Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 24, 1907

McArthur.—Died at the home of her daughter in Jackson, Mich., Dec. 31, 1906, Mrs. Nancy McArthur, aged 78 years. Sister McArthur embraced the third angel's message in 1876 under the preaching of Elder E. P. Daniels, and united with the Spring Arbor church of Seventh-day Adventists, of which she has since been a consistent member. She is survived by three brothers, three children, eleven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. M. N. Campbell.

Salt.—Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hester, at Hasbrouck Heights, N. J., Dec. 1, 1906, of consumption, Sister Irene Salt, aged 44 years, 10 months, and 19 days. She suffered greatly, but she patiently endured to the end. Her faith was strong in the blessed hope of the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. G. Hanhardt.

Clayson.—Died at her home in Sparta, Wis., Dec. 30, 1906, of cancer, Martha J. Clayson, aged 71 years, 9 months, and 10 days. She accepted the message in 1860, and bore her sufferings with patience. She leaves an aged husband. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; the words of Jesus, “Because I live, ye shall live also,” were the basis of comfort. W. W. Stebbins.

Leer.—Died at the sanitarium in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 29, 1906, of shock resulting from an operation, Emanuel Leer, son of Elder Valentine Leer, of Milltown, S. D., aged 21 years, 1 month, and 29 days. He suffered much for five months, and had undergone three severe operations. He died in full faith of a resurrection among the righteous. Funeral service was conducted at Milltown, S. D., by the writer. G. A. Grauer.

Nichols.—Died Dec. 2, 1906, at the Baptist Old Ladies’ Home of Washington, D. C., at the advanced age of 86 years, Ruth C. Nichols. Sister Nichols enjoyed the best of health for one of her age. She was in the 1844 movement, and in early life was a missionary among the Indians in Indian Territory. Two nieces and a nephew survive her. The writer spoke words of comfort at the funeral service from Ps. 90:10. K. C. Russell.

Lewis.—Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. A. Pearce, Petersburg, Va., Dec. 20, 1906, of tuberculosis, Lucy E. Lewis. Sister Lewis united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Hebron, Va., in April, 1904. She was a great sufferer, but bore it all patiently, having a strong hope of a soon-coming Saviour. She leaves two sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 57:1; Rev. 14:13. H. W. Herrell.

Berry.—Fell asleep in Jesus at San Luis Obispo, Cal., Nov. 18, 1906, Sister C. L. Berry, aged nearly 64 years. She with her husband received the message in Michigan, and afterward moved to Seattle, Wash., where Brother Berry died, leaving his wife to the care of their son, E. D. Berry, who to the last devotedly fulfilled the trust. Sister Berry was true to her convictions, and fearless in expressing them. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. D. T. Fero.

Payne.—Died at her home near Pollock, S. D., Dec. 1, 1906, of diphtheria with complications, Sister Mable Payne, aged 21 years, 7 months, and 19 days. She embraced present truth about four years ago through the influence of her sister. A husband, an infant daughter, a mother, two sisters, and a brother expect to meet her at the gathering of God's people. The following scriptures were read at the grave, the service being necessarily brief, owing to strict quarantine: John 11:23-25; 1 Cor. 15:50-55; John 14:1-3; Rev. 21:4. Roy C. Kinsey.

Dougherty.—Died at the home of her daughter in Robinson, Aroostook Co., Maine, of catarrh of the stomach, Sister Ann W. Dougherty, aged 83 years, 2 months, and 24 days. Sister Dougherty was converted and joined the Free Baptist Church when a young girl, and remained in that church until her attention was called to the third angel's message. After investigating it, she accepted it with all her heart. As one expressed it, “All she ever wanted to know was what the Lord would have her do, and she would go forward and do it.” She leaves five daughters, who were with her in her last sickness, and did all in their power for her comfort. The funeral discourse was preached by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. S. J. Hersum.