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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 1, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 16.

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Obituaries

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SPECIAL NOTICE

In view of the constantly increasing demands made upon the columns of our general church paper by our rapidly growing work throughout the world, it will be necessary to limit obituary notices, in ordinary cases, hereafter to ten lines.
SERNS.—Andrew Serns was born near Kristiansand, Norway, May 26, 1828. He came to this country at the age of twenty, and was united in marriage with Miss Marie Anderson, July 6, 1865. To this union were born seven children, four of whom, with the mother, are left to mourn; but they sorrow in hope. Brother Serns was one of the oldest members of the Oakland (Wis.) church, the old home church of Elder O. A. Olsen. He fell asleep in the blessed hope, Feb. 3, 1915.
C. E. WELLMAN.
WHITE.—Lucy Martha Benson White was born in New York State, Sept. 18, 1835, and died at the home of her daughter, in Grants Pass, Oregon, Feb. 6, 1915. Her husband, their six children, and two children by a former marriage, survive. Sister White was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for ten years. She was a consistent follower of Christ, and her daily life exemplified his teachings.
T. L. THUEMLER.
LOWE.—Catherine Eliza Lowe was born in Mount Hope, N. Y., July 8, 1832, and died in Burlington, Wash., Jan. 8, 1915. She was married to Thomas Lowe in 1850, and was left a widow with six sons and three daughters in 1909. On coming to Everett, Wash., Sister Lowe united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at that place. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor Kinsman of the Baptist Church.
G. H. BABER.
ANDERSON.—Mrs. Emma Anderson was born July 10, 1847, in Sweden, and died March 4, 1915, at her home, in Oakland, Cal. Sister Anderson was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for forty-five years. She attended church services just prior to her death, which occurred while she was seated in her chair. She leaves two sons, Lewis and Alfonso, the latter now a missionary in Japan. We laid her to rest until the glad morning of the resurrection.
C. E. FORD.
COON.—Nancy Marie Cady was born in Allegany County, New York, July 9, 1834, and died in Garfield, Wash., Feb. 8, 1915, aged 80 years. She was united in marriage with Nathan W. Coon, March 14, 1857. Ten children were born to them, four of whom are left to mourn. Sister Coon accepted present truth in 1879, and was a faithful, devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church till the day of her death. She sleeps, awaiting the call of the great Life-giver, whom she loved and served so long.
W. W. STEWARD.
STULLER.—Annie Stuller was born near Somerset, Ohio, April 28, 1855, and died in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 8, 1915. She was married to Milton Stuller in 1872, and to them were born three children. In 1889 she accepted the third angel's message, and in her confession of faith wrote: "By the help of God I have been a firm believer in all its teachings ever since, and hope to be to the end; not a hearer only, but a doer of the word." The writer conducted the funeral service, and the burial took place in Somerset, Ohio.
CHARLES F. ULRICH.
MURRAY.—Sally J. Murray died at her home, near Cedardale, Okla., Jan. 16, 1915, aged 66 years. She accepted present truth thirty-five years ago, through the efforts of Elder H. Shultz. She was reconciled to the will of the Lord, and expressed strong faith in his promises. Her husband and one daughter, together with many friends, are left to mourn.
R. W. SUFFICOOL.
HADCOCK.—Died in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, March 14, 1915, Mrs. Louise Empey Hadcock, aged 65 years. She fell asleep peacefully, with a calm trust in the Life-giver, who will soon waken his sleeping saints. Sister Hadcock was a devoted Christian, and led an exemplary life. The light of present truth came to her in 1898. Her husband and three children, her mother, four brothers, and four sisters survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
M. N. CAMPBELL.
LANDON.—Marcus Landon was born Oct. 5, 1883, and died at his home, in Salamanca, N. Y., March 13, 1915. Brother Landon was a student in South Lancaster Academy in 1900, and later took the nurses' course in the Buffalo Sanitarium. His was a consistent Christian life, and his loved ones sorrow in hope. He is survived by his wife, parents, one brother, and one sister. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
H. LESLEY SHOUP.
PEAKE.—Minnie Viola Ross was born near Fisher Station, Kent Co., Mich., Feb. 26, 1886, and died in Portland, Mich., March 7, 1915. Her parents were members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and at an early age she was converted and united with the church, of which she remained a consistent member for more than twenty years. Jan. 28, 1907, she was married to Hugh W. Peake, who, with her parents and four sisters, and a large circle of relatives and friends, is left to mourn. We know that she sleeps in Jesus.
