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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 8, 1903

Obituaries

Richardson.—Lucile Ruth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Richardson, died at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 2, 1903. Although she was with us but fifteen days, we sadly miss her; but we are cheered with the hope that we may soon meet her. OLIVE L. RICHARDSON.

Anderson.—Died at Oregon City, Ore., Aug. 21, 1903, of cancer of the stomach, Brother Lars Anderson, aged 71 years. Brother Anderson had been a Sabbath-keeper for many years. We laid him to rest in Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland, to await the trumpet call. W. J. BURDEN.

Palmer.—Died at Monitor, Ore., Aug. 5, 1903, W. S. Palmer, aged 34 years. Brother Palmer had only recently received the full truth, but rejoiced greatly in it. Words of comfort and exhortation were spoken by the writer, to a large audience of friends and relatives, from Luke 11; John 5; and Rev. 14:13. WARREN J. BURDEN.

McCann.—Lester Ray McCann was born in Decatur, Neb., in 1894; died at his home in Panoka, Alberta, Aug. 3, 1903, of Addison's disease. Ray was a bright boy, of a loving disposition. His father, mother, and one brother mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31:15-17. J. W. BOYNTON.

Loeppke.—Died at her home, ten miles southeast of Bowden, N. D., Aug. 6, 1903, Marie Toews, wife of Elder Edward Loeppke. Sister Loeppke was born Nov. 11, 1869, and was baptized Sept. 29, 1889. She had been ill for some time, but bore her suffering with Christian fortitude. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Doering and the writer. JOHN G. WALKER.

Case.—Earl Glenn, son of Edwin S. and Mary C. Case, died in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 23, 1903, aged 4 years. The cause of his death was cholera infantum, and the burial took place in Bedford, where the parents now reside. A large company of friends assembled to express their sympathy, and words of comfort were spoken by the writer. G. C. TENNEY.

Randolph.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Aug. 7, 1903, near Lockesburg, Ark., George, oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Randolph, aged 7 years and 27 days. He was an intelligent, obedient child, and was loved by all who knew him. The father, mother, and other relatives and friends mourn their loss, but not as others who have no hope. The funeral services were conducted by Brother E. Kloss. MRS. M. L. KLOSS.

Long.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Salina, Iowa, Aug. 9, 1903, of lung trouble, our only brother, Ross Harold Long, aged 30 years, 4 months, and 22 days. All that a loving wife and friends could do was done for him. His last hours were filled with praises to God, singing with a sweet, clear voice, “Nearer, my God, to thee.” MRS. ELLIOTT TEETER, MOLLIE R. LONG.

Lockwood.—Died of paralysis, in Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Frances Herbert Lockwood, at the age of 61 years, 3 months, and 18 days. She had been sick for many years. About twelve years ago she was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She has borne eleven children, of whom ten are living. She died in hope. M. C. W.

Ranseyer.—Died in Aspen, Colo., July 30, 1903, of appendicitis, Pearl Golden Ranseyer, in her fourteenth year. Her trust in her Saviour was firm. When asked by her sorrowing mother, “How can you leave me?” her answer was, “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” That was the text from which words of comfort were spoken by the writer, to a large congregation. L. A. SPRING.

Dunbar.—John Dunbar died at his home in Dunbar, Neb., Aug. 5, 1903, of old age. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Shultz over twenty years ago. He was a firm believer in the second advent and the resurrection of the dead. He was an earnest worker among his neighbors, exhorting them to get ready to meet the Lord. He leaves a family of eleven children, who feel their loss most keenly. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 8: 5, and kindred texts touching on the resurrection of the just. L. A. HOOPER.

Madsen.—Died in Seattle, Wash., Aug. 3, 1903, of cancer of the stomach, H. J. A. Madsen, aged 48 years. Brother Madsen was born in Denmark, and had resided in this country about twenty-five years. He accepted present truth in Nebraska, ten years ago, under the labors of the writer, and he died rejoicing in it. He leaves a wife and two children, besides his aged mother and five brothers and sisters. The funeral was held in the Seattle church, the writer speaking words of comfort from John 11: 33-36. H. C. J. WOLLEKAR.

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