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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 10, 1904

Obituaries

LEADER.—Died at the home of his parents, in Northumberland, Pa., Oct. 15, 1904, Arthur Leader, son of Brother and Sister Henry Leader, aged 3 years, 6 months, and 17 days. Little Arthur was an example of what home influence will do for a child in its early years. His sickness was very brief, only about twenty-one hours. At the funeral words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation of sympathizing friends, from Jer. 31:15-17. W. H. SMITH.

ABBOTT.—Died at Winfield, Kan., Oct. 5, 1904, Mrs. Jane Abbott, aged 81 years, 7 months, and 3 days. Mother was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., March 5, 1823. She accepted present truth in 1887, at Torrance, Kan., under the labors of Elder R. H. Brock. Four children, ten grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren survive her. The funeral services were conducted by Professor Cook of the M. E. College, assisted by Rev. Hales. ELLA ABBOTT.

RUEFF.—Died near Napa City, Cal., Oct. 13, 1904, Mrs. Emilie Pauline Rueff, aged 60 years, 8 months, and 25 days. Sister Rueff, whose maiden name was Werner, was a native of Stuttgart, Germany. She came to America in 1884, landing in San Francisco, and until her death lived in California. Her husband and six children survive her. She fell asleep peacefully, cherishing the blessed hope of immortal life when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on Rom. 8:28. H. A. ST. JOHN.

ZIMMERMAN.—Died at her home near Wilsonville, Neb., Oct. 20, 1904, of throat trouble, Ida Conner Zimmerman, aged 36 years, 11 months, and 28 days. She came with her parents to Furnas County in 1879, and was married to Frank Zimmerman in the year 1882. Six children were born to them, four of whom survive their mother. Sister Zimmerman united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church many years ago, and we trust she fell asleep in Jesus. There was a large gathering of the neighbors at the funeral, and words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Heb. 2:9. H. A. JENKINS.

SCHEUERMANN.—Died at Morrison, Va., Oct. 20, 1904, of tuberculosis, Wm. G. J. Scheuermann, elder of the Newport News church, aged 58 years. Brother Scheuermann was a native of Germany. He came to America in 1878, and accepted the third angel's message five years ago under the labors of Elders Babcock and Strickland, and was a firm believer in the truths of the message. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Interment was made at Berkeley, Va. GEO. H. TOBEY.

WAY.—Died at his home at Spadra, Cal., Oct. 18, 1904, of bowel trouble, Brother A. M. Way, aged 49 years, 5 months, and 16 days. His illness was short, being less than one week. He first united with the Friends. At the age of twenty-one he united with the Missionary Baptists. Nineteen years ago he accepted present truth, and was a faithful, consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. For two years he was a member of the conference committee, and had entered upon his third year. His loss is felt by all his fellow workers. We have the assurance that he died with a firm faith and hope. CLARENCE SANTEE.

FULTON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Suva Vou, Fiji, Sept. 20, 1904, George Rollin, only son of Elder and Mrs. J. E. Fulton, aged 7 years, 5 months, and 5 days. After a short illness of about three days, Georgie fell asleep without a struggle. The memory of his sweet, patient life, and his love for Bible stories, is a source of comfort to his parents, who sorrow not as those who have no hope, knowing that when the Life-giver shall come, they will meet their loved one where all tears will be wiped away. Georgie was dearly loved by all who knew him. He also had many dear friends among the natives, who look forward to meeting their little friend in the earth made new. Being born in Fiji, he was laid to rest in a quiet spot not far from his birthplace. EDITH M. GUILLIARD, EVA E. EDWARDS.

ROWE.—Passed peacefully away Sept. 21, 1904, in Battle Creek, Mich., after a long illness of that dread disease, consumption, Mayta Rowe, youngest daughter of John and Dora Rowe, aged 30 years, 5 months, and 2 days. Early in life she was converted and became a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She gained an experience beyond what would be expected in one so young. Her firmness, yet winning influence drew many to the gospel light through Christ. In her years of suffering she showed true Christian patience. She was beloved by all who knew her, and in her decease she leaves a kind father, a loving mother, with other relatives, to mourn their loss. There was a large attendance at the funeral. Words of comfort were given by the writer, using the text Ps. 116:15, associated with Rev. 14:13. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. I. D. VAN HORN.

EASON.—Died at Chicago, Ill., Oct. 19, 1904, Minnie F. (Birdie) Eason, aged 23 years. Birdie was the daughter of Brother and Sister Eason, who have the Hygeia Restaurant on Drexel Avenue, Chicago. She was a Christian, of a sweet and gentle spirit, and was much loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Baptist Church, but had fully accepted the Sabbath and the message, yet had not formally united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her sickness was the result of a complication of diseases, ending in tubercular peritonitis, which began about three years ago as the result of nursing a child who died with tuberculosis. Birdie suffered much for several months, and especially during the last weeks of her life. She was remarkably patient and dearly loved her Saviour. Her parents and five brothers and sisters are sustained by the blessed hope that buoyed her up. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; texts, 1 Thess. 4:13 and 2 Tim. 5:24. O. S. HADLEY.