C. F. McVAGH.
ASHLEY.—Elisha L. Ashley, of Hingham, Wis., was born in New York State, in 1848, and died March 10, 1915. His parents moved to Wisconsin when he was ten years of age. He served as an enlisted soldier during the Civil War. Nov. 14, 1875, he was united in marriage with Miss Melica Eastling, who, with their three daughters and one son, is left to mourn. Brother Ashley became a Seventh-day Adventist about eight years ago, holding membership first with the Royalton church, and later with the company at Fond du Lac. He was patient and courageous during his last sickness, and fell asleep in the blessed hope.
P. C. HANSON.
KIDDER.—Mary Runnels was born in Bristow, Kans., April 26, 1882. She was converted at the age of fourteen and united with the Burr Oak church, but later moved her membership to Glenwood, Iowa. She was married to C. M. Kidder on Aug. 7, 1903, and to them were born three children, all girls. Sister Kidder died March 4, 1915, near Pine Bluff, Ark., and was buried in a little country graveyard. The good letters of encouragement from the sisters of the Glenwood church were a great comfort to her during the last few months of her life. She will be greatly missed in our home, but we look forward to meeting her in the first resurrection.
GRACE RUNNELS.
CHRISTY.—Ida Otta Christy was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota, June 24, 1838, and died at the home of her daughter, in Seattle, Wash., March 9, 1915. In 1874 she was married to Mr. Sible Peterson, and to them were born three children. Being left a widow, she came to Seattle, and in 1891 was united in marriage with Mr. Christy. From her youth she was earnest in the service of the Lord, and during our tent effort last summer she embraced the Sabbath truth and greatly rejoiced in the evidences of the soon coming of our Saviour. The writer, assisted by Elder L. Johnson, spoke words of consolation at the funeral service.
J. F. PIPER.
JOHNSON.—Sarah Melissa Skinner Johnson, wife of Elder O. A. Johnson, was born in Illinois on March 2, 1851. She died Feb. 24, 1915, at College Place, Wash., lacking six days of being 64 years old. Her parents moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa. From this place they were driven out in the winter of 1856-57 by an uprising of the Indians, and providentially escaped being massacred, a fate which so many of their near neighbors suffered. Mr. Skinner then moved to Monroe County, Wisconsin, where they lived many years. Sarah Skinner first heard the present truth presented in Leon, Monroe Co., Wis., by the writer and Elder Atkinson in the summer of 1874. On New Year's Day, 1876, she made a start to serve God, and was baptized by the writer at a camp meeting in Sparta, Wis., in June, 1876. On Aug. 7, 1877, she was married to O. A. Johnson, and with him attended the Battle Creek College. She accompanied her husband in the earlier years of his ministry, rendering him valuable help in his missionary work. She was the mother of two sons, now aged 33 and 31 years. The older son is in Ardmore, Okla., and the other in Battle Creek, Mich. In 1900 Sister Johnson accompanied her husband to Scandinavia, and soon mastered the Norwegian language so that she could teach in the Sabbath schools, give Bible readings, and conduct meetings in that language. Three seasons she served as matron and preceptress in mission schools in Norway and Sweden. She returned to America in 1908, and came to College Place, where Elder Johnson has since been teaching in the college. She was a great help to her husband in looking over lessons and preparing them for the press. She was a faithful Christian, beloved by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders C. W. Flaiz and A. J. Breed.
H. W. DECKER.
ROSSITER.—Mary Henry Rossiter, daughter of Mrs. S. M. I. Henry, and my beloved wife, died Sabbath afternoon, Feb. 20, 1915, in Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Rossiter was born in East Homer, N. Y. Later, with her parents, she moved to Illinois. She was a graduate of Northwestern University. She spent some years in literary, editorial, and college work. In 1897 she went to Battle Creek to visit her mother, and December 29 of the same year we were married. During the five years we lived in Battle Creek, Mrs. Rossiter was literary editor of the Good Health magazine. While in that place two children came to bless and grace our home. Also early in the first weeks of our married life, a very unwelcome visitor—rheumatoid arthritis—came into our home and devoted its entire attention to Mrs. Rossiter. For sixteen years she fought a losing battle with this atrocious and implacable enemy. During the past three years she suffered pains more than any one can ever tell, yet through it all she was sweet and smiling, and a visitor would go away unconscious that Mrs. Rossiter was in pain every minute. During the past twenty-two months she was confined to her bed, and spent her time reading and writing as she was able. Her crippled hands could hardly hold a pencil, and then only for a short time, but during the past nine months she wrote a story of "War and Prayer," which she completed the last of the year, and was just in the midst of preparing it to be copied when death overtook her. The war is with rheumatoid arthritis, and the unbelief and doubts and discouragements that went with it; and while physically she lost in the battle, spiritually she triumphed. Prayer and the comfort of the Word of God won. My wife was never able to see the force of the special truths for this time, yet I believe that she was sincerely honest in it all, and that she will be among those who come forth in the first resurrection. If ever one lived a beautiful, simple Christian life she did. Her membership was in the Methodist Church, the church of her youth. The funeral services were conducted by Elder H. W. Cottrell, assisted by Elder Milton H. St. John, and words were spoken from her favorite texts, Isa. 54: 7, 8, 10; Ps. 91: 1.
