Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 14, 1904

Cornelius.—Died at Orom, near Blair, Neb., Feb. 27, 1904, Ogla Cornelius, infant daughter of Brother and Sister Cornelius. The dear little girl will be greatly missed in this home, but through our tears we see the new earth, where death will never enter. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the writer. Daniel Nettleton.

Hartung.—Died near Rock Creek, Ore., March 28, 1904, of consumption, Mrs. Sadie W. Hartung, aged 44 years, 10 months, and 26 days. She accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder H. W. Oliver, and loved the truth till the end of her course. A husband, two adopted children, and other relatives are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Wellington Frost.

Bullock.—Died in Jewell County, Kan., March 21, 1904, after an illness of two years, Fannie M. Bullock, aged 21 years, 4 months, and 11 days. In August, 1890, she was baptized, after which she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Red Cloud, Neb. Her life was devoted to the service of God, and she was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Mr. Walker (M. E.). O. A. Hall.

Jorgensen.—Died at Blair, Neb., March 16, 1904, Miran Jorgensen, aged 67 years and 9 months. Brother and Sister Jorgensen have been Seventh-day Adventists for twenty-three years. Sister Jorgensen was a meek and quiet Christian. She leaves a husband and two daughters. We laid her away to rest till the morning of the resurrection. A large number of her friends and neighbors attended the funeral, which was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church; sermon by the writer. Daniel Nettleton.

Hern.—Died at Baxter Springs, Kan., March 27, 1904, Sister Mattie Hern, aged 54 years, 5 months, and 17 days. Sister Hern was converted in early life, and united with the Baptist Church. In 1894 she accepted the third angel’s message through the labors of Elder E. L. Fortner, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Galena, Kan. She lived a consistent Christian life until the day of her death. She leaves a devoted Christian companion to mourn his loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14. W. F. Surber.

Smith.—Sister Johanna Smith peacefully fell asleep in Jesus at her home near Pulcifer, Wis., Feb. 6, 1904, aged 70 years, 8 months, and 19 days. She accepted the third angel’s message about twenty-five years ago and united with the Linwood church, of which she remained a member until her death. She leaves three sons and three daughters and other relatives to mourn their loss. She died with a bright hope of coming forth in the glad resurrection morning. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 19:25-27. N. P. Neilssen.

Baldwin.—Died at his home in Baldwinsville, Mass., March 30, 1904, of pneumonia, Otis A. Baldwin, in his eighty-first year. Brother Baldwin accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths in 1865, and to him the light shone “more and more” to the end. It was his joy in the closing years of his life to talk present truth to his neighbors and friends, and his faith in the soon coming of the Lord and the resurrection from the dead brightened his days of suffering. He leaves a wife, three sons, two daughters, and other relatives and friends to mourn. Remarks at the funeral were made by the writer. A. E. Place.

Cox.—Albert V. Cox quietly passed away, after suffering about eight months with Bright’s disease and dropsy, at his home at Hintz, Wis., aged 35 years, 9 months, and 16 days. Brother Cox together with his wife was baptized about four years ago at the Clintonville camp-meeting. He leaves a wife, two children, father, three brothers, four sisters, and other relatives to mourn their loss. We laid him to rest to await the voice of the Life-giver which will awaken the sleeping dead. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Gillett. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; text, John 11:25. N. P. Neilssen.

Benjamin.—Died at Dunlap, Iowa, Feb. 24, 1904, Mary Benjamin, wife of Daniel Benjamin, aged 60 years and 8 months. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1889. She was caring for the sick when she was taken ill, and died in a very short time. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the M. E. church. A large congregation was present. Words concerning the sleep of the dead and the resurrection were spoken from Heb. 11:13-16. Daniel Nettleton.

Haughey.—Died at Academia, Ohio, March 23, 1904, Sister Ann Haughey, aged 66 years, 2 months, and 3 days. She was brought up in the Quaker faith, but later united with the Christian Church. She remained a firm believer in that church till she accepted present truth about twenty-five years ago. She leaves a husband, four sons, two daughters, and three brothers. Two of these sons are in the ministry of present truth, one in this country, one in England; another is a teacher in the cause of Christian education; the two daughters are Bible workers in the Ohio Conference. The funeral service was conducted by Elder C. A. Smith and the writer. N. W. Lawrence.

Biglow.—Died at her home in Westfield, Ill., March 19, 1904, of paralysis, Sister Adeliza F. Biglow, in the sixty-fourth year of her age. Sister Biglow was a Seventh-day Adventist for more than thirty years, holding membership with the church at Martinsville, Ill., although deprived of church privileges. At the funeral a letter which she had written some time previously was read. In it she called the attention of all to the shortness of time, the near approach of the coming King, and the importance of being ready, admonishing all to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. In it she also gave evidence of her own acceptance of Christ as a personal Saviour. A husband, one son, and one daughter mourn her death. Chas. Thompson.

Cornell.—George Cornell, only remaining son of Brother and Sister Daniel Cornell, of Princeville, Ill., died of tuberculosis at San Bernardino, Cal., Feb. 19, 1904, aged 31 years, 2 months, and 20 days. Being affected with tubercular trouble, he went to California with the hope of getting relief, but he succumbed to this fatal disease, after an illness of several months, and peacefully fell asleep. He leaves a father, mother, one sister, and numerous friends to mourn their loss. The remains were taken to his home at Princeville, Ill., and he was laid to rest in the West Hallock Cemetery. The funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Baptist church at West Hallock, conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Peterson (Baptist); text, 2 Sam. 14:14. N. P. Neilssen.

Cooper.—Died in Mexico City, Mexico, March 11, 1904, of valvular disease of the heart, Sister Lillie E. Froom Cooper, aged 39 years. For some time prior to her marriage, Sister Cooper was a Bible worker in the Illinois Conference. Soon after their marriage, Brother and Sister Cooper took the nurses’ training course at Battle Creek, and came to Mexico as medical missionary workers in 1894. For a time they were connected with the work at Guadalajara, but in 1898 they came to Mexico City on a self-supporting basis, teaching nursing in the government hospital for a time. Sister Cooper was one of the charter members of the Mexico City church, and its clerk and treasurer at the time of her death. Her unwavering trust in God during years of invalidism and her zeal for the work were a source of inspiration to all who knew her. She leaves a husband and one son, a mother and brothers and sisters, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by Professor Caviness and the writer. Geo. M. Brown.