SAML. MIDGLEY

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 21, 1907

Obituaries

NICHOLS.—Died at Ely, Mich., Dec. 31, 1906, of paralysis, Dr. Aaron Whitney Nichols. He was born March 7, 1816, at Wolcott, N. Y. After moving to Michigan, he practised medicine at Battle Creek, Bedford, and other places in Calhoun County. About fifty years ago he attended some meetings held by Elder James and Mrs. E. G. White at Hastings; at this time he saw Sister White in vision, which made a deep and lasting impression on his mind. He accepted the precious truths taught, and was faithful until the last. Funeral service was conducted by the local United Brethren minister at Ely, where the interment took place.

SAML. MIDGLEY

WILLEY.—Died at Takoma Park, D. C. Jan. 25, 1907, of consumption, Marian O. Willey, aged 21 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Sister Marian rejoiced in the truths of the third angel's message. From early childhood she gave evidence of a deep Christian experience, and during her last illness her faith was beautiful and strong, and her hope most radiant. Oft would Father Prescott and other ministering brethren visit her bedside during her closing days to pray, and it was a most precious privilege to view her resignation to God's will, and her preparation for the change awaiting the Lord's anointed who are to sleep a brief time in Jesus. The funeral service was held in the Seventh-day Adventist chapel at Cambridge, Md., the former home of the deceased, and was attended by a large concourse of people. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 17:15.

V. H. LUCAS.

BOARDMAN.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 2, 1907, of cancer of the liver, Mrs. Cornelia J. Boardman, wife of Calvin Boardman, in her fiftieth year. She became a Christian in girlhood, and for twenty years has been a Seventh-day Adventist, being a charter member of the Burlington (Vt.) church, where she was highly esteemed as a burden-bearer and counselor. For four years her home has been in Battle Creek. Her sufferings were borne with fortitude and resignation, and she maintained her high standing as a follower of Jesus to the very last, triumphing over the last enemy through faith in her Saviour. She is survived by her husband and three children.

GEO. C. TENNEY.

WALKER.—Died at Myrtle, Idaho, Jan. 18, 1907, of a complication of disorders, Mary A. Walker, wife of Brother J. P. Walker, aged 39 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Sister Walker had been sick but nine days, but realized that her end was near and died in the triumphs of faith. With her husband, she embraced present truth in Kansas twenty-two years ago, and has been devotedly interested in its advancement since that time. Her loss is severely felt by Brother Walker, his daughter, two sons, and other relatives, but they hope to meet their loved one when Jesus comes. The loss of the older daughter less than a year ago brings a double affliction into the bereaved family. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13.

F. D. STARR.

MATTESON.—Died at Calistoga, Cal., Jan. 6, 1907, of pneumonia, Samuel J. Matteson, son of our well-known and highly esteemed brother, Elder J. G. Matteson. The deceased was born in Wisconsin, Jan. 8, 1866. When fourteen years of age, he went to Scandinavia, where he assisted his father in the publishing work. Six years later he returned to the United States and attended the South Lancaster Academy. Afterward he moved to California, and was for a time connected with the Pacific Press Company in Oakland. He has resided in Calistoga for the last fourteen years. To mourn his loss he leaves his wife, two children, his aged mother, three brothers, and a sister, besides many friends. The funeral service was conducted at the home by the writer.

D. E. ROBINSON.

BALLENGER.—Died at Santa Monica, Cal., Sabbath, March 2, 1907, of apoplexy, Sister Eliza Walker Ballenger, aged nearly 70 years. Sister Ballenger has been the faithful companion of Elder J. F. Ballenger for more than fifty-two years. Of the six children born to them, two died in infancy. Those who survive their mother are Sister Ida Hibben, Elder A. F. Ballenger, Prof. E. S. Ballenger, and Sister Nellie Simpson, wife of Elder W. W. Simpson. Of the five men connected with this family, including two by marriage, four are ministers of the gospel. Sister Ballenger could not recall a definite date in her life when she experienced the change called conversion. She was one of those conscientious, devoted characters in whose life there was no necessity for the radical change that many experience. From earliest childhood she loved her Creator and Saviour and earnestly desired that her life should meet the full approval of Heaven. Brother and Sister Ballenger joyfully accepted the system of truth which has developed a commandment-keeping people, in the year 1859, under the labors of Elder W. S. Ingraham. From that date until their children reached maturity, Sister Ballenger always encouraged her husband to engage in evangelistic labor, even though compelled to be away from home almost continuously, thus placing additional burdens upon herself in rearing the children. When the reward is bestowed she will be accounted partaker with him in the souls won. All who were personally acquainted with Sister Ballenger have full confidence that she sleeps in Jesus. The glad day of reunion of families draws on apace. The day of deliverance from death, and the grave, is at hand. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. E. Ford.

G. W. REASER.