Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 2, 1901

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

Carr.—Died at Ogilvie, Minn., Jan. 8, 1901, Sister Lucy Carr, aged 92 years, 6 months. Sister Carr had kept the Sabbath only about six months. Although entirely blind for the last twenty years, she rejoiced much in the new-found truth. M. B. Van Kirk.

Gardner.—Died in Provo, Utah, March 13, 1901, of pneumonia, after an illness of only one week, Merl Gardner, the beloved child of Frank M. and Anna Gardner, aged 1 year, 3 months, 18 days. Funeral services were held from their home. Alfred Whitehead.

Filloon.—Died March 31, 1901, David Filloon, aged 83 years, 3 months, 3 days. He accepted the present truth in 1872. He was a member of the Martinsville, Ill., church of Seventh-day Adventists. The funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. Munsey (United Brethren). Martha Filloon.

Alsberge.—Died at Elgin, Ill., May 22, 1901, E. Louise Alsberge, aged 33 years. She had been for many years a faithful Bible worker in the Illinois Conference, and a goodly number of persons rejoice in the truth as a result of her labors. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Curtis.

Corey.—Died at her home in Greenwich, Kan., Feb. 28, 1901, of catarrhal pneumonia, Sister Clara Corey, wife of D. C. Corey, aged 38 years and 21 days. She leaves a husband and nine children to mourn. She was converted, and joined the church at Eldorado, Kan., two years ago. Words of comfort were spoken from John 3:16. N. P. Dixon.

Hardy.—Died at her home near Edmore, Mich., June 2, 1901, Sister Cora Tichnor Hardy, in the forty-fourth year of her age. Sister Hardy was an earnest Christian worker, endeavoring to live out the truth she loved. She leaves a husband and a large family of children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rom. 11:29. W. R. Matthews.

Dayns.—Died June 10, 1901, Brother R. G. Dayns, aged 85 years. He was born in London, England; but little is known of his life until about twenty years ago, when he accepted the present truth. Since that time he has been a firm believer and advocate of God’s work. He spent about three years in the old people’s home in Battle Creek. The funeral was held at West Valley, —, June 12, conducted by the writer. F. Peabody.

Cogswell.—Died at her home near Tuscola, Mich., May 17, 1901, of paralysis, Mary A. Cogswell, aged 65 years, 1 month, 27 days. An aged husband, two daughters, and two sons survive her. Mother accepted the truths of the Third Angel’s Message, and lived a kind, consistent, and helpful Christian life. Elder William Ostrander conducted services at the Arbela Seventh-day Adventist church. Text, John 14:2, 3. F. W. Cogswell.

Foltz.—Died May 14, 1901, near Stanleyton, Va., Sister Amanda Foltz, wife of Philip Foltz, aged 55 years, 8 months, 4 days. She was a member of the church at Stanleyton, Va., and died in hope of the resurrection of the righteous. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:18, to a large and sympathizing congregation. In her last moments she said, “Children, prepare to meet me in heaven.” B. F. Purdham.

Dangler.—Died at the home of his aunt in Minneapolis, Minn., of diphtheria, Raymond H. Dangler, of Vineland, N. J., aged 5 years, 3 months, 4 days. He was the eldest of four children. His mother reached the city only in time to witness the burial; but she has the grace of God to sustain her. A short service was conducted at the grave by the writer, using Jer. 31:15–17. Little Raymond was a member of the Minneapolis Sabbath-school. H. F. Phelps.

McPherson.—Died in Woodside, Utah, May 20, 1901, Davie McPherson, the beloved child of James and Victoria McPherson, aged 2 years, 1 month, 23 days. Little Davie, while playing, accidentally fell into a fire in a pit about four feet deep; before help could reach him, he was severely burned and suffered injuries from which he died several hours later. Funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Provo, Utah, and were conducted by Elder W. A. Alway. Alfred Whitehead.

Churchill.—Died at his home near Udell, Kan., Brother Lewis C. Churchill, aged 65 years, 1 month, 20 days. A wife and three sons are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. H. F. Ketring.

