Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 2, 1907

Dixon.—Died at his home near Portis Kan., of pneumonia, Henry Dixon, aged 72 years. He accepted present truth in 1877, and was faithful until death. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience. B. W. Brown.

Brotherton.—Died at Sawtelle, Cal., Feb. 21, 1907, Eunice E. Brotherton, née Sheldon, aged 54 years, 4 months, and 16 days. In 1877 she was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and since that time lived a Christian life. She leaves four children to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Craig.

Cannon.—Died at his home at Lewis Run, Pa., Jan. 27, 1907, of neuralgia of the heart, Mr. John Cannon, aged 62 years. He was held in high esteem by those who knew him, and was a good husband and father. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not without hope. The funeral discourse was delivered by the writer to a large and attentive audience. J. W. Watt.

Peck.—Died at North San Juan, Cal., of consumption, Sister Leah Peck, aged 46 years. Sister Peck heard and accepted present truth at a series of tent-meetings held in North San Juan by Brethren Lucius Church, H. F. Courter, and Stephen Hare in 1891, and has ever since exemplified in her daily life the truth she loved. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. D. Jefford, the Methodist minister of North San Juan. Wm. Graham.

Kirkvold.—Died at Everett, Wash., Feb. 20, 1907, of heart failure, Brother H. C. Kirkvold, aged 48 years. He overexerted himself in running to catch a train, causing immediate death. Brother Kirkvold had done a good work in canvassing and colporteur work in Dakota and Washington, and had made many friends by his kind Christian conduct. Funeral service conducted by Brethren T. J. Linrund and Peter Larson, was held at Cedarhome, Wash., where he was buried. F. D. Starr.

Bremner.—Died at Pasadena, Cal., Feb. 14, 1907, Mrs. Hattie E. Bremner, daughter of L. D. and C. M. Benton, in the thirty-fourth year of her age. Sister Bremner gave her heart to the Lord when only eight years of age, and was ever faithful to her Saviour. Her death constituted the first broken link in her father’s family of thirteen members. Besides these, she leaves a loving husband and two children to mourn their loss. She sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer. Roderick S. Owen.

Caruss.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Walled Lake, Mich., Feb. 24, 1907, Sister Henry Caruss, aged 82 years. She received this message forty-five years ago, and until the last retained a warm love for the truth and a strong faith in its triumph. All who knew Sister Caruss loved her. Isa. 25:8, first two clauses, was the basis for remarks. E. K. Slade.

Taylor.—Died at her home in Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1907, Mary W. Taylor, aged 54 years, 10 months, and 16 days. Through a painful illness lasting some months she suffered patiently, and often expressed a firm and abiding faith in a Saviour’s love. She leaves a son and three daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort and consolation were read from the Scriptures by our pastor, W. H. Granger. Stephen A. Craig.

Vance.—Died at her home at Severy, Kan., Nov. 23, 1906, of black jaundice, Sister Sarah H. Vance, aged 61 years, 11 months, and 14 days. She accepted present truth a number of years ago. She has since lived a consistent Christian life, and passed away with a living confidence that she would come forth in the first resurrection. She was loved by all who knew her. She leaves her husband, two daughters, six sons, eighteen grandchildren, three sisters, and four brothers to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. Lair.

Cooper.—Died near Weiser, Idaho, Sept. 27, 1906, Mrs. John Cooper. “Mother Cooper,” as she was familiarly known, was a true “mother in Israel.” The Bible, Signs of the Times, and the REVIEW were her counselors. Her knowledge of the Scriptures was remarkable. She fell asleep trusting in the Saviour who had been her guide and comforter all through her long earthly pilgrimage. The aged husband, children, and grandchildren laid her to rest, confidently expecting to meet her again when the Life-giver comes. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. M. Willoughby.

Wilfong.—Died at Vineland, N. J., Feb. 28, 1907, Isaac N. Wilfong, in his eighty-third year. In early life Brother Wilfong embraced the doctrine of the second advent of Christ as taught and preached by Josiah Litch and Horace Hastings. He continued firm in this belief all his life. Several years before his death he became convinced of the truth of the seventh-day Sabbath, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Vineland, N. J. He was always willing to help in the Master’s service. He leaves to mourn their loss an aged wife, three sons, and two daughters. I. A. Weller.

