Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 18, 1912

Howe.—Elvira E. Weeks was born at Painesville, Ohio, May 20, 1844. When she was three years of age, the family settled near Lowell, Mich., where she grew to womanhood. In 1864 she was married to John S. Van Deusen. To them were born three children. About the time of her marriage she embraced present truth, to which she remained faithful until her death, which occurred at Spring Valley, N. Dak., May 20, 1912. After the death of her first husband, she was married to Washington D. Howe, who, with her three children, two brothers, and three sisters, is left to mourn. E. VAN DEUSEN.

Jones.—Mary Roby was born May 6, 1834, in Allegany County, Maryland. She was married to Thomas Maxwell in Knox County, Illinois, Dec. 22, 1864. To them six children were born, four of whom survive. Mr. Maxwell having died, she was united in marriage with David N. Jones in October, 1897. Several years ago her husband died, and she spent the latter part of her life with her son, who lives in Lindsay, Cal., where she fell asleep June 11, 1912, aged 78 years. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1891. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. F. E. BROWN.

Hunter.—Elizabeth A. Blackburn was born in Yorkshire, England, Nov. 14, 1858. At the age of seventeen she was married to John H. Hunter. Five years later the family came to America, locating in Johnstown, Pa. Here they resided until eight years ago, when they removed to Battle Creek, Mich. The deceased was the mother of eight children, of whom seven are living. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Battle Creek, and her life was that of a conscientious Christian. She fell asleep Sunday, May 26, aged 53 years, 6 months, and 12 days. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 1:18. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

Sultz.—Isaac Sultz was born in Steuben County, Indiana, Sept. 25, 1842, and died in the hospital at Newton, Kans., June 16, 1912, aged 69 years, 8 months, and 22 days. Brother Sultz served in the civil war from Dec. 7, 1863, to Aug. 29, 1865. He was married to Mary L. Jarvis Aug. 20, 1868. To them were born five sons and one daughter, who, with their mother, are left to mourn. The family moved to Kansas in 1876, and since that time have made their home in that State. Brother Sultz was converted at the age of fifty-four years, while attending a series of meetings, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church near Fellsburg, Kans. He loved this truth, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the local United Brethren pastor. A. S. BRINGLE.

Brown.—Mrs. Elizabeth Brown died at her home in Aberdeen, S. Dak., March 15, 1912, aged 73 years, 11 months, and 5 days. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Squire. She was born in New York State, April 21, 1838. In her girlhood days her family moved to Green Lake County, Wisconsin, and a few years later she attended a series of revival meetings at Rockhill. At that time she was converted and baptized, and united with the Methodist Church, thereafter remaining a devoted Christian. She was married to Martin Brown March 27, 1872, at Skyberg, Minn. Four children were born to them. Sister Brown accepted the truth for this time about fifty years ago. In 1906, after the death of her husband, she came to Aberdeen, S. Dak., making her home with her son and daughter. Her beautiful, unselfish life endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. A large number of friends attended the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Rev. 14:13. D. P. MILLER.