Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 28, 1906

GREEN.—Died at Portland, Mich., April 26, 1906, May Hudson Green, in her thirty-sixth year. Sister Green was converted eight years ago, and her life has shown what Christ will do for his own. Although a great sufferer for over three years, she bore it all with patience. A husband and two daughters and many other relatives are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from Heb. 9:28, by the writer. A. R. SANDBORN.

BIRD.—Died at Mitchell, Neb., after a four months' illness, Mrs. M. Bird, aged 32 years. She accepted present truth when only eleven years of age. She leaves a husband and two children. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday forenoon, both the Methodists and the Presbyterians omitting their usual services in order to attend the funeral. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. M. J. FRITZ.

LOSEY.—Died at Rives Junction, Mich., May 8, 1906, Laura Nickels Losey, in her twenty-fourth year. Sister Losey has been one of our church-school teachers, and her desire was to help others. She became a Christian in early years, and never departed from the faith, but fell asleep with the full

assurance that she would come up in the first resurrection. Her husband, one child, father, brothers, and sisters mourn, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. R. SANDBORN.

STUBBLEFIELD.—Died at Healdsburg, Cal., May 24, 1906, Lester E., son of G. W. and Z. D. Stubblefield, aged 11 years, 1 month, and 7 days. He died in faith, looking for the blessed hope. The funeral service was conducted in the Adventist church by Brother L. A. Reed. Interment was made at Cove, Ore. MILTON K. DYMOT.

JEWELL.—Died in Cleburne, Tex., May 18, 1906, of pneumonia, Joseph Benjamin Jewell, aged 61 years, 6 months, and 14 days. In 1894, under the labors of Elder J. A. Holbrook, he accepted the third angel's message. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn their great loss, yet not without hope. We laid our dear brother to rest in the Keene Cemetery, firmly expecting to meet him in the first resurrection. A. W. JENSON.

EVANS.—Died at Tacoma, Wash., May 5, 1906, Brother Henry Evans, in the sixty-fourth year of his age. He was a native of Denmark, and was a charter member of the Tacoma Seventh-day Adventist church. So far as known he had no relatives in this country, yet he had made many friends who mourn his death. We laid him to rest till the Life-giver shall come. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. WM. J. BOYNTON.

SEWELL.—Died at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, Md., May 18, 1906, of peritonitis, George B. Sewell, of Rock Hall, Md., aged 45 years and 11 months. He began keeping the Sabbath about fourteen years ago under the labors of Elders Franke and Hottel at Rock Hall, Md. He leaves a wife and four children. The funeral service was conducted at the Seventh-day Adventist church of which he was a member, by Mr. Virbrook Nutter, assisted by Rev. Warren Burr. LULU I. TARBELL.

MAXSON.—Died Feb. 22, 1906, Gertrude Benson Maxson, aged 27 years, 10 months, and 13 days. Early in life she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Norwalk, Ohio, of which she remained an earnest member until her death. She leaves a husband, a widowed mother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Elder D. E. Lindsey, of Clyde, Ohio, and her remains, were laid to rest in beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery. *

JENKINS.—Died Oct. 22, 1905, of paralysis, William H. Jenkins. He was born in Scotland Aug. 23, 1851. At the age of twenty-two, he married Miss Isabel Scott, and to them were born six children, only two of whom survive. In 1893 Brother Jenkins was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Blakeman, of Iowa. During his severe illness he looked forward to the soon coming of the Lord, and patiently bore his suffering. The funeral service was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, being conducted by the writer. J. H. KRAFT.

DOWNS.—Died at Weston, Ore., May 4, 1906, of tuberculosis, Elmer H. Downs, youngest son of Brother and Sister John M. Downs, aged 18 years and 11 months. Elmer attended Walla Walla College two years ago, and during the week of prayer made a start in the Christian life, was baptized, and united with the church. His hope and faith were strong to the end. His parents, four sisters, and three brothers have full confidence that he sleeps the blessed sleep. The Methodist church was kindly offered us for the funeral service. G. E. LANGDON.

KATES.—Died at her home at Bluff Prairie, Humboldt Co., Cal., April 22, 1906, of dropsy, Mrs. Phebe Ann Kates, née Barnett. She was born in Stark County, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1835, and was united in marriage to Geo. W. Kates in 1858. To this union were born one daughter, who died in infancy, and three sons. One son accepted present truth early last fall, and through his efforts his mother saw the light about two months before her death. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband at Riddell. Words of comfort were spoken by Geo. A. Greer. R. C. BOSTETTER.

FERRY.—Died at Ovid, Mich., May 8, 1906, of apoplexy, Frank Ferry. His birthplace was Edinburg, Scotland, and in his youth he came to America, residing for a short time in Canada, but settling in Michigan in 1854. In early life he affiliated with the Baptist Church, but some nineteen years ago he united with the Seventh-day Adventist people, remaining faithful until his death. He leaves a wife, one child, and several grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted by Elder William Ostrander and the writer. I. H. EVANS.

WESTGARTH.—Died at Benton Harbor, Mich., May 28, 1906, Sister Agnes Westgarth, at the advanced age of 83 years and 3 months. Sister Westgarth, whose maiden name was Baxter, was born at Burnside, Westmoreland Co., England, and her girlhood days were spent in the famous lake region near the home of the celebrated poet, Wordsworth. Her faith in Jesus was her life, and to the end she followed in his footsteps with unwavering fidelity. She accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths under the labors of Elders Horton and Burnham, about one year ago. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom were at her bedside when she peacefully passed away. Words of hope and comfort were spoken by the writer to a large number of friends, who assembled at the home. The remains were taken to Geneva, Ill., for interment. W. M. CROTHERS.

