Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 10, 1903

DAVIS.—Sister Ada Davis died Jan. 16, 1903, at Falmouth P. O., Jamaica. She accepted present truth in September, 1902, and continued faithful until death. The funeral was well attended; the discourse was given by the writer. The remains were buried in the cemetery of the Church of England at Matha Brae. JAMES H. BUCKLAND.

CRAWFORD.—Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford died at her home in Detroit, Jan. 20, 1903. Sister Crawford was brought into the truth about eight years ago through the efforts of a Bible worker, Mrs. M. B. Videto. She leaves a daughter and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. F. BUTCHER.

BATHER.—Mrs. Mary E. Bather died at her home in Detroit, Mich., Jan. 22, 1903. In 1876 Sister Bather became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jackson, Mich. Her life was one of unselfish service for the good of others. She leaves a husband, three sons, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. F. BUTCHER.

BREAK.—Died in Bakersfield, Cal., Jan. 23, 1903, George W. Break, aged 80 years, 10 months, and 10 days. Brother Break moved from Virginia to California at an early day. He accepted the third angel's message about twenty-five years ago, and was a charter member of the Vacaville church. His wife and four children survive him. Services were conducted by the writer. CHAS. N. MILLER.

FISHER.—Died at his home near Shannock, R. I., Jan. 30, 1903, George Edward Fisher, in the seventieth year of his age. He was an exemplary follower of the Lord Jesus and a firm believer in the third angel's message. His wife, one daughter, and one son survive him. The writer conducted the funeral service at his late home, January 31, and the remains were taken to Easton, Mass., for burial. E. A. STILLMAN.

CARR.—Died at his home in Wessington, S. D., Jan. 22, 1902, of catarrh of the bladder, Almon Carr, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Brother Carr accepted the truth under the preaching of Elder R. M. Kilgore about twenty-six years ago, and remained a faithful witness until the last. He was elder of the St. Lawrence Seventh-day Adventist church. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder Arnold, pastor of the M. E. church. C. WALTER CARR.

ANDERSON.—Died Jan. 17, 1903, Mrs. Cora Kingsbury Anderson, at her home in northern Indiana. Sister Anderson accepted the truth when young, and until the time of her death she continued to rejoice in the bright hope of the Saviour's soon coming. She was buried at Pittsford, Mich., the home of her childhood. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4: 13. E. K. SLADE.

TERRY.—Died at her home, Rockville, Mo., Jan. 21, 1903, after a lingering illness of several months, Sister Theodocia Terry, aged 81 years, 7 months, and 14 days. She was among the first to accept the truth under the labors of Elder R. J. Lawrence in Missouri. In her death the church sustains the loss of an active missionary for the Lord. She leaves seven children and many friends to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church by the writer. J. H. COFFMAN.

GLUNT.—Died in Eldorado Springs, Mo., Jan. 19, 1903, of dropsy, Daniel Glunt, aged 79 years, lacking one day. In his younger days he was a member of the Christian Church. In 1871 he accepted the message under the labors of Elder Butler. Though not rich in this world's goods, he put into the cause of present truth over three thousand dollars. He suffered much, but never murmured, and often expressed his faith and trust in God. When laying him to rest, remarks were based on Ps. 116: 15. T. A. HOOVER.

MAY.—Died in Alaiedon Township, Ingham Co., Mich., at the home of his son, Mr. May, Charles S. May, Jan. 25, 1903. Brother May was nearly 76 years old at the time of his death. His wife had passed away but a few months before, at a ripe old age, and Sister Winchester, Sister May's mother, was buried from the same family the day before his death. These three aged parents of Brother and Sister May have all passed away within the last few months. They feel that the hand of love has been extended to them in this trying time. Remarks were made by the undersigned, from John 10: 10. E. K. SLADE.

WINCHESTER.—Sister Sarah A. Winchester died at the home of her daughter, in Alaiedon Township, Ingham Co., Mich., Jan. 22, 1903. She believed and obeyed the truth during the last thirty-seven years of her life, and was a member of the Alaiedon church at the time of her death. She lacked but a few days of being 84 years old, and her hope was bright to the end. Those who were with her in her last sickness testify to her childlike faith and her bright hope in the resurrection so soon to take place. Words of comfort were spoken to the many friends and relatives by the writer, from John 6: 40. E. K. SLADE.

McCOURT.—James McCourt was born in Scotland, Dec. 22, 1822, and died at Escanaba, Mich., Jan. 21, 1903, being a few days past 80 years of age. He moved to America in 1854, where, in 1861, he and his wife accepted the third angel's message. They were members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Little Prairie, Wis., where they resided until about three years ago. Fifteen years ago an accident befell him which left him an invalid till the time of his death. He was a patient sufferer, and died rejoicing in the blessed hope. An aged wife and several children survive him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 15. E. R. WILLIAMS.

