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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Dec 27, 1906

Obituaries

MARVIN.—Died at Traverse City, Mich., Sept. 30, 1906, Stella Marvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marvin, aged 23 years. A short time before her death she fully accepted the Saviour and the truths of the message. She leaves her parents and two sisters, who trust in the blessed hope of the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. A. BRISTOL.

HEWITT.—Died at Aurora, Ill., of pneumonia, Jesse Hewitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Hewitt, of Polar, Wis., aged 23 years, 4 months, and 8 days. Jesse was a good, faithful young man, and had made many friends. His death was very unexpected. He leaves father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. The remains were taken to Polar, Wis., where they were laid to rest. Words of comfort were spoken on the funeral occasion by Elder C. J. Herrmann.

PEARCE.—Died at Cedar Lake, Mich., Oct. 30, 1906, Mrs. Anna M. Pearce, née Sherman, aged 82 years. When she was sixteen years of age, she joined the Methodist Church. In 1872 she accepted present truth, and died in the hope of the soon appearing of her Lord. She had lived at Cedar Lake nineteen years, and leaves two sisters, one brother, and several friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; assisted by Elder Van Deusen; text, Job 5:26. A. C. BOURBEAU.

PAYTON.—Died near Osceola, Mo., Sept. 22, 1906, of consumption, Elizabeth Nancy Payton, aged 66 years. Sister Payton accepted present truth in 1870 under the labors of Elder Blanchard in Barton County, Missouri. Death had no terror for her, and she died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a husband, two sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer in the presence of a large gathering of neighbors and friends. A. H. NELSON.

JONES.—Died at Aurora, Neb., Oct. 29, 1906, of heart trouble, Sister Amanda Jones, aged 65 years, 8 months, and 4 days. Sister Jones joined the Methodist Church fifty years ago, and about fifteen years ago she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. During these many years her life was always in harmony with the religion she professed. She leaves a husband, two sons, one daughter, and one adopted daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held in the Adventist church, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on Isa. 57:1, 2; Rev. 14:13. She was laid to rest in the Aurora Cemetery to await the Master's call. G. H. MATHIESEN.

SWEARINGEN.—Died at the home of her son, N. B. Swearingen, at Elida, N. M., Oct. 10, 1906, of paralysis of the larynx, Rachel Swearingen, aged 72 years, 7 months, and 19 days. Nearly fifty years ago she and her husband accepted the truths of the third angel's message and were among the charter members of the Springdale (Ark.) church. Though called upon to pass through many trials, even to the loss of eyesight, by relying upon the ever-present Helper she was able to rise above her affliction, and during the nine months she lay blind and helpless and unable to speak, her patience and cheerfulness were an example to all. Many of our ministers have shared the hospitality of her home, and she liked to talk of blessed seasons with them. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom survive her. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Graff. SAM. L. WOODRUFF.

HICKS.—Died at the home of her daughter, at San Jose, Cal., Oct. 30, 1906, after a painful illness of three years, Mrs. Julia Hicks, wife of Dr. W. T. Hicks. The deceased was baptized in 1888 at Oakland, Cal., and was a faithful member of the church till the day of her death. Her Christian experience was a great comfort and strength to her in her suffering, and the hope of having a part in the first resurrection was her theme till the very last. Her husband and two daughters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. H. BEHRENS.

MESSENGER.—Died in Polar, Wis., Oct. 31, 1906, of edema of the lungs, Franklin Adelbert Messenger, aged 49 years, 9 months, and 7 days. Brother Messenger united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1892, and died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. His last illness, though brief, was severe, but he bore it with Christian fortitude, desiring that the Lord's will be done. He leaves to mourn their loss, a loving wife, two sons, a father, mother, and three sisters. He was laid to rest in the Polar Cemetery, the service being conducted by the writer from 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. H. W. REED.

GRAY.—Died at his home near Winston, Mo., Sept. 25, 1906, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Brother Daniel Gray, in the fifty-second year of his age. Brother and Sister Gray embraced the truths of the third angel's message about twenty-six years ago under the labors of the writer in DeKalb County, Missouri. He was faithful until the last, and died with a bright hope of glorious immortality when the Life-giver returns to claim his own. He leaves his wife and little grandson to mourn their loss. The funeral discourse was preached by the writer, his remarks being based on 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Job 14:14. C. H. CHAFFEE.

MOONEY.—Died at City View, near Ottawa, Ontario, Oct. 14, 1906, Samuel Mooney, aged about 65 years. Brother Mooney heard the truth several years ago, but did not unite with the church until a year or two ago. His health was very poor for nearly two years, and he was a great sufferer the last few days of his life. He fell asleep in hope of the resurrection of the just. As I was in Wisconsin at the time, the funeral service was conducted by the City View Methodist minister. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons and four daughters, five of whom are Sabbath-keepers, to mourn their loss. W. H. THURSTON.

AVERILL.—Died at Tampa, Fla., Oct. 22, 1906, Wm. M. Averill, aged 74 years, 7 months, 2 days. Brother Averill was born in Canada, and in his youth settled in Michigan. When thirty years of age, he was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Wright, Mich. He was baptized by Elder James White. During his last sickness he often spoke of his hope and trust in God. Shortly before his death he said to one of his sons, with uplifted hand: “My son, my accounts are all settled in the courts above.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer on the subject of the resurrection; text, Psalm 23. J. H. KRUM.

LOWTHER.—Died at Berea, W. Va., Oct. 27, 1906, Mrs. Emzy M. Lowther, aged 82 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Sister Lowther was converted when she was a girl, and joined the Baptist Church. She was married to J. C. Lowther in 1843, who was a Seventh-day Baptist. She soon saw the truth of the Sabbath, and united with her husband in his church. They lived up to all the light they had, being diligent students of the Bible. More than twenty years ago they heard the third angel's message preached, and they gladly accepted the truth for these last days. She was a very kind and loving wife, and an affectionate mother. She leaves a husband eighty-seven years old, two daughters, and several grandchildren to mourn her death. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the Methodist church near the place where we laid her to rest till Jesus comes to gather his children to himself. P. W. PROVINCE.