p. 23 | Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 13, 1907

Obituaries

INNIS.—Died at the Boulder (Colo.) Sanitarium, April 3, 1907, of nephritis complicated with pneumonia, Brother J. W. Innis, aged 43 years, 7 months, and 25 days. Brother Innis gave his heart to God in early life, and united with the Methodist Church. In 1903 he heard the third angel's message, accepted it, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member till his death. He leaves a wife, four children, three brothers, and two half brothers, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn the loss of one whom they loved. The writer conducted the funeral service in the home (Hygiene) church of the deceased, speaking words of comfort from Job 14:14, 15. H. A. AUFDERHAR.

EDWARDS.—Died at Cadosia, N. Y., April 11, 1907, Bennajah Edwards, aged 66 years, 4 months, and 27 days. His last sickness followed typhoid fever, and was a complication of diseases peculiar to old age. He was converted in early manhood, and about eight years before his death embraced the views of Seventh-day Adventists as to what constitutes the proper observance of the fourth commandment, as to the second coming of Christ, and the resurrection, etc. He confessed a strong faith in the atoning merits of Christ. He left two sons and three daughters, who respect the memory of their father. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. Interment was at Hancock, N. Y., where he was laid by the side of Sister Edwards, who passed away a little less than a year before. L. T. NICOLA.

JOHNSON.—Died at the home of her parents at Hawarden, Iowa, April 3, 1907, after a long illness, Miss Hannah E. Johnson, aged 31 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She was converted at the age of sixteen, and soon after joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Big Springs, S. D. She was a faithful and energetic worker in the interests of the message. Having taken the nurses' training course at College View, she devoted the last few years of her life to the care of the sick. It was while thus caring for others that she contracted the typhoid fever last November, which later resulted in other complications that caused her death. She leaves her father and mother, four brothers, and two sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, but they expect to meet her again when the Master gathers his jewels. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, to a large gathering of friends at the Methodist church, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Gilbert. E. G. HAYES.

MAXSON.—Died at the home of her daughter in Tacubaya, Mexico, April 20, 1907, Olive A. Maxson, née Williams. Sister Maxson was born in Portage County, Ohio, March 20, 1834. In March, 1861, she was graduated from the Hygieo-Therapeutic College of Medicine in New York City, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. The same year she was married to Daniel H. Maxson, a fellow student, who received his degree at the same time. During the Civil War Sister Maxson and her husband both entered service, she as a nurse in Woodward Hospital, Cincinnati, and he as a soldier of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers. In 1874 they accepted the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventists, and rejoiced in hope of the soon-coming Saviour. In 1893 Sister Maxson was left a widow, and has since lived with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Brown, coming to Mexico with her some four years ago. Her sickness was short, probably beginning with a cold caught on the night of the earthquake, and terminating in death from pneumonia a few days later. She died peacefully and without fear, sustained by the “blessed hope.” Besides her daughter, Sister Brown, she leaves one son and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral discourse was delivered by the writer. G. W. CAVINESS.