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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 19, 1909

Obituaries

Orndorf.—Died at Winchester, Va., June 28, 1909, of consumption, Clarence Edward Orndorf, aged 18 years, 8 months, and 16 days. Clarence was the stepson of Brother Edward White. He leaves one sister and one stepsister, in addition to his mother and stepfather. He became concerned about his salvation some eight months ago, and was baptized by the writer November last. He was regarded as a good boy, and while the family will miss him in this life, we trust that they may be united in the soon-coming kingdom of our Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:18. R. D. Hottel.

Greer.—Elder Weatherstone S. Greer was born in Pikeville, Tenn., Nov. 15, 1832. He died of bronchial pneumonia, June 3, 1909. He was married Oct. 2, 1856, to Miss Lydia Stubbs. To this union were born five children, three of whom, with the wife, are still living. In 1866 he removed to Texas, where he became an Adventist in 1878, under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore. Four times he was elected president of the Texas Conference, but failing health compelled him to give up public labor, and in the spring of 1903 he removed to Hagerman, N. M., where he resided at the time of his death. He was among the first to advocate industrial education in the Adventist schools, and by many is known as the father of the Keene Industrial Academy. Brother Greer was an example of the Christian man; detesting that which was mean and low, he upheld truth and purity. He was beloved by all his brethren, honored and respected by all who knew him. In his death the church has lost a counselor who will be greatly missed. Some men have monuments of stone, he one of works. Brother Burt Bray conducted the funeral service, speaking from Ps. 116:15 and Rev. 14:13. P. W. Atkinson.

Stephens.—Addie Viola Stephens was born at Legrand, Ore., July 14, 1886, and died at Stockton, Cal., June 28, 1909. She came to California when eight years of age, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Healdsburg, at the age of sixteen. Nov. 7, 1907, she was married to Chris Stephens, who, with one child, is left to mourn. She also leaves a mother, two sisters, and five brothers. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:22. H. C. Basney.

Crumb.—Died July 5, 1909, at the home of her son, W. Nelson, three miles south of West Valley, N. Y., Sister Margret E. Crumb, in the eighty-third year of her age. She was the wife of Brother Chancy Crumb, who died a number of years ago. They lived in East Otto. Their house was always open for meetings, and a home for any of our brethren when laboring in that vicinity. Sister Crumb’s interest in the truth was unfailing to the last. She sleeps in Jesus, to be awakened when he comes. The service at the house was conducted by the writer. The funeral service was held in the Baptist church, at East Otto, conducted by Brother T. B. Westbrook, of Buffalo. F. Peabody.

Smith.—Mrs. Christopher Smith (née Elizabeth M. Casey) was born in Onondago, N. Y., Oct. 5, 1833, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. J. Covey, in West Marshall, Mo., July 12, 1909, at the age of seventy-six years. She, with her parents, removed to Michigan in 1848, and after losing them by death, she went to Wisconsin with her brothers and sisters, afterward going to Iowa, where she was married and resided with her husband, who died twenty years ago. Sister Smith joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Battle Creek, Mich., in 1863, of which denomination she has remained a consistent member. Funeral services were conducted at the Covey home by Rev. H. J. Steinheimer, and burial took place at Ridge Park Cemetery. *

Van Eman.—Melvina Jane Priddy was born near Van Wert, Ohio, April 28, 1862, and died of tuberculosis, at Elgin, Ohio, July 10, 1909. She was united in marriage to D. C. Van Eman, April 3, 1881. To this union were born three sons and two daughters. She gave her heart to the Lord while young, uniting with the United Brethren Church. In 1882 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained faithful to the truths she loved. During her long sickness she considered well her relation to the Lord, and rejoiced in the presence and peace of her Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by L. R. Williams, from the text of her own choosing: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” She leaves a husband, two sons, two daughters, one little grandson, a mother, three sisters, and three brothers to mourn their loss, but not without the hope of meeting again. D. C. Van Eman.

