Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 31, 1904

POTTER.—Claude W. Potter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Potter, of Eden, Ingham Co., Mich., died of appendicitis, March 10, 1904, aged 13 years and 18 days. Though young, he had a conscientious regard for truth and right. At the funeral a large congregation of sympathizing friends listened attentively to remarks founded on the words, “But we see Jesus.” Heb. 2:9. M. B. MILLER.

COOK.—Died at Oakland, Ore., March 12, 1904, of slow fever, Edna Marguerite, youngest child of W. E. and Ella Cook, aged 3 years, 11 months, and 22 days. Although so young, she was interested in stories of Jesus, and never wanted to retire without the reading of the Bible. Her father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder O. Soule, from Jer. 31:15, 16. BERTHA CAMP.

PARKHURST.—Died at Hillsdale, Mich., March 14, 1904, Hosea H. Parkhurst, aged 75 years, 9 months, and 12 days. Two years ago he gave his heart to the Lord, and since had been a believer in the third angel’s message, which was a comfort to him through his long, severe illness. He died in hope of the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, two sons, (one being Elder W. D. Parkhurst, of Grand Rapids), two daughters, and one stepdaughter, one brother, one sister, and many friends. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. ANDREW J. HARRIS.

OLVIN.—Died at the residence of F. J. Otis, Sr., in Jackson, Tenn., March 6, 1904, of consumption, Catharine Olvin, aged 36 years. She accepted present truth at the time the steamer “Morning Star” was in the missionary work for her race near Vicksburg, Miss. She was with us for the last seven months, and as she realized her condition, expressed the desire to be hidden with Christ in the grave, awaiting his coming. She felt a great desire that her daughter, a girl of fifteen, might grow up under the influence of the message. The funeral was held from the Salem Baptist Church, and was conducted by its pastor, D. Ingrilham. F. J. OTIS, SR.

STILES.—Died at his home near Olin, Iowa, Feb. 23, 1904. Richardson Addison Stiles, aged 58 years, 8 months, and 14 days. Brother Stiles was converted in early life, and united with the Freewill Baptist Church. In the fall of 1878, he with his family accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths under the labors of Elder J. D. Pegg. He was one of the charter members of the Olin church, and remained faithful until the time of his death. He was resigned to the will of the Lord, and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. He leaves a wife, two sons, and a daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Nathan Potter. J. W. DORCAS.

HILL.—Died at Howard, Colo., March 7, 1904, of a paralytic stroke, Sister Olive B. Hill, nee Smith. Sister Hill was born in Windsor County, Vermont, March 21, 1836, the family afterward moving to Iowa, where she was married to David N. West. In 1859 they removed to Colorado. She was the mother of five children, only one of whom, a son, W. A. West, survives her. She married the second husband, A. J. Hill, about the year 1880, but was again widowed after a few years. In 1896 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Salida, Colo., under the labors of Elder Watson Ziegler. She was for many years an earnest Christian, and was faithful to the end. L. D. CHRISTISON.

HARRISON.—Sister Hannah C. Harrison fell asleep at her home in Newark, Ohio, March 2, 1904, aged 84 years and 11 months. Sister Harrison was for many years a member of the Baptist Church, but about ten years ago she came to the knowledge of the third angel’s message through the labors of Elders D. E. Lindsey and Stephen Haughey. The immediate cause of her death was an injury received from a fall about three weeks previously. Her closing days were full of pain, but her trust in God enabled her to bear it with wonderful patience and quiet submission. She was the mother of six children, four of whom are living. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, a scripture for consolation being found in John 5:25-29. We laid her to rest in Cedar Hill Cemetery to await the voice of God. KENNETH R. HAUGHEY.

FEASTER.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Ketring, in Wichita, Kan., Feb. 24, 1904. Conrad A. Feaster, in his eighty-second year. His parents were directly descended from those who, amid the snow-clad peaks and mountain valleys of the Alps, sealed their faith with their blood. He was a member of the Lutheran Church for many years, but in 1894, while on a visit in Elk City, Kan., he heard the third angel’s message presented in a manner so clear and convincing that he at once accepted it, and was baptized at the camp-meeting in Emporia, Kan. He returned to his Eastern home to meet many trials and sorrows in his old age, but remained true to his faith, and it was the hope of our Saviour’s soon coming that cheered his last years. As a little child might fall asleep in its mother’s arms, weary and tired from the long day, so he peacefully and quietly fell asleep in the loving arms of the Saviour. We laid him to rest as the sun was setting, words of comfort and encouragement being spoken to the relatives and friends by Dr. Droll, of the branch sanitarium at this place. MRS. J. F. KETRING.

MEAD.—Died in Claremont, near Cape Town, South Africa, Feb. 10, 1904, Rosie C., wife of the late F. L. Mead. Mother was born in Unity, N. H., April 8, 1857, her father, Robert Cochran, being one of the first Seventh-day Adventists. June 30, 1878, she was married to Frederick L. Mead, of Washington, N. H. From the first they were in some way connected with the work of the Lord, and in 1898 they came to Africa. We lived for three years at the mission in Rhodesia, when father was removed from us by the hand of death at Kimberley, in October, 1901, while on his way to Cape Town to attend a general meeting. Mother never fully recovered from the shock of his death. In August, 1902, we removed to Claremont, where we have since lived. Mother had been ill for some time with paralysis of the nerves, and although we were compelled to expect it would result in death, yet it came to us with a shock. It was her wish, if she died, to be laid to rest in Kimberley, beside father. So they now rest side by side to await the call of their Master, whom they served so faithfully, and we believe they will surely awake in the first resurrection. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” WALTER S. AND LENA V. MEAD.

GUILFORD AND LUMLEY.—Ransom Guilford, a nephew of Wm. Miller, the leader of the great advent movement of 1843-44, died at his home at Clyde, Ohio, March 17, 1904. The deceased was a brother of Elder Oscar Guilford and Hiram Guilford. Hiram is the only one left of the family, in which there were sixteen children. Brother Guilford was in his eighty-second year. He was a full participant in the experiences of the movement led by William Miller, and the writer has listened many times with interest to the recitation of his experiences in those thrilling days. Thus one by one this generation is passing away. Brother Guilford’s wife was so ill that she was denied the privilege of seeing him after his sickness, which was for a few days only, and we buried him while she lay confined to her bed in an upper room. These sad experiences make us long for the coming of our dear Lord, the Life-giver. On Tuesday, the fifteenth, I was called to preach the funeral of Grandma Lumley, aged 85 years. This aged Christian came from Ireland when a girl. She married in Canada, and came to the United States about forty years ago. How frail we appear in the presence of the dead, and how like the dust as we stand beside the open grave! How cheering the exceeding great and precious promises! D. E. LINDSEY.