Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 29, 1903

HUGHES.—Died in Monroe, Ind., Sept. 19, 1903, Catherine Hughes, aged 66 years. Mother was a good, Christian woman, and was loved by all who knew her. Her companion, Alexander Hughes, also died in the Adventist faith. Sweetly trusting in Jesus, they fell asleep to awaken when he calls his loved ones home. MARTHA JANE EVERHART.

RUFF.—Died at the home of Brother G. W. Hanlon, in New York City, Sister Emily Ruff, aged 42 years. She was a native of Frankfort, Germany, and came to the United States eighteen years ago. She was a nurse for many years, it being her joy to relieve suffering. Her trust in the Saviour was firm. The funeral sermon was preached by Elder E. E. Franke, Oct. 5, 1903. LOUIS KLEBAHN.

GRAHAM.—Brother S. B. Graham died in Colville, Wash., Aug. 30, 1903, of Bright’s disease. He fell asleep in hope of a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a widow to mourn his death. At the funeral service words of comfort were spoken by the writer. L. R. FOOS.

TRAVELPIECE.—Died at Curtis, Neb., Aug. 3, 1903, Mrs. Nellie Travelpiece, nee Cope, aged 21 years. When she was eleven years old, she was converted and was baptized by the writer. She leaves a husband and an infant daughter. Her funeral was held in the M. E. church, the sermon being given by the writer. DANIEL NETTLETON.

CRAMTON.—Died at her home in Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. 16, 1903, of brain center paralysis, Mariette, wife of N. B. Cramton. Sister Cramton was born in Colesville, N. Y., in 1834, and accepted present truth and was baptized in 1855. She leaves a husband, two children, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the house, words of comfort being spoken by the writer. ELMER ADAMS.

CLARK.—Died at South Lancaster, Mass., June 19, 1903, A. H. Clark, aged 52 years, 11 months, and 16 days. He was converted in 1888, and soon after accepted present truth. In 1898 he was ordained to the gospel ministry. His wife, one son, and two daughters find comfort in the blessed hope of a glad reunion. The funeral was held at the church, Elders Wheeler, Russell, Gilbert, and Place uniting in the services. *

RILEY.—Sarah Jane Riley, wife of J. N. Riley, was born Aug. 30, 1860, and fell asleep Oct. 10, 1903. Sister Riley was converted and joined the Baptist Church in her early years. Six years ago she accepted present truth through the efforts of a canvasser. Hers was a consistent Christian life. A husband and three children mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. C. F. DART.

KELSEA.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., at the residence of her son, C. G. Kelsea, Oct. 3, 1903, of pneumonia, Jane M. Kelsea, aged 73 years, 4 months, and 6 days. Sister Kelsea had been a sufferer from locomotor ataxia for ten years, but bore her affliction with rare Christian fortitude. With her husband, Geo. S. Kelsea, a physician, she accepted present truth in the early days of our work, and both remained faithful till death. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. G. C. TENNEY.

FOOTE.—Milo Foote fell asleep in Jesus at Montrose, S. D., Sept. 20, 1903, in his seventy-sixth year. He experienced religion in 1851, and united with the Baptist church at Princeton, Ill. A few years ago he accepted the Adventist faith. Brother Foote was an earnest Christian, and had a rich experience in the things of God. His wife, two sons, and three daughters survive him. At the funeral words of comfort and consolation were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13 and John 11:25. C. F. BETTS.

WATSON.—Died in Battle Creek, Oct. 6, 1903, of consumption, Brother George Watson, aged 64 years. Brother Watson was born and reared in England, and removed to Canada in 1886. He accepted present truth several years ago, and was a faithful follower of the Saviour. Last Christmas he came to Battle Creek, where his two sons reside. He was then in poor health. His faith in God sustained him, and his end was peaceful and happy in his Redeemer. G. C. TENNEY.

BRANDT.—Died in Leeds, England, Oct. 1, 1903, of intestinal tuberculosis, Hellen Brandt, in her eighteenth year. From her baptism, in April, 1900, her life was devoted to the work of God. One year ago last May she arrived with her parents in England, and when taken with her last illness, was attending our training school in London. We laid her to rest with the full assurance that she will rise in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. E. ANDROSS.

LOGAN.—Died near Etna, Wash., Oct. 4, 1903, of cholera infantum, Maud, adopted daughter of A. L. and N. J. Logan, aged 7 months and 18 days. Funeral services were held at the home of the parents by the writer. We laid her away with the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. GEORGE CHILTON.

REED.—Died at Omaha, Neb., July 10, 1903, of consumption, Lewis Ripley Reed, aged 52 years. Brother Reed came to Omaha in 1886, and later accepted the third angel’s message with all his heart. He was an earnest Christian. He leaves a wife and one daughter, father and mother, and a large number of friends. The funeral was held in Omaha, and the burial took place at Silver City, Iowa. DANIEL NETTLETON.

BAXTER.—Died at St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 3, 1903, Mrs. Fannie Baxter, in the forty-third year of her age. Her death was the result of an injury from a street car. Sister Baxter was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Du Quoin, Ill. At this place we conducted funeral services in the presence of a large and sympathizing audience. She rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. Five children and an aged father are left to mourn, but with a bright hope of meeting her at the coming of the Life-giver. C. L. TAGGART.

McKAY.—Died at his home in Tiverton, Nova Scotia, Sept. 22, 1903, Brother James McKay, aged 73 years. Brother McKay had observed the Sabbath for about twenty-four years, though he was not baptized till about fifteen years ago, when Elder J. B. Goodrich visited Nova Scotia. Brother McKay was one of the seven members who were organized into the church here when Elder R. S. Webber visited Tiverton in March, 1889. His hope and trust seemed good at the end of life. Funeral services was conducted by Elder E. C. Ford (Disciple). A. E. O.