“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
Cole.—Born March 18, 1821; died Jan. 24, 1902, of pneumonia, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Woods, in Fort Worth, Tex., Sister Elvira Cole. She had lived a devoted Christian life for nearly forty years, having heard the truth in Dallas, Tex., about twenty-five years ago. O. Glass, Elder Morgan (Methodist). Loughhead.—Died suddenly Jan. 15, 1902, of heart failure, at Alba, Pa., Brother Jefferson Loughhead, aged 69 years. He was an old and esteemed resident of Alba, and will be missed in the community, as well as in the little church of which he was elder. He accepted the truth when a young man. The writer spoke on the funeral occasion; texts, Rev. 14:13; 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. I. L. Baker. Shear.—Died at his home, at Homer, Mich., Jan. 6, 1902, of tumor on the brain, Brother Syrenus Shear, aged 46 years. In his last sickness he gave his heart wholly to the Saviour, and had clear evidence of his acceptance with God. He leaves a wife, one daughter, an aged mother, and several brothers and sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 26:19-21. J. C. Harris. Osborn.—Sister Alida Osborn, after a sickness of six weeks, died at her home in Willamina, Ore., Dec. 14, 1901, from a complication of diseases, aged nearly fifty-seven years. Sister Osborn lived a consistent Christian life, having been a member of this church for about six years. She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and leaves a husband and eight children, who deeply realize their great loss. F. M. Burg. Davis.—Mrs. Maranda Harris-Davis was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 4, 1825; died of Bright’s disease at Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1902, aged 77 years, 6 months, 19 days. Grandma Davis united with the Methodist Church when fourteen years old, and lived a consistent Christian life till her death. About fifteen years ago she accepted the present truth. She died with a bright hope of a glorious resurrection. Her last words were, “Praise God for His loving-kindness; it is better than life to me.” Similar words are recorded by David in Ps. 63:3, which were used as a text for the funeral discourse. She leaves an aged husband, three children, and many friends. C. A. Watkins. Halbert.—Curtis Gordon Halbert was born in New York, May 14, 1872. He spent several years in Michigan, after which he moved to Florida, where he married Miss Nellie Hayden. About three years ago he suffered from a severe attack of typhoid fever, and laid the foundation for tubercular trouble, which appeared soon after, in the end causing his death. He came to Boulder, Colo., in August, 1901. For a time he seemed to be benefited by the climate, but soon began to decline, dying Jan. 19, 1902. Brother Halbert had a bright experience in the Lord, especially during the last few months of his life, uniting with the Boulder Seventh-day Adventist church before he died. He fell asleep with a firm trust in the Lord. F. M. Wilcox. Death of Elder H. M. Kenyon
Fell asleep in Jesus, at his home in Memphis, Mich., Jan. 10, 1902, Elder H. M. Kenyon, aged 68 years, 3 months, and 5 days. His last sickness, supposed to be pneumonia, was of short duration. He preached his last sermon in the church at Memphis, Sabbath, January 4, speaking with great freedom and power. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at Memphis, Monday, January 13, at 2:30 P. M. The remains were immediately removed to Monterey, Mich., where another service was conducted Tuesday, January 14, at 2 P. M., after which he was laid away to rest beside his first wife, in Popple Hill Cemetery. He leaves a wife, two sisters, and two brothers to mourn their loss. Elder Kenyon was converted under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell at Monterey, Mich., in 1856. From the time he accepted the Third Angel’s Message till his work was done, he was loyal and true in the work of the Lord. He was superintendent of the Monterey Sabbath-school for fifteen years. Elder Joseph Bates persuaded him to enter the ministry, and in 1868 he received a license from the Michigan Conference to labor in the gospel field; in 1872 he was ordained to his holy calling. His labors were mostly confined to the State of Michigan, though he labored some in Indiana and Ontario. He was in charge of the work in Detroit for six years, and he and his faithful wife, who still survives him, together with the Bible workers, built up the work there to its present proportions. He was greatly beloved by all the ministerial brethren of this Conference, and highly esteemed as a minister. It was my privilege to labor with him in tent work three seasons; and I deeply mourn his loss. But with his dear friends and brethren we can truly say, We sorrow not as those who have no hope. He sleeps in Jesus. R. C. Horton. (Signs of the Times, please copy.)