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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 15, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 15.

Obituary.

DOTY.—Died of congestion of the brain, Jan. 6, 1886, at her home, in Marion, Waupaca County, Wis., Emma J., wife of Andrew Doty, and daughter of Lincoln and Minnie Cole, aged 23 years, 6 months, and 12 days. Sister Doty was of an especially amiable disposition, and was dearly beloved by all who knew her. About two months before her death, she gave her heart to the Lord, commencing to keep all his commandments. She leaves a husband, parents, sisters, and a brother to mourn her loss; but they mourn not as those without hope, trusting that in the great day of the Lord, they will meet her again where parting shall be no more. The bereaved family desire to express their heart-felt thanks to the many kind friends for the sympathy and assistance granted them in their affliction. Words spoken by Elder Tomkins (Methodist), from 1 John 4:8. M. A. J.

HURLBUTT.—Died in San Francisco, March 22, 1886, Annie L. Hurlbutt, aged 26 years. Sister Hurlbutt was born in Dalton, Coos County, New Hampshire. After the death of her mother, about seven years ago, she came to California for her health. Four years ago last May she came to Humboldt County, where she found a very pleasant home with her brother, Mr. N. Hurlbutt, and family, and where about six months ago she embraced the Sabbath. About a year and a half ago her health began to decline rapidly; nothing was left undone that could be done for the recovery of her health. In company with Sisters N. Hurlbutt and Carter, she went to San Francisco about six weeks ago, where it was found that the only chance of life was to have a surgical operation performed, which the deceased urgently requested. The operation was performed, but her blood was in such a condition that it was impossible for her to recover. Her remains were brought to her former home in Humboldt County, and the funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ferndale. That she had many friends was shown by the large gathering at her funeral, it being the largest ever held in this place.

While her friends and relatives deeply mourn their loss, they believe that if they are faithful, they will meet her in a land where death shall never come. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. PHILIP KENT.