Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 11, 1903

FITCH.—Died at Birnamwood, Wis., June 24, 1903, of lymphatic tuberculosis, Mable E. Fitch, daughter of Brother Oliver J. Fitch. Little Mable was only 4 years, 9 months, and 16 days of age when called from this life, but we sorrow not as others who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer 31: 15-17. N. P. NEILSEN.

STRINGER.—Died at Hazelton, Mich., July 16, 1903, of pneumonia, the only child of Evert and Vina Stringer, aged 9 months and 8 days. She leaves her father and mother and other relatives to mourn their loss, but not as others who have no hope, as they expect to meet her at the coming of Christ. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31: 15, 16. B. F. STUREMAN.

FLETCHER.—Died at his home near Royalton, Wis., July 11, 1903, of neuritis, William Fletcher, aged 66 years, 6 months, and 11 days. He was a loving husband and an affectionate father, and fell asleep in Jesus with a bright hope of having a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large concourse of relatives and friends, from Rev. 14: 13, assisted by Brother Lathrop, of New London. N. P. NEILSEN.

STRATTON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stillson, of Leslie, Mich., July 15, 1903, Sister Bessie L. Stratton, aged 20 years, 8 months, and 26 days. She was loved by all, and died in hope of a resurrection when Jesus comes. She leaves a husband, and a little daughter about four weeks old. A large circle of mourning friends were present at her funeral. The discourse was given by the writer, from Rev. 21: 4, assisted by the pastor of the Baptist church. L. G. MOORE.

WORDEN.—Passed peacefully away, at St. Clair, Mich., July 21, 1903, from the effects of apoplexy, Francis G. Worden, aged 77 years, 9 months, and 29 days. His religious life began in his youth, and he united with the Methodist Church. He showed faithfulness in the duties of a Christian. In 1862 he and his wife accepted the doctrines taught by the Seventh-day Adventists, and united with this church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. He was laid away to rest by a large attendance of friends and neighbors. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Mr. Tripp, Methodist. I. D. VAN HORN.

WHITE.—Fell asleep in Jesus, July 22, 1903, of tuberculosis, Lola Grace, youngest daughter of H. J. and Mary White, of Columbia, O. T., aged 18 years, 1 month, and 6 days. Lola gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized three years ago. During the last few months of her life, she kept the Bible almost constantly by her chair; and enjoyed close fellowship with the Saviour. After giving words of comfort from Jer. 31: 15-17, we laid her away to await the coming of the Life-giver. C. SORENSON.

PUTNAM.—Died in Bethel, Wis., July 19, 1903, of paralysis and heart failure, Earl, son of Frederick and Cynthia Putnam, aged 14 years, 11 months, and 12 days. Earl had been in delicate health for a number of years, therefore his death was not altogether unexpected. He was always kind, and of a pleasant disposition. He had not united with the church, yet seemed willing to die. The funeral services were held in the Bethel church in the afternoon of July 21. A large congregation was present, including the faculty and students of the Bethel school. Words of comfort and gospel instruction were spoken from Job 14: 1, 2, and Eccl. 12: 1. WM. COVERT.