept. 28, 1907, William W. Sayre, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 15 days. At the age of fifteen he gave his heart to the Lord. About thirteen years ago, under the labors of Elders Thompson and Babcock, at Littleton, W. Va., he decided to keep all the commandments of God. Present truth was precious to him, and gave him hope in the hour of his death. Three years ago, in answer to his earnest prayer, he was healed of a cancer on his face. At his request, I went to Kelleyville to hold a series of meetings. I found him sick, but of good courage and ready to go. Besides his aged wife, he leaves seven children, one brother, and two sisters to mourn his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. W. T. RAMSAY.

NUTEN.—Died at his home in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 22, 1907, of paralysis, Seth Nuten, aged 85 years and 23 days. Brother Nuten saw the falling stars in 1833. Though young in years, his mind was directed to spiritual things, and at the age of twenty-two he was baptized in the memorable 1844 movement. About the year 1856, he embraced the truths of the third angel's message, under the labors of Brethren Hart and Sperry. Since that time he has ever been a faithful adherent of the faith, showing by his walk and conversation that he loved the cause of the Lord. While at his daily toil, only one brief week before his death, he was stricken with paralysis, and during his illness, as in his life, he exhibited that perfect peace and trust that characterizes the true servant of the Most High. His wife and five children mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer, at the home of the deceased, words of comfort being spoken from Num. 23:10. H. NICOLA.

BOWYER.—Died at Mason City, W. Va., Oct. 16, 1907, Sadie Bowyer, aged 34 years, 6 months, and 16 days. Nine years ago Sister Bowyer became the victim of the dread disease consumption. She visited several of the Western States, and but recently returned to Cleveland, Ohio. In harmony with her desire, her mother, Sister Kent, of Mason City, W. Va., went to the bedside of her child, and brought her home to die. During the two weeks of her sojourn, the mother often sat by her side and told her of the Saviour's love. Her love for the Master rekindled, and she longed to follow in his footsteps. Accordingly, a few days before her death, she was baptized, and, according to her implicit faith, was accepted as a child of God. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer in the Welsh Baptist church to a large and sympathetic audience, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mount Vernon Cemetery at Mason City. L. E. SUFFICool.