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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 19, 1902

Obituaries

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.

KELLEY.—Died in Pomona, Cal., July 30, 1902, of consumption of the bowels, Della Kelley, in her thirty-third year. She leaves a husband and two small children. She fell asleep in Jesus with a bright hope of soon meeting her loved ones again. Words of comfort were spoken from a text of her own choice, Rev. 14:13, by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

BRIGGS.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., July 27, 1902, of heart failure, Frances M. Briggs, aged 48 years, 1 month, 21 days. Sister Briggs was born in Iowa, and after marriage moved to North Dakota, where she accepted the third angel’s message. She there buried her husband, and about ten years ago came to California, settling at Riverside. Four children survive her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

POTTER.—Died at her home in Spokane, Wash., Aug. 6, 1902, Lydia A. Potter, aged 52 years, 4 months, and 4 days. Sister Potter suffered much during the last ten years with a complication of diseases, and for the last year and a half she was confined to her bed. She was an exemplary Christian, and firmly believed in the doctrine of a soon-coming Saviour. She leaves a husband, and seven grown children. A short funeral service was held at the residence, words of comfort being offered by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13. T. Z. ANDREWS.

ROBERTSON.—Alta May Robertson, wife of J. H. Robertson, fell asleep at the home of her mother, in Beverly, Tex., July 27, 1902. She was born in Barton County, Mo., Jan. 22, 1870, and was raised in the truth. La grippe, resulting in quick consumption and heart failure, caused her death. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Phoenix, Ariz., and was deeply devoted to her church and her family. She leaves five children, from six to thirteen years of age. We hope to meet her in the land beyond. FATHER AND CHILDREN.

WINN.—Died at her home near Wathena, Kan., March 19, 1902, Mrs. Alice M. Winn, aged 43 years, 11 months, and 14 days. She accepted the truth of the gospel a number of years ago, and died in hope of the first resurrection. Comforting words were spoken by the writer. C. A. BEESON.

MILLARD.—Died at Muir, Mich., June 27, 1902, after an illness of more than six months, Sister Amelia Millard, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. For many years she has been a firm believer in the teachings of the Adventists. Words of comfort were spoken from Revelation 22, by Elder Sims (Disciple). M. S. WORDEN.

JAMESON.—Died at his home in Hutchinson, Kan., July 3, 1902, Harry Jameson, aged 14 years. His death resulted from lockjaw caused by stepping on a nail. A father, mother, and a number of brothers and sisters mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hutchinson, Kan., July 5, 1902. C. A. BEESON.

SMYTH.—Died at her home in Jackson, Mich., July 21, 1902, of cancer, Sister Jane Smyth, aged 57 years. Sister Smyth was a great sufferer, but through it all she manifested a quiet, gentle, and patient spirit, revealing a life fully surrendered to God. She leaves a husband and one daughter. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. The remains were taken to Marshall for burial. R. E. HARTER.

SPENCER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, July 30, 1902, Sister Welthy Spencer, wife of Brother E. Spencer, aged 49 years. For some years she had been a faithful believer in Christ’s soon coming. She was a devout Christian woman, kind, and loved by all; she fell asleep with the hope of being awakened with the sleeping righteous. A husband and eight children are left to mourn. Services were conducted by the Methodist minister; text, Job 14:14. C. R. SPENCER.

HARE.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., July 24, 1902, of cancer, David Hare, aged 47 years, 5 months, and 24 days. He was a man of good habits, and was highly respected by all who knew him. Previously to his sickness, he had his mind directed to the Saviour and to the truth for our time; and since, he fully gave his heart to the Lord, and became converted and resigned to his will. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church at Avoka, St. Clair Co., Mich., with a large attendance. He leaves four brothers and five sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were given by the writer, using Rev. 21:4. I. D. VAN HORN.

MILLS.—Died at his home in Milton Junction, Wis., July 30, 1902, after a lingering sickness from heart disease, Joseph Shepard Mills, aged 74 years, 10 months, 4 days. He was formerly a member of the Seventh-day Baptist Church, but later accepted the truth of the third angel’s message, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Milton Junction, Wis. He died in hope of the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted at the Seventh-day Baptist church in Milton Junction, Wis., August 2, comforting words being spoken by the writer, from John 11:36. F. STEBBEDS.

BURGER.—Died July 14, 1902, in South Omaha, Neb., at the home of his son, Brother Wm. Burger, aged 78 years, 11 months, 26 days. He was born in Franklin County, Pa. From infancy he was connected with the Seventh-day Baptist denomination, his ancestors being Christian Jews. About six years ago, under the labors of Elder Nettleton, he, and his wife, who died January 7, came fully into the light of the third angel’s message. In the absence of a minister of his chosen faith, words of comfort were spoken by the Christian minister. Together this aged couple await the glad morning of the resurrection, when the Life-giver shall come to call them home. MRS. E. M. PEEBLES.

PINE.—Brother Isaac Pine, a member of the little church in Lodi, Cal., died of old age and rheumatic difficulties, July 13, 1902, aged 81 years, 6 months, 7 days. Funeral service was conducted at Lodi, by the writer, July 14. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

BURCH.—Died at her home in Cerro Gordo, Ill., July 23, 1902, after an illness of over a year, Mrs. E. E. Burch, aged 79 years. The deceased accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists in Cerro Gordo, under the labors of Elders W. A. Colcord and Charles Bliss, about twenty-seven years ago. She ever remained a faithful member of the church. The funeral was held July 25 in the Methodist church, Rev. Porter officiating. JOHN M. NICKEY.

HAWKINS.—Died near Lamson, Minn., Aug. 2, 1902, of pulmonary tuberculosis, Alice Clara Hawkins, in her forty-fifth year. Sister Alice was baptized and united with the Hutchinson church at the age of twenty, since which time she has lived a consistent Christian life. Her last illness dates from October last. She bore her sufferings with the greatest patience and Christian fortitude. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. G. Crozier (Methodist) at Hutchinson. E. P. HAWKINS.