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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 3, 1907

Obituaries

McDERMOTT.—Died at the home of her grandparents at Esquagama, Minn., Sept. 4, 1907, of spinal meningitis, Naomi Fern McDermott, aged 2 years and almost 2 months. We miss her sorely in our home, but we know she will come forth in the resurrection of the righteous. MR. AND MRS. H. W. SYPHERS.

GOSNELL.—Died at Lander, Wyo., Sept. 15, 1907, William Timothy Gosnell, aged 1 year and 8 months. He was tenderly loved, and will be greatly missed. The remains were laid away in the family burying-ground at Lander, to rest until the glorious resurrection morning. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:16, 17. ROSCOE T. BAER.

RAMSEY.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 16, 1907, Brother Truman Ramsey, aged 79 years and 6 months. Brother Ramsey embraced present truth under the preaching of Elder M. E. Cornell in 1858, and he remained a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Tabernacle; text, Num. 23:10. M. N. CAMPBELL.

CONNELLY.—Died at the home of his daughter in Millville, N. J., Aug. 11, 1907, of cancer, James Connelly, aged 83 years. Brother Connelly accepted present truth eleven years ago under the labors of Elders S. B. Horton and John F. Jones. He was a charter member of the Millville church, and when that church was disbanded six years ago, he joined the Vineland Church. He was a firm believer in the third angel's message, and died in the bright hope of the soon-coming King. ISAAC A. WELLER.

PERRIOR.—Died at the Home for the Aged, in Des Moines, Iowa, of sickness incident to old age, Sept. 6, 1907, Sister Julia Perrior, aged 84 years. She was one of the oldest pioneer residents of Des Moines, having come here in 1854. Being a cripple, she had not the privilege of associating with the brethren and sisters in church services, yet her faith and confidence were strong in the soon-coming Saviour. Her great pleasure was to correspond with prisoners, and to encourage them to look to him who was her consolation and help. She fell asleep in the blessed hope. The funeral service was conducted by J. F. Piper, assisted by W. E. Perrin; text, Luke 2:38.

DALE.—Died at Southampton, England, June 16, 1907, of cancer, Sister Mary Dale, aged 50 years. From her childhood she served God, and her faith grasped the truth of Jesus' coming and of the new earth. She was a devoted member of the church till the day of her death. For the last few months she was a great sufferer, but was patient. The sorrowing husband and child, with many sympathizing friends, listened to words of comfort by the writer, based on 2 Kings 4:26. F. DEWITT GAUTERAU.

FRANK.—Died at her home in Underhill, Wis., Aug. 31, 1907, of a complication of diseases, Sister Mary Frank. She was born in Hergeness, Sweden, in 1859, and came to America in 1876. In 1879 she and her husband accepted present truth under the labors of Elder O. A. Olsen, and were baptized and united with the church. Sister Frank was loved by all who knew her. She was the mother of ten children, all but one of whom were present at the funeral. Remarks were made by the writer from Rev. 14:13. S. SWINSON.

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FREDERICKSON.—Died at the home of her parents at Beresford, S. D., Aug. 30, 1907, of pneumonia, Vesta Emilie, the oldest child of Brother and Sister M. C. Frederickson. Vesta had been an invalid since about eighteen months old. She was taken to school in a wheel-chair, and enjoyed her class work, and was loved by her teachers and classmates. She leaves her parents, two sisters, one brother, and other relatives and friends, who expect to meet their loved one in the glad morning of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:16, 17. E. G. HAYES.

BARTLETT.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 5, 1907, Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett, wife of Elder A. W. Bartlett, aged 64 years and 11 days. She was born in Rush Co., Indiana, where she spent the early part of her life. In her youth she united with the Christian Church with her father, mother, brothers, and sisters. About thirty years ago she embraced the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, and continued steadfast in that faith until her death. She was a noble, loving, self-sacrificing Christian, ever exemplifying in her life the character of Christ. The remains were brought to her old home at Rushville, Ind., where the funeral service was held in the Christian church, conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. W. J. STONE.

PHILBRICK.—Died at the home of her only child, Mrs. H. C. Wilcox, South Lancaster, Mass., Aug. 7, 1907, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Gleason Philbrick, aged 79 years. Sister Philbrick was born in Washington, N. H. She was among the first to embrace the Sabbath after the time passed in 1844, and at that time she united with the church at Washington, N. H., of which church she ever remained a member. She always loved the truth, and although feeble, she attended the weekly prayer-meeting only one week before her death, and bore a good testimony. She went down to the grave like a shock of corn fully ripe. Her one aim in life was to glorify God. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer, assisted by Prof. R. F. Cottrell, of South Lancaster Academy. S. N. HASKELL.

GODFREY.—Died at Salem, Ore., Aug. 27, 1907, of heart failure, Mrs. Francis Godfrey, aged 83 years. Sister Godfrey accepted present truth more than thirty years ago under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn, and became one of the charter members of the Salem church, where she remained faithful till her death. Her hope was bright till the last, and during the last few weeks of her life she attended a series of tent-meetings conducted by the writer. The church here miss her very much, as she was never absent from the Sabbath-school. She was the mother of four children, two of whom survive her. She has also one surviving sister. The funeral was held from the home of her son, words of comfort being spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. P. A. HANSON.