Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 10, 1907

BROWN.—Died at Lake Village, Ark., Nov. 7, 1906, David Brown. He had made no profession of religion, but during his last illness I was called to his bedside, and by his request sang and prayed with him, and read to him God's promises to the repentant sinner. He seemed happy in the Lord, and the next day he fell asleep. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing friends by the writer; text, 1 Thess. 4: 13-18. H. BROWN.

VAN HEMEL.—Died at the home of her parents, at Alpena, Mich., Oct. 26, 1906, of typhoid fever, Dorathea Smith Van Hemel. She was born April 15, 1896. She loved to go to Sabbath-school, and in her suffering she trusted in God. The funeral was held at the house, and many friends gathered to show their love for the child. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, and she was laid to rest in the Alpena Cemetery. THEO. G. LEWIS.

CUDNEY.—Died in Sheridan, Mich., Nov. 24, 1906, Mrs. Margaret E. Cudney, aged 72 years. Sister Cudney was converted to the truth under the labors of Elder E. Van Deusen. She was the mother of Elder A. J. Cudney, who went out as a missionary to the South Sea Islands, but was never heard from after leaving Honolulu. The funeral service of Sister Cudney was conducted by Elder Ezra Brocket, of Allegan, Mich. MRS. E. R. BROWN.

DOLOWAY.—Died at Binghamton, N. Y., Nov. 9, 1906, of malignant diphtheria, Frank Alden Doloway, aged 14 years. Frank was a member of the Binghamton Seventh-day Adventist church. During his last sickness he expressed his perfect resignation to the will of God. He will be greatly missed in his home, in the church, and in his school. Interment was at Montrose, Pa., near his birthplace and former home. The sorrowing relatives were comforted by the hope of again meeting their loved one. L. T. NICOLA.

BITGOOD.—Died near Napoleon, Mich., Nov. 11, 1906, of asthmatic consumption, George W. Bitgood, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 11 days. He accepted present truth twelve years ago, and was faithful to the end. He was patient in his sufferings, and is now waiting the time when the Saviour shall call his people from their dusty beds. He leaves a wife and two children, who have hope of meeting their loved one in the resurrection morning. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 57: 1, 2. C. N. SANDERS.

BOVEE.—Died at the home of her parents, in Bartow, Fla., Nov. 7, 1906, of bowel trouble, Minnie Belle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wright Bovee and grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hall, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 1 day. This home has been made sad in the loss of the loved one. With sorrowing hearts the little one was laid to rest till the Life-giver shall come to claim his own. The parents hope then to receive their little one in immortal bloom. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. G. STRINGER.

LINTON.—Died at the home of her mother, in Keene, Tex., Nov. 28, 1906, Sister Ruie Linton, in her seventeenth year. The circumstances of her death were peculiarly sad. In some way her clothing caught fire, and before the flames could be extinguished, she was so badly burned that it resulted in her death a few days later. Sister Ruie was patient in a marked degree, through her extreme suffering. She had been afflicted all through her life, but was loved the more by the members of the family because of this. They have a strong assurance that, if faithful, they will soon meet their loved one at the resurrection of the just. Lessons of faith and hope were drawn from texts of scripture pointing out the Christian's hope. CLARENCE SANTEE.

FOWLER.—Died at Williamsdale, East, Nova Scotia, Oct. 24, 1906, Mrs. Jane H. Fowler, aged 72 years and 11 months. Sister Fowler had been with us but five months, yet all had learned to love her dearly. She leaves one sister to mourn. She sleeps in Jesus to await the Life-giver's call. The funeral was held at Hampton, New Brunswick, where she had spent a large part of her life. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder E. E. Gardner. WM. GUTHRIE.

BOOKS.—Died at Senjen, Minn., Nov. 25, 1906, of typhoid fever, Juliette Books, aged 44 years, 4 months, and 24 days. About two years ago Sister Books was converted to present truth, wherein she rejoiced till the end. She leaves a husband, one son, one daughter, and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church. Words of hope and comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4: 13-18. FRED JOHNSON.

GUERRIER.—Died in Bridgewater, Maine, Nov. 30, 1906, of pneumonia, James P. Guerrier, aged 54 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Although he had never made a public profession of religion, yet he had been a believer in present truth for a number of years, and he always advocated it. He leaves a wife, eight children, and an aged father to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, the foundation of his remarks being Isa. 40: 1. S. J. HERSUM.

SMITH.—Died at Soonan, Korea, Nov. 24, 1906, of diphtheria, Willena Belle, only child of Elder W. R. and Addie B. Smith, aged 1 year, 11 months, and 6 days. Brother W. D. Burden and the writer were at Soonan during the illness and death of little Willena. We laid her away on a sunny slope near the house, to await the coming of the Life-giver. These dear workers keenly feel the loss of their little one, and we ask the sympathy and prayers of the Lord's people for them in their affliction. F. W. FIELD.

