Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 7, 1907

HARVEY.—Died at Frisco, Ark., Feb. 3, 1907, Edgar Virgil Harvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harvey, aged 10 months and 16 days. We know that if we are faithful we shall soon see him again where sickness will be no more. Mrs. J. S. ROUSE.

WOODRUFF.—Died at her home at Dunkirk, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1906, Mrs. John Woodruff, aged 77 years. She accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elders Underwood and Rupert. She was a most faithful Christian mother. A husband, five sons, and one daughter survive to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. J. VAN HORN.

WITTE.—Died at Brownville, N. Y., Jan. 27, 1907, Mary E. Witte, aged 74 years. Sister Witte accepted the third angel's message in 1887, and since then was a faithful member of the Watertown Seventh-day Adventist church. After a long illness, accompanied by much suffering, death came to her relief. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. JOHN S. WIGHTMAN.

BELLINGER.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Natchez, Miss., Dec. 5, 1906, Mrs. Carrie Bellinger, née Mack, wife of Jas. Bellinger, aged 24 years, 11 months, and 21 days. She was a devoted worker in the Master's service, and has been a believer in present truth from infancy. She leaves a husband and a father and mother to mourn their loss. F. R. SHAFFER.

AUSTIN.—Died at her daughter's home at Alton, Kan., Feb. 3, 1907, after a brief illness, Elvira Austin, in her eighty-fourth year. She united with the Baptist Church when fifteen years of age, came to Osborne County, Kansas, in 1874, began the observance of the true Sabbath a few years later, living a consistent Christian life till the end. We hope to meet our dear mother in the better world. CASSIUS AUSTIN.

YOUNGS.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Jerome, Mich., Nov. 8, 1906, Sister Maranda Youngs, aged 62 years. Sister Youngs accepted the doctrine of the third angel's message about thirty years ago. She leaves a 'husband, two daughters, one grand-daughter, five sisters, one brother, and many others to mourn. With sorrowing hearts we laid her to rest till the Life-giver comes to claim his own. MARTHA DANCER.

BRAMHALL.—Died at the home of her parents in Soda Springs, Idaho, Dec. 30, 1906, of pneumonia, Ruth Marguerite Bramhall, daughter of A. L. and Elma Bramhall, aged 5 months. The funeral was held from the family residence on New-year's day. The service was conducted by Rev. Frank E. Whitham, pastor of the First Congregational church of Pocatello, and interment was made in Mound Cemetery. ELIZA H. BRAMHALL.

TURNER.—Died suddenly at her home, Wickham Villa, near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 8, 1907, Mrs. Sarah Turner, in her seventy-third year. Sister Turner embraced the truths of the third angel's message nine years ago, and united with the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist church when it was first organized. She was a consistent and devoted Christian, respected and beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her death. As it was impossible to get a Seventh-day Adventist minister in time for the funeral, Rev. Mr. Unsworth (Congregationalist) kindly volunteered his services, and spoke very appropriately. J. C. WILLIAMSON.

MICHAEL.—Died at her home near Coldwater, Mich., Jan. 25, 1907, Irena T. Michael, aged 37 years and 16 days. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She leaves a husband, four children, father, mother, brothers, sisters, and other relatives, by whom she is greatly missed, as well as by the church of which she was an esteemed member. At the funeral comforting words were spoken by the writer from the inspired Word. H. NICOLA.

EDWARDS.—Died at her home in Holgate, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1907, Mrs. George Edwards, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 7 days. Sister Edwards accepted the message under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, and rejoiced in it until death. She was a most affectionate mother, and a kind, loving neighbor. She leaves a husband, one son, and two daughters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; texts, John 14:1-3; Job 14:12. E. J. VAN HORN.

SIMMONS.—Died at Grants Pass, Ore., Jan. 1, 1907, of consumption, Sister Elsie May Simmons, née Boyd, wife of Brother Lee Simmons. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church several years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life. For three years she suffered severely, but bore it patiently, resigning all to the One in whom she trusted. The funeral was held at the home of her parents, and was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 90:12. W. L. BLACK.

WENDELL.—Died at his home in Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 21, 1907, of heart-disease, David Wendell, aged 62 years. A number of years ago he accepted the blessed truth, and was faithful in keeping the Sabbath. He was a deacon in the Johnstown church, and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, sons, and daughters, also brothers and sisters, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held at his home, and was conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. W. F. SCHWARTZ.

BARLAND.—Died at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Jan. 24, 1907, of stomach trouble from which she had suffered for years, Mrs. Leah Barland, aged 43 years. She had been a faithful member of the Kankakee (Ill.) Seventh-day Adventist church for about thirteen years, and was highly esteemed by those who knew her. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer at the home of the deceased in Kankakee, Ill. E. R. WILLIAMS.

