Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 25, 1907

MEHRING.—Died at Columbia, Okla., Pearl Mehring, aged 4 years, and Byed Mehring, aged 2 years, little son and daughter of Brother and Sister William Mehring. Their death was caused by prairie fire. They were buried in one grave. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; text, 2 Kings 4:26. T. J. HICKMAN.

CHAPMAN.—Died at Madison, Wis., June 30, 1906, Mrs. C. E. Chapman. The deceased was born Nov. 8, 1833, and spent the active portion of her life near Cambria, Wis., where she accepted present truth more than forty years ago. Since her acceptance of the third angel's message she has ever been a faithful servant of the lowly Jesus, whose name she held dear to her dying hour. W. T. LINDSAY, M. D.

REA.—Died at his residence, ten and one-half miles northeast of Baker City, Ore., Feb. 22, 1907, of hemorrhage of the brain, John Thomas Rea, aged 63 years and 6 months. Brother Rea has been an Adventist for years, and died in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and several children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Eccl. 12:7. E. E. SMITH.

FICKES.—Died at his home in Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 20, 1907, of heart trouble, followed by a complication of diseases, Charles R. Fickes, aged 36 years. Brother Fickes died with a well-grounded hope in the soon coming of his Saviour. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a loving father. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elder G. W. Spies. W. H. SMITH.

STONE.—Died at her home in Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 3, 1907, Mrs. Esther L. Stone, aged 69 years. Sister Stone was converted and united with the Friends Church about twenty years ago. A few years later she became an enthusiastic believer in the Adventist faith, to which she was loyal until her death. Funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Methodist church at Portland; text, Rev. 14:13. W. J. STONE.

MORRIS.—Died at his home in Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 10, 1907, Wm. H. Morris, aged 76 years and 20 days. Brother Morris was converted at the age of eighteen, and united with the Methodist Church. About the year 1889 he accepted the third angel's message through Bible readings. He showed great Christian fortitude through a long illness, and rests in the hope of soon meeting his Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

HAMILTON.—Died at the home of her mother on the Auten homestead three and one-half miles southwest of Knoxville, Iowa, Feb. 10, 1907, Estella Hamilton, aged 44 years, 1 month, and 27 days. When but a child, Stella received an injury from which she never recovered. Her suffering was intense during her last illness, which lasted two weeks. She fell asleep looking forward to the coming of the Blessed One. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14, 15. T. GODFREY.

SIZEMORE.—Died in Baker City, Feb. 21, 1907, of old age, Eli Sizemore, aged about 82 years. Brother Sizemore had been a sufferer for years, and for the last few years was almost helpless from injuries received by a fall. He bore his afflictions patiently, and went to sleep fully expecting to see Jesus soon. He leaves an aged wife and several sons and daughters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. E. SMITH.

KIME.—Died at the sanitarium in College Place, Wash., Feb. 14, 1907, of tumor, Ellen King Kime, aged 51 years. Two months before her death Sister Kime made a thorough consecration to God. Her husband, who is now laboring in the ministry in the Montana Conference, and eight children mourn their loss. Assisted by Prof. M. E. Cady and Elder Hill, we laid her to rest in the College Place Cemetery, there to await the Master's call. G. E. LANGDON.

SMITH.—Died at Woodland, Cal., Feb. 14, 1907, William Wesley Smith, aged 78 years, 7 months, and 7 days. Brother Smith was among the first to accept the present truth in California, and was a charter member of the Woodland church when it was organized thirty-five years ago. Death came unheralded, but we believe Brother Smith was prepared. He leaves a companion, two grown daughters, and a son to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service. W. M. HEALEY.

WEINCHKE.—Died at her home in Cold Spring, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1907, of consumption, Catherine Weinchke, wife of Joachim Weinchke. She was born in Keksen, Germany, and came to this country in 1872. Four years later they were converted to the truth by reading the German tract “Elihu on the Sabbath.” She loved the Sabbath meetings, always taking part in them and in family worship as long as she was able to speak aloud. She leaves a husband, one son, and one daughter. Remarks were made at the funeral by W. L. Brisbin, from Rom. 6:23.

BRYANT.—Died at her home in Newport Center, Vt., Feb. 12, 1907, of paralysis, Mrs. Clara Bryant, aged 80 years. At an early age she joined the Baptist Church. In 1844, she attended meetings at West Derby, Vt., where she heard and accepted the first angel's message, and later the third angel's message. It was a great grief to her that none of her family stood with her in the truth. She longed for a return of the spirit of the 1844 meetings to come into our churches. She was a friend to the poor and needy. At his appearing, she will joyfully hail the Saviour, for whose coming she longed. ELIZA H. BRAMHALL.

SWINENGER.—Accidently killed by a railroad train, July 20, 1906, in Loveland, Colo., Benjamin Franklin Swinenger, in the twenty-first year of his age. He had not openly confessed Christ, but was trying to do right and was a believer in Christ's second coming. He was kind, loving, and devoted especially to his invalid mother, who, with his two sisters, mourns her loss, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the First Presbyterian church of Loveland, assisted by Brother Cush Sparks and the pastor of that church. The discourse was based on James 4:14, 15. L. A. SPRING.

DANIELLS.—Died at Norwalk, Cal., Feb. 7, 1907, of cancer of the bowels, Josephine Daniells, aged 50 years and 7 months. She was converted at the age of twelve years, and joined the Christian Church. In 1886, under the labors of Elder E. A. Briggs, she accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists. Her peace was made with God. She suffered much, but without a murmur. She leaves a husband, three sons, and two daughters, also a mother, stepfather, three brothers, and three sisters. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. W. Adams, assisted by the writer, the text, one of her own choice, being Ps. 17:15. C. F. MARVIN.