FREDERICK M. ROSSITER.
FERCIOT.—Eliza McCaine Ferciot was born in Massillon, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1838, and died in Bowling Green, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1915, as the result of injuries received in a fall. At the age of twenty she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and became a charter member of the Bowling Green church, one of the oldest Seventh-day Adventist churches in Ohio. Her life was one of devotion to the truth. June 20, 1856, she was married to Peter F. Ferciot. Four of their six children are left to mourn. She now rests awaiting the coming of the Saviour, whom she loved and served.
H. M. JUMP.
CARPENTER.—Alexander Carpenter, well known for many years in Michigan, fell asleep at the home of his daughter in Mesick, Mich., Feb. 27, 1915, aged 88 years, 2 months, and 25 days. He was born in Tyrone, N. Y., coming to Michigan when eight years of age. The family settled in Livingston County, where, in 1854, he was married to Amanda Harger (deceased). In 1862 Brother Carpenter accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and for fourteen years served as missionary director. During his ministration many thousands of dollars were raised for the advancement of the work, and the scattered Sabbath keepers visited and encouraged in the carrying forward of missionary effort. Three sons, three daughters, one brother, and one sister are left of his near relatives.
C. A. RUSSELL.
COX.—William W. Cox was born in Decatur, Ill., Jan. 27, 1867, and died in Houston, Tex., Feb. 2, 1915. We were married in Chicago, Ill., in 1886. About a year later the truths of the third angel's message came to me. For many years my husband has believed the present truth, but only about one year before his death, during my serious illness, did he show any special interest, and it was only about six months ago that I saw any decided change in him. During his illness he accepted Christ as his Saviour, and to the ministers who visited and talked with him, he expressed faith and confidence in the Lord. He firmly believed that his sins were forgiven, and desired baptism, but on account of his condition was unable to take this step. He was a patient sufferer, and died believing that we should soon be reunited. My heart is full of praise to my Heavenly Father for hearing and answering prayer in his behalf. Funeral services were conducted in Houston by Elder E. L. Neff, and in Indianapolis, Ind., by Evangelist Tindall.
MRS. L. E. COX.
MOREHOUSE.—Lovica Call Morehouse died in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 28, 1915, aged 86 years, 1 month, and 23 days. The deceased had been an invalid for many years, having been paralyzed at the age of nineteen, while engaged in teaching school in Quincy, Ill. She never fully recovered from this stroke. She was very fond of reading history and biography, and most of all the Word of God, which was her chief solace in her last days. She often repeated portions of Scripture. The fourteenth chapter of John, and other passages pertaining to our Lord's soon coming, to which she looked forward with eagerness, were among her favorites. During the last few years of her life she was entirely helpless, and often expressed the desire to be at rest. During the last ten years she was cared for by Mrs. J. E. Huffman, to whom she was very much attached, and she often expressed her appreciation of the tender care received. She embraced Christianity in early life, and soon after her marriage accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists, uniting with the church at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to which she remained a faithful adherent. She was married to Josiah Morehouse, July 8, 1851. To this union four children were born, two of whom still survive,—Mrs. F. A. Howe, of Los Angeles, Cal.; and M. J. Morehouse, of Evanston, Ill. The latter was with Sister Morehouse in her last illness, and conveyed the body to her old home in Mount Pleasant, and laid it to rest beside the remains of her husband and two children, who had preceded her. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the writer, who had known her for many years.
L. McCOY.
WESTFALL.—Clark E. B. Westfall was born in Allen, Mich., March 26, 1910. He took a deep interest in religious things for a child of his age, and during the seven weeks of his last illness suffered in patience. He fell asleep in Jesus Feb. 2, 1915.
WILLIAM GUTHRIE.
SHREWSBURY.—Ruby I. Shrewsbury was born in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 18, 1890, and died in the Seattle General Hospital, March 2, 1915. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Ruby had been a member of the North Seattle church for ten years, but during her last illness had an especially bright Christian experience, and undoubtedly sleeps in Jesus. The funeral service was in charge of J. F. Piper, assisted by Elder L. Johnson.
