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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 14, 1907

Obituaries

HUMPHRIES.—Died at his home at Portsmouth, Va., Jan. 8, 1907, of consumption, John Humphries, aged 61 years, 7 months, and 14 days. He first heard the third angel's message in 1898, during a tent-meeting conducted by Elder D. C. Babcock, and was one of the first to take his stand for present truth. He has since lived a consistent Christian life, and passed away with firm confidence that he would come forth in the first resurrection. He leaves his wife and one son to mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking from Job 14:14. G. H. CLARK.

CURTIS.—Died at Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 29, 1907, Melville Lane Curtis, the nine-year-old son of Brother and Sister C. F. Curtis. Little Melville's death was caused by a terrible burn. His clothing caught fire by some means, and although his mother was at his side almost immediately, and did heroic work to extinguish the flames, he was so badly burned that he lived but a few hours. He loved Jesus, and was an obedient, loving child. He seemed to realize his condition, and begged his parents not to weep for him, for it was all right with him. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 57:1, 2, by the writer. GEO. W. WELLS.

SOUTHWICK.—Died at Milton Junction, Wis., Jan. 16, 1907, Ruth Southwick, née Sheffield, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 1 day. She was born at Wilshamstead, Bedfordshire, England, coming with her parents and two brothers to this country in 1841. Over fifty years ago she began keeping the Sabbath according to the commandment, and remained faithful to the end. It had been her desire to be found faithful when Jesus comes and to receive an inheritance in his kingdom. She leaves her husband, brother, an adopted daughter, and many relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted by Elder C. W. Olds. E. S. SHEFFIELD.

KNEELAND.—Died at her home, eighteen miles north of Bloomfield, Neb., Jan. 28, 1907, Sister Martha J. Kneeland, aged 42 years, 6 months, and 10 days. At the age of fourteen Sister Kneeland accepted Jesus as her Saviour, was baptized, and united with the Antioch Christian church. In 1899 she and her husband accepted present truth. She was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and was held in high esteem by all her neighbors. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. But they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. H. MILLER.

HERRING.—Died at her home near Waverly, Kan., Jan. 26, 1907, of apoplexy, Mairy Herring, aged 68 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Sister Herring was born in County Down, Ireland, and came with her parents to the United States in 1840. About twelve years ago she became a Seventh-day Adventist, and died rejoicing in the third angel's message. From a child she was an earnest student of the Scriptures and could repeat many passages from memory. She was loved by all who knew her, was a kind mother, patient, and ever willing to do for others. She leaves a husband, six children, four brothers, and one sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. F. C. CLARK.

FARNSWORTH.—Died at his home near Norman, Okla., Jan. 25, 1907, of pneumonia, Irvin E. Farnsworth, aged 43 years, 4 months, and 24 days. He was brought up in the truth and lived a consistent Christian life. His oft-expressed desire was to see his Saviour come in the clouds, but he was called to lay the burden down and rest a while. His last words were praises to God. The testimony of all who knew him is that he was a kind, loving husband and father, an exemplary neighbor and a faithful church worker. Twelve years ago he was chosen elder of the Linden, Okla., church, which position he ably filled till his death. He was one of a large family of children among whom are Elders E. W. and O. O. Farnsworth, and Mrs. A. T. Robinson. These, together with his wife and five children, are left to struggle on till the Life-giver shall come. To a large congregation which had assembled at the cemetery, words of consolation were spoken by the writer, the text used being Job 14:14. E. L. MAXWELL.

SHAW.—Died in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 23, 1907, Samuel H. Shaw. Brother Shaw was born Oct. 20, 1818, and early in life became a Christian, and for many years was an earnest member of the Methodist Church. In the year 1897, when nearly four-score years of age, he embraced the Sabbath truth, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Binghampton, N. Y. His voice was always heard in social meetings, and his testimony was earnest and evidently from the heart. About six years ago he removed with his daughter Jennie, with whom he made his home, to Bridgeport, Conn., and although so feeble that he could not leave the house most of the time, he still showed his interest in spiritual things, although failing mentally as well as physically. He had a numerous family of children, of whom six sons and five daughters are still living. The funeral service was held at Bridgeport, and was conducted by the writer. The body was taken to Susquehanna, Pa., for interment, where a service was also held, conducted by Mr. Austin, pastor of the M. E. church of that place. SUMNER A. WHITTIER.