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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 7, 1913

Obituaries

GUSTIN.—Myrtle Naomi Gustin was born at South Lancaster, Mass., March 9, 1910. Soon after this her parents removed to Lynden, Wash. She was an obedient child, and although so young, her mind was already being stored with God's Word. Her death occurred July 1, 1913. The writer spoke words of consolation at the funeral service. J. W. BOYNTON.

STRICKLER.—Julia Rebecca Strickler was born in Logan County, Ohio, May 24, 1850, and died in Columbus, Ohio, July 11, 1913. She became a Seventh-day Adventist thirty years ago, and continued faithful until death. She was married to Daniel Strickler in 1877. Three sons were born to this union. Sister Strickler suffered severely during her last illness, yet trusted God implicitly. Her only hope was in the life to come, and she fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral sermon was preached from 1 Cor. 13:12. JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.

BURR.—Orcott Burr was born at Copley, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1836, and died at Sparta, Wis., June 30, 1913, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 1 day. On March 13, 1861, he was married to Minerva Richardson. Five children were born to them, four of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father and companion. The deceased had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for forty years, and the triumph and spread of the message were always a source of rejoicing to him. We laid our brother to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. W. S. SHREVE.

BECRAFT.—James S. Becraft was born at Crescent Mills, Cal., April 28, 1857, and died at his home in Seattle, Wash., June 9, 1913. He accepted present truth in 1892, and being desirous of doing service for the Master, attended Elder W. M. Healey's Bible class in Portland, Oregon. In 1895 he was married to Miss Emma Comer, who, with an only son, survives him. Four brothers and a sister also mourn their loss. Brother Becraft died fully trusting all to his blessed Lord, whom he confidently expected to meet on the resurrection morning. At his request the writer, who was instrumental in turning his heart to God, preached the funeral sermon from Job 14:10. S. W. NELLIS.

WEATHERFORD.—Eva Weatherford, née Cardy, was born Aug. 9, 1877, in Waterloo, Wis., and died June 28, 1913, at Duquoin, Ill. She was baptized at the age of eleven years in the present truth by Elder Isaac Sanborn, and was an earnest, faithful Christian in every detail of life, loving her Lord and making his service her first duty. May 11, 1898, she was married to W. F. Weatherford, of Athens, Ala. Her husband, her mother, Mrs. J. H. Cardy, four brothers, and four sisters are left to mourn; also the brethren and sisters of the Duquoin church, by whom she was greatly loved for her faithfulness in God's service. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus and awaits the soon coming of the Life-giver. Dr. W. C. Dalbey conducted the funeral services, using as words of comfort Rev. 14:13. MRS. ELIZA GRAHAM.

PLANK.—David Plank was born in Brookfield, Pa., May 31, 1842, and died at Sunderlinville, June 26, 1913, after a lingering illness of many years. Some thirty-five years ago he first heard the message of a soon-coming Saviour, and although a cripple, successfully disposed of one thousand copies of "Coming King." He leaves a companion and two children to mourn their loss, but they sorrow in hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. I. N. WILLIAMS.

RICHARDSON.—Mrs. Nancy J. Richardson died at the home of her daughter, in Mansfield, Ohio, from the infirmities of age. She was born in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., April 7, 1831. She was married to A. O. Richardson Feb. 3, 1850. Three children are left to mourn. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bellville, Ohio, in 1869. Elder D. E. Lindsey, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, assisted by Rev. Mr. Owens, conducted the funeral service.

RULAFORD.—Edna Anderson Rulaford, wife of Brother C. C. Rulaford, died at her home in College Place, Wash., June 7, 1913, aged 24 years, 6 months, and 7 days. The deceased was converted while attending school at Walla Walla College, and united with the church at College Place, of which she remained a faithful and devoted member until her death. Her companion and two children are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. N. W. Lawrence. J. W. LAIR.

JACKSON.—Mrs. D. M. Jackson, aged 53 years, 2 months, and 16 days, died at her home near Keene, Tex., June 22, 1913. Sister Jackson was born in Pike County, Alabama. She was religiously inclined from her youth, and the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore led her and her husband into this truth about eighteen years ago. After the removal of the family from Alabama to Texas, Sister Jackson was a faithful member of the Keene church. In her life, as well as in her dying hours, she witnessed for Jesus with a heart ever yearning for the salvation of those about her. The funeral services were conducted by Elder W. A. McCutchen, and she was laid to rest to await the coming of her Saviour. E. W. CAREY.