JONES.—Franklin P. Jones was born in Jackson County, Indiana, Aug. 4, 1892, and died at his home, near Kennard, Ind., Feb. 23, 1915. Brother Jones never belonged to any church, but a short time before his death he accepted the truth taught by Seventh-day Adventists. He was anxious to be baptized and to unite with the church, but this his declining health would not permit. A wife and babe, his father, mother, one brother, and two sisters survive. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
H. M. KELLEY.
KEIFER.—Mary Elizabeth Millhouse was born in Piqua, Ohio, April 28, 1843, and was married to Alexander Keifer, of the same place, on Jan. 18, 1866. They made their home in Indiana, and there, in 1888, she accepted the truths taught by Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elders John Covert and Victor Thompson. She died suddenly, in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 24, 1915. Her husband and two sons survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
C. N. SANDERS.
CHEEK.—Maggie Milligan-Cheek was born in North Carolina in 1849. When she was two years old, the family moved to Oconee County, Georgia, where in later years she was married to A. B. Cheek. For seventeen years they resided in Boone County, Arkansas. Through the efforts of Elder J. G. Wood they were led to accept present truth. For the past thirteen years they have resided in Louisiana, where our sister fell asleep March 5, 1915, at their home in Lake Arthur. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, and we laid her away to await the coming of the Life-giver.
R. W. PARMELE.
PUTMAN.—John H. Putman was born in Eckford, Calhoun Co., Mich., Sept. 14, 1843, and died in Weidman, Mich., Feb. 26, 1915. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in Company One of the Twenty-seventh Michigan Infantry, and served his country until the close of the war. He was then married to Miss Emma Granger, of Dexter, Mich. Five children were born to them, four of whom survive, but the mother passed to her rest in 1882. Dec. 25, 1883, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hattie E. Wilsey, of Milford, and their two children, together with the mother, survive. Brother Putman was a member of the church at Horr, Mich.
J. G. LAMSON.
TICHENOR.—Charles Tichenor was born in New York State, July 4, 1825, and died Dec. 7, 1914, in Santa Ana, Cal. About two weeks before his death he experienced a most wonderful conversion. He knew we were praying earnestly for him, and when he began to pray for himself, he asked the Lord to forgive his sins and take away his taste for tobacco. Although he had used tobacco since he was twelve years of age, and had tried several times in his own strength to give it up, and failed, yet when he asked the Lord to remove his desire for it, it was done. How happy he was! and how eager to tell every one what the Lord had done for him! With the most simple, childlike faith he grasped the promises of God, and rejoiced in the thought of having a part in the first resurrection and again meeting those who were dear to him. His aged companion, three sons, and two daughters survive him.
DOROTHY HARBAUGH.
TWING.—Jarvis Henry Twing was born June 18, 1911, and died Feb. 19, 1915. The funeral service, conducted by the writer, was held in the Jamaica (Vt.) Seventh-day Adventist church. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11: 25. He rests in hope until the resurrection morning, when the Life-giver shall come to claim his own.
C. H. CASTLE.
DEXTER.—Frank Dexter was born at Willows, Oregon, March 10, 1895, and died in Terrabonne, Oregon, March 7, 1915. His death is mourned by his parents and one brother, but they sorrow in hope. For a number of years his mother has been an observer of the seventh-day Sabbath, and Frank was reared with a knowledge of present truth. During his last illness he fully accepted Christ, but was not able to be baptized. His experience resulted in the conversion of his father and brother. The funeral service was in charge of the writer.
I. G. KNIGHT.
BEACH.—Elizur Beach was born in Ohio, April 28, 1837, and died at the Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal., Feb. 26, 1915. His childhood was spent in Iowa. Later he went to Kansas, and finally to Missouri, where he was married. In 1861 he settled in Colorado, but three years later moved to Montana, where most of his life was spent in farming and stock raising. He came to California in 1911, and became a patient at the sanitarium, where he learned the precious truths of the third angel's message. He died in the triumph of a living faith. A son and his family are left to mourn.
J. A. BURDEN.
WOODS.—Our beloved brother, Benjamin Franklin Woods, was born in Fannin County, Texas, April 20, 1847. Jan. 6, 1870, he was married to Julia J. Allen. Four children were born to them. Brother Woods heard the third angel's message preached by Elder R. M. Kilgore in 1885, and gladly accepted it, contributing freely toward its promulgation. When Keene Academy was founded, he moved his family to that place, and was one of the principal supporters of the school. Brother Woods served on the executive committee of the Texas Conference and on the academy board for years, and his timely counsel and good judgment were much appreciated. In 1906 the family moved to Riverside, Cal., on account of his failing health, and there he fell asleep Feb. 23, 1915. His wife, one daughter, and one son are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. A. Burden, assisted by the writer.
C. McREYNOLDS.