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

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 24, 1901

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

Obituaries

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

ELLIOTT.—Henry Elliott, infant son of Charles and Nora Elliott, died of cerebro-spinal meningitis, Sept. 2, 1901, aged 2 years. “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Nora Elliott.

SPINKS.—Died at the home of her daughter in Wichita, Kan., Nov. 2, 1901, of malarial fever, Sister Spinks, aged about 72 years. She had suffered for years with cancer, but bore it all patiently. She accepted present truth about seventeen years ago, and was firm unto the end. She leaves a husband and two daughters. Phena Morey.

HANSEN.—Died at Portland, Ore., Sept. 21, 1901, of appendicitis, Lauritz J. Hansen, aged 30 years. His illness was short, but he suffered much. His faith was strong and firm to the end. A wife and two small children are left to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Woodburn, Ore. W. W. Sharp.

POTTER.—Died at Wadena, Minn., Nov. 8, 1901, of typhoid fever, Sister Clarrie Potter, aged 28 years, 9 months, 9 days. She loved the truth for our time, and we laid her to rest with the firm hope that we shall meet her again. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. The funeral was held in the German Lutheran church. Geo. M. Dimmick.

MURRAY.—Lois Alice Murray, only child of J. W. and M. A. Murray, née Walston, was born in Chicago, May 3, 1897; died Nov. 9, 1901, at Sparta, Ga. Little Lois was a precious gift, and was loved by all who knew her. She was laid to rest in the Methodist cemetery at Sparta, Ga. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Stevens (Methodist) in the M. E. Church.

FARNSWORTH.—Died at Rawlins, Wyo., Nov. 12, 1901, of spinal meningitis, Francis Ira Farnsworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Farnsworth, aged 7 years, 1 month, 16 days. He was born at Grand Junction, Colo., and removed with his parents to Wyoming about six weeks before his death. With the assistance of Elder Bross (Methodist), the funeral services were conducted by the writer in the M. E. church, November 13. O. A. Hale.

HARVEY.—Died at his late residence in East Woodbury, Vt., Aug. 15, 1901, of endocarditis, Thomas Harvey. He had always resided in East Woodbury, with the exception of one year spent in Massachusetts. His wife, three sons, one daughter, and two brothers survive him. He was a constant reader of the Review, and one of the few in his community who kept the Sabbath. Rev. Zimri Whalen conducted the funeral service, taking as texts Ps. 23:4; 37:37. Mrs. Abbie Harvey.

FREEL.—Died Aug. 3, 1901, at White Plains, Ga., Sister Mary A. Freel, aged 75 years. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897, and lived a consistent member until the day of her death. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Charlie Slack, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist church; and the remains tenderly laid to rest in Mount Zion cemetery, to await the resurrection morning. We feel sure that this sister’s Christian life constrained many persons in her community to come to Christ. C. A. Slack.

SHREVE.—Died near Wayne City, Ill., Nov. 21, 1901, Sister Elizabeth Shreve, aged 75 years and 5 months. The deceased (whose maiden name was Matthews) was born near Fordsville, Ohio Co., Ky., in the year 1826. She was converted at the age of fifteen, and united with the Missionary Baptist Church, remaining a member of that Church until 1876, when, under the labors of Elder G. W. Colcord, she and her husband were led to accept the message. She was the mother of thirteen children, six of whom survive her. Her neighbors testify that she lived a life in harmony with her faith. Funeral services were held November 22 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bracher, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. M. G. Huffman.

RENSHAW.—Died at her home in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 1, 1901, Mrs. Sarah Renshaw, aged 37 years and 11 months, after an illness of several months’ duration. She leaves, besides other relatives, a husband and three children to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not as those without hope. Sister Renshaw was formerly a devout Roman Catholic, but having received the light of present truth, she gladly walked therein. She was instrumental in bringing several precious souls to a saving knowledge of the truth. She never missed an opportunity of telling others of a Saviour’s love and willingness to save all that will come to Him. We believe she sleeps in Jesus, and will awake when the Life-giver calls. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:25, 26. S. W. Nellis.

