Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 23, 1913

MURPHY.—Thelma Jane, infant daughter of Robert A. and Mary B. Murphy, of Lonaconing, Md., died Oct. 4, 1913, aged 2 months and 15 days. The writer spoke words of consolation from 2 Cor. 1: 3, 4. GEO. R. APSLEY.

COOPER.—Died near Midvale, Idaho, Sept. 16, 1913, Jimmie Cooper, aged 11 years, 8 months, and 12 days. He was the only son of Christopher and Nellie Cooper. Although Jimmie suffered intensely during his short illness, yet he never murmured. We laid him to rest beside his little sister until the Life-giver shall come to claim his own. Funeral services were conducted by the Baptist minister. C. E. GARNER.

WELSH.—Mary Rebecca Kaerth Welsh was born Feb. 13, 1871, near Arbuckle, Cal. She was known as Molly Kaerth while attending Healdsburg College. For some years she made her home with her widowed mother, who, with two sisters, five brothers, and many friends, is left to mourn. The deceased fell asleep in Jesus in a San Francisco hospital Sept. 24, 1913, following a serious operation. Brief services were conducted by Pastor Horace B. Blood, of the Baptist Church, assisted by the writer. E. J. HARVEY.

LAYLAND.—Mrs. Isabella Layland died at her home near Keene, Tex., Sept. 8, 1913, aged fifty-seven years. She was born in England in the year 1856, was married to Edward Layland at the age of nineteen, and with him came to America the same year. About twenty-one years ago, while living in Minnesota, she, with her husband, accepted present truth, and was baptized by Elder Breed. Sister Layland was faithful to her baptismal vows to the end. Her husband, five sons, and four daughters mourn the absence of the one who now sleeps in Jesus. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. W. CAREY.

CRUMMEL.—Hazel D. Crummel was born in Akron, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1892, and died at Melrose, Mass., Sept. 7, 1913. At the time of her death she was a nurse at the Melrose Sanitarium. In trying to save the life of a patient for whom she was caring, she sank to the bottom of the lake. Her young life was ever devoted to her Heavenly Father, and she died at her post of duty, in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her parents, two brothers, two sisters, with many other near relatives and numerous friends, are left to mourn. Funeral services by the writer. Text, Rev. 14: 13. FRANCIS M. FAIRCHILD.

FORD.—Edna Ford was born near Pullman, Wash., Aug. 23, 1890, and died in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 17, 1913. She was struck by a car on the Cœur d'Alene interurban track, near where she was teaching a church-school, and a few hours later died from the injuries received. The remains were brought to her home, interment taking place in the cemetery at Walla Walla, Wash. The funeral service, which was held in the church at College Place, was largely attended by sympathizing friends. The writer was assisted at the funeral service by Elder W. F. Martin. W. W. STEWARD.

BOWERS.—Charles Henry Bowers fell asleep at Bear Lake, Wis., Sept. 22, 1913, aged 68 years. He embraced the message under the labors of Elders I. Sanborn and Charles Smith some twenty years ago. He became a charter member of the Bear Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church, which was organized in 1900. Brother Bowers was a soldier in the civil war, serving his country for over four years. An aunt is the only relative left to mourn. He was a faithful member of our church, and will be missed by his brethren and sisters in Christ. His last words expressed an unwavering hope in the promises of God. J. B. SCOTT.

BROWN.—William R. Brown was born in Kingston, Canada, Feb. 11, 1857, and died in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 18, 1913. He was married in 1889 to Miss Ida Bowen, who, with their seven children, survives him. They mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. The deceased never fully identified himself with us as a people, but always opened his home to our ministers, and was anxious to see the cause of God prosper. During his last illness of several months he called members of the church to pray at his bedside. He seemed resigned to die, and expressed confidence in his acceptance with God. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder M. H. Serns and the writer. G. E. LANGDON.

PAINE.—Died at Barre, Mass., Sept. 7, 1913, Wilbur L. Paine. He was born in Ashfield, Mass., Feb. 15, 1847. He was reared in a knowledge of this truth, and united with the church at an early age. His integrity and good judgment were highly esteemed in the New England Conference, of which he was vice-president for more than twenty years. He spent nearly all his life in Charlemont, Mass., where for many years he was engaged in the lumber business. The remains were taken there for interment, the Methodist minister assisting the writer in the funeral service. The deceased was held in high esteem by the citizens of his home town. His companion and four children find comfort in the hope of the coming resurrection morning. P. F. BICKNELL.

CUBBINS.—Brother Frank D. Cubbins was born July 28, 1864, and died in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 25, 1913. At the age of twenty-two he was converted and joined the Methodist Church. In 1911, with his wife, he attended our tent-meetings in Memphis, and fully accepted all the truths of the third angel's message, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Brother Cubbins was an earnest and willing worker, being for a year superintendent of our Sabbath-school. At the time of his death he was one of the deacons of the church. He will be greatly missed by the Memphis church and his many personal friends. We shall never forget his cordial, genial helpfulness. Absolutely sincere, tender-hearted, in the highest sense a true gentleman, his presence brought with it good cheer and hopefulness. "Faithful unto death," he will soon receive the "crown of life." O Saviour, thou who dost not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men, thou who hast felt the bitter pangs of death, and hast the keys of the grave, hasten the glad resurrection morning, and bring from the cruel tomb, with all the sleeping saints, our beloved brother and friend. His wife and three sons, together with other relatives and many friends, mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. R. Elliott from 2 Sam. 14: 14. J. S. WASHBURN.

DAVIS.—Alma Davis, youngest daughter of Brother and Sister G. E. Davis, died at the family home, three miles north of Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 17, 1913, aged 11 years, 5 months, and 26 days. Alma was a dutiful child of bright and sunny disposition, and will be greatly missed in the home, especially by her little twin brother. She took a great interest in Sabbath-school, church-school, and camp-meetings, and hoped to be baptized at the Hastings meeting, but was taken ill with the fatal malady that resulted in her death three weeks later. With heartache and tears because of the separation, yet sustained through all by the blessed hope, we laid her away to await the call of the Life-giver. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

PETERSON.—Albert W. Peterson was born at Poy Sippi, Wis., March 4, 1864, and died from injuries received in an automobile accident at Millboro, S. Dak., Sept. 18, 1913. Aug. 13, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Sorensen. To this union were born seven children, six of whom survive. At the early age of fourteen years, the deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Poy Sippi, and from that time until his death was a conscientious Christian. He fell asleep with full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. His wife and children feel their loss keenly, but they sorrow in hope. The writer spoke words of consolation from 2 Sam. 12: 23. L. B. PORTER.

PARMELE.—Julia Parmele was born Feb. 5, 1865. There were six brothers in the family, and she was the youngest of five sisters. At the age of twelve years she heard the truths of the third angel's message, and a year later, with eight of our family, united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Later she spent two years in teaching public school, after which she went to Chicago to engage in Bible work. In 1885 she was sent to Washington, D. C., to assist in beginning the work in that city. After eight years of faithful labor there, she was called to London, England, returning to the home land in 1896. The year following she went with the writer to Nashville, Tenn., being employed as stenographer in the publishing house there. We came to Portland, Oregon, in 1909, and soon her health began to fail. Everything possible was done for her benefit, but all proved of no avail, and she fell asleep in Jesus, at Portland, March 2, 1913. Three brothers and two sisters are left to mourn. EMMA PARMELE.