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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 1, 1875

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth,”

Died, in Fenner, Madison Co., N. Y., Dec. 11, 1874, Catharine J. Webster, daughter of Bro. and sister Nourse, aged thirty-five years and eighteen days. The writer endeavored to speak words of comfort on the funeral occasion from 1 Thess. 4:18. Jacob Wilbur.

It becomes our painful duty to record the death of our dear brother George Hall, who died Oct. 3, 1874, being about eighteen years of age. This young man was the first among many associates to start in the service of God, during the great work that was done one year ago at Bowling Green, Ohio. He had taken a prominent part in parties of pleasure, and now that he had given his heart to God he was foremost to establish prayer-meetings at the same places, and call in as far as possible the same society to attend them. He was active and influential, and for the year past endeavored to cast all his influence for the service of his Master. Although at times he seemed to suffer great trials, he died triumphant in a glorious hope. Called friends and relatives around his bedside and exhorted them to be faithful and meet him in Heaven, then bade them all an affectionate farewell, joined with them in singing a verse of “Resting By-and-by,” and passed away joyful and happy. Although a great sufferer he expressed a willingness to endure twenty times more if he could only be the means of saving a soul from death. We parted with him a few days before his death apparently in as good health as any one on the Ohio Camp-ground. His disease was spinal fever. E. B. Lane.

Departed this life, Dec. 3, 1874, Frances L. Richmond, of Leslie, Mich., aged forty-nine years and 7 days. Disease, ovarium dropsy, pronounced incurable by physicians. Every effort was put forth for her recovery, but of no avail. Death claimed her, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn their loss. She was conscious to the last. Although she suffered extremely she passed away praising God and rejoicing in a blessed hope of immortality when the Lord shall come. Nearly four hundred were present at the funeral, and seemed to feel deeply. Discourse by the writer from 2 Thess. 4:13–18. The hymns were previously selected by the deceased. E. B. Lane.

Died, at Assyria, Mich., Nov. 21, 1874, sister Sarah E. Brown, aged thirty-six years, five months, and ten days. Sister B. embraced the truth of the third angel’s message about three years ago under the labors of S. H. Lane, and had lived up to all the light received, and we trust died in hope of eternal life. She leaves a family and large circle of friends to mourn their loss. E. B. Lane.

Died at Maiden Rock, Wis., Nov. 29, Lillie Maxson, daughter of Henry and Matilda Maxson, aged fifteen years. Lillie was beloved by all the church, and her place in Sabbath-school and at worship was never vacant. She always had a cheering smile and kind word for all. Her life was that of a Christian, and she now sleeps in the hope of a glorious immortality. Remarks were made by the writer from Ps. 102, 11. Stephen Rosie.

Died, at Lake City, Nov. 29, sister Louisa Ross, in her 22d year; member of the Swedish S. D. Adventist church. She embraced present truth under the labors of Bro. Charles Lee, a year ago. She suffered much persecution from kindred, even unto the close of her life; but nothing could move her. Her last words were, “Never mind, we shall not long be here.” Words of comfort and encouragement were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. Stephen Rosie.