Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 19, 1914

MurpHY.—Died Jan. 19, 1914, near Wayne, Mo., Sister Jennie Murphy, aged 46 years. Four children and a large circle of friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. W. H. Brown.

Summerville.—Flossie May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Summerville, was born Feb. 16, 1912, and died Sept. 10, 1913. The sorrowing parents are confident that their little one will be returned to their arms in the resurrection morning. Chancy Wood.

Spire.—Died, our two beloved children, Fred James and Ben Hanson Spire. Baby Fred was born July 17, 1912, at Formosa, Fla., and died suddenly Jan. 1, 1914. During the funeral of his baby brother, Ben Hanson was taken ill with the same disease, and died ten days later. He was born at Edgefield, Tenn., Aug. 11, 1907, and although of tender years, had a large circle of friends. He was obedient and truthful, and from his earliest infancy was interested in the things of God. Elder LeRoy T. Crisler conducted both services. B. W. Spire.

Francis.—Mrs. Ellen Sarah Francis fell asleep Dec. 19, 1913, aged 66 years, 4 months, and 7 days. For forty-one years her husband, John Francis, enjoyed her companionship. In 1897 the deceased became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and she died in the hope of the resurrection. The funeral services, conducted by the writer, were largely attended. Her companion and a son and a daughter are left to mourn. G. A. Thompson.

Wagar.—Jennie E. Wagar was born in McHenry County, North Dakota, April 13, 1898, and died at Copper Ridge, Knox Co., Tenn., Jan. 31, 1914. Father and mother, four brothers, and four sisters are left to mourn. A large number of friends attended the funeral services held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Copper Ridge, of which church the deceased was a member. Interment was made in the little churchyard cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. R. Magoon.

Rollins.—Roxy Rollins was born in Redwillow County, Nebraska, Sept. 5, 1893, and died Jan. 25, 1914, aged 20 years, 4 months, and 20 days. She grew to womanhood in Indianola, Nebr., where she received her education. At the age of twelve years she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bartley, Nebr., and lived a consistent Christian life. She spent some time in teaching both church and public school. During the summer of 1913 she was engaged in Bible work in the city of Omaha, Nebr. Her parents, four brothers, and many relatives and friends mourn. The writer spoke words of comfort at the funeral service from John 14: 1-3. William McDowell.

Orr.—Died at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., Jan. 31, 1914, Beatrix Hillman Orr, wife of David J. Orr, an employee of the Review and Herald Office. Beatrix Hillman was born April 4, 1882, near Bristol, England. Fourteen years ago she embraced the faith of the soon-coming Saviour through Bible work done in Bristol by Mrs. Laura Ginley Whitgrove. To qualify for missionary service she studied in our London training school and at the Caterham Sanitarium school for nurses. In 1909 she came to America, residing in Takoma Park. She fell asleep in the "blessed hope" of the resurrection at the coming of the Lord. She leaves, to mourn their loss, a husband and friends in this land, and parents and two sisters in England. W. A. Spicer.