Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jul 11, 1912

HARMER.—Joyce Bertha Harmer was born in Pine Island, Minn., Oct. 4, 1904, and died April 13, 1912, at Viola, Idaho. The little girl was one of God's true missionaries, and loved to repeat the precious promises of the Bible. She leaves her parents, one sister, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rom. 8: 28. A. E. SERNS.

SHEPHERD.—Bertha M. Shepherd was born in Davis County, Iowa, July 26, 1864, and died May 22, 1912, at College View, Nebr., aged 47 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She was in failing health when she moved to College View from Iowa something over a year ago, and for the last three months of her life she was confined to her bed. She had an unfaltering trust in God to the last. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at her home in College View, after which the remains were taken to her former home for interment. F. M. BURG.

ELDRED.—Sister Myra Eldred died at her home in Brenham, Tex., June 16, 1912. In early life she was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. About fourteen years ago she heard and accepted the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists. She was a kind, tender-hearted Christian. This manifested itself in her constant consideration of the comforts of those about her. The closing days of her life were spent in making earnest appeals to her unconverted friends and relatives to accept Christ. Two brothers and two sisters are left to mourn, but not as those without hope. We laid her to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. The funeral service, which was conducted by the writer, was largely attended. E. L. NEFF.

BOWMAN.—Abraham L. Bowman was born in Shelbyville, Tenn., Oct. 10, 1858, and died, after an illness of less than two hours, in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 13, 1912, aged 53 years, 8 months, and 3 days. Mr. Bowman married Miss Alice Duiguid in March, 1882. They lived in Columbus, Ohio, for twenty years. Ten years ago he moved his family to Pittsburgh, and also transferred his membership to Mt. Ararat Baptist Church of that city. His wife and family connected with the Columbus Seventh-day Adventist Church a number of years ago. The deceased was kind and considerate, and was respected for his convictions and devotion. He leaves to mourn his sudden death his wife, two sons, three daughters, and many relatives and friends. The funeral service was held in the Second Baptist church, conducted by Reverend Chandler and the writer. JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

KILLEN.—Died at Asheville, N. C., June 13, 1912, Margaret Killen, daughter of J. S. and Minnie Killen. She was born April 14, 1912. While baby was with us but a little while, yet it seemed hard to give her up. Our hearts were comforted by the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. E. S. SANFORD.

STEPHENS.—Phebe Alice Stephens, née Hodgins, was born Aug. 11, 1853, and fell asleep in Jesus May 16, 1912. Sister Stephens was reared in the Friends' faith. After her marriage, in 1875, she united with the Methodists. About thirteen years ago present truth came to her, and since that time she has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her two sons survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

BURROWS.—Bertha Burrows was born at Fall Leaf, Kans., March 8, 1887, and died May 19, 1912. Sister Bertha was one of our promising church-school teachers, and was taken sick while engaged in this work. She leaves a mother, one sister, and two brothers to mourn. Their hearts are comforted by the thought that they will meet her when Jesus comes. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. F. Marvin. J. W. ADAMS.

CRANE.—John Crane was born Feb. 6, 1846, at Erie City, Pa. He was married to Miss Sarah Finn in 1870, and to them were born ten children, seven of whom are living. Brother Crane was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty-three years, and was loved by all who knew him. He died June 3, 1912. We miss our brother, but sorrow not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted in the church at Chesaning, Mich., of which he was a member. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Wm. Ostrander. H. S. GUILFORD.

HIETT.—George Samuel Hiett was born in Shanghai, W. Va., March 3, 1884, and died suddenly May 4, 1912, in Washington, D. C. He belonged to the Sunday-school baseball league of Washington, and while playing, was hit by the ball on the temple. This caused the bursting of a blood-vessel, and he lived only a few hours. Mr. Hiett once observed the Sabbath, with his parents and other members of the family; but during the last few years of his life, worldly interests caused him to neglect this duty. He was very kind and thoughtful of others, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His father, mother, one brother, and three sisters are left to mourn. The minister of the league assisted in the funeral services. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 21:7.