Obituary Notices | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 6, 1879

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13.

Died of typhoid fever, at Sheridan, Mich., Alvin, son of J. J. and S. Foster, aged 7 years. His mother has observed the Sabbath for two years, and is a member of the Sheridan church. Funeral discourse by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:21. O. Soule.

After an illness of one week, Mary McAllister, wife of Frederick McAllister, died at Cabot, Vt., Dec. 24, 1878, aged 79 years. Sarah Harlow.

Fell asleep in Jesus, in Soliloquy, Shenandoah Co., Va., Bro. Simeon Wood, aged 55 years, 6 months, and 5 days. His disease was pneumonia. He embraced the third angel’s message under the labors of Brn. Lane and Corliss, and was the local elder of the only S. D. A. church in this State. He loved the truth, and was much interested in our mission in this new field. A large circle of relatives and neighbors mourn their loss. The writer spoke words of comfort to a very large congregation from 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. I. Sanborn.

Died of dropsy, at his home near Palermo, Kan., Dec. 27, 1878, my father, N. D. White, aged 67 years. He had been a believer in present truth but a short time, having united with the S. D. A. church less than a year ago. He died with a hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral discourse by Eld. J. Lamont. Also three weeks after, of consumption, my oldest sister then living, Mrs. Laura J. Anderson, aged 20 yrs. Only a few months before, another sister, Ellen M. White, was called from the scenes of earth. As we followed these dear ones to their graves, we thought of that affecting hymn, “One by one we are passing,” etc. S. A. White.

Sanford E. Woodhull, born at Rochester, N. Y., died at Linden, Oakland Co., Mich., Feb. 1, 1879, aged 30 years. Sanford, with his parents, had kept the Sabbath for many years, but made an open profession, and was baptized, about three years ago. His was an exemplary life, and during his sickness he gave bright evidence of his acceptance with God. Funeral address before a large and attentive audience from Rev. 14:13. F. B. Lane.

Died of consumption, in Brooks Co., Ga., Bro. Samuel P. Mitchell, in the thirtieth year of his age. He leaves a wife, two children, and many friends to mourn that he is gone. He was firm in the truth, and urged his wife to keep the Sabbath and teach it to the children. I loved Bro. M., and shall miss him when I go to that part of the State.

The peculiarity of Bro. Mitchell’s case will perhaps justify a few additional remarks. I have in my reports given some items in the experience of this dear brother. When I left him, a few weeks ago, I did not expect his death so soon, although I was confident that his stay with us was short. Perhaps his imprisonment for his adherence to the Sabbath hastened his death, as the air was not good. His mind was quick and brilliant, and he comprehended readily. He was firm in the truth, so far as he had examined it. At his trial last summer, the lawyer on the opposite side had studied for the ministry. As is sometimes the case, the court did not allow Bro. M. a lawyer, but he was permitted to speak for himself. A prominent citizen told me that he replied readily, answering his opponent well, and showing himself familiar with the Bible. As nearly as I can learn, the authorities did not expect he would go to jail, but thought he would pay the fine. Many, and even the judge was among the number, were ready to blame him for not doing so. But he could do more good, could better help on the great work of reform on the Sabbath, and bring it before more minds, by passing thirty days in jail. The Lord evidently saw that his days to work were few, and that it was in his heart to do, and he permitted him to do a great work in a short time, and then go down, C. O. Taylor.

Fell asleep in Jesus, Aug. 28, 1878, at Clinton, Me., Clara A. Dixon, daughter of Elbridge and Eunice Dixon, aged 25 years, 11 months, and 20 days. Her disease was consumption. Sister Clara was among the first to embrace the Sabbath in Clinton, and she adorned her faith by an exemplary life. Discourse by the writer, from Heb. 9:27, 28. Abram Barnes.

Died of cancer, in Clinton, Me., Feb. 11, 1879, Bro. Elbridge Dixon, aged 55 years, 4 months, and 17 days. A few months before his death his mind was led to an investigation of the Sabbath question. He saw the truth, and accepted it with his whole heart. He then requested all within his gates to rest on the Sabbath, which request was cheerfully complied with. A companion, a son, and an adopted son, besides a large circle of friends, mourn his loss. Discourse by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:21, 22. Abram Barnes.