CORNELL.—Died at Vineland, N. J., Dec. 23, 1906, after a year's illness of myelitis, Sister Emma Cornell, née MacIntyre. Sister Cornell was born Nov. 15, 1874. She was brought up a Seventh-day Adventist, and at the age of twenty-one joined the Vineland (N. J.) church. She was transferred later to the Philadelphia (Pa.) church, and still later to the Minneapolis church, in which connection she was earnestly engaged in the Life Boat work. Her heart was in this work, and she continued in it for five years. Becoming quite ill about a year ago, she returned to Vineland. Her life was that of a faithful, consistent Christian, and she died rejoicing in the blessed hope of a glorious resurrection. CARL B. HAYNES.

WILSON.—Died at her home near North Hatley, Quebec, Dec. 24, 1906, of pneumonia, Mrs. Mary Pennella Wilson, aged 61 years, 5 months, 18 days. At an early age she accepted Christ, and became a member of the Baptist Church. Over twenty-five years ago Sister Wilson and her husband accepted the third angel's message as the result of meetings held by Elder D. T. Bourdeau. Her faith in Christ and love for the truth were unwavering. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters to look forward to the resurrection morning, when partings will be no more. The funeral service was conducted in the Moe's River Baptist church, words of hope and comfort being spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. GEO. H. SKINNER.

CRANDALL.—Died at his home in Athol, Mass., Jan. 10, 1907, Fred L. Crandall, aged 45 years. Brother Crandall accepted present truth and was baptized about two years ago. He had been afflicted for some time with a serious disease of the stomach, but was confined to his bed only four days before his death. He was resigned to the will of God, and we believe he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves a wife and young daughter to mourn their loss. Appropriate remarks were made by the writer. H. C. HARTWELL.

BOGGS.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home near Hidalgo, Ill., Jan. 23, 1907, Amanda C. Boggs, aged 65 years, 1 months, and 25 days. She was a sufferer from cancer of the stomach for more than a year. She never heard a sermon by a Seventh-day Adventist minister, but was a strong believer in the Sabbath and the soon coming of our Lord. She received her light on the message from “The History of the Sabbath” by J. N. Andrews, “Bible Readings,” “Object Lessons,” and tracts sent her by her son. We are comforted with the hope of meeting her when Jesus comes. T. L. BURWELL.

DAVIS.—Died at Ceres, Cal., Nov. 17, 1906, of acute disease of the stomach, Susie L. Davis, aged 25 years, 2 months, and 22 days. Sister Davis was converted and baptized at a very tender age, and was a faithful, conscientious Christian till the time of her death. She suffered greatly in her illness, but bore her sufferings with the same sweet spirit that characterized her life. A mother, five sisters, and three brothers were left with sorrowing hearts, but they look forward to a glad meeting when Christ shall come for his own. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. M. Gardner. H. C. BASNEY.

WEST.—Died at Elk City, Okla., Feb. 5, 1907, of injuries received in being thrown from a runaway horse, Weaver West, oldest son of J. F. and Linnie West, aged 16 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Although he had never made a public profession of religion, yet he believed the truth, and was known to all as a quiet, honest, straightforward youth. For the first time Death has broken into this family circle, leaving a father, mother, brother, and two sisters with saddened hearts. The funeral service was conducted in the Adventist church by the writer, assisted by Elder Otis (Christian). The text used was Titus 2:13. E. L. MAXWELL.

GODDING.—Died at the Montrose Sanitarium, Montrose, Minn., Dec. 20, 1906, following an operation, Sister Nellie E. Godding, née Dockham, wife of Walter A. Godding, of Burleen, Todd Co., Minn., aged 36 years. Sister Godding was brought up an Adventist, and has always been a strong believer in the third angel's message. Her Christian experience and life cause us to believe that she awaits the trump that will call the redeemed to meet their Lord. She leaves a husband, three young daughters, her parents, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral was held from the Drywood church, Elder W. W. Ruble speaking words of comfort. *

MILLER.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home at Long Beach, Cal., Dec. 9, 1906, Sister Manerva A. Miller, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 18 days. She and her husband formerly belonged to the Christian Church, but received the light on the soon coming of the Lord by studying the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew about forty years ago. In the fall of 1874 they received the third angel's message under the labor of Joseph Lamont, and united with the Mount Vernon church of Seventh-day Adventists. For about twenty-seven years she has been an invalid, afflicted with rheumatism, and not able to walk without crutches. She was always cheerful. She fell asleep without a struggle, her last words being, “Praise God.” She leaves a husband, with whom she had lived fifty-seven years, and six children, besides grandchildren, to mourn their loss. The funeral discourse was preached by Elder J. F. Ballenger, from 1 Thess. 4:16, 17, and 1 Corinthians 15. J. E. HART.