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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 19, 1906

Obituaries

THWEATT.—Died at Dallas, Tex., June 13, 1906, of cholera infantum, James Leslie, son of J. A. and Zella Thweatt, aged 1 year, 3 months, and 8 days. The funeral service was conducted at the residence by the writer. Brother and Sister Thweatt sorrow not as do those who have no hope. W. A. McCUTCHEN.

BUTCHER.—Died at Alaiedon, Mich., June 23, 1906, Sister Dorcas C. Butcher, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 6 days. Sister Butcher received the truth through the labors of Elder Matteson. Three sons are left to mourn a devoted Christian mother. Funeral sermon was preached from Rev. 14:13. L. G. MOORE.

SANDBORN.—Died at Lansing, Mich., May 24, 1906, our dear brother in Christ, Harry Sandborn, aged 16 years and 5 months. Brother Harry won the esteem of all who knew him for his Christian integrity. The funeral discourse was preached by the writer, assisted by Elder A. R. Sandborn, uncle of the deceased. L. G. MOORE.

REID.—Died at Glendale, Cal., June 25, 1906, of stomach trouble, Miss Margaret Reid, in her thirty-sixth year. Sister Reid was converted nearly seven years ago and became a missionary nurse. Those who knew her best have confidence from her consistent life that she sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. She leaves a mother, one sister, and three brothers to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. G. W. REASER.

WOODS.—Died at New Market, Va., May 30, 1906, Silas R. Woods, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 19 days. About three years ago he became very seriously ill, and felt at that time that he was not prepared to die. Soon after this he asked for baptism, but he never fully united with the remnant people. He is survived by his companion and two children, one daughter and one son. The funeral was conducted by the writer; text, Rom. 1:23. R. D. HOTTEL.

BOLLMAN.—Died at the home of the writer, near Edgefield, Tenn., June 30, 1906, my beloved mother, Mrs. H. M. Bollman, aged nearly 79 years. Mother had been a Sabbath-keeper for nearly a quarter of a century. Her mind was affected for months before her death to such an extent that at times she was violently insane, but until the last hours of her life she recognized and loved our good papers, the REVIEW, Signs, and Watchman, during her more tranquil periods. C. P. BOLLMAN.

KNAPP.—Died at his home near Corydon, Pa., June 15, 1906, Wm. Knapp, aged 76 years. Brother Knapp had lived the truth in his quiet valley home for thirty-four years. He had been diligent in scattering literature and in proclaiming the truth. He and his faithful wife had shared their home with dependent children, whom they have trained for God. One son, one daughter, the mother, and many friends sorrow, but not without hope. Funeral service was held in the Methodist church at Corydon; discourse by the writer. H. W. CARR.

MARTIN.—Died in Denver, Colo., May 17, 1906, of heart failure, Sister Daisy Lees Martin. Sister Martin had just a few days before her death returned from her home in California, and was visiting her mother and sister. She was an earnest, active, and consistent Christian, and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Denver. She leaves a husband, a well-known conductor on the Colorado Central Railroad, mother, one brother, one sister, and many relatives, who greatly miss their loved one. The funeral service was conducted at the old home residence by the writer, assisted by Elder L. A. Spring, many sympathizing friends and neighbors being present. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

BRADBURY.—Died at his home in Rice Lake, Wis., June 19, 1906, of paralysis and dropsy, Benjamin F. Bradbury, aged 81 years. Brother Bradbury heard and accepted the advent message in the early sixties, and was a firm believer in it when he died. Four daughters and a son are left to mourn the loss of a father, but not without hope. The funeral took place at Lebanon, Neb., his former home. The service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the M. E. church, Rev. Gardner. CHAS. THOMPSON.

SWITZER.—Died at her home near Ottawa, Ontario, July 3, 1906, of multiple abscess, Sister Ruhamah Switzer, aged 61 years. Sister Switzer embraced present truth several years ago, and was loyal to the cause she loved. She suffered much during the last months of her sickness, but endured it patiently. She quietly fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves several relatives and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. H. THURSTON.

HARE.—Died in Waltham, Vt., June 7, 1906, of old age, Sister Fanny B. Hare, aged 81 years, 1 month, and 3 days. Sister Hare was a member of the First-day Adventist church at Addison, Vt., and had been looking for the Saviour's coming for many years. Twenty-five years ago she joyfully embraced the third angel's message, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rutland, Vt. She died in full faith of a resurrection among the righteous. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. T. H. PURDON.

GREEN.—Died at the home of her daughter in Buffalo, N. Y., of paralysis, Mrs. Melissa Green, aged 75 years and 8 days. Early in childhood Sister Green became a Christian, and about twenty-five years ago became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jamestown. She lived for others. Trusting in Jesus fully, she passed away like one falling into tranquil repose. She leaves a husband, an only child, and two grandsons to mourn. The funeral service was conducted in the M. E. church at Kennedy, N. Y., June 20. LULU WIGHTMAN.

RANDALL.—Died at Weyauwega, Wis., June 7, 1906, Wm. G. Randall, aged 57 years, 1 month, and 15 days. In 1879 he embraced the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, but soon became indifferent to his vows. He made a second start for the kingdom about the year 1893, and from that time until his death he continued to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the blessed Lord. He died with a bright hope in God. His wife, eight children, and twelve grandchildren survive him. Funeral text, Rev. 14:13. J. S. SHROCK.

FALL.—Died near Rosebush, Isabella Co., Mich., June 18, 1906, Mrs. Rose A. Fall, née Cooley. She was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1848. About twenty years ago Sister Fall accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, and rejoiced to know that he would soon come again. She united with the Reese (Mich.) church of Seventh-day Adventists. In her last moments she expressed the assurance that she had made her calling and election sure. A husband and four children survive to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. FRED BRINK.

GRAVES.—Died in Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Eliza Graves, aged 59 years, 4 months, and 7 days. Early in life she gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Church. About the year 1885 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom are still living. During her illness her attendants were impressed with the fact that she was indeed a Christian, and on her death-bed she had the joy of seeing her children surrender themselves anew to the Lord. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.