Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 2, 1906

Sather.—Died June 21, 1906, Delta Dale Sather, daughter of Brother and Sister Sather, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 13 days. On the funeral occasion words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 61:1, 2. L. Thom.

Barker.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Karrer, of Clarno, S. D., Mrs. Hannah C. Barker, aged 73 years. Three children—two daughters and one son—survive her. She was a Seventh-day Adventist for nineteen years, and attended every camp-meeting in South Dakota, except two. J. A. Karrer.

Tower.—Died June 25, 1906, Harvey Tower, aged 89 years, 3 months, and 22 days. Brother Tower was born in Vermont, and came to Michigan in 1839, teaching school for six years in Jackson, after which he moved to Barry County, and in 1850 to Oceana County. He held several town and county offices. He accepted present truth in 1882, and was loyal to it until the last. He leaves a companion, with whom he had lived three-score years, and nine children, but they mourn which not as those who have no hope. The funeral was held at the home, and words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation by C. J. Kruse, of the M. E. church, and the writer, excellent music being furnished by the M. E. church choir. W. C. Hebner.

Davis.—Died at Sheridan, Ill., April 22, 1906, of congestion of the brain, Christine Winnefred Davis, only daughter of Mrs. Sarah Davis. Christine was born at Ottawa, Ill., Dec. 30, 1899, was a winsome child, and loved the Sabbath-school. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Isa. 11:6, last clause. Ida B. Hibben.

Anderson.—Died in Los Angeles, Cal., June 24, 1906, of cancer of the stomach, Edward O. Anderson. He was born in Christiania, Norway, June 17, 1845. Twenty-seven years ago he heard present truth preached by Elder O. A. Olsen, and from that time was a firm believer. For many years he served his home church at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., as elder and leader. B. E. Fullmer.

Holford.—Died at Napoleon, Mich., July 7, 1906, James H. Holford, aged 64 years, 9 months, and 26 days. He began to observe the Sabbath in 1873, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church soon after. He remained true to the message. He leaves a wife, four children, and two sisters to mourn their loss, yet not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14. B. F. Stureman.

Arnold.—Died in Keene, Tex., July 9, 1906, Martin E. Arnold, aged 53 years, 4 months, and 19 days. Brother Arnold had been sick with typhoid fever four weeks, but was recovering, when he was taken with an inward hemorrhage, and died in a few minutes. His sudden death was a heavy blow to his companion, who is left with four little ones to train for the Lord. He was firm in the truth, and died with a bright hope. Words of comfort were spoken from Gen. 3:15. Clarence Santee.

Allen.—Drowned in the Willamette River, Portland, Ore., July 4, 1906, Brother Gorden Allen, aged 18 years. The body was taken, for interment, to his home in Sawtelle, Cal., where, with his parents and two sisters, he accepted the “glorious message” about five years ago. Since then his life has been one of fidelity to the Friend of his choice. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, in the Sawtelle church, to a large gathering of sorrowing neighbors and friends. S. T. Hare.

Dray.—Fell asleep at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Pomeroy, at Newaukum, Wash., July 6, 1906, Mrs. Nancy B. Dray, aged 91 years, 10 months, and 17 days. She was a consistent member of the M. E. Church for fifty years. In the year 1895 she heard and accepted the third angel’s message. A large circle of friends and relatives mourn their loss, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13 when we laid her away to await the coming of the Life-giver. Albert Beck.

Cole.—Died at Bristol, S. D., July 10, 1906, Lottie E. Cole, wife of D. B. Cole, aged 44 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Sister Cole accepted present truth in 1879 at a meeting held by Elders Fulton and Dimmock in Minnesota. She was a great sufferer for a number of years, but bore it all patiently. A husband, four sons, and three daughters survive her. She rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25 in the M. E. church. N. B. Baldwin.

Palmer.—Died at Conway, Mich., June 18, 1906, of pneumonia, Mrs. Maggie Palmer, wife of W. W. Palmer, aged 36 years. Sister Palmer accepted the third angel’s message in the spring of 1891 under the labors of Elder W. B. White in Nebraska. She died in full hope of her coming Saviour, having dearly cherished the thought for the last fifteen years of her life. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held by the writer in the Conway Presbyterian church. E. A. Bristol.