“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
GILBERT.—Died in Spokane, Wash., June 30, 1900, Mrs. Anna Gilbert, aged 61 years. For many years she was a member of the Christian Church, but during the last few years of her life she accepted the Third Angel’s Message. Funeral service was held July 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Mumm. Text, Rev. 14:13.
J. G. SMITH. EVANS.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., June 8, 1900, of quick consumption, Grace Gladys, daughter of H. O. and Ellen Evans, at the age of 2 years, 5 months, 7 days. She was a bright and good child, though suffering long. The cheering hope of meeting her again is comforting to the bereaved parents. “The pure in heart . . . shall see God.”
I. D. VAN HORN. JONES.—Died in Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Wilhelmina Jones, aged 23 years, 5 months, 4 days. Sister Jones was born in Cass County, Mo., Jan. 11, 1877, and died June 15, 1900, of consumption. She has been a Seventh-day Adventist for seven years. During her last sickness especially she made manifest her bright hope of a life beyond the grave. She leaves a husband and one child, who, with other relatives, mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
R. W. PARMELEE. PERRY.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. McConley, of Whitcomb, Wis., June 23, 1900, of heart-disease, Mrs. S. Perry. The husband of the deceased was killed in the battle of the Wilderness. Mrs. Perry united with the Methodist Church in New York State when a young woman. About fifteen years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventists, and has lived a true Christian, esteemed and beloved by all. Funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Burdick, of Eland. IRWIN.—Died July 8, 1900, near Leslie, Mich., of heart-disease, our dear sister, Mary J. Irwin, aged 56 years, 9 months, 13 days. In early youth she gave her heart to God, and connected herself with the Methodist Church, where she continued to worship until she accepted the present truth, about thirty years ago. Her life was a testimony to all that she had a living connection with her Saviour. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Leslie, of which she was an esteemed member. The discourse was given by the writer, from John 11:24.
L. G. MOORE. WAITE.—John Montague Waite, last son of John and Jane Waite, of Mahogany Grove, Jamaica, was born at Letitz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, March 3, 1860. He accepted the Third Angel’s Message given at his home two years ago by Brother Frank Hall and the writer. Ever since he has lived a consistent Christian life, his temperate habits and persevering ways being a model to other believers. He expired at the close of the Sabbath, June 16, 1900, leaving a wife and six children to mourn their loss. He died with a firm hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
A. G. PEART. OXLEY.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., June 23, 1900, of paralysis, Alfred Thomas Oxley, aged 76 years, 11 months, 25 days. In early life he was a member of the Baptist Church. In the summer and fall of 1867 he and his family accepted present truth, and joined the church at Bowersville, Ohio. His life showed faithfulness in all Christian duties, and was an example of true piety. He was a devoted husband and a kind father. He rests in bright hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. He leaves his second wife, eight children, and twelve grandchildren to mourn their loss; but they mourn not without hope. A blessed reunion awaits them in the glorious resurrection day. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. H. Lane. Text, by request, Rev. 14:13.
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