Knapp.—Died at the home of his daughter, on Knights Creek, N. Y., Feb. 25, 1907, of pneumonia and heart trouble, George W. Knapp, in the seventy-seventh year of his age. When twelve years old, he was converted and joined the Baptist Church. He and his wife, becoming Sabbath-keepers, joined the Seventh-day Baptist Church. They afterward accepted the third angel’s message, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church of Wellsville, N. Y., where they have lived many years. He was greatly beloved by all who knew him, and was church elder at the time of his death. We sorrow not as those without hope. Mrs. John Ahrens.

Wilkinson.—Died at South Lancaster, Mass., Feb. 25, 1907, of paralysis and infirmities of old age, Sophronia Wilkinson, wife of Brother Benjamin Wilkinson, aged 86 years, 10 months, and 22 days. Sister Wilkinson was married to Brother Wilkinson in 1848, and soon afterward was converted, and with her husband united her interests with the Adventist people. She passed through the great disappointment. In 1851 she began the observance of the Sabbath, and afterward joined the church in New Ipswich, N. H. She was a member of this church when she died. She was the mother of five children, three of whom are still living. She leaves behind the fragrance of a Christian life as an inspiration and hope to all who knew her. On the funeral occasion, remarks were made by the writer. E. W. Farnsworth.

Cato.—Died in St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 28, 1907, of peritonitis, James C. Cato, aged 39 years, 7 months, 13 days. He leaves a wife and three children, who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this trying hour. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 52:6 and other texts. F. A. Detamore.

Olsen.—Died at Morganhill, Cal., of pneumonia, Feb. 27, 1907, J. C. Olsen. He was born in Norway, Aug. 31, 1835, and embraced the truth at Pt. Arena, Cal., in 1868, under the labors of Elder L. P. Jacobsen. The deceased leaves a companion, one son, and four daughters, who believe that he sleeps in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. M. H. Brown.

Hovey.—Died near Randolph, N. Y., Feb. 25, 1907, Sister L. T. Hovey, aged 70 years, 6 months, and 2 days. In early life she was converted, and connected with the Methodist Church. In 1871 she became a First-day Adventist. In the spring of 1882, through the labors of Elder J. E. Robinson, she accepted present truth, and held firmly to it until the end. She was the mother of one son and two daughters, all living, the oldest daughter being the wife of Brother K. C. Russell, of Washington, D. C. The funeral was held at the house, and was conducted by the writer; text, chosen by Sister Hovey, Job 19:25. F. Peabody.

James.—Died at Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1907, of old age, Otey James, aged 93 years, 2 months, and 19 days. Grandfather James’s early Christian experience was in the Christian Church, but in 1843 he accepted the views held by Adventists concerning the soon-coming Saviour, and later the views held by Seventh-day Adventists. He was a witness to the falling of the stars in 1833, and rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour, even in his last hours. Funeral service was conducted at the M. E. church by O. M. Kittle, assisted by Rev. Gardener. A. R. Kelso. Bessie J. Kelso.

(His picture and an article from his pen are to be found on page 18 of REVIEW dated July 20, 1905.)

Brown.—Died near Lake Village, Ark., Feb. 1, 1907, of pneumonia, Benjamin F. Brown, aged 33 years, 5 months, and 13 days. He was one of the first in Perry County, Indiana, to embrace the views of Seventh-day Adventists, being one of the charter members of the Mt. Zion church. He was kind-hearted, ever ready to help the needy. Although, like many a prodigal, he wandered away from the Father’s house, he ever loved the truth, and would weep over his wrong-doing. He struggled long and earnestly to get the victory over the drink habit, into which he had fallen; and before he was taken ill, he would get up two or three times in the night and plead with the Lord for mercy and forgiveness. He leaves a wife, two sisters, and two brothers, who sorrow not as those that have no hope. H. Brown.

Olmstead.—Departed this life, at the home of his son, in Alma, Mich., Brother Henry Olmstead, aged 81 years, 9 months, and 11 days. The immediate cause of his death was a complication of diseases incident to old age, intensified by la grippe. The deceased was born at Elmore, Vt., May 30, 1825. He was the father of five children, four of whom, with the wife and mother, passed away years ago. An only son is all that remains of the family tree, and he and his wife were at the funeral in Battle Creek. Long years ago Brother Olmstead united with the Seventh-day Adventists in their belief, and he has ever remained faithful to his convictions of truth. For a time he lived in Battle Creek, where he was well known and esteemed. He now sleeps, but soon will he be awakened by the Saviour’s voice, and re-quickened into a life which will be as lasting as the days of heaven. He was buried in Battle Creek by the side of his beloved daughter. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. C. Bourdeau, who was well acquainted with the deceased in Vermont. G. W. Amadon.