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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 4, 1907

Obituaries

SMITH.—Died at Sacramento, Cal., Oct. 12, 1907, Mattie Smith, daughter of Mrs. Emma Smith. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. O. Corliss, who spoke words of comfort from 2 Tim. 4:6. Mattie was laid to rest to await the resurrection day. ISAAC MORRISON.

HAMILTON.—Died near San Gabriel, Cal., Nov. 24, 1906, of spinal trouble, Edgar Vemalle Hamilton, son of Brother and Sister Hamilton, aged 3 years, 3 months, and 4 days. While the parents, brothers, and sisters mourn, they look forward to the reunion when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

BLACKBURN.—Died in Armona, Cal., Jan. 29, 1907, of tuberculosis, Robert Bruce Blackburn, aged 54 years. Brother Blackburn became a Seventh-day Adventist in 1888, and faithfully lived the message. He was ready to die, and was confident of a part in the first resurrection and of a home in the new earth. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. BAGBY.

BELLINGER.—Died at Natchez, Miss., Dec. 5, 1906, of typhoid fever, Sister Bellinger, wife of Brother James Bellinger, aged 25 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She came to Mississippi in 1904, and assisted in tent-meetings, and also taught school at Ellisville and at Hatley. Her life was devoted to the work of saving souls. The funeral service was conducted by Elders F. R. Shaeffer and R. M. Kilgore. LILLIE D. HARP.

KAUPKE.—Died at Enid, Okla., Nov. 16, 1906, of membranous croup, Ida Matilda Kaupke, daughter of Charles and Bertha Kaupke, aged 4 years, 1 month, and 26 days. Little Ida liked to talk of the time when Jesus will come and take us all to live with him. Her death was a severe shock to us all. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, and one sister to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the grave by Brother J. B. McConnell, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. C. F. KAUPKE.

LEWIS.—Died in Armona, Cal., Jan. 24, 1907, of pneumonia, Sister Alice M. Lewis, aged 54 years. Sister Lewis has for several years been a believer in present truth, and fell asleep in Jesus expecting to awake at the first resurrection. She leaves a husband and five children. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. BAGBY.

GOFF.—Died, near Bourne, Ore., Ruth Goff, daughter of Brother D. J. and Ada Goff, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 21 days. Little Ruth was taken with a severe attack of rheumatism which, on reaching the heart, caused her death. The remains were brought to Baker City for interment. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:1-3. E. E. SMITH.

CASTLE.—Died at her home in Watervliet, Mich., Jan. 8, 1907, of acute peritonitis, Mrs. Pearl Ethel Castle, aged 28 years, 5 months, and 26 days. Sister Castle united with the Adventist Church at the age of sixteen, and was faithful till the last. She was a loving wife and mother. She leaves a husband, one son, four sisters, and two brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral service, which was held at the house, was conducted by Elder Lancel J. Branch. WM. R. CASTLE.

FOSTER.—Died at Pomona, Cal., Feb. 23, 1907, Mary Elizabeth (Filey) Foster. She was born Oct. 1, 1861, and, at the age of sixteen, gave her heart to Jesus and united with the Baptist Church. In 1904 she became interested in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and united with them. Sister Foster was an earnest Christian, and looked forward with bright hope to her soon-coming Saviour. She leaves six children, an aged father, three brothers, and one sister to mourn her death. J. W. ADAMS.

VAES.—Died at Little River, near Oconto, Wis., Jan. 13, 1907, of old age and cystitis, Brother Christopher Vaes, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 16 days. He was born in Archennes, Belgium, and came to this country in 1855. Our brother was brought up a Catholic, but accepted the views held by the Presbyterian Church, and in 1895, under the labors of Elder D. T. Bourdeau, he with his family, accepted present truth. He fell peacefully asleep to await the call of the Life-giver. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, and two sons, a brother and sister in Belgium, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from James 4:14. H. W. REED.

OSTERWALDT.—Died in Oakland, Cal., Jan. 9, 1907, Christine Osterwaldt, née Peterson, aged 72 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Sister Osterwaldt was born in Holland, Denmark. When very young she was taken to Copenhagen, where she resided until her marriage. They removed to America shortly after. To them were born seven children, only one of whom survives her. About twenty-five years ago Sister Osterwaldt picked up a tract in San Francisco which Elder Andrew Brorsen had left in her neighborhood, and from this she received the truth. She was faithful unto death, and so fell asleep in the full hope of a crown of life. The funeral service was held in Oakland, when the writer spoke from 1 Tim. 4:6-8. J. O. CORLISS.

