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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Sep 29, 1904

Obituaries

Simkin.—Died near Wellsville, N. Y., Aug. 20, 1904, our darling little Elsie Marie, only daughter of George A. and Mary P. Simkin, aged nearly 2 years. Elder W. E. Adams (Disciple) spoke at the funeral, from 1 Cor. 15: 23. L. E. Simkin.

Webber.—Died in St. Helena, Cal., Sept. 5, 1904, Mrs. Mary I. Webber, aged 80 years, 7 months, and 7 days. She was born in Massachusetts. Sister Webber died in bright hope of immortality when Jesus comes. Two children and other kindred were among the mourners. Services in St. Helena church, by the writer; text, Rev. 14: 13. H. A. St. John.

Baugh.—Fell asleep in Christ, at his home in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 2, 1904, of consumption, Joseph E. Baugh, aged 61 years, 5 months, and 22 days. Four years he was in the Civil War, and about two months ago he joined the army of the Lord, in whose service he was faithful unto death. A wife and a daughter mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. O. Soule.

Switzer.—Died in St. Helena, Cal., Sept. 13, 1904, Mrs. Rebecca Switzer, aged 49 years, 4 months, and 25 days. The family moved to St. Helena from the State of Illinois in November, 1903. Sister Switzer died in hope of immortality. Funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in St. Helena, Sept. 14, 1904, by the writer; text, John 5: 25. H. A. St. John.

Smith.—Died at her home, in Tupper Lake, Nova Scotia, Sept. 4, 1904, of consumption, Mrs. W. W. Smith. She will long be remembered by all who knew her. The life she lived hourly was one worthy of imitation, and one which gave her the peace which passeth all understanding, and a hope of a bright hereafter. The bereaved companion and family wish to extend their heart-felt thanks to the many friends who were so kind and courteous during her long illness. Susie E. Atherton.

Glassford.—Died at St. Louis, Mich., Aug. 5, 1904, of consumption, John V. Glassford, aged nearly 30 years. Early in life, he professed conversion under the labors of the Salvation Army. Later, from studying “Bible Readings,” he learned present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Frankfort. As the end drew near, he freely expressed his firm faith in a sin-pardoning Saviour, and his hope of an abundant entrance into the kingdom. A wife and a four-year-old son are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 17: 15. Fred Brink.

Crandall.—Died at the home of his daughter, in Beloit, Wis., Sept. 4, 1904, George Grant Crandall, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 11 days. When ten years old, during a series of revival meetings he was converted, and from that time lived a consistent Christian life. He and his wife, who is now deceased, accepted the third angel’s message in 1885, and united with the Oakland, Wis., Seventh-day Adventist church. Five sons and one daughter are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother George Green, local elder of the Oakland church; text, 1 Tim. 2: 5, 6. T. B. Collins.

Edwards.—Died at Shingle House, Pa., Sept. 11, 1904, H. W. Edwards, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. For many years he was a consistent follower of the Saviour and conscientious member of the Shingle House church. He gave his life and all he possessed to the advancement of the third angel’s message. His daily activities were interrupted but one day, and then he fell peacefully asleep to await the Master’s call. Brother Edwards was almost alone in the world, his only relative being Sister Helen Eurette, also a member of the Shingle House church. The funeral was held September 13. The writer spoke from 1 Cor. 15: 58. C. F. McVagh.

Crawford.—Died at Elroy, Wis., Sept. 5, 1904, of spinal trouble, William L. Crawford, aged 26 years, 6 months, and 18 days. At the age of fifteen he was baptized and connected with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Elroy, Wis. He was an invalid for the past two years, and always bore his suffering with that patience that is indeed a testimony of the hope within. As he neared the valley of the shadow of death, he often expressed the desire that he might soon fall asleep, and rest till the voice of Jesus should call him forth in the first resurrection. A widowed mother, seven brothers, and one sister mourn, but not as those without hope. The funeral was held in the M. E. church, conducted by the writer, assisted by the M. E. pastor. W. S. Shreve.