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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · May 30, 1912

Obituaries

RUSSELL.—Caroline Ware Russell was born at Wellesley, Mass., Sept. 2, 1838, and died April 12, 1912. She suffered intensely, but always manifested a meekness and submission born of an abiding faith in God. Hers was a beautiful Christian life. She accepted present truth about six years ago. A few relatives and many friends are left to mourn. "Asleep in Jesus" was the theme at the funeral service, which was conducted by Pastor Hill (Congregationalist), assisted by the writer. P. A. PRICKITT.

CAMPBELL.—Died at North Yakima, Wash., April 7, 1912, Frances C. Rew-Campbell, aged 31 years, 10 months, and 15 days. She was born at Garden City, Minn., May 22, 1880, and gave her heart to God when but a child, being baptized at the age of thirteen. She was married to Earnest E. Campbell, Nov. 25, 1905. Through her long illness she was a patient sufferer, and to the last expressed herself as willing to go if it was the Lord's will. Besides her husband and little boy, she leaves her parents, a sister, and many friends to mourn. F. A. DETAMORE.

HILL.—Socrates Hill passed away on the morning of March 21, 1912, at his home near Hadley, Pa., aged 76 years and 1 day. He was born near Sharon, Pa., March 20, 1836. For some time the family lived in Wisconsin, but a few years ago they returned to Pennsylvania. The deceased was an earnest Christian, and always anxious to help in bringing a knowledge of this saving truth to others. His wife, one son, and one daughter are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Deems, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hadley. MRS. LYDIA E. HILL.

BRYANT.—Nancy C. Bryant was born in Illinois, Aug. 7, 1838, and died at her home near Springfield, Mo., March 31, 1912, aged 73 years, 7 months, and 24 days. Over thirty-eight years ago she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and her hope in a soon-coming Saviour never wavered. Most of her life was spent in Kansas, though she was a member of the Springfield church at the time of her death. One daughter and one sister are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by a Baptist minister; text, Psalm 90. HATTIE BRYANT.

GROGAN.—Fernando A. H. Grogan was born Oct. 20, 1910, and died April 11, 1912, at Stanley, N. Dak., aged 17 months and 21 days. Ferdie was a beautiful child, of quiet disposition. We hope soon to meet our darling where there will be no more death nor crying. Pastor Amundson (Baptist) spoke words of comfort from John 14:1-20. JENNIE M. GROGAN.

WISSNER.—John Wissner was born in Germany, Aug. 24, 1840, and died at Modesto, Cal., April 5, 1912, aged 71 years, 7 months, and 10 days. He enlisted in the United States army in 1863, and was honorably discharged two years later. Aug. 6, 1865, he was married to Miss Rosa Bloom, and to them were born ten children, seven of whom survive. Brother Wissner's first church relations were with the Lutherans; later he united with the Baptists, but about fifteen years ago he, with his wife and most of their children, accepted present truth. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and now rests awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. J. OSBORNE.

MERRIAM.—Eugene A. Merriam was born in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, Nov. 21, 1858, and died at his home in Battle Creek, Mich., April 16, 1912, aged 53 years, 4 months, and 25 days. A few years of his boyhood were spent in Battle Creek, where his father, Dr. Merriam, was a well-known practising physician. The family later moved to Ohio, where Brother Merriam was united in marriage with Emma May Mynderse. To this union were born five children. For many years Brother Merriam was a firm believer in present truth, for fourteen years serving with faithfulness and efficiency as secretary and treasurer of the Ohio and the West Michigan Conferences. At the time when failing health caused him to retire from his ever-active life, he was serving the Battle Creek church as clerk and treasurer. Wherever he served, his whole-hearted cordiality won for him lifelong friendships. Always accommodating and unselfish, his life was made up of little helpful things, for he truly followed his Master, who "went about doing good." His wife, four daughters, and one sister, together with a large circle of friends, mourn the loss of one whom to know was to appreciate and love. His work is done, and he sleeps, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastors H. Nicola and E. Leland, the text being 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.