MILKS.—Died at his home in Chesaning, Mich., Nov. 13, 1901, David W. Milks, of heart-disease and dropsy, in the seventy-second year of his age. He was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., June 30, 1830. He leaves a wife, one son, and two daughters. He came to Michigan in 1855, and accepted the Adventist faith in 1861, under the labors of Elders M. E. Cornell and R. J. Lawrence. He died in hope of a soon-coming Saviour and a future blessed immortality. He was a kind neighbor, good to the sick and poor, and highly esteemed in the vicinity in which he lived, as was evinced by the large congregation at the Adventist church, and the many beautiful floral offerings. He had contributed many articles for our village paper in defense of the truth. By request the funeral services were conducted by Elder C. Stoddard, now in his ninetieth year, assisted by Elder Matthews. M. S. Willson.

COON.—Died at her home, near Pomona, Mich., Nov. 25, 1901, Sister Edith Coon, of spasmodic trouble. In 1899 Sister Coon was received into the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mesick, Mich., and has since lived a consistent Christian life. She looked forward with hope to the glorious crowning day. Services were held in the Evangelical church at Pomona. Remarks by the writer. O. E. Davis.

HADDOX.—Wm. Haddox, a member of the Selma church, died of lung trouble, in Fresno, Cal., Nov. 21, 1901, aged 63 years. For over fifteen years Brother Haddox was a faithful advocate of present truth, and fell asleep firm in the faith he had loved so well, and had given liberally of his means to advance. Those who knew him best loved him most. He was buried at Elmonte, Cal. Text, Dan. 12:13. H. G. Thurston.

KINNEY.—Died at Mars Hill, Nov. 18, 1901, Sarah, wife of Daniel Kinney, aged about 60 years. Sister Kinney was converted several years ago, and has kept the Sabbath about two years. A short time before her death, she prayed earnestly, and felt that the Lord accepted her. She leaves a husband and four children, and many kind friends to mourn their loss. Remarks by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:18. J. B. Goodrich.

McELVAIN.—Baby Ruth, daughter of Frank C. and Jessie Capps McElvain, died in Topeka, Kan., Nov. 20, 1901, of meningitis, aged 4 months and 4 days. A short service was conducted by the writer, at the home of Sister McElvain’s mother in Topeka, after which the bereaved parents went with their little one to Lincoln, Ill., where they laid her away to rest until she “shall come again from the land of the enemy.” The remarks at the funeral were based on 2 Sam. 12:23. R. W. Parmele.

HAGY.—Died at her home in Titusville, Fla., Nov. 28, 1901, Mrs. Anna Hagy. Sister Hagy survived the birth of her last child about a month. While residing at Miami, Fla., she became interested in the Third Angel’s Message by attending Bible readings conducted by Sister Tasker, and began the observance of the Sabbath. Although she never had the opportunity of being baptized, or of uniting with any of the churches, she lived an obedient life, and kept the faith as she understood it. “Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord.” W. C. Yergin.

BORDMAN.—Mrs. Minerva M. Bordman, wife of Elder R. A. Bordman, died at her home, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, November 15, of typhoid fever, aged 47 years and 29 days. She was a daughter of Brother William Avery, of Bowling Green, Ohio. In 1875 she accepted the message, and on Jan. 27, 1878, she was married to R. A. Bordman. To them, two children, a son and a daughter, were born. She told her husband and children that she hoped to meet them in the redeemed state, where sickness and death can not come. She was brought to Bowling Green, Ohio, and buried by the side of her loved ones. The house was too small to accommodate the many friends. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. J. Van Horn.