Morey.—Maria H. Hoag, daughter of Zachariah and Mary Hoag, was born in Ridgeway, N. Y., April 17, 1844, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., July 21, 1909, at the age of 63 years, 3 months, and 4 days. In 1864 she was united in marriage with Mr. Alonzo G. Morey. Mr. and Mrs. Morey moved to Michigan in 1873, and settled in Ithaca, where they resided a number of years; then living for a time in Hillsdale. They moved to Battle Creek in 1899. To them three children were born, two of whom still survive. Since the death of her husband, July 12, 1905, Sister Morey had been in very poor health. In early life Mr. and Mrs. Morey gave their hearts to God, and united with the Methodist Church, continuing in that connection until they began the observance of the Sabbath. When they moved to Hillsdale, they became members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and continued their membership there till death. In all her sufferings Sister Morey was patient and trustful, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. A son and daughter, two sisters, an only brother, and other relatives are left to mourn their loss. The remains were laid to rest at Hillsdale, Mich. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. S. D. Hartwell.

Perkins.—Died at Newberg, Ore., June 29, 1909, Garuette Perkins, aged 18 years, 9 months, and 10 days. The immediate cause of her death was from pulmonary trouble. During her entire life she was a delicate child, and for the past year and a half an invalid. About two years ago, she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Newberg. She was a patient sufferer, and a quiet, conscientious Christian. Her last exhortation to the different members of the family was to read their Bibles, and live a consistent life. She quietly went to rest with these words: “I want to go home.” She had many friends outside her own church circle, so it became necessary to hold the services in the large Methodist church, which was kindly granted. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15-17. C. J. Cole.

Tatro.—Pheba Tatro, wife of Ed. Tatro, was born Jan. 14, 1845, in the State of New York. In 1857, at the age of twelve, her parents came to Kankakee, Ill., where she remained until united in marriage at the age of sixteen. She began her wedded life on a farm in Kankakee County, Illinois, where five children were born to them, making her home full of joy and responsibility. In the year 1875 they moved to a farm seven miles southeast of St. Anne. At this place five more children were born to them, making a family of ten. The last years of her cheerful and courageous life were spent in the town of St. Anne, where she died June 2, 1909. She fell asleep with a strong faith in the promises of God. Her last request of her loved ones was that they would be faithful to God. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:16, 17. James Bellinger.

Cooper.—Died at Charlotte, Mich., July 10, 1909, Sister Sarah Louise Sobolt-Cooper, wife of Jas. C. Cooper. Sister Cooper was born at Sharon, Otsego Co., N. Y., Sept. 17, 1835. She removed with her parents to Michigan at the age of sixteen, settling in Calhoun County. She was united in marriage to J. C. Cooper, March 6, 1854. They settled in the city of Charlotte in the year 1887, where they have since resided. In 1902 she fell while on the street, injuring her limb, from which she never recovered, being obliged to walk with crutches. She gradually grew worse until she became helpless, and had to be cared for as a child. During the time of her affliction she was patient and kind, and was loved by all who knew her. She embraced the third angel’s message in 1874, and was true until the end. A husband, one daughter, two grandchildren, one sister, and two brothers, and many friends, are left to mourn their loss. That which is our loss is her gain, for we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. The services were conducted by the writer. W. R. Matthews.

Maxson.—Albert Marshall Maxson was born near Richburg, N. Y., April 19, 1857, and died at French Camp, Cal., June 25, 1909, from an accident which fractured his skull at the base of the brain. Brother Maxson was reared in the Seventh-day Baptist faith, and embraced present truth in 1885, uniting with the Battle Creek church. Since that time he lived twelve years in Florida, and the remainder of his life in various places in the North. He was a zealous worker for the Master, canvassing for present-truth literature, but devoted more of his time to Bible work. Many have accepted the truth through his labors, including Elder W. W. Simpson, who died recently in Los Angeles. May 17, 1881, he was married to Miss Lydia Allen, of Richburg, N. Y. To them were born two daughters, who remain with the mother in this bereavement; two sisters, and two brothers, one of whom is Dr. W. H. Maxson, of Oakland, also mourn their loss. He was laid to rest in the Lodi Cemetery, with the assurance that he sleeps under the benediction, “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth: . . . and their works do follow them.” Rev. 14:13. H. C. Basney.