Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 18, 1907

McFADGEN.—Died at Colville, Wash., Feb. 4, 1907, of pneumonia, A. McFadgen, aged 60 years. We laid him to rest in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13 and Job 14. L. R. Foos.

Cook.—Died at the home of her son, in St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 15, 1907, of la grippe, Mrs. Lydia Rheuamy Cook, wife of Isaac W. Cook, aged 76 years, 9 months, and 5 days. She was converted in early life, and embraced the Sabbath and kindred truths in 1874. She leaves her husband, a son, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn. F. A. Detamore.

Hart.—Died at Hobart Mills, Cal., Jan. 25, 1907, our dear daughter, Mrs. Mary F. Hart, aged 21 years and 4 months. She was baptized by Elder Thurston about seven years ago. She was a kind and loving daughter. We mourn, but not without hope. The ninetieth psalm was read at her funeral, which was conducted by Elder Allone (Methodist). Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Edson.

Klumps.—Died near Sulphur Springs, Ark., Feb. 15, 1907, of stomach trouble, Mrs. Katherine Klumps, aged 65 years. Sister Klumps was born in Russia, and came to this country thirty-two years ago. She accepted the message for these last days twenty-five years ago. She leaves a husband to mourn, but not without hope of meeting her again soon. M. H. Gregory.

Saunders.—Died in Wallace School District, Madera Co., Cal., Feb. 9, 1907, Violet Saunders, aged 14 days, and Feb. 13, 1907, Viola Saunders, aged 18 days, twin daughters of Brother Clarence and Sister Anna Saunders. The parents sorrow not as those without hope, knowing that Jesus will come soon. Words of comfort, based on Rev. 21:4, were spoken on both occasions by the writer. M. D. Church.

White.—Died at her home near Mt. Williams, Va., Feb. 15, 1907, Margarete E. White, aged 81 years, 9 months, and 10 days. Sister White accepted the truth thirty years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life until the day of her death. She often walked four or five miles to attend preaching or Sabbath-school. She leaves three daughters and four sons. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 3:10. A. C. Neff.

Bennett.—Died at La Ceiba, Spanish Honduras, Central America, Feb. 13, 1907, Aswald Bennett, aged 9 years, 9 months, and 23 days. Together with his brother and sisters Aswald had spent the past year and a half at Brother Evans's school in Bonacca, and had just returned to visit his parents, Jabez and Catherine Bennett. He was a good boy, and died trusting in Jesus. Funeral service was held in the Methodist church of this place by the writer. A. N. Allen.

Brown.—Died in Hanford, Cal., Feb. 12, 1907, of inflammation of the bowels, Daniel Brown, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 21 days. He became an Adventist in 1888, and was faithful to his profession, dying in the full expectation of eternal life at the coming of the Saviour. He leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. Bagby.

Rowe.—Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Cottrell, in San Jose, Cal., Jan. 18, 1907, of pneumonia, Sister R. A. Rowe. In early life she made teaching her profession until her health failed, when she became a member of Brother Cottrell's family, where she remained until her death, three days after he passed away. She was strong in faith, and though suffering greatly at times, was an active missionary. The funeral sermon was preached by Brother W. L. Sims. D. T. Fero.

Bryant.—Died in Vermont, Feb. 13, 1907, Clara Bryant, née Henry, aged 80 years and 29 days. Sister Bryant gave her heart to the Lord in her youth, and in 1844 was among those who expected the return of their Lord in that year. She gave liberally of her means for benevolent purposes. Three of her eight children still survive. Her remains were brought to Milwaukee for interment. Funeral sermon was preached by a Methodist minister, assisted by the writer. J. S. Shrock.

Sanderson.—Died at the Newheim Sanitarium, at Springfield, Mass., Jan. 28, 1907, of pneumonia, Dorothy, adopted daughter of Dr. Mary Sanderson, aged 1 year and 9 months. Dorothy was born in the sanitarium, and was especially fond of visiting the patients in their rooms, and the loss is keenly felt by them as well as by Dr. Sanderson and others directly connected with the institution. The funeral was held at the sanitarium, and the body was taken to South Amherst for interment in the family lot. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 1:21. F. W. Stray.

Hall.—Died at George Town, Grand Cayman, Feb. 13, 1907, of typhoid fever, Lyman Hall, the only son of Frank and Rebecca M. Hall, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 22 days. We had taken him and his two little sisters with us to attend the West Indian Union Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, where his father was to be ordained to the gospel ministry. While there the little one was taken with the fever. He lived only ten days after our return home. His funeral service was conducted by his father, who spoke from Rev. 10:6. We have the assurance of meeting our little boy again, when Jesus, the Life-giver, comes. Mrs. R. M. Hall.

Fowler.—Died at the home of her parents in Wayne, Mich., Feb. 2, 1907, of typhoid pneumonia, Nellie E. Fowler, only daughter of Mina D. and Jas. R. Fowler, aged 25 years, 3 months, and 1 day. In the year 1900, she, with her mother, accepted the truths of the third angel's message. She ever lived a consistent Christian life, working unselfishly for those around her. Besides her father and mother, she leaves one brother, William H., whose youngest son, a babe of nineteen months, was laid to rest the day before Nellie's death. Funeral service was held at the Congregational church in Wayne. M. Shepard.

Carver.—Died at Fishkill on the Hudson, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1907, of pneumonia, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Carver, in her sixty-sixth year. At an early age Sister Carver was converted and united with the Methodist Church, but about eight years ago she accepted the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists, and became an ardent advocate of the truths which she held so dear. She leaves one son and other near relatives, besides a large circle of acquaintances, who mourn deeply their loss. Services were conducted at the house by Brother J. C. Hennessey and the writer. As many of her relatives were members of the Methodist church, there was also a service held at that church, conducted by the pastor. C. H. Edwards.