Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 15, 1906

SCALES.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 14, 1906, of pneumonia, Lizzie Birt Scales, aged 43 years. She was a Christian from childhood, and embraced the views of Seventh-day Adventists about five years ago. She leaves two daughters. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 17:15. L. McCoy.

SMITH.—Died at Summerfield, New Brunswick, Jan. 30, 1906, of tuberculosis, Sister Addie Freeze Smith, aged 43 years lacking one day. She was buried in Fredericton, New Brunswick, by the side of her mother, whose death occurred in October last. Sister Smith and her mother accepted present truth a little more than eight years ago, under the labors of Elder H. J. Farnum, and were faithful to it until death. Sister Smith leaves a husband and two children to mourn their loss. W. R. ANDREWS.

WITTER.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 21, 1906, Ellen M. Witter, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 13 days. She had been a faithful and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than forty years, and wherever she lived was known as a kind and tender-hearted mother and friend, taking delight in helping the poor and needy. She leaves two sons and four daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thessalonians 4. J. E. BALLENGER.

JONES.—Died in Athens Township, Calhoun Co., Mich., Feb. 8, 1906, of Bright's disease, Hiram C. Jones, aged 67 years, 2 months, and 3 days. He manifested a mild and kind disposition in his family and among his neighbors. In 1879 he was converted, and shortly afterward, while in Battle Creek, Mich., accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists; he maintained his interest in the truth and in his Saviour till the day of his death. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss, but not without hope. I. D. VAN HORN.

BERESFORD.—Died in London, Ontario, Jan. 19, 1906, Charles Beresford, aged 49 years and 2 days. He was born in England, and spent eighteen years as a seaman on a man-of-war in the British service. In 1887 he came to Ontario. He accepted the third angel's message thirteen years ago, and was loyal to the truth until the end. A portion of this time was spent in canvassing and in colporteur work. His wife, a son, and a daughter survive to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13. A. L. MILLER.

POWERY.—Died at North East Bight, Bonacca, Bay Islands, Central America, Jan. 24, 1906, Lettie May Powery, aged 4 years, 8 months, and 7 days. Her mother accepted present truth about ten years ago under the labors of Elder Hutchins, and since then she has tried to bring her little ones up in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Little Lettie was much loved by the community as well as by her parents. We bow in submission to God's decree, knowing that he will fulfil his promise to those that sleep in the dust. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. GARFIELD SMALLEY.

FIELD.—Died at Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1906, of multiple thrombosis, due to heart trouble, Mrs. Mary L. Field. She was sick fourteen weeks, but was a cheerful, patient sufferer. Brother and Sister Field accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1860, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, and were ever lovers of present truth. Through Sister Field's instrumentality many were led into the truth. During the past nineteen years their home has been in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, although much of her time the past four years, since her husband's death, has been spent with her daughter, Mrs. Flora V. Dorcas, in Des Moines. Two sons and one daughter, several grandchildren, and many friends are left to mourn. Remarks were made by the writer to a large and sympathizing congregation. The remains were taken to Cedar Rapids for burial. E. G. OLSEN.

McCARTY.—Died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. E. H. Bye, at Houston Heights, Houston, Tex., Feb. 14, 1906, of heart failure, Mrs. Nellie McCarty, in her fifty-third year. She accepted present truth under the labors of a Bible worker, Sister Jessie R. Hunter, and was baptized by Elder D. U. Hale and united with the Houston church over four years ago. She was a consistent Christian, and the truth was precious to her. She leaves a husband, a daughter, and many friends to mourn their loss. Elder Richard Reynolds conducted the funeral service, reading from John 11 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18. MRS. CARRIE C. FEEKS.

MILLER.—Died at his home in Pomona, Cal., Jan. 28, 1906, of pneumonia, Edward C. Miller, aged 47 years, 2 months, and 2 days. At an early age Brother Miller was converted, and united with the M. E. Church, of which he continued a member until about ten years ago. Learning the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, mostly through reading their publications, he, with his wife, united with that church. He led a faithful, consistent Christian life, finding his greatest happiness in his Master's service. He leaves a wife and nine children, who look forward to the glad reunion of the resurrection. J. F. BALLENGER.

MEAD.—Died in Marlow, N. H., Feb. 2, 1906, Sister Rosella F. Mead, aged 47 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Two days before her death she underwent an operation for gallstones. Sister Mead was converted when about ten years of age. In her life the love and sweetness of Christ were manifest in a marked degree. She was faithful to duty, both in the church and in the community, and died in the full assurance of faith. She was the only sister of Elder F. L. Mead, who died in Africa. By this loss her mother is left alone, but God is wonderfully sustaining her. The church loses a valued member, the world a missionary. The funeral was conducted by Rev. F. O. Tyler (Methodist). E. G. FARNSWORTH.

STEBBINS.—Died at Stanleyton, Page Co., Va., Feb. 3, 1906, Benton B. Stebbins, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Brother Stebbins first came to Virginia in 1878, and settled in Luray, and in the same year discovered the famous Luray Caverns. He attended the first camp-meeting held in Virginia in 1883. After spending a number of years in other States, he returned to Virginia in 1903, with his son; and during his last illness his daughter from Pennsylvania was with him. He remembered seeing the falling stars of 1833. His funeral was conducted from the Seventh-day Adventist church at Stanleyton by the writer, words of comfort being based on 1 Cor. 15:21, 22. R. D. HOTTEL.

JOHNSON.—Died in Fruita, Colo., Dec. 29, 1905, of heart failure, Leon Johnson, in the thirty-eighth year of his age. Brother Johnson gave his heart to God when a boy. In after years he strayed away from the fold. His mother never gave up her son, but often prayed for him. December 17 he was badly burned with powder; the nervous shock was so great that it caused heart failure. He lived twelve days after the accident, but during this time his suffering was intense. Four days before he passed away, he renewed his covenant with the Lord; the remainder of his life he spent in praising God, and pleading with his friends to turn from sin. He leaves a father, a mother, two brothers, and a sister. We laid him to rest in the cemetery just north of Fruita, to await the soon coming of the Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother W. F. Hills, and Rev. Mr. Soafe of the Congregational church. WM. KENNEDY.