Williams.—Died April 3, 1901, after an illness of three months, my dear husband, Benjamin F. Williams, aged 69 years, 3 months. He became a Seventh-day Adventist in 1881, and was faithful until death. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral from John 14, by a Baptist brother. Mrs. M. J. Williams.

Lamson.—Died June 1, 1901, Avaline Scott Lamson, aged 71 years, 11 months, 15 days. She accepted the Third Angel’s Message about twenty-four years ago, and has ever since been a faithful member of the Van Wert (Ohio) church. Her aged companion was buried two weeks before her burial. She died with a bright hope of immortality. D. E. Lindsay.

Arehart.—Died at Willow Hill, Ill., June 7, 1901, of paralysis, John Arehart. He accepted the truth about twenty years ago, and united with the Willow Hill church five years ago. His home was always open for the homeless, and his table was a festal board for the hungry. His faithful companion survives him. Remarks at the funeral were made by the writer, from Rom. 15:4. Chas. Thompson.

Long.—Died at Atalissa, Iowa, June 14, 1901, of tubercular meningitis, our only son, John Arthur Long, aged 1 year, 5 months, 3 days. The funeral sermon was preached by Elder E. H. Adams, in the Seventh-day Adventist church. We are comforted with the thought that the resurrection morn is near, and if faithful, we shall meet our little son in the country where the inhabitants shall never say, I am sick. U. P. and Anna L. Long.

Pool.—Died May 31, 1901, at the home of his parents at Harrisonville, Ohio, Samuel Waldron Pool, aged 14 years, 7 months, and 16 days. He was a faithful and dutiful son. In his short but painful illness, he gave evidence of full assurance of the Christian’s hope. His last words were, “Glory to God in the highest.” When it was evident that he must soon die, he said to the weeping relatives and friends, “Do not weep for me. I am all right.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation of sorrowing friends. R. R. Kennedy.

Francis.—Died in Boise, Idaho, April 3, 1901, Brother H. C. Francis, aged 57 years. He had a severe attack of la grippe about two years ago, from which he never fully recovered; and was taken seriously ill about six weeks before the end came. He was perfectly resigned, and during his last hours often said, “I don’t understand it, but God knows all about it, and it is all right.” Brother Francis was converted about twelve years ago, joined the Adventist church in Boise, and acted in the capacity of both elder and deacon, discharging every duty. He leaves his wife and two sons to mourn his death. S. Turner.

Palmiter.—Died May 30, 1901, at Portland, Mich., after a long-continued decline, Sister Eliza Palmiter, aged 61 years and 8 months. She was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y. In early life she came west and settled in Ottawa Co., Mich. She was married to Mr. Palmiter in 1862. Her religious experience dates from 1869, when she and her husband accepted present truth. She remained faithful in her Christian life, and was a devoted wife and an affectionate mother. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Funeral was held in the United Brethren church. Sermon was preached by the writer, using Heb. 4:9. I. D. Van Horn.

Sharp.—Died at the home of her daughter, Sister C. E. Rathbun, in Battle Creek, Mich., June 6, 1901, of apoplexy, Sister Mary A. Sharp, aged 86 years, 2 months, and 6 days. She was born in Vermont; moved to Michigan when fourteen years old; married to Benona Potter, April 5, 1832, by whom she had eight children, all living. Her husband died in 1855. She next married Robert Cornell, and was again left a widow. She afterward married Simon Sharp, who died Jan. 1, 1899. Sister Sharp made her first public profession of religion about forty-four years ago, under the labors of Elders Cornell and Lawrence, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful and honored member until her death. Funeral was held in her late home. Sermon by the writer; text, Rev. 1:18. I. D. Van Horn.

Hill.—Died at College Place, Wash., June 2, 1901, of tuberculosis, Sister Ruie Hill, aged 47 years, 11 months, and 9 days. Her maiden name was Kiger. Sister Hill, with her husband, accepted present truth in 1875. Shortly afterward they both began publicly proclaiming the message, which has ever been dear to their hearts. She died triumphant in the faith, with a bright hope of coming up in the first resurrection. Funeral services were held in the College chapel before a large concourse of friends. Remarks, based upon Phil. 1:21, a text of Sister Hill’s own choosing, were made by the writer. W. W. Steward.