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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 11, 1906

Obituaries

Swartz.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., July 20, 1906, of bowel trouble, Lola May, infant daughter of Harry A. and Minnie D. Swartz, aged 10 months and 24 days. B. E. Fullmer.

Corey.—Fell asleep in Stockton, Cal., Sept. 1, 1906, A. J. Corey, aged 74 years. For many years he had loved the third angel’s message. For about a year past, his health had been failing; this led to a general breaking down, which resulted in his death. The funeral service was held in Fresno; text, Heb. 2: 14, 15. H. G. Thurston.

Bennett.—Died at Gravel Ford, Ore., Aug. 25, 1906, of bowel trouble, Edna May, oldest daughter of Brother J. D. and Sister Mary B. Bennett, aged 24 years, 2 months, and 11 days. She was a member of the Gravel Ford church, and possessed a sweet, Christian character. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Pastor L. F. Smith, of the United Brethren Church, assisted in the service. F. S. Bunch.

Lenker.—Died at his home in College View, Neb., June 3, 1906, of paralysis, Brother Peter Lenker, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. Brother Lenker accepted present truth under the labors of Brother Lawrence, of Michigan, at Wathena, Kan., more than thirty years ago. He loved the cause of God, and used his means freely to uphold it. Six children and a faithful wife mourn his death. 1 Cor. 15: 26 was used by the writer as a foundation for consolation for the bereaved. R. F. Andrews.

Enoch.—Fell asleep at her home near Norcatur, Kan., April 22, 1906, my dear mother, Henriette F. Enoch, aged 58 years, 5 months, and 8 days. Neuralgia of the heart was the immediate cause of her death. Mother accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about twenty-eight years ago. She toiled unselfishly for her family and those about her. In the hour of sickness and distress self was always forgotten that she might minister to the needs of others. In her death father has lost a devoted and faithful companion, my only brother and I a loving and unselfish mother. We sorrow, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by a German Baptist minister. Mrs. J. A. Morrow.

Beckett.—Died in Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 12, 1906, Quillie May, daughter of J. W. and Sallie E. Beckett, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 6 days. Her parents are members of the Little Rock church, and hope for a glad reunion at the coming of Christ. Services were conducted by the writer; text, Jer. 31: 15-17. A. P. Heacock.

Brown.—Died at Belize, British Honduras, after a lingering illness of over two months, Thomas Brown, aged 64 years. Brother Brown was born in Santa Cruz, West Coast, Africa, and came to Honduras seventeen years ago. Two years ago he accepted the truth through the efforts of his friend and countryman, Brother Thomas Toby, and was baptized only a few weeks before his death. During his last sickness, when unable to take any food, he often pointed heavenward, saying, “Jesus is my meat and drink.” Funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. C. Goodrich.

Gildersleeve.—Died at Napa County Infirmary, Aug. 5, 1906, Sarah Gildersleeve, aged 78 years, 3 months, and 20 days. Sister Gildersleeve was born in Cayuga County, N. Y. She was converted in early life, and was associated with the Methodist Church until 1885. In 1890 she accepted the advent faith, united with the St. Helena (Cal.) church, of which she was an exemplary member until her death. She ardently loved the doctrine of the coming of the Lord, and fell asleep sustained by the blessed hope of seeing Jesus in a little while. Funeral service and burial took place in Napa. H. A. St. John.

Lane.—Died at Carmi, Ill., July 28, 1906, of peritonitis, Ralph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lane, aged 17 years, 11 months, and 2 days. When twelve years old, Ralph accepted Christ as his Saviour in a series of prayer-meetings conducted by the Missionary Baptist Church, and upon uniting with this church he became an active and successful worker. Two years later a knowledge of the truths taught by Seventh-day Adventists reached him, and he at once accepted the light as it came to him on all points of the faith. He loved the third angel’s message and looked forward to the soon coming of Christ. Mrs. Minnie E. Lane.

Osburn.—Died at Mountain Dell, near Morgan Hill, Cal., Aug. 14, 1906, my beloved mother, Mrs. Margaret Adeline Osburn, aged 61 years and 8 months. Early in life she united with the Christian Church. Of late years she was much impressed with the third angel’s message, and expressed a belief in the Sabbath. A gentle, loving mother, her life was one of sacrifice and unselfish love for others. Hers was a bright and cheerful disposition, beautifully adorned with the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, two daughters, and two sisters to mourn their loss. But through our tears we can “see the gleams of the golden morning” that soon will burst the tomb. Mrs. M. H. McCarthy.

Miller.—Died at West End, Ruatan, Bay Islands, Aug. 11, 1906, of dropsy and other ailments; Sarah Ann Miller, aged about 70 years. Sister Miller was a native of Jamaica, coming to Ruatan about forty-seven years ago. Fourteen years ago she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder F. J. Hutchins. She was always zealous for the Lord’s Sabbath, and loved to hear of the progress of the third angel’s message. Of six children three survive her, together with grandchildren and great grandchildren. We mourn for her, yet not as those who have no hope. We believe we shall meet her in the resurrection of the just. Funeral discourse by Mr. A. A. Bennett (Baptist). H. C. Goodrich.