Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 20, 1906

GRIMES.—Died at Paradox Valley, Colo., Feb. 27, 1906, of scarlet fever, Hazel Ruth, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. George Grimes, aged 11 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Hazel and her mother, two brothers, and two sisters were Sabbath-keepers. She had been taught the truth of the third angel's message, and was a genuine little missionary among her playmates. We believe she will have a part in the first resurrection. Estella E. Scovel.

AULTMAN.—Died at Dunseith, N. D., Sept. 3, 1906, Harry Allen Aultman, son of Charles and Hattie Aultman, aged 7 years, 9 months, and 4 weeks. A peanut shell being forced into the windpipe while he was laughing, caused him to strangle to death. He leaves two brothers, one sister, his parents, grandparents, and other relatives to mourn his absence. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31: 16, 17. E. H. Huntly.

WILKINSON.—Died at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., Aug. 24, 1906, William Russell Wilkinson, infant son of Prof. B. G. and Maude M. Wilkinson, aged 4 months and 18 days. The little one suffered an illness of five weeks. The parents and friends had many precious experiences in seeking the Lord in behalf of this only child, and the nurse in attendance said that truly, the presence of the angels of God could be felt in the sick-room. Some days before its death, when suffering was most acute, a special season of prayer was definitely answered by immediate relief from further pain. In their deep affliction the parents were enabled to surrender fully to the Lord, and to say that his will, not theirs, might be done; and as the little one fell peacefully fully to sleep at last, their hearts found comfort in assurance of the speedy coming of the Lord and the glorious truth of the resurrection of the dead. At this, the first funeral service among us at Takoma Park, words of comfort were spoken from Luke 1: 78, 79, and this one of the Lord's little ones was laid in Rock Creek Cemetery to await the Master's call. W. A. Spicer.

ENEVOLDSEN AND TRIMBLE.—Died at Genesee, Idaho, Aug. 23, 1906, of spinal meningitis, Anna Alberta Enevoldsen, daughter of Brother and Sister A. P. Enevoldsen, aged 4 years, 3 months, and 21 days. On the same morning Glenn Trimble, infant son of Brother and Sister W. A. Trimble, fell asleep in death. Both were buried at the same time. The hope of meeting these little ones in the morning of the first resurrection was presented at the funeral service by the writer. Daniel Starrett.

SHENEMAN.—Died at his home in Elbridge Township, Oceana Co., Mich., July 27, 1906, of paralysis, George Sheneman, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 16 days. Brother Sheneman gave himself to Jesus a few weeks before his death, and was baptized. As he arose from the baptismal waters, the peace of God filled his heart and remained with him until the last. He leaves a wife, three brothers, and five stepchildren to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation, from Rev. 14: 13. W. C. Hebner.

WILLESS.—Died at Keene, Tex., Sept. 3, 1906, Mrs. Lulu Willess, wife of Elder N. V. Willess, aged 28 years. Before coming to Texas, Sister Willess was a member of the congregation presided over by D. M. Canright, being a Baptist. Five years ago she heard present truth, and accepted it gladly. Although in poor health, and having two little children, she encouraged her husband to remain in the field, teaching present truth, until less than a week before her death. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. W. Jenson, Job 23: 3-10 being selected as a basis for comforting remarks. Clarence Santee.

WHITE.—Died on the camp-ground at Kingfisher, O. T., Aug. 28, 1906, Mary F. White, aged 51 years, 11 months, and 15 days. She had suffered for some time from an internal malady, and the fatal termination was not unexpected. Sister White was the first Sabbath-keeper baptized in Oklahoma. She was an earnest Christian, and we confidently expect her to come forth in the partial resurrection when all who have died in the third angel's message, and have been faithful, are called from their graves. The funeral service, which was conducted by the writer, was held in the large pavilion at 6 A. M., August 29, to give time for the relatives and a few friends to accompany the body to their former home twenty miles distant, where interment took place. Clarence Santee.

