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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 30, 1900

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 44.

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“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
MILLER.—Bertha Cordelia Miller was born April 18, 1879, and died Oct. 5, 1900, of consumption, aged 21 years, 5 months, 17 days. Before her life ebbed away, she laid hold upon the One that is “mighty to save,” and died peacefully in the hope of eternal life. GEO. E. HOLLISTER.
STARK.—Died at Jamestown, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1900, of cancer, Elizabeth, wife of Charles Stark, aged about 62 years. Sister Stark had been a Sabbath-keeper since 1878. She had been a great sufferer for a long time, but fell calmly asleep, trusting in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. J. B. STOW.
BLAIR.—Died at Binghampton, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1900, of paralysis, James Blair, aged 72 years, 4 months. My father accepted the truth twenty-four years ago, and has been a firm believer in the Third Angel’s Message and faithful observer of the Sabbath ever since. The funeral services were conducted by the Methodist minister. M. A. BLAIR.
MORRISON.—Died at the home of her sister, at Hennig, Minn., Mrs. Rosa Morrison, aged 62 years. She accepted the truth about nineteen years ago, and died in the blessed hope, looking for the appearing of the Redeemer. Her home was in Spokane, Wash. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Corinthians 15, by the pastor of the M. E. church. R. R. TICHENOR.
WOSTER.—Brother Anson Woster, better known in North Liberty, Ind., as Grandpa Woster, died Aug. 27, 1900. He not only leaves a wife and children to mourn, but a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He was an active member of the North Liberty church for thirty-five years, being one of its charter members. Comforting words were spoken by the writer. IRA G. BIGELOW.
WILBER.—Sister Elnor Wilber was born in Alfred, N. Y., May 11, 1827, and died near Watrousville, Mich., Oct. 6, 1900, aged 73 years, 4 months, 25 days. Sister Wilber was brought up a Seventh-day Baptist, and was a member of that church until 1865, when she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, having kept the Sabbath all her life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. H. WILBER.
SPRAGUE.—Died at the hospital, in Bangor, Me., Oct. 5, 1900, from the effects of a surgical operation, Willie E. Sprague, of Blaine, Me., aged 37 years. A short time before his death he accepted the truth, and found peace in Christ. He left the assurance to his wife and friends that he rests in hope of soon meeting them in the land where “the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick.” J. B. GOODRICH.
McCULLOCK.—Mrs. Rebecca McCulloch was born near St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 16, 1817; and died Sept. 21, 1900, at Eagle Point, Ore. She was baptized and united with the church at Santa Ana, Cal., in 1887. She leaves six children—three sons and three daughters. She suffered for years, and longed to be at rest. A few words were spoken at the grave, from 1 Thess. 4:13, by the writer. C. J. COLE.
TERRELL.—Died Oct. 5, 1900, at Byron Center, Mich., of heart-disease, Brother Andrew J. Terrell, aged 85 years, 7 months, 4 days. Brother Terrell accepted present truth under the faithful labors of Elder Frisbie in the early days of the message in Michigan. A large concourse of people attended the funeral. He leaves a wife and four children. Discourse was given by the writer, from Job 19:25-27. L. G. MOORE.
REED.—Nancy Reed was born in Belleville, W. Va., in 1819, and died at Reedsville, July 13, 1900. Sister Reed’s death was caused by a broken hip, the result of a fall, living only from Friday morning until Sabbath afternoon after the accident occurred. She strove to live out the faith she so much loved, the Bible and the REVIEW being a great comfort to her. She was reconciled to the will of God. MARY C. ARNETT.
WILLINGS.—Died at Willis, Mich., Sept. 25, 1900, of organic disease of the heart, William H. Willings, aged 60 years, 8 months, 12 days. He was a kind husband, loving father, and true friend. Although not enrolled as a member of the church, he was a firm believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and loved to talk of the precious truths revealed in God’s word. He leaves a wife and two daughters. O. F. CAMPBELL.
BALLARD.—Died at the home of his parents near Marthaville, La., Aug. 4, 1900, Brother Ballard. He accepted the truth in 1893. He was a conscientious, devoted Christian. The remains were laid away August 5, to await the coming of the Life-giver. Sister Ballard and several children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. Elder S. B. Horton assisted in the service. M. G. HUFFMAN.
HODGE.—Died at Mc Diarmid Prairie, Cal., Sept. 13, 1900, Roselia Hodge, aged 15 years, 8 months, 6 days. An attack of la grippe last April developed into the dreaded quick consumption, and now she is laid to rest. Rosy’s hope was bright to the last. Before passing away she comforted her loved ones with the thought, “It is but a little while till Jesus will come.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Mark 5:39; Ps. 116:15. F. M. BURG.
Mc KIM.—Died at Washington, D. C., July 26, 1900, of paralysis, Dr. S. A. H. Mc Kim, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. Brother Mc Kim accepted present truth about five years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life up to the time of his death. It was the writer’s privilege to visit him often during his illness, and always to find him fully reconciled to the will of God. The parting words were spoken by Elder A. F. Ballenger, based upon 1 Thess. 4:16-18. R. C. CARR.
BARBER.—Edna Barber fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 18, 1900, at San Pasqual, Cal., a victim to the dread disease tuberculosis. Her maiden name was Shirtliff. In 1878 she was married to John L. Barber, and in 1881 she was called to mourn the death of her husband. Sister Barber accepted present truth about four years ago, and became a faithful member of the Akron (Ohio) church. She leaves two daughters to mourn her departure. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large crowd of relatives and friends, who had congregated at her old home near Kent, Ohio, to pay their last respects. W. H. GRANGER.