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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Feb 3, 1887

Obituary.

Howe.—Died in Oakland, Cal., of consumption, Jan. 24, 1887, John Howe, aged 23 years, 3 months, and 9 days. Brother Howe was born in Orange, Ionia Co., Mich., in which State he lived during the greater part of his life. Less than a year ago, in company with his brother, he came to Oakland to work in the office of the Pacific Press; but his health was so poor that he was able to work but a few weeks. In July, 1886, he went to the Health Retreat at St. Helena, and for a time his health seemed to improve; but disease had a firm hold on his entire system, and the improvement was only temporary. At the time of the camp-meeting last fall, there was a spirit of revival in many places in the State, notably at St. Helena, and at that time John found the Saviour. Although he suffered intensely during the latter part of his illness, he made no complaint, and his hope and trust in God were constant. W.

Von Benthuysen.—Died at Nevada City, Cal., Jan. 21, 1887, Nina, infant daughter of Henry and Ellen Von Benthuysen, aged almost one year. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Angwin (Methodist), who made a few remarks upon 2 Sam. 12:18-23. Mrs. Alice Graham.