Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 20, 1904

Phelps.—Died at Portland, Ore., Sept. 26, 1904, of internal cancer, Casper H. Phelps, aged 52 years, 11 months, and 20 days. For many years he was a resident of Aberdeen, Wash., where he was well and favorably known as Captain Phelps, being a dealer in steam launches. His decline in health began a full year prior to his decease. His devoted companion, Sister L. M. Phelps, deeply mourns the loss of a kind husband. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. G. W. Reaser.

Huntly.—Died at Elk Point, S. D., July 19, 1904, Mrs. Malissa E. Huntly, aged 62 years, 11 months, and 16 days. She, with her husband, accepted the third angel's message ten years ago, and united with the Ash Grove church. She remained faithful to the last, dying in peace and rejoicing in the knowledge of the soon coming of Jesus to gather his people in the resurrection. Two daughters, four sons, and her husband remain to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, in the Baptist church, to a large audience of friends. E. G. Hayes.

Ward.—Died of old age, at his own home near St. Helena Sanitarium, Cal., Sept. 29, 1904, Seth P. Ward, aged 82 years and 27 days. Brother Ward was born in Madison, Maine, and accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1866. The last nineteen years of his life were spent in California. Brother Ward was ever known as a man of sterling integrity and uprightness, a kind and faithful husband, highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and other relatives to mourn their loss. He fell asleep peacefully, with a good hope of immortality. A large audience listened to words of truth and hope, by the writer. H. A. St. John.

Weldon.—Died at his home at Vineland, N. J., Aug. 24, 1904, William Weldon, aged 58 years, 7 months, and 5 days. Brother Weldon was a faithful member and deacon of the Vineland church for several years, having accepted the third angel's message about eight years ago. August 22 he had a fall from his wagon, the shock causing paralysis, which resulted in his death two days later. He leaves a wife, one son, and one daughter, besides a large number of friends, to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The one testimony of all was that he was a faithful and consistent Christian. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 12-14. Morris Lukens.