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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 20, 1907

Obituaries

LANE.—Died in St. Charles, Mich., May 2, 1907, Electa Lane, née Brewer, aged 79 years and 2 days. In 1855 she became an Adventist. She was prompt in all her duties, and lived a quiet, peaceful Christian life. Six children and many friends mourn their loss. We laid her to rest in peace till the “indignation be overpast.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 26:20. O. SOULE.

PAULSON.—Died at Hinsdale, Ill., April 23, 1907, Newton Wayne Paulson, only child of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Paulson. He was born June 13, 1906, and his little life of 10 months and 10 days was long enough to make its sweet influence felt by all who knew him. Our hope is that when Jesus comes, the little one may be among those who shall be raised to meet him. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer. HORACE E. HOYT.

JONES.—Died at Mountain View, Cal., Sept. 2, 1906, of pneumonia, little Floyd Emerson, youngest child of C. F. and Ethel Jones, grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones, aged 3 months and 19 days. It was with the sadness of hope that the little one was taken to Oakland and laid to rest in the family plot, but the sadness was brightened by the promise of God that the children of his people “shall come again from the land of the enemy.” M. C. W.

BLISS.—Died at his home near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 25, 1907, Abner Bliss, aged 78 years, 11 months, and 2 days. He came to Peoria County, Illinois, in 1850, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Princeville. About one year ago he removed to Iowa. We are confident of his preparation and experience. Funeral was held at his home in Iowa, then the remains were brought to Princeville, Ill., for interment, where the writer spoke to the friends and relatives from Rev. 14:13. JOSEPH A. APPLEGATE.

MOORE.—Died near Decatur, Ark., April 21, 1907, of paralysis and complication of diseases incident to old age, Nathan Moore. He was born Sept. 1, 1841, at Fairfield, Iowa. He was always an earnest Bible student, and was for forty years a professed Christian. About 1880 he began to keep the seventh day with his family, and at the time of his death was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Decatur. He rested by faith in the atonement of a crucified and risen Saviour, and his last hours were peaceful and calm. A wife, two daughters, and two sons mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Elder V. B. Watts.

TAYLOR.—Died at Hanford, Cal., April 7, 1907, the 16-months-old son of Brother and Sister G. D. Taylor. The little one put a celluloid comb into the front draft of the range, and it ignited so quickly that before his seven-year-old sister, who was with him at the time, could interfere, his clothing was on fire. The sister took the child in her arms and ran for their mother, but before the flames could be extinguished, he was burned so severely that death ensued three hours later. The parents, though deeply mourning their loss, are comforted with the hope of soon meeting their darling at Jesus’ coming. The funeral was conducted by Elder J. W. Bagby.

WAY.—Died at East Peoria, Ill., April 11, 1907, of consumption, Effie Belle Way, aged 21 years, 9 months, and 3 days. Sister Way united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church Jan. 10, 1903, under the labors of Elders Stanley and Huffman. We are confident she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder P. G. Stanley, from Isa. 38:1-3. JOSEPH A. APPLEGATE.

HIPKINS.—Died at the hospital at Tacoma, Wash., April 22, 1907, of spinal meningitis, Nellie L. Hipkins, aged 24 years, 10 months, and 7 days. When a child, she was baptized at College Place, Wash., and stood firmly for the Sabbath while teaching in the public schools for the support of a widowed mother. Her life has been one of sweetness and self-sacrifice, and it can be truly said of her, “To know her was to love her.” She leaves a mother, three sisters, and one brother to mourn their loss, but we sorrow not without hope. MRS. B. C. COOK.

CHAFFEE.—Died at Fernando, Cal., May 1, 1907, of tuberculosis, Mrs. R. O. Chaffee, aged 61 years. Sister Chaffee was born in Texas, and her father’s family were among the first white settlers in Santa Barbara, Cal. Since hearing the third angel’s message she has been faithful in following its light. She died trusting in Jesus, her most anxious care being that her children, five sons and three daughters, may all prepare to meet her at the resurrection. The remains were sent to Ventura, her former home, where the funeral service was held in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wild, John 11:25, 26, being used by the writer as the basis of his remarks. RODERICK S. OWEN.

PENNEL.—Died at Elk Point, S. D., April 27, 1907, Lucy Ann Steckman Pennel, aged 72 years, 3 months, and 28 days. She was converted and accepted the message in 1876, through the labors of Elder E. W. Farnsworth, and was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church which was organized at that time. She ever remained a faithful and consistent member. She leaves her husband, three sons, five daughters, and three brothers, with a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss. They look forward to the glad morning of the resurrection, when there will be no more parting of loved ones. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; texts, Ps. 116:15; Rev. 14:13. E. G. HAYES.

