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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 14, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 39.

Obituary.

SWANK.—Died at Fairview, Or., August 26, Miss Annis Swank, aged 20 years. She lately embraced the doctrine proclaimed by Seventh-day Adventists, though for lack of opportunity had not united with the church. She had kept but three Sabbaths prior to her illness. She was earnest and devoted, and fell asleep having the hope of seeing the Saviour at his coming. C. R. Ogden.

SPARHAWK.—Died September 19, 1889, in Parish, Oswego County, N. Y., of cerebral hemorrhage, Ambrose Sparhawk. The deceased was born in Augusta, Maine, March 30, 1820, and was therefore 69 years, 5 months, and 19 days old at the time of his death. His wife, for many years an invalid, four sons, and three daughters reside at 665 Eleventh Street, Oakland, whither his remains were brought by another son, arriving September 28. He was taken sick as he was preparing to start for the West, expecting to be ready to take his journey in two or three weeks, when he would again join his family. They were looking forward with joyful anticipations to the time when they should greet him in life, but in this world of disappointment, it was not to be; and while the form in its perfect preservation looked as though he were not in death's cold embrace, the sad fact remained that he would never more greet them in this life. He was a kind, indulgent father, an excellent neighbor, and without a known enemy in the world. His loss will be deeply mourned by his entire family. Funeral services were conducted by Elder E. R. Jones. The remains were interred in Mountain View Cemetery, to await the call of Him who giveth life to all. M. C. W.