Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 22, 1903

Davis.—Alice Bralliar Davis was born in Green Co., Mo., May 30, 1855, and died in Richland, Iowa, Aug. 20, 1903. She was baptized and united with the remnant church in 1871, and lived a consistent life. Many relatives and friends mourn her sudden death. B. E. FULLMER.

Pritchard.—Died at Exeter, Neb., June 24, 1903, Mary Pritchard. Sister Pritchard was born in England, March 11, 1844, and came to America with her parents in 1854. She was the mother of eleven children. Her husband, Brother Thomas Pritchard, died Dec. 11, 1899. They both accepted present truth under the preaching of Elder G. I. Butler at Exeter, Neb., in 1876. She loved God, and was at peace with her neighbors. Nearly all her children were present at her funeral, which was held at Hartwell, Neb., the sermon being preached by the writer. DANIEL NETTLETON.

Chadwick.—Louise, wife of Samuel W. Chadwick, fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Greenfield, Ind., from the effects of paralysis, Sept. 15, 1903, aged 28 years, 10 months, and 22 days. She accepted present truth last April. She passed away peacefully with a firm hope of coming forth when the Life-giver comes. A husband, five small children, father, mother, four brothers, three sisters, and other relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss. She was loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Heb. 9:27, 28. J. E. DUNN.

Latshaw.—Died at her home in Victory, Wis., April 30, 1903, of pneumonia, Sister Mary Latshaw, aged 75 years and 8 months. Early in life she united with the Disciple Church, but afterward received light on the Sabbath and kindred truths, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Before her last sickness she consecrated herself anew to the Lord, and in her last hours when aroused to a state of consciousness, she would exclaim, “Jesus is soon coming.” She was the mother of eight children, five of whom are living. Remarks were made at the funeral by Elder Brown. MRS. J. MESSERSMITH.

Miller.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 8, 1903, Sister Elizabeth Miller, aged 78 years and 3 months. With her husband, Hickman Miller, she accepted this message in 1857, in the State of Ohio. In 1862 they removed to Burlington, Mich., and afterward to Battle Creek. They have been widely known, and universally loved and respected for their consistent Christian walk. Their three sons have engaged in the work of the Lord, one of them, Prof. E. B. Miller, having been laid to rest. Sister Miller’s faith in Christ as her Saviour sustained her through a long illness, and yielded her the sweetest comfort to the end. Funeral services were conducted in the Tabernacle by Father Prescott and the writer. Text, 2 Cor. 2:14. G. C. TENNEY.

Haden.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Otsego, Mich., Sept. 14, 1903, Sister Hattie M. Haden, aged 70 years, 9 months, and 11 days. Her last illness was brief. She was one of the charter members of the Otsego church, having accepted present truth under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell. She leaves a kind husband, five children, three daughters, and two sons to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. C. HORTON.

Carpenter.—Died at his home, near Ravenna, Neb., June 17, 1903, of pneumonia, Eleazer W. Carpenter, aged 76 years. He joined the Seventh-day Adventists in the early fifties, and at the time of his death was a firm believer in their faith. An aged and feeble wife is left to mourn, and three sons and four daughters are without a kind father’s counsel. MIRANDA E. WHITAKER.

Irwin.—Mrs. Edna M. Irwin, wife of Elder J. J. Irwin, fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 29, 1903, at their home in Mancelona, Mich. She was born in Hart, Mich., Jan. 16, 1876. At the age of sixteen she dedicated her life to the service of the Master, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was true to her vow, remaining an earnest, consistent Christian until death. It was her delight to work for the Lord. Through her labor many were led to rejoice in the third angel’s message. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. S. E. WIGHT.