WHITTIER.—Died in Reading, Mass., April 21, 1907, of pneumonia, my mother, Mrs. Mary W. Damon Whittier, aged 83 years, 2 months, and 14 days. For the past seven years mother had been a great sufferer, being confined to her bed, but her Christian faith and deep piety never shone brighter than during her years of pain. Born of earnest Christian parents, she early gave herself to the service of God. When nearly sixty years of age, she saw the light of present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She leaves two sons and two daughters. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor of the M. E. church in Reading, my sisters, who cared for her, being members of that communion. SUMNER A. WHITTIER.

BUSTER.—Died in Chicago, Ill., May 1, 1907, of pneumonia, Brother James R. Buster, aged 49 years, 4 months, and 20 days. In 1880, through the labor of Brother Chas. Sturdevant, he accepted the faith of Seventh-day Adventists. For a number of years he labored earnestly, selling our publications and giving Bible readings, and for a time held ministerial license, but finally became discouraged. Last August at the tent-meetings held in Chicago by Elder Luther Warren and others, Brother Buster gave his heart anew to the Lord. A ministerial license was again granted him, and a colored mission was opened in this city, where he untiringly labored to save others, but in the height of the interest, he was taken sick and died. A loving wife, a son, daughter, three brothers, and a sister survive him, but they “sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 146:5 to a large and attentive audience. J. TABOR.

DRUILLARD.—Died at the Santa Clara County Hospital, Santa Clara, Cal., Nov. 30, 1906, Mrs. Sarah Roberts Druillard, aged 73 years. She accepted present truth about two years ago, and was a member of the Mountain View church. She leaves an aged husband, who is in the Soldiers’ Home near Los Angeles. The funeral service was conducted by Elder C. L. Taylor.

ROWE.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Ayers, of Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1907, Mrs. Juliette Shaul Rowe, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 2 days. In Charlotte, Mich., in 1882, she first heard the third angel’s message proclaimed by Elder A. O. Burrill, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until her death. She is survived by four children—three sons and one daughter. She was a kind and loving mother, and was held in high esteem by her neighbors and friends. I. D. VAN HORN.

LEVY.—Died at her home in Hacket’s Cove, St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia, May 6, 1907, Mrs. Jessie Levy, beloved wife of Enos Levy, aged 40 years. Sister Levy had been a faithful, consistent member of the remnant church since 1890; and though for several years she was in failing health and a great sufferer, she bore her trials with Christian fortitude and great patience. We buried her in the Baptist burying-ground at Indian Harbor, a large congregation attending the services at her home and in the Adventist church. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. F. A. TRACY.

LOUGHBOROUGH.—Died in Mountain View, Cal., May 31, 1907, of heart trouble, Anna Mariah Loughborough, née Driscol, wife of Elder J. N. Loughborough, aged 67 years, 5 months, and 11 days. Sister Loughborough was converted and accepted the great threefold message in the summer of 1857 at Hillsdale, Mich., under the preaching of Elders Joseph Bates, J. H. Waggoner, and M. E. Cornell, at the age of eighteen. Previously to this she had been a successful schoolteacher. In our own work she filled important positions of responsibility. She was for several years secretary and treasurer of the Review and Herald Publishing Association. In 1875 she was elected secretary and treasurer of the Pacific Press Publishing Company, and that year became acquainted with and married Elder J. N. Loughborough, who was at that time president of the Publishing Company, the marriage ceremony being performed by Elder James White. From 1878 to 1884 she was with her husband in England as a missionary. Five years following that she was in California, three years of that time serving as matron of the St. Helena Health Retreat. She served for some time as matron in the Bible school and mission in Chicago, and for two years as secretary of the State Sabbath-school Association in Kansas. In 1898 she went to Europe with her husband, where she stayed for over a year, returning to California in 1899. For four years they lived in Oakland with Elder Loughborough’s daughter, Mrs. Ireland, at the end of that time purchasing in Mountain View. Here Elder Loughborough constructed a neat little cottage, which gave him rest from mental care and proved a source of blessing to him physically. His land was set out to fruit trees and planted with flowers, and was rapidly becoming an ideal little home, where their friends hoped Elder and Mrs. Loughborough would spend happy years; but Providence saw otherwise. The funeral service was conducted at Mountain View by the writer, assisted by Elder H. W. Cottrell; at St. Helena by Elder J. H. Behrens. Sister Loughborough was greatly respected by her acquaintances, and was loved by those who were intimately acquainted with her. She rests in hope in the Coming One, in whom she believed for nearly fifty years. Elder Loughborough and the daughter are the only near relatives living. They laid her away in hope in the cemetery at St. Helena. Elder Loughborough will make his home with his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ireland. And so these dear friends want the coming of the Life-giver. M. C. W.