FEEKS.—Brother Stephen K. Feeks died in Houston, Tex., Nov. 22, 1901. He was born in New York City, July 18, 1837. He served in the United States army under Captain Bell. He was married to Miss Carrie C. Cadwalader, Feb. 28, 1866, at Champaign, Ill., and entered upon colporteur work for the American Bible Society, Oct. 23, 1878, continuing until the fall of 1884. He did his work faithfully, selling thousands of Bibles, and giving hundreds of copies to the destitute. He heard the truth preached in the courthouse at Warrensburg, Mo., 1883, by E. W. Farnsworth, D. T. Jones, and R. S. Donnell. At the camp-meeting at Harrisonville in 1884, he was baptized by Elder E. W. Farnsworth. He worked faithfully for the Master. After he was unable to get out, I have seen him sit for hours in his door by the street, calling passers-by to come in and get papers and tracts. His life is hid with Christ in God, and when Christ, who is his life, shall appear, then shall he also appear with him in glory. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. D. U. Hale.

MARCHISIO.—Died at Iola, Kan., Oct. 30, 1901, Mrs. Kate Ross Marchisio, aged about thirty-three years. Kate Ross was born and reared in Nevada, graduated from the Nevada high school in the middle 80’s, and from the Story County normal in 1888. She taught in the schools of Story County till her removal, with her mother and sister Ella, to Battle Creek, Mich., in 1890. From that time her work was chiefly with the Seventh-day Adventist Health Institution and school at Battle Creek, until she went to Guadalajara, Mexico, to teach in a mission school. In the Mexican city she was married four years ago to Mr. S. Marchisio, an Italian gentleman, who was a co-worker with her in the mission. The altitude of their location was unfavorable to Mrs. Marchisio’s health, and twice she returned to Battle Creek to recuperate, the last visit for climatic and medical aid being at the beginning of the present year. During her visit to the North in the summer of 1900, she spent some time with her Nevada friends. Last April she and her husband took up their residence in Iola, Kan., where Mr. Marchisio had formerly held a position. Her final illness was of nine weeks’ duration. The Iola Register says that for weeks before her death she had been kept alive by the tender and unceasing care of her husband, and that for years he had spent every surplus dollar he could save in the vain hope of restoring her health. Their only child, Iven Ross Marchisio, a beautiful babe of thirteen months, passed away one month before the death of the mother. Her sister, Miss Ella Ross, of Battle Creek, was with her during the weeks succeeding the baby’s death. Mrs. Marchisio was a most estimable person, self-sacrificing as a woman, devoted to the interests of her church, and making friends of all who knew her. Mr. Marchisio will probably return in a few weeks to the evangelical work in a Spanish-speaking country. Those who knew and appreciated the dead will deeply sympathize with the sorrow of those who stood nearest to her.—The Nevada Representative.

HAM.—Died Sept. 25, 1901, of old age and the effects of la grippe, my father, Thomas Ham, aged nearly 77 years. He accepted present truth principally through reading Andrew’s “History of the Sabbath.” He died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Elder S. W. Beaven (Baptist). Howard B. Ham.

HAWKES.—Died at Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick, Oct. 1, 1901, of paralysis, Brother Wm. Hawkes, aged 69 years. He had been for many years a strong Calvinist Baptist, but upon hearing the message of the Lord upon the true Sabbath a few years ago, he readily accepted it. He leaves a widow, two sons, and two daughters to mourn, but not without hope. At the last Sabbath evening meeting at his house before his death, he was apparently as well as usual, and took part in the services with more than usual earnestness in both prayer and testimony. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. E. Langdon.

PATTERSON.—Died of typhoid fever, Sept. 17, 1901, at Pomona, Cal., Sister Lillie A. Patterson, wife of J. R. Patterson, aged 21 years, 9 months, 11 days. She accepted the blessed truth shortly after her marriage, in 1898. Her life of self-denial and Christian devotion was admired by all. No time nor pains were spared by her in making her home happy. She lived and died full of faith and hope in the dear Redeemer, through whom comes the resurrection. She leaves a husband and a babe. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Stephen Hare.