BAKER.—Died at the home of his son near Crawford, Neb., Nov. 25, 1906, David Baker, aged 87 years, 5 months, and 20 days. Sept. 24, 1864, he enlisted as a volunteer in the First Iowa Battery, Company of Captain Grey, and served till the end of the war, at which time he was honorably discharged. Brother Baker united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about ten years ago, having been a member of the Baptist Church from early manhood. His wife died less than one year ago. He leaves four daughters and one son to mourn their loss. J. H. WHEELER.

STAFFORD.—Died in the Patton Home in Portland, Ore., Nov. 24, 1906, Sister Alice Stafford, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 25 days. She was a great sufferer during the last two years, partial paralysis with a combination of other diseases making life almost unendurable; but through it all she never let go her hope; she lived a humble Christian life, beloved by family and friends. She leaves six children, three girls and three boys, and a number of grandchildren and other friends to mourn. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Col. 3: 3, 4. R. D. BENHAM.

HUGHES.—Died at Graysville, Tenn., Nov. 28, 1906, William Wesley Hughes. He was born in New York City, Aug. 29, 1842. He made a profession of religion in 1883, when Elders Henderson and Bartlett preached present truth in Kokomo, Ind. Since that time he has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He leaves a wife, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, two brothers, a stepsister, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. The meeting-house at Graysville was filled with sympathizing friends to listen to words of comfort by the writer from Isa. 57: 1. We laid him to rest with the assurance that he himself had so often expressed during his protracted sickness, that his rest would be short, and that he would meet us in a little while. This hope was a living reality to him, and his faith was stronger than death. SMITH SHARP.

WRATE.—Died in Assyria Township, Michigan, Dec. 12, 1906, of uremia, John Joseph Wrate, aged 68 years. Brother Wrate embraced the third angel's message in 1895, and united with the Bedford (Mich.) church of Seventh-day Adventists. Though a great sufferer, he was sustained during the closing days of his life by the blessed hope. A wife and five children remain to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were offered by the writer. M. N. CAMPBELL.

MESICK.—Died at Mesick, Mich., Nov. 26, 1906, Howard Mesick. He was born April 28, 1839, in Bath, Canada. He came to Michigan some time during the year 1858, and five years later secured the land on which the town of Mesick now stands, and which was his home until his death. For twenty-four years he has been a faithful, consistent Seventh-day Adventist. He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn their loss. We laid him to rest, believing that Rev. 14: 12 is true in his case. S. E. WIGHT.

CRUMP.—Died at her home in Canton, N. Y., Oct. 19, 1906, Charlotte Lewis Crump, youngest daughter of Oliver and Elvira Lewis, aged 31 years. Death came to her relief after four years of suffering and helplessness, but through it all she manifested a sweet spirit of resignation and patience. The deceased leaves her husband, one brother, C. C. Lewis, of College View, Neb., two sisters, Mrs. D. D. Town, of Watertown, and the writer. The funeral was conducted by her cousin, Elder J. S. Nasmith; text, 2 Tim. 2: 12. CARRIE L. LOCKWOOD.

PENNINGTON.—Died at Oklahoma City, Okla., Nov. 18, 1906, of tuberculosis, Mrs. Amanda E. Pennington, wife of Henry Pennington, aged 32 years and 22 days. She leaves a husband and one son to mourn their loss. About two years ago she accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Oklahoma City, where she remained a faithful member till her death. Those who knew her best are satisfied that she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to the friends and relatives, from 1 Cor. 15: 22. A. E. FIELD.

SEITZ.—Died at her home in Vancouver, Wash., of internal cancer, Sister Effie Seitz, aged 33 years, 5 months, and 11 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown. She was brought up and baptized in the faith of Seventh-day Adventists, but had a varied experience. About a month before her death she was newly and truly converted and had a bright experience. She leaves a husband, son, a mother, and a large circle of other relatives and friends to feel the loss of her kind and gentle presence. By her request the writer preached the funeral sermon. R. D. BENHAM.

HANKS.—Died at her home near Portville, N. Y., Dec. 10, 1906, Electa E. Hanks. She was born at Centerville, N. Y., a little over seventy-eight years ago. About fourteen years ago, through the efforts of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Loop, she accepted the Sabbath of the Lord, and her hope was bright and her faith firm unto death. She is survived by her husband, six children, sixteen grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Words of comfort and admonitions were spoken by the writer from John 6: 40, after which she was borne by her three surviving brothers and three sons to her last resting-place in the village cemetery. C. F. McVAGH.

BELL.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva Bell Giles, Nov. 14, 1906, Mrs. Harriet E. Bell, widow of Prof. G. H. Bell. She had been a Christian from childhood, and a believer in present truth for over thirty years. During most of this time her home was in Battle Creek. She was of a quiet disposition, very kind and thoughtful of others. Though suffering much during her illness of the last two years, no complaints ever arose in her heart, and it was always a comfort to hear her speak of the love and goodness of God. The end came sooner than it was expected, but she was ready. GEO. C. TENNEY.