VINCE.—Died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 9, 1906, of cerebral hemorrhage, Sister E. D. Vince, aged 48 years. Sister Vince was born in Carroll County, Ohio, her maiden name being Emma Rebecca Miller. At the age of sixteen Miss Miller began to fit herself for usefulness in the educational field, and for a number of years prior to her marriage to Dr. E. D. Vince in 1894, she was a very successful teacher in both the public and denominational schools. Her daily life spoke constantly of Christian training, but the true nobility of her character and her sterling qualities were comprehended best by those who were in closest association with her. She fell asleep after a severe illness lasting six weeks. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. T. Jones at the Tabernacle, Sabbath, August 11. She was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery beside her brother Eli, a close associate of her earlier life and a colaborer in the Master's vineyard. R. O. Eastman.

HARP.—Killed in a lumber mill at Dumas, Miss., Aug. 27, 1906, Lether C. Harp, eldest son of John and Eliza Harp, aged 20 years, 8 months, and 18 days. He had but recently begun the work of sawing. In attempting to adjust the log; his lever slipped, and he fell backward upon the saw which was at full speed. It was the work of an instant when the top of his head and one arm were severed from his body. Lether was a faithful son and loving brother. He had been a regular student in one church-school and in the Sabbath-school, and was much esteemed by all. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 4: 17, 18. R. S. Owen.

HAMILTON.—Died at Greensboro, Ind., July 22, 1906, James A. Hamilton, aged 57 years, 1 month and 23 days. He was converted and joined the Baptist Church in 1871. In 1879 he heard the Adventist faith presented by Elders Shrock, Thompson, and Rees, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. During the last five years he was elder of the Kennard church. He was an excellent nurse, and was so quiet, loving, and kind that his presence in the sick-room was comforting and cheering. He loved his Bible, which was indeed a lamp to his feet and a light to his path. He leaves a wife, three sons, and one daughter to mourn the loss of an affectionate companion and loving father. We laid him away with bright hope of meeting him when the Life-giver comes. Esther J. Hamilton.

THROCKMORTEN.—Died at the sanitarium in Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 26, 1906, Miss Nellie Throckmorten, in the twentieth year of her age. Sister Nellie accepted present truth at the State camp-meeting held in this city four years ago, and was baptized and joined the Little Rock church. She took the nurses' course, and has been a nurse in the Little Rock Sanitarium. Her kind and gentle manners won the love of all her patients. She leaves a mother, four brothers, and two sisters. Her death was sudden and unexpected, caused by heart failure two days after a successful operation for appendicitis. Her sufferings were intense, but faith in a soon-coming Saviour gave her a joyous triumph. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, using Rev. 14: 13. A. P. Heacock.

BIGELOW.—Died at our home near Indiana, Pa., Aug. 30, 1906, of cancer of the stomach, Isaac K. Bigelow, aged 68 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Father Bigelow was for fifty-two years a resident of Indianapolis, Ind., and had recently come to western Pennsylvania. Although a great sufferer for several months, he bore it all with patience. His early Christian experience was in the Christian, or Disciple Church, but before his death he accepted the views held so dear by us as a people, and fell asleep rejoicing in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. He leaves a wife, two sons and their families, one brother, a sister, and many friends, but we can rejoice as he rejoiced in the hope of soon beholding the Life-giver. The funeral discourse was delivered by the writer from John 6: 40. J. W. Watt.

FROHMADER.—Died Aug. 8, 1906, Catherine Miller Frohmader, aged 57 years, 2 months, and 15 days. She was born in Germany, and when five years old, came to America with her parents. She lived at Elroy, Wis., until four years ago, when she came to Michigan. At an early age she professed faith in Christ and united with the German Evangelical Church. In 1884 she with her family heard and accepted the truths taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and has since been a consistent and faithful member of that church. Her life was an exemplary one, and she died trusting in the merits of a crucified and risen Saviour. Three children, two sons and one daughter, mourn the loss of a devoted and loving mother. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116: 15 and Rev. 14: 13, by the writer. W. C. Hebner.