Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Aug 22, 1912

GWIN.—Enos Miles Gwin was born in Ohio in 1848, and died in Kettle Falls, Wash., July 30, 1912. For years he was a conference worker in Kansas and Arizona, but about ten years ago settled in Washington. A few days before his death he expressed his gratification that changed conditions promised greater leisure, and remarked, "Now we must serve God better than ever before." The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at Kettle Falls, words of consolation being spoken by the writer from Job 14:14. ORIN BELKNAP.

VEIT.—Mrs. Ruth Alice Veit was born in North Andover, Mass., April 22, 1854, and died in Flagstaff, Ariz., June 19, 1912, where she had resided for a number of years. About twelve years ago she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Geo. States. Those who knew her best say that she was a consistent Christian, respected and loved by all. We trust that she will have a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the Methodist minister of Flagstaff. F. W. WHEELER.

POTTS.—William Potts was born in Miami County, Ohio, June 30, 1829, and died in Saint Marys, Ohio, July 30, 1912. Sixty years ago he was married to Nancy Ralston. Eleven children were born to this union, but the mother and three of the children died a number of years ago. Later Brother Potts married Mrs. Eliza Maxwell, who, with one brother and eight children, is left to mourn. Twenty-nine years ago the deceased accepted the third angel's message, and till the time of his death was a consistent Christian. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service from Ps. 116:15. JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

RILEY.—Mary A. Riley was born near Harrisburg, Pa., in 1829, and died July 19, 1912, at the home of her daughter in Webster City, Iowa. She was married at the age of seventeen to W. H. Riley, in Janesville, Wis. Seven children were born to them, three of whom are left to mourn. Father and mother accepted the third angel's message in the early sixties, and their home was always a resting-place for our tired and worn laborers. A Methodist minister conducted the funeral services, speaking words of comfort to those who sorrowed. We hope to meet our loved one soon where there will be no more sad partings. MRS. L. H. WOLFsen.

DAVIS.—Dr. J. W. Davis, of Port Fairfield, Maine, died July 21, 1912, in Melrose, Mass. He took the dental course in Washington, D. C., and had been in successful practice for more than thirty years. For many years the deceased had been a believer in present truth, but after the death of his wife seemed to take an even deeper interest in spiritual things. He fell asleep on the anniversary of her burial, aged 60 years, 11 months, and 11 days. His sudden death was a great shock to his bride of only a few weeks, Mrs. Alice (Smith) Davis; also to his three children and three sisters. The funeral was held on July 24, Pastor T. N. Kewley (Methodist) assisting in the service. ELMER E. OSBORNE.

BAKER.—Elizabeth Baker was born Feb. 4, 1835, and fell asleep Nov. 10, 1911. She embraced present truth about forty-seven years ago while living near Mauston, Wis. At the close of the war of the rebellion she, with her husband and five little children, settled on a homestead in Clark County, Wisconsin, and there for nine years they kept the Sabbath all alone. Mother never lost faith in the message, although hers was a life of toil and hardship. About four years ago father sold the old home, and they moved to Bethel, Wis., where she died. She was the mother of twenty-seven children, twelve of whom survive. Words of comfort were spoken by Prof. C. L. Stone, of Bethel Academy. C. E. BAKER.

SLADE.—J. W. Slade was born in the village of Lyons, Ionia Co., Mich., April 6, 1863, and died at his temporary home in Clinton County, Michigan, July 26, 1912. When a young boy, he enjoyed a bright Christian experience and possessed a strong love for the truth. His father and mother died when he was but a youth, and upon him fell the responsibility of looking after the farm, and caring for six brothers and a sister younger than himself. About sixteen years ago he was married to Miss Eva Reeder, who joined him in self-supporting missionary work in Tennessee, to which it was their purpose to return this fall. His sudden death came as a crushing blow, yet it is comforting to know that he seemed ready for the call. His wife, five children, five brothers, and many friends mourn the loss of a dear one. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Eugene Leland. E. K. SLADE.

REEDER.—J. B. Reeder died July 23, 1912, at his home, near Danbury, Tex., aged 62 years and 27 days. He was married to Dora Berry in 1871. There were born to this union nine children, seven of whom, together with their mother, are left to mourn. Brother Reeder accepted present truth in 1904, and held to this faith until his death. Brother E. M. Lacey presented some of the comforting promises of God. MRS. WILL REEDER.

CHAPMAN.—William E. Chapman died July 31, 1912, at his home in Enyart, Mo., after an illness of seven weeks. He was born near Enyart, March 19, 1855, accepted present truth in 1888, and was a leading member of the Enyart church until his death. His exemplary life won for him many friends, and the funeral services were largely attended. His companion, two sons, and two daughters are left to mourn, but they "sorrow not, even as others which have no hope." E. A. MERRELL.

BURK.—John S. Burk was born in Cumby, Tex., Nov. 26, 1890, and died July 15, 1912. He was a faithful son and loving brother. His parents, four brothers, three sisters, and many friends are left to mourn. When seventeen years of age, John united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member till the day of his death. Words of comfort were spoken to the bereaved from Rom. 8:18, by Pastor W. L. McGuire (Methodist). J. W. WINN.

BRIGGS.—Frank W. Briggs was born March 10, 1872, and died July 26, 1911. He heard present truth from his mother some years ago, but business interests were so strong that he did not accept the third angel's message until a few months before his death. During his last sickness the deceased spent some time in our sanitariums located in Florida and Iowa. He fell asleep at his home in St. Paul, Minn., in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. His mother, wife, and one son survive. C. A. PEDICORD.

BURTNETT.—Georgia Estella Burtnett, née Byland, was born Dec. 26, 1876, in East Liverpool, Ohio, and fell peacefully asleep in Jesus on July 30, 1912, at her home near Glenfield, Pa. Three years ago Sister Burtnett gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Alliance. At the time of her death she was a member of the Allegheny church. Her husband, four children, a brother, and a sister, besides many other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 19: 25, 26. The body was taken to East Liverpool for burial. JOHN P. GAEDE.