Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 11, 1907

Hurd.—Died Feb. 20, 1907, of heart-disease, Mrs. Amos Hurd, aged 69 years. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, three sons, and three daughters, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Mrs. F. M. Porritt.

Orr.—Died Jan. 2, 1907, of heart trouble, Nathan Orr, husband of our dear sister Fannie Orr, and one of the oldest residents of Wausau, Wis., aged 72 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Mr. Orr was a kind-hearted, hospitable man, and although making no profession of religion, never made any objections to his wife's living up to her belief. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. J. Herrman.

Quick.—Died in Peru, Ind., Dec. 12, 1906, after an illness of four years, Mrs. Sarah E. Quick, wife of Jacob Quick. She was born Sept. 15, 1840, and accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1875 under the labors of Elder A. W. Bartlett. It was her comfort to minister to those in need, and also to tell of the blessed hope which sustained her. She fell asleep in confidence of the soon coming of the Life-giver. A husband and five children survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, in Denver, Ind. W. A. Young.

Eastman.—Died at Gothenburg, Neb., Jan. 3, 1907, of consumption, Mrs. Mintie Eastman, née Thompson, aged 35 years, 7 months, and 13 days. Sister Eastman was converted when a child. She accepted the third angel's message, and united with the church at Russell, Iowa, in the fall of 1897, and died in full assurance of the Christian's hope. A devoted husband, three children, a mother, two sisters, and five brothers are left to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer in the M. E. church. Wm. Batterson.

Trumble.—Died Jan. 11, 1907, of tuberculosis of the brain, Alice Louise Trumble, oldest daughter of Fred W. and Mable F. Trumble. She was born in Emporia, Kan., May 7, 1896. Alice possessed a simple, trusting faith in Jesus, and loved her Bible and the Sabbath-school. Besides her father and mother, she leaves two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives and friends. The funeral service, held at the home of her grandmother, where she died, was conducted by Brother J. V. Moore. She was laid to rest at Toledo, Kan., there to await the call of her Saviour. Wm. H. Mills.

Samuel.—Died in Salida, Colo., Jan. 7, 1907, after an illness of ten days of complicated diseases terminating in pneumonia, Edward Oscar Samuel, only child of W. C. and Omega Samuel, aged 5 months and 13 days. The little one was a joy and comfort in the home circle. The body was brought to Emporia, where a short service was held at the home of the grandparents, Brother and Sister E. S. Laughlin, after which the remains were taken to Toledo, Kan., for interment, the funeral service being held in the Methodist church. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. R. Ogden, assisted by the Methodist minister. Wm. H. Mills.

George.—Died at the Friedensau (Germany) Sanitarium, Feb. 13, 1907, Arthur Wittman George. He was born July 13, 1872, at Belding, Mich., and was brought up in the truth. He studied medicine in Battle Creek and Chicago, and received the doctors' degree in 1900. He was married in June, 1905, to Miss Johanna Adomeit, and he now rests in our quiet little cemetery at Friedensau, with other faithful missionaries, awaiting the glad day of the resurrection. He was a faithful worker unto the end, and we know that he sleeps in Jesus. We can assure his relatives and friends in the States, and his faithful wife here, that a crown of glory awaits him. L. R. Conradi.

Smith.—Died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, Cal., Jan. 4, 1907, Brother Lex Smith, aged 45 years. In 1898 he received present truth, and his faith in it was firm until the time of his death. He leaves a wife and four children, besides other relatives and friends, but theirs is the blessed assurance that he will live again when the Life-giver comes with his reward. J. G. Mendenhall.

Young.—Died at her home near Unionville, Ind., Feb. 8, 1907, of cerebro-spinal meningitis, Harriet Elizabeth Young, aged 7 years, 7 months, and 25 days. Little Lizzie was a sweet Christian child, and was uncommonly bright for one of her years. Her death brought great sorrow to her parents and brothers and sisters, but they should not grieve as those who have no hope. John F. Steele.

Marian.—Died at her home, in Enterprise, Pa., Jan. 30, 1907, of la grippe, Mrs. Clara Marian, in the seventy-eighth year of her age. She was always ready to visit the sick and suffering, and to give a home to those who needed one. She leaves a husband, three sons, one daughter, and many friends to mourn their loss. The house was well filled with the friends of the deceased on the day of the funeral, and the discourse was well received by all present. J. W. Watt.

Hamilton.—Died at Rochester, Minn., Jan. 18, 1907, Goin Hamilton, aged 73 years and 8 months. He was born in Ireland in 1823, and came to America in 1843. The remains were taken to Eden Valley, Minn., his old home, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer, after which he was laid beside his wife in the little country cemetery four and one-half miles from the village. He leaves three daughters to mourn their loss. Because of his confidence in his Saviour his friends hope to meet him in the resurrection day. F. A. Detamore.

Simms.—Died at Russellville, Ark., Jan. 13, 1907, Sister Dona B. Simms. She was born June 4, 1872, and at the age of twenty-six united with the C. M. E. Church, of which she was a faithful member until she accepted present truth two years ago. About two months before her death she felt especially impressed that her home town must be warned of danger attending disobedience to God's law, and to this end she labored faithfully until forced to take to her bed. She died as she had lived, a consistent Christian. She leaves her husband, mother, two brothers, and seven sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. Dancer.

Flint.—Died at his home in Cleveland, County, Okla., Jan. 30, 1907, Horace R. Flint, aged 64 years, 9 months, and 15 days. He loved to study his Bible, and was always ready to give every one a reason for the hope he cherished. He embraced present truth through the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore at Denison, Tex., in the spring of 1879. He leaves a wife, a son, a daughter, and grandchildren, besides other relatives. As no minister of our faith could be secured to conduct the funeral, a Methodist brother held a short service at the grave, offering prayer, and making a few remarks based on Job 19: 25, 26. E. L. Maxwell.

Hicks.—Died at the home of his oldest daughter, Mrs. Celia Shaw, wife of Elder H. S. Shaw, at Sauk Center, Minn., Jan. 9, 1907, of heart failure, Marcena Anderson Hicks, aged 82 years, 6 months, and 14 days. At an early age Brother Hicks was converted and joined the Methodist Church. He accepted the Adventist faith under the William Miller movement, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1876. He remained a faithful member of this church until his death. His wife, four children, and many other relatives and friends mourn their loss, but they look forward to a glad reunion at the resurrection of the just. The remains were brought to Proctor, Ill., and the funeral service, which was held at the residence of his son, George M. Hicks, was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Tim. 4: 7, 8. W. D. Parkhurst.