Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · May 5, 1904

SECREST.—Irene Secrest, infant daughter of Brother J. W. and Josie Secrest, was born Jan. 12, 1903, and died April 13, 1904. We laid her away in the hope of soon seeing her again. 1 Thess. 4: 13 was the basis of a few remarks by the writer. D. H. OBERHOLTZER.

CORKINS.—Died in Bennington, N. Y., April 22, 1904, of consumption, Howard W., the son of Brother and Sister M. P. and Cora I. Corkins. He was not seventeen years old yet, but he sought and found pardon of his sins. There was a large attendance at the funeral. A. O. BURRILL.

SHAW.—Died in Howard City, Mich., April 19, 1904, of pneumonia, Frank B. Shaw, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. The deceased accepted the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists about fifteen years ago, and he ever tried rightly to represent them. He sleeps in Jesus. At the funeral words were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 57: 1, 2, and Rev. 14: 13. L. A. KELLOGG.

HICKS.—Died at Floral, Kan., April 15, 1904, Mary A. Brown Hicks, on her seventy-second birthday. Sister Hicks, though isolated, was faithful to the last to the cause she loved. On the funeral occasion the writer spoke in the Baptist church on the Christian’s hope through the resurrection, from John 11: 23-26. We hope to meet her when the Life-giver comes. D. H. OBERHOLTZER.

JONES.—Died April 21, 1904, Sarah Kathrine Jones, nee Strahan, aged 66 years, 6 months, 29 days. In 1857 she was married to Dr. W. B. Jones, at Tilton, Ky., and to them were born seven sons, all of whom are yet living. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Galena, Kan., Jan. 6, 1898, remaining a faithful member until death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116: 15 and Rev. 14: 13. D. H. OBERHOLTZER.

ELMONDORF.—Died in Talmage Township, Kent Co., Mich., March 17, 1904, Mrs. Maria Elmondorf, aged 79 years. Sister Elmondorf was the mother of eight children, seven of whom survive her. She fell asleep perfectly reconciled to God’s will, and we laid her to rest in the Wright Cemetery, to await the coming of the Lord, whose voice shall awaken all his sleeping saints to everlasting life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14: 10. W. D. PARKHURST.

COOK.—Died at Biloxi, Miss., April 20, 1904, Elder C. D. Cook, aged 74 years. The deceased was born in New York State in 1830, but lived for many years in Akron, Mich., and for seventeen years he labored in the Southern States as a missionary in the cause of present truth. We believe that he fell asleep in Jesus, and will come up in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the Rev. Dr. Searcy (Baptist), from Job 14 and Rev. 14: 13. FRANK M. COOK.

FOX.—Died at his home near Berlin, Mich., April 22, 1904, Silas L. Fox, aged 55 years, 7 months, and 24 days. Brother Fox was brought up by Adventist parents, and at the age of eighteen years was baptized by Elder I. D. Van Horn, and united with the Casnovia church. He afterward transferred his membership to the Wright church, of which he was a devoted member for over thirty years. He was chorister of the Wright church for many years, and superintendent of the Sabbath-school at the time of his death. While his family, the church, and a large circle of friends mourn their loss, they sorrow not as others who have no hope. His last words were, “Lord, thy will be done.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 39: 7. W. D. PARKHURST.

DAVIS.—Died in Eddington, Maine, March 31, 1904, Samuel G. Davis, aged 76 years and 10 months. Brother and Sister Davis accepted present truth when it was preached in Maine during the early years of the message. They ever afterward lived strictly within the teachings of this belief, and were earnest laborers. Twelve years ago Sister Davis died. For five years and five months past he had been an invalid, during which time he was tenderly cared for by his only surviving sister, Miss A. E. Davis. Two brothers also survive him. He was a regular subscriber for the REVIEW for many years, and in his last days was especially delighted to receive its visits. In the absence of a Seventh-day Adventist minister, the pastor of the Methodist church spoke words of comfort on the funeral occasion. A. F. CLARK.

WILLIAMSON.—Died at the home of his mother, Mrs. E. A. Evans, near Manchester, Tenn., April 4, 1904, Sherman H. Williamson, aged 42 years, 8 months, and 24 days. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, July 11, 1861, and united with the Baptist Church at the age of sixteen years, but accepted the light of the third angel’s message in 1895, living a consistent Christian life, being a model husband and loving father. Bidding his loved ones Good night, he fell asleep at 3 A. M., to await the glorious appearing of our soon-coming Lord. He leaves a wife, a daughter, a mother, and a sister to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother Richard Alderson, from those scriptures which hopefully point forward to the glad reunion in the first resurrection. We laid him to rest in the New Hope Cemetery. MRS. D. B. LANCHAS.

GATES.—Died at North Creek, N. Y., April 8, 1904, of pneumonia, Brother Henry Gates, aged 63 years. While helping to care for others suffering from the same disease, he was taken down, and although willing hands did all they could, nature was unable to rally. Through the larger part of life he paid little heed to the Saviour’s claims upon him, but when, through the silent ministry of the printed page, the light of truth came to him, he gladly broke away from habits which had long bound him, and took a firm stand with the people of God. The light of truth was so precious to him that he lost no opportunity to tell others of its beauty. Six years ago he followed his Lord in baptism, and with his faithful wife united with the North Creek church. Two years later she was laid away to rest, and while he felt the loss keenly, he was sustained by the Christian’s hope. E. M. TYREL.

CHRISTIAN.—Died at Skodsborg Sanatorium, Denmark, from pulmonary tuberculosis, Sister Mabel Christian, nee Royce, March 14, 1904. She was born Jan. 28, 1877, at Ann Arbor, Mich., where her father was studying medicine at the time. Many friends will no doubt remember Mabel Royce from the time she attended Union College, where she made the acquaintance of her husband, Brother Lewis H. Christian. In the latter part of 1902 Elder Christian with wife and a little daughter, now about four years old, came to Denmark, where he has been doing work in the gospel ministry in the city of Copenhagen. Of our deceased sister it may truthfully be said that she gave her life and all to the Master’s service. She faithfully shared her companion’s labors, willingly denying herself in order to make it possible for him to supply himself with such books and literature as would help to make him as successful and efficient in his work as possible. She willingly left her relatives and her native country, and her desire was to get fully acquainted with the Scandinavian people, their language and customs, and then together with her husband return to the States still better prepared to assist in the work among those nationalities. But in this distant field she fell asleep. We deeply sympathize with our dear, bereaved brother as well as with her parents and her sisters in America in their great loss. But with them we look forward to a soon-coming reunion in the glorious resurrection morning. At the funeral service, March 17, words of comfort and encouragement were spoken by Elder J. C. Raft, from Ps. 116: 15; and by Dr. Ottosen, from John 15: 13, after which she was laid away in Sollerod Cemetery. ERIK ARNESEN.