Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Oct 25, 1906

GARDNER.— Died in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 15, 1906, of gastritis, Lavetta E. Gardner, only child of Drs. W. L. and Eva M. Gardner, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 1 day. Little Lavetta was a sweet, affectionate child. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 9:24. S. G. HUNTINGTON.

LONGACRE.— Died at Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 19, 1906, of pneumonia, our darling baby, Clarence Hughes Longacre, aged 2 years, 4 months, and 18 days. Though our hearts are very sad as we miss his bright smile, his baby prattle and the sweet songs of praise to Jesus he had learned to sing, yet we look forward with glad anticipation to the great resurrection day when we shall meet him and ever be with him in the presence of our Lord. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder J. W. Watt. MR. AND MRS. C. S. LONGACRE.

HOLTON.— Died at McIntosh, Minn., Sept. 16, 1906, of cholera morbus, Jennie Holton, aged 28 years, 1 month, and 7 days. She embraced this blessed truth in 1894 during the tent effort by Brethren Flaiz and Bernstein at Red Wing. Since then she has been a faithful soldier of the cross, her chief desire being to bring others to a saving knowledge of the third angel's message. She fell asleep in full confidence of awakening when the Life-giver comes. The funeral service was held from the Congregational church, Rev. Harris officiating. J. A. HOLTON. (Sendebud and Northern Union Reaper, please copy.)

MANGO.— Died at her home, three miles north of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sept. 18, 1906, after a protracted illness, resulting in Bright’s disease and nervous exhaustion, Mrs. Julia M. Mango, aged 59 years. Although a great sufferer for a long period, she was cheerful, and endeared herself to many. She, with her husband, accepted the third angel’s message under the teaching of Elder Wood, of Whittemore, Mich., in 1902. She leaves a husband, a son, and three sisters, also many friends who sadly feel their loss; yet they “sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Myron Bird. MRS. G. W. HANLON.

ADAIR.— Died at his home in Rock Falls, Ill., Sept. 6, 1906, George Adair. Brother Adair was born in Canada, May 2, 1827, and was married to Martha Simkins in 1850. He accepted present truth about forty-seven years ago under the labors of Elders Ingershark and Sanders. It was my privilege to visit our brother a number of times during his illness, and hear his expressions of hope in the soon-coming Saviour. He was the father of ten children. The funeral took place at the home, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14. WM. YATES LLOYD.

THOMAS.— Died at New London, Wis., Aug. 17, 1906, of malignant abdominal tumor, H. O. Thomas, aged 67 years and 8 months. In 1883 he became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was conference treasurer for two years and librarian of his home missionary society for twenty-three years. For many years his home has been styled “The Adventist Hotel,” where the traveling brother has found a hearty, homelike welcome. His wife, three married daughters, and seven grandchildren mourn his death. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder H. W. Reed; text, Rev. 2:10. MRS. MYRTIE CADY.

RICH.— Died at Wyman, Mich., Sept. 25, 1906, Mrs. Cornelia C. Rich, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 20 days. Sister Rich accepted the truths of the third angel’s message through the reading of our literature nearly half a century ago, and rejoiced in it until her death. She had passed through the trials that attend an invalid’s life for nearly eighteen years, suffering with patience through it all, and died in the hope of a resurrection when Jesus comes to gather his jewels. A daughter and many friends are left to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and the remains were placed in the cemetery at Edmore, Mich. C. J. TOLF.

JOHNSON.— Died near Dixie, Wash., Sept. 8, 1906, of old age, my dear mother, Huldah M. Johnson, aged 84 years, 9 months, and 20 days. When a little girl, she gave her heart to the Saviour, uniting with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. In 1839 she was married to my father, Zenas Andrews, soon after which they joined the Freewill Baptists, with whom they remained until they accepted the third angel’s message in 1854. Mother was left a widow in 1874. In 1876 she was united in marriage with Amos Johnson, of Alma, Mich., who died in 1894. Since then her home has been with her youngest son. She remembered distinctly the falling stars in 1833, and often spoke of the event as one of the way-marks. Since coming to the State of Washington, she has been separated almost entirely from those of like faith, yet she remained firm until her death. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Chancey (Christian), of Dixie. T. Z. ANDREWS.

KIDWELL.— Died in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 24, 1906, of cancer, Sarah Ann Kidwell, née Harper, aged 64 years, 9 months, and 25 days. Although a great sufferer for many months prior to her death, she bore her affliction with patience. Her entire life was one of devotion to her Saviour and her friends. She accepted the hope of the coming King and the truths of the third angel’s message of Revelation 14, and was faithful unto death. She leaves a husband, five sons, two daughters and their families, one sister, a brother, and many friends, but all these can rejoice, as she rejoiced, in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 17:15. V. H. LUCAS.

SILVER.— Fell peacefully asleep in Jesus at his home in College View, Neb., Aug. 8, 1906, Brother Richard Silver. He was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13, 1827. In 1853 he was married to Miss Mary Hand in Warren County, Illinois. He soon came to Nebraska, settling on a farm near Tamosa, where he lived till the death of his companion. His health failing, he came to the sanitarium at College View. Here he read Elder W. B. Hill’s book “Pioneer Experiences,” and accepted the third angel’s message. He was a witness of the falling stars in 1833. His second wife, whom he had married after coming to College View, tenderly cared for him during his last illness. The funeral was held at Tamosa, his old home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. R. KITE.

PALMER.— Died at his home, at Barton Landing, Vt., July 23, 1906, Ruben G. M. Palmer, in his sixty-ninth year. Brother Palmer was an esteemed citizen and neighbor; he was a lover of music, was interested in the temperance work, and was ever loyal to the third angel’s message, which gave him hope of the first resurrection. After a companionship of over forty-three years, he leaves his wife to the affectionate care of two sons,—Edwin R., Secretary General Conference Publishing Department, and Delmer,—and three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Boyd, Mrs. Bertha Pike, and Miss Nellie, recently with the Review and Herald, but now at home with her mother,—also Brother Norman Strawn, who has been with them since a little boy. This bereaved family hope to meet their loved one when Jesus comes to gather his jewels. Elder Waldon (Freewill Baptist) conducted the funeral service. F. M. DANA.

BINGHAM.— Died Oct. 13, 1906, of consumption, Gilbert W. Bingham, aged 66 years, 3 months, and 16 days. When about twenty years of age Brother Bingham joined the Methodist Church, and afterward became a member of the United Brethren Church, with whom he remained until 1885. While attending a camp-meeting in Farmersburg, Ind., he united with the Seventh-day Adventists, having previously accepted the faith through reading literature published by this people. He was a most earnest and devoted Christian, the one object of his life being to disseminate a knowledge of the soon-coming Saviour and his gospel of salvation. For the last twenty years, until compelled to cease work on account of failing health, he had canvassed for the books and periodicals containing present truth. At the time of his death he was a member of the church at Princeton, Ind. The writer visited him some time before his death, and found him rejoicing in the truths of the third angel’s message which he loved so well. The funeral service was held at the home of his niece, Mrs. Richard Riggs. Not being able to get word to a minister of his faith, Wm. S. Biddle, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducted the service. His remarks were based upon Psalms 116 and 107:28-30. Burial took place in the Archer Cemetery. MRS. LOTTIE REESE.