Obituaries: Perrin, Thompson, Allen, Clark, and Camps
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Obituaries: Perrin, Thompson, Allen, Clark, and Camps
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus. PERRIN.—Died at Grannis, Ark., Aug. 3, 1900, of typhoid fever Mrs. Lillie Grace Perrin, aged 24 years. She was the widow of Brother Charles Perrin, who died in Jamaica, W. I., about five years ago. She died firm in the faith of her soon-coming Lord. O. P. BOLLMAN. THOMPSON.—Died at Arlington, Kan., Sept. 17, 1900, of consumption, Calvin O. Thompson, aged 27 years, 2 months, 14 days. He was a sincere Christian, and was greatly loved by all who knew him. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Beeson. MRS. E. A. MOREY. ALLEN.—Died at Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 7, 1900, Sister Sarah Allen, aged 89 years. She united with the Seventh-day Baptists at the age of eleven, and has observed the seventh day all her life. She died in hope. By request, the writer spoke from Rev. 14:13. H. F. PHELPS. CLARK.—Died at Onaway, Mich., Sept. 29, 1900, of tuberculosis, Sister Lizzie Becker Clark, aged 36 years. She was an earnest Christian, and an active worker in the cause of present truth. Her husband and six-year-old son mourn their loss, but not without hope. Discourse was given by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. M. C. GUILD. CAMPS.—Died Sept. 18, 1900, at Azusa, Cal., Sister Magdalena Camps, at the age of 77 years. Sister Camps accepted the Third Angel’s Message about five months ago, at that time leaving the Catholic Church. She died in the hope of being soon called forth by her Saviour. Her last words were, “Give me Jesus.” Funeral discourse was delivered by the writer; text, 1 Cor. 15:22. R. W. MILLER. WHITE.—Melisa White, wife of William White, was born in Fairfield, Vt., June 9, 1823; died in Northfield, Vt., at the home of her son, Lester W. White, Sept. 14, 1900, at the age of 77 years, 3 months, 5 days. Sister White began keeping the Sabbath over thirty-five years ago, and was a faithful Christian mother. Words of hope and comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13, by the writer. GRANT ADKINS. DIBBLE.—Brother Frank Dibble departed this life, Sept. 29, 1900, lacking but three days of being thirty-eight years of age. In youth he gave his heart to God, and connected with the Third Angel’s Message. To the very close of his last sickness he rejoiced in God, and left a bright evidence of acceptance. Funeral discourse was given by the writer, assisted by Brethren A. J. Olsen and Warren Cole. C. B. CHILDS. MORRISON.—Mary A. Bowers Morrison was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, July 13, 1822, and died Sept. 24, 1900, aged 78 years, 2 months, 11 days. Early in life she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a consistent member until death. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wherry (Baptist), of Mount Union, Iowa, and the interment took place near that city. J. W. MORRISON. SMITH.—Died at Aberdeen, Wash., Sept. 4, 1900, Oliver J. Smith, aged 19 years, 8 months, 26 days. His first Christian experience was in the Methodist Church, but a year ago last spring he accepted the Third Angel’s Message, and was baptized. Although disappointed in his hopes for this life, his faith in Christ was firm to the end. His mother was laid away a month earlier, consequently his death brought a deeper sorrow to the bereaved family. Funeral sermon was delivered by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13–18. W. W. SHARP. NORTON.—Died at Bradley, Mich., Sept. 30, 1900, of gall stones, my mother, Jayne Norton, aged 72 years. She was a kind wife, mother, and neighbor, and an exemplary Christian. She loved the truths of the Third Angel’s Message. Elder Wm. Ostrander delivered the sermon upon the funeral occasion, speaking briefly of the thief on the cross, the earth made new, and the Christian’s hope. The profusion of flowers attested something of the esteem in which she was held, being laid to rest in a bed of beautiful white carnations. Services were held in the Congregational church. MRS. W. S. NORTON.