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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 19, 1878

Obituary Notices.

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

Died near Fremont, Neb., Nov. 11, 1878, Charles C. Anderson, in the seventh year of his age; Nov. 18, Henry C. Anderson, in his eleventh year; and Dec. 1, little Emery, the last son of our beloved Bro. and Sr. C. S. Anderson. A malignant form of the diphtheria did this work. These dear children had thus early been taught of Jesus, and they had learned to love him and to look for his glorious appearing. The stricken parents have laid their treasures away, expecting soon to receive them where there will be “no more death.” In humble submission they say, “Thy will be done.” Chas. L. Boyd.

Died, Nov. 22, 1878, in the thirty-second year of her age, Sister R. E. Devinney. Sister Devinney was a member of the Decatur (Neb.) church, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a husband and three small children to mourn their loss. A large congregation listened attentively to the funeral discourse by the writer. Chas. L. Boyd.

Died at Fredericksburg, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1878, O. S. Brace, aged 69 years. For two years before his death he was much of the time a great sufferer from rose cancer. Last January he sought the Lord by repentance; at the same time he embraced the doctrine of the soon-coming of the Lord, and decided to keep the commandments of God. While we mourn, we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral discourse by Mr. Abbott, Baptist minister, from Job 14. Norman Brace.

Died of heart disease, at Pleasant Valley, St. Croix county, Wis., Nov. 21, 1878, Bro. Harrison Stilwell, in the fifty-second year of his age. He was born in the State of New York in 1826. About eight years ago he heard the third angel’s message in Monroe, Wis., and with his family has kept the Sabbath since that time. He removed to this place last spring. He leaves a wife, a son, and two daughters to mourn his death. A. M. Fulton.

Died of consumption in Littleton, Aroostook county, Me., Nov. 28, 1878, Sister Emma C. Leavitt, wife of Enos Leavitt, aged 73 years, 12 days. Sister Leavitt was a native of Andover, N. H. She came to Aroostook county, in 1836, embraced the present truth in November, 1871, under the labors of Eld. J. B. Goodrich, and united with the church at Oakfield in November, 1876. She has lived a consistent Christian life, beloved by all who knew her, and has passed away with perfect trust in the Lord, her last words being, “I shall soon be at rest.” Yes; she will rest till Jesus comes. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of one so dear, but we expect soon to meet on the immortal shore. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Rev. 21:4. P. A. Clough.

Died in Monroe, Jasper county, Iowa, Nov. 24, 1878, Sister Elizabeth Perrin, in the fifty-sixth year of her age. Sister Perrin came into the truth about eight years ago, under the labors of Eld. D. M. Canright. She was a devoted Christian and an affectionate wife and mother. We laid her away in hope, to rest until Jesus comes. Funeral discourse by the writer. J. B. Bennington.

Died at Eagle Lake, Minn., Nov. 11, 1878, Eddie Ray, infant son of James W. and Mary R. Carpenter and grandson of H. C. and E. M. H. Bullis. His parents are firm believers in the truths of the third angel’s message, and hope for a reunion when the Lifegiver shall bring him again from the “land of the enemy.” E. M. H. Bullis.

Fell asleep, Dec. 10, 1878, Eddie, son of John W. and Lois Bowman, aged 8 years, 5 months, and 9 days. Remarks by Mr. Wilson, a presiding elder of the Free Methodist church, from Matt. 19:14. W. A. Y.

Died of spinal fever, near Daytonville, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1878, Olive Idell, daughter of B. F. and Sarah E. Curtis, aged 9 months and 2 days. Funeral discourse by Eld. H. Nicola, from Jer. 31:15–17. S. E. Nicola.