PEOPLES.—Died at Ukiah, Cal., May 30, 1906, Sister Mary Elizabeth Peoples, née Worth, aged 66 years, 5 months, and 5 days. In early life she was a devoted member of the Baptist Church. In the spring of 1871 she attended a course of fifty discourses given by the writer at Stony Point, and on April 8 of that year identified herself with Seventh-day Adventists. She was ever a most earnest and faithful servant of the Lord, a loving mother, and a kind and worthy neighbor. She was married to Mr. James Hoskin in 1856. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters. After his death she was married to Andrew Peoples, by whom she had twelve children, two of whom died in infancy. Of the fourteen children, two died after maturity. Ten of the children are still living, seven of them being present at the funeral. It was the privilege of the writer to attend the funeral service in Petaluma, the former home of the deceased. This service was conducted in the Presbyterian church. The pastor, Luther Davis, assisted in the service, and read a document prepared two years ago by Sister Peoples to be read at her funeral. Her remains were interred in the Liberty Cemetery, five miles from Petaluma, where, as the sun shone beautifully upon the scene, she was laid to rest by the side of her husband and other relatives. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

JONES.—Died at Guadalajara, Mexico, April 6, 1906, Mrs. Clara E. Jones, née Low, widow of Elder Dan. T. Jones, in her forty-sixth year. She was sick only eight days. All that skilful and loving hands could do was done, but without avail, and she passed away quietly and peacefully as one who, at peace with God and man, lies down to rest. When seventeen years old, she was converted and baptized at a meeting held by Brother G. I. Butler in Sedalia, Mo., and was secretary of the Missouri Tract Society for a number of years before her marriage in 1888. Sister Jones stood shoulder to shoulder with her husband in his work in the Missouri Conference, of which he was at one time president, and later when he was called to serve the General Conference as its secretary, she was secretary of the International Sabbath-school Association. Brother and Sister Jones were the pioneer missionaries of the Adventist church in Mexico, and with the help of able physicians and nurses opened the medical work in Guadalajara, which later developed into the Guadalajara Sanitarium. After Elder Jones's death she chose to remain in Mexico because her heart was in the work in this field. At the time of her death she was secretary of the Sabbath-school department of the Mexican Mission, and it was largely because of her gifts of time and money that we were able to begin the publication of a series of Spanish Sabbath-school lessons for the children. She was a woman of retiring disposition, deep Christian experience, and sterling integrity. Those who knew her the most intimately esteemed her the most highly. In the absence of any of our ministers, the funeral service was conducted at Guadalajara by Rev. John Howland, Congregational missionary, who paid a fitting tribute to her memory, and expressed in eloquent words the esteem in which she was held by the missionaries of all denominations in Guadalajara. One daughter, Miss Edna, is left to mourn the loss of a noble Christian mother, but she, as well as other relatives and friends, mourns not as those who have no hope. By her death the Mexican Mission loses a faithful worker, and the Guadalajara church a charter member whose godly life and untiring labors will long be remembered. She was buried by the side of her husband near Kingsville, Mo., where a funeral service was conducted April 18, by Brother H. K. Willis. GEO. M. BROWN.

Our First Grave in Burma

WHARTON.—In connection with established missionary efforts, graves are an inevitable consequence. Not infrequently the missionary himself is laid by, but there are also converts who die in the faith. In this case it was a devout convert to the third angel's message, who, by her burial, sanctifies the land of Burma to the resurrection of the just. Sister Wharton accepted the truth under the labor of Brother Meyers about three years ago. The circumstances which led to her acquaintance with our people were these: Sister D. Ella Smith was working a short time with Brother Meyers, while taking a rest from her duties in the Calcutta Sanitarium. While distributing circulars of the meetings in Rangoon, she left one at Sister Wharton's house. She attended that evening, and was impressed with the truth, and from that time till her death she was a constant inspiration to us all. She had been married at an early age, and her husband took an active part in the subjection of Upper Burma. Before his death both had religious convictions, but it was not until after his death that she connected with the Baptist Church and was baptized. And when she accepted the truth, it was not without some severe trials. Being of advanced age, it was no small step for her to take, especially as her health was failing. Her children and her former pastor told her that she could still belong to the Baptist Church and keep Saturday if she chose; and on the moment she agreed to it. This compromise caused deep and sincere repentance; and afterward when speaking of this experience, she would lament her faithlessness to her Lord, and recount the great mercy of God in forgiving her sin. Many who were associated with her in the Baptist Church were present at her burial, and listened to the promises of a resurrection from the grave. Her former pastor assisted at the funeral by offering prayer; and in his prayer he said he knew that she loved her Bible more than anything else in this world. In fact, she was never found at meeting without her Bible of large print. So noticeable was this that Brother Meyers, in speaking of her, once said that she had but one burden in this life, and that was her Bible, which she always brought to the meeting. She had been preparing for her change by searching her own heart, and giving messages to her children, warning them of the day of wrath. She died of heart failure. She was standing by the supper table and talking to her grandchildren when she gave a cry, and reached for the water. She expired in a few minutes, at the age of 67 years. We could think of no more fitting text for the comfort of all than, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Rev. 14:13. L. F. HANSEN.