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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 9, 1900

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 2.

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Obituaries.

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
WATSON.— Died at Stillwater, O. T., Albert, infant son of Jennie Watson, aged 11 months. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder King (Baptist), using 1 Sam. 12: 27-28. JENNIE WATSON.
GRANDALL.— Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 26, 1899, after only two-days' illness, Preston Ashley, youngest son of George H. and Lizzie A. Crandall, aged 5 years, 4 months, 14 days. In this great affliction we rejoice in the hope of soon meeting our little Preston, clad in immortal beauty. LIZZIE ASHLEY CRANDALL.
McALEXANDER.— Died Oct. 30, 1899, Samuel McAlexander, aged 79 years, 1 month, 11 days. He accepted present truth in 1872, and died in the blessed hope. He was a subscriber to the REVIEW twenty-seven years.
JENSEN.— Died at Churchula, Ala., Sept. 29, 1899, my little niece, Marguerite, daughter of Brother and Sister P. E. Jensen, aged 3 years, 2 months, 20 days. Words of comfort were spoken at the grave by Brother G. A. Williams. A. L. MAY.
BORTHICK.— Died at Seneca, Mo., Nov. 21, 1899, of pneumonia, J. J. Borthick. He passed away with the hope of meeting the Saviour when he comes. Funeral discourse was given from 2 Peter 1: 14, by Elder W. D. White (Baptist). M. E. BORTHICK.
BEARDT.— Died at Silver Creek, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1899, of inflammation of the lungs, Joseph Beardt, aged 75 years, 6 months. His birthplace was at Welney, Cambridge Co., England. He accepted the truth about a year ago through the labors of Sister Lulu Wightman while in Sheridan. WALTER A. ERB.
PULLEN.— Died Dec. 20, 1899, in Fairhaven, Minn., Sister Nora, wife of Brother E. H. Pullen, aged 48 years, 3 months, 29 days. She suffered from childhood with spinal trouble, which finally resulted in death. She was converted under the labors of Elder W. B. Hill, in 1874, at Kingston, Minn., and ever stood firmly for the truth. H. S. SHAW.
HURLBUT.— Died at Riverside, Cal., Nov. 6, 1899, of heart-disease, Sister Emeline E. Hurlbut. While riding with her husband, in this city, she remarked to him that she felt faint, and, resting her head on his shoulder, she immediately died. The deceased was a faithful laborer in the church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. H. S. GUILFORD.
TURNER.— Died at Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 30, 1899, Cynthia Turner, aged 84 years, 8 months. She was converted to the Methodist faith when twelve years of age, but accepted present truth four years ago. She fell asleep in Jesus, with a bright hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 144: 3, 4. N. P. NELSON.
CARMICHAEL.— Died at her home near Alpena, Mich., of consumption, Hannah Jane Carmichael, aged 70 years, 6 months, 12 days. She was converted and baptized during the last summer. Like a tired child, she fell asleep in Jesus. Her many friends sorrow not as others who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Luke 11: 21, 22. W. E. FALCONER.
PERSON.— Died at my home in —, Nov. 10, 1899, of consumption, Hans Person. His home was in Sweden, and he had been in Battle Creek, Mich., also in Phoenix, Ariz. His patient, godly life was a blessing to all who knew him. He died trusting in Jesus. No Adventist minister living near, words of comfort were spoken by Elder Faris (Presbyterian). E. STUTCH.
NEEL.— Died at Beverley, Kan., Sept. 16, 1899, Mrs. Janet Neel, aged 63 years, 2 months, 28 days. She was for years a member of the Christian Church, and at the time of her death a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Shortly before her death, she attended the quarterly meetings of the Beverley church, taking part in the services. She will be greatly missed by the church. G. G. STRAIT.
GETTINGS.— Died at Frankfort, Mich., Nov. 17, 1899, of consumption, Miss Ella Gettings, aged 17 years, 8 months, 17 days. Sister Ella was baptized about four years ago, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Chicago. During her sufferings she manifested perfect patience, and expressed her faith in the keeping power of God. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11: 35. C. A. WATKINS.
FENNER.— Died at Bancroft, Mich., Lucretia Fenner, aged 79 years. Her hope was good, and she loved to converse on the soon coming of the Lord, and its kindred truths that we as a people hold most dear. She left us Sept. 27, 1899, and we know she rests in hope. Comforting assurance, from Isa. 40: 1 and other scriptures, was presented by Mrs. M. M. Faulkner to the bereaved family. M. S. AVERY.
RAHN.— Died Wednesday morning, November 1, at Hutchinson, Minn., of a gunshot wound received Tuesday night, October 31, “Halloween,” from a trap-gun set for “Halloween” raiders, Brother Willie Rahn, only son of Brother and Sister Wm. C. Rahn, aged 18 years. Scriptures used at the funeral, Isa. 38: 1; 1 Sam. 20: 3; Gen. 18: 25; Rom. 8: 28. The bereaved parents are wonderfully and fully sustained by the grace of God.
KAERTH.— Died at Arbuckle, Cal., in October of the present year, Brother William Kaerth, leaving to mourn him a wife and eight children. Brother Kaerth accepted the truth at Woodland, Cal., about ten years ago, and has always been an ardent and faithful worker for the Master. His death was caused by a complication of diseases, culminating in heart-disease. He is greatly missed by the little company at Arbuckle, as well as by other friends who had known him so long as a kind and helpful neighbor. MRS. M. A. WHYBARK.