FRANCISCO.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Rock Falls, Ill., Jan. 31, 1907, of typhoid pneumonia, Sister Ida Francisco, aged 34 years, 10 months, and 9 days. Sister Ida was greatly reduced in health and strength, having had the constant care for several years of her mother, who died of consumption about a year and a half ago. Soon after the death of her mother she went to Rock Falls, Ill., to recuperate. After an illness of only nine days she went to rest to await the coming of her Saviour. She was faithful and true to her holy trust till the last. The remains were taken to Allegan, Mich., where the funeral was conducted by Elder J. W. Hofstra, of Otsego, Mich. She was then laid away in the Allegan Cemetery beside her father and mother. She leaves two sisters and two brothers, besides many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. R. C. HORTON.

EYSTER.—Died at his home in Boardman, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1907, Elias Eyster, aged 73 years. He was a charter member of the Youngstown, (Ohio), church, and although he became indifferent for a time to the things of God, the Lord did not leave him. As he neared death, he often spoke of his belief in the nearness of the end, and passed peacefully away, to awake, we trust, at the first resurrection. His wife and a number of grown children survive him. The service was conducted by Elder Stockman (Methodist). MRS. HATTIE ALDERMAN.

GAYTON.—Died at Beloit, Wis., Dec. 27, 1906, John H. Gayton, aged 28 years, 5 months, and 9 days. At the age of twenty-four he accepted present truth. He was respected by all who knew him, and it is said that he persuaded many of his shopmates to forsake their evil ways for higher and better things. His death was instantaneous, his head being crushed in the planer department of the Berlin Machine Works. Though the end came so suddenly, it did not find him unprepared. His wife, two sons, his parents, four brothers, and three sisters survive, but sorrow not as those who have no hope. Rev. J. A. Blaisdell officiated at the funeral. W. A. YOUNG.

COTTRELL.—Died Jan. 15, 1907, at San Jose, Cal., where he had lived about seventeen years, William Henry Cottrell. He was born in Newstead, N. Y., March 23, 1841. His father, J. H. Cottrell, was a brother of Elder R. F. Cottrell so well known to the older friends of the cause, and it was in J. H. Cottrell's yard that the first Seventh-day Adventist tent-meeting was held in the State of New York, by Elder J. N. Loughborough, Elder R. F. Cottrell acting as tent-master. Our deceased brother has been a faithful member of the San Jose church for many years, was quiet and upright, so that his neighbors give good testimony to his integrity. He leaves an invalid wife who feels keenly her loneliness. Service was conducted by the writer. D. T. PERO.

WAY.—Fell peacefully asleep at the home of his son in Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 25, 1907, John B. Way. He was born in Canada, May 9, 1824. In 1879 he moved with his family to Missouri. It was here that he and his faithful companion accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder H. Reu. For more than twenty-five years he faithfully followed the path that leads to the better land. The last sixteen months of his life he was confined to his bed, but he was ever cheerful. Only a few days before he died, he asked for the dear old REVIEW, that he might read its precious pages again. When physical strength permitted, he, with his dear companion, was always in his place at our little church. We shall miss him, but we hope to meet him again. He leaves a companion, three sons, and three daughters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. C. R. KITE.

EDWARDS.—Died at her home in Holgate, Ohio, March 2, 1907, of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Edna Belle Edwards née Ackley, wife of Leroy M. Edwards, aged 45 years, 6 months, and 25 days. When fourteen years of age she was baptized, and united with the Disciple Church, of which she remained a faithful member until eight years ago when she heard the third angel's message and accepted it. Although never having fully united with us, yet she was a firm believer of the truth and a careful observer of the Sabbath, and died with a bright hope that Jesus would soon come to call her from the grave at the first resurrection. She was a faithful wife and mother, always ready to minister to the wants of the sick and afflicted, many times forgetting her own frailty in her anxiety to relieve the sufferings of others. She leaves a husband, three children, one brother, and two sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, in the Presbyterian church of Holgate, from John 14:19, a text she had previously chosen. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Joe, Ind., where a short service was also held. JAMES E. SHULTZ.