COON.—Warren Coon was born in Dryden, N. Y., April 16, 1820. His first religious association was with the Freewill Baptists. His attention was first called to the second coming of Christ in 1843, by a lecture on that subject by Charles Fitch. In 1853 the third angel's message was brought to his attention by Elder J. N. Loughborough, and with his family he began keeping the Sabbath in 1862. Eight children were born to him, three of whom died in infancy. Jan. 15, 1903, I was called to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Armstrong, of Grand Rapids, Mich., to speak words of comfort and cheer to a number of friends who had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to one who had lived a long life of usefulness. A. G. HAUGHEY.

ARENDS.—Died Dec. 5, 1902, near Greenup, Ill., Brother Rempt Arends, aged 41 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He was born in the province of Hanover, Germany, and with his parents came to America in 1867. At an early age he was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. He accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith and united with that church in 1887. He remained faithful to the cause he loved, and died in hope of eternal life. He leaves a companion and five children, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn. The funeral was held in the Methodist meeting-house, and was largely attended. All the ministers in the place were present. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. The Methodist minister and the church choir assisted in the services. S. H. LANE.

HAIR.—Sister Laura Alice Hair, beloved wife of Robert Hair, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Keslar, fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, at her home in Castroville, Cal., Feb. 13, 1903, aged 47 years, 7 months, and 10 days. Sister Hair was baptized at Healdsburg, Cal., several years ago, and was greatly beloved for her beautiful and excellent character. Her life was terminated by pulmonary tuberculosis, but she bore her suffering patiently. Besides husband and parents, she leaves one young son and a brother and a sister to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Brother F. O. Oakes, of San Miguel canyon, assisted by Brother A. P. Bacon. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, but look forward to the glorious appearing of our Saviour, when our loved and lost ones will be restored to us. MRS. M. H. MCCARTHY.

ALCORN.—Alameda Druillard was born in Dubuque County, Iowa, June 21, 1837, and died in Boulder, Colo., Jan. 19, 1903, aged 65 years, 6 months, 28 days. In 1853 she was married to Jesse Shipton. Four children were born as the result of this union. Mr. Shipton died in the service of his country in 1861. Aug. 3, 1865, she was married to Isaac Alcorn, and three children were born to them. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1871, under the labors of Elder I. Sanborn. In Christian life she was courageous and hopeful. A cheery word, a pleasant, kindly smile, a cheerful salutation—it was by these simple ministries that she blessed others, and strengthened her own soul in God. During the last few years of her life her health was very poor. Death came to her as a blessed sleep in the Lord. She leaves five children, one sister, and two brothers to mourn her death. The funeral in Boulder was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. FRANCIS M. WILCOX.

LEWIS.—Mrs. Even Lewis died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Coolidge, near Wellsboro, Pa., Jan. 17, 1903, of pneumonia. She was born in Covington Township, Aug. 6, 1833. In her early married life she consecrated her life to God, and united with the Methodist church at Cherry Flats, of which she remained a faithful member until 1890, when she, together with nearly her whole family, gladly accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventists. Her hope remained bright unto the end, and her last hours were the happiest of her life. She left seven children—four sons and three daughters—to mourn the loss of a loving and faithful mother. Her funeral was held in the Welsh church near her home, and was very largely attended. The address was delivered by the writer, from John 5: 28. W. H. SMITH.

GRAVES.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 6, 1903, Brother Leander Graves, aged 79 years, 4 months, and 20 days. He was born in Elizabethtown, Essex Co., N. Y. April 19, 1849, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth L. Herns, who still survives him. To this union were born two children, both of whom died at an early age. He and his wife moved from St. Lawrence County, New York, to Battle Creek, Mich., in the spring of 1859, and have since resided in or near the city. Brother Graves was a very quiet, modest man, of few words, but they were well chosen and seasoned with grace. At an early age he was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. He accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists in 1854, near Bucks Bridge, N. Y. In that village was built the first Seventh-day Adventist meeting-house ever erected by the denomination. He worked earnestly in its construction. He was very liberal in his donations to the cause. He labored in the erection of the Review Office, the old Sanitarium, and the College buildings, and was one of the deacons of the Battle Creek church for over twenty years. He was janitor of the school building for several years. Living near the College, in the early part of its history many young persons roomed with the family, and some boarded there. Over three hundred have shared his hospitable home. Fully one half of this number have become workers in the cause, and the influence of the family was so salutary upon these young people that they refer with pleasure to the period spent in the family. Brother Graves had been in poor health for some time, but he bore his sufferings, which at times were severe, with Christian fortitude, and with that patience which belongs only to the child of God. He and his wife have conscientiously lived the truth. In his death, the church has lost a devoted member, his wife a kind, affectionate husband, and the community a noble citizen. Besides his wife he leaves four sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn. We laid him away with sorrowful hearts, but all, especially the bereaved companion, feel assured of ere long meeting him, if we are faithful, in that better land, whose inhabitants shall never say, “I am sick,” and where sorrow, and pain, and death shall be feared and felt no more. Funeral services were held in the Tabernacle, conducted by Elder L. McCoy and the writer. S. H. LANE.