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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 16, 1907

Obituaries

BRADFORD.— Died at Etna, Wash., April 3, 1907, of abscess of the ear, Fannie Gertrude, daughter of D. and M. L. Bradford, aged 18 months and 13 days. The parents expect to meet their little one again when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. H. WALKER.

GRIFFITH.— Died at the home of her daughter in St. Elmo, Ill., Feb. 25, 1907, of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. Mercy Jane Griffith, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 28 days. She and her husband embraced present truth under the labor of Elder E. W. Farnsworth, in Nebraska, about twenty-eight years ago. About four years later her husband and two sons were killed by accident. Sister Griffith was an earnest, active Christian, beloved by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elder Locken, from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. C. H. BLISS.

DIVELBISS.— Died at the home of his daughter, Frances A. Thomas, of Sallisaw, I. T., Feb. 28, 1907, of consumption and kidney trouble, I. Divelbiss, aged 66 years and 5 months. Father was a member of the Methodist Church until 1874, when he accepted the third angel’s message through the labors of Elders Smith Sharp and Charles Stevens at Melvern, Kan. He was a faithful Bible student, and was at peace with God. Five of his nine children still survive. Words of comfort were spoken at the home by a Methodist minister, as there was no minister of our faith near. The texts used were of father’s own choosing—Job 19:25-27; 2 Cor. 12:9. FRANCES A. THOMAS.

LARRABEE.— Died at Cottonwood, Idaho, April 1, 1907, Hugh D. Larrabee, son of A. E. and Ada Larrabee, aged 7 months and 11 days. The child had been a great sufferer during most of his short life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:16, 17. The burial took place near Forest, Idaho. F. D. STARR.

BAKER.— Died in Rock Hall, Md., April 4, 1907, of membranous croup, James Francis Baker, son of James F. and Susie A. Baker, aged 8 months and 27 days. Sister Baker looks forward to the time when “little children are borne by holy angels to their mothers’ arms.” Funeral service was conducted at the house by the writer, assisted by the church elder, Brother Drier. Words of comfort were spoken, based upon 1 Thess. 4:16, 17. G. H. CLARK.

WARD.— Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. Blower, on Mt. Howell, Cal., March 25, 1907, of intestinal tuberculosis, Helen A. Ward, aged 41 years, 1 month, and 12 days. About twenty-two years ago she united with the Methodist Church, and two years later accepted present truth. At the time of her death she was a member of the Sanitarium church. Her hope was bright in the soon coming of the Lord. Comforting words were spoken by the writer. J. H. BEHRENS.

OGDEN.— Died at Granger, Wash., March 27, 1907, of pneumonia, Mandy E. Ogden, aged 16 years, 8 months, and 5 days. Having been taught the truths of God’s Word from childhood, at the early age of twelve years she wished to be baptized and unite with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. About one year ago she joined the company at Granger. She sought to lead a true Christian life, and was beloved by all who knew her. We laid her to rest in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. E. W. CATLIN.

CHAMBERLIN.— Died at his home in New Haven, Conn., April 1, 1907, Charles Chamberlin, aged 85 years. Brother Chamberlin was a deacon of the Congregational church of Buckingham, Conn., over forty years. He embraced the message in this city last year, and was baptized, though very feeble, at the close of the tent services last summer. He leaves a wife, two brothers, one sister, and six children. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, appropriate words being spoken from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. J. C. STEVENS.

REUCHEL.— Died at her home in Hill City, S. D., March 27, 1907, Mrs. Anna Reuchel, née Borck, wife of Henry Reuchel, aged 55 years. Mrs. Reuchel was born in Germany, and came to America with her parents when only six months old. She was reared in the Lutheran Church, and later united with the Baptist, and about two years ago she identified herself with the Adventist people, and was “faithful unto death.” Her life was full of acts of kindness and deeds of mercy. She sleeps in Jesus. Besides her husband and children, she leaves many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted in the Baptist church by the writer, the text being Ps. 23:1-4. ALBERT C. ANDERSON.

ROBB.— Fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, at Kalamazoo, Mich., March 26, 1907, Byron Robb, aged 74 years and 5 days. Brother Robb with his parents accepted the third angel’s message nearly fifty years ago as the result of Bible study begun under the influence of Elder Joseph Bates. When the Kalamazoo Seventh-day Adventist church was founded, he became one of its charter members, remaining with them until his death. He leaves a wife, three brothers, two children, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a wide circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But our sorrow brightens with hope as we look forward to the day so near at hand when the voice of the Archangel will call the veterans now at rest to unite with those still living in a chorus of praise to the Captain of our salvation. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder M. N. Campbell. B. F. KNEELAND.

SMITH.— Died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, Sanitarium, Cal., April 11, 1907, Sister Martha Smith, aged 49 years. She was born in Scotland, and when two years of age came to this country. Most of her life has been spent in Reno, Nev. A husband, one daughter, and three sons mourn their loss. She was a member of the Reno church for about fifteen years, and was a devoted, faithful missionary worker up to the time of her death. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. B. E. BEDDOE.

HARDY.— Died in La Veta, Colo., March 25, 1907, of heart failure and old age, Alfred Monroe Hardy, aged 77 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Brother Hardy was converted while quite young. He accepted present truth in 1884, and was a consistent and faithful Christian, dying with a firm hope and strong faith in his Saviour. Of his four sons and two daughters, one of the sons survives. Words of comfort, based on Heb. 9:27, were spoken by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church in La Veta, Colo. L. A. SPRING.

POTTINGER.— Died March 27, 1907, Mary Armstrong Pottinger, wife of the late Dr. Wilson Pottinger. She was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1828. For years Brother and Sister Pottinger were active workers in the message; traveling by team, they visited homes in every direction for many miles around to talk of the precious truth they had found. Four sons, sixteen grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren mourn their loss. She was dearly beloved by all who knew her, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13; 19:8; 22:14. E. O. PARKER.

DOUGLAS.— Died at the home of her son, Brother Richard Earl, March 27, 1907, of heart failure, Sister Martha J. Douglas, aged 63 years. She was converted in the Methodist Church. In 1904 she was baptized by Elder C. A. Burman and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Milbank, S. D. She peacefully fell asleep with a bright hope of meeting her loved ones when Jesus comes. She was the mother of eight children, two of whom were with her at the time of her death. Words of encouragement were spoken by the writer from Ps. 90:12. WILL A. BAKER.

BROUSSARD.— Died at Hobart, La., March 18, 1907, Mrs. Ella Anerree Broussard, wife of L. Paul Broussard, aged 36 years and 16 days. Sister Broussard accepted the message in 1889, being a charter member of the Hope Villa church. She remained loyal and faithful to “the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” She loved the Sabbath-school, and was ever ready and willing to do all in her power for the advancement of the truth. Besides her husband, Sister Broussard leaves a daughter and a son to mourn, who “sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” The funeral service was conducted by the writer. S. B. HORTON.

WOOD.— Died at her home in Springfield, Ohio, March 23, 1907, Sister Adaline Wood, wife of Elder J. G. Wood, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 8 days. Of the five children who were given them, three survive her,—Mrs. Chlo Miller, of Springfield, Ohio; Dr. Lillis Wood Starr; and Frank Wood, of California. Those, with several brothers and sisters, mourn their loss, but none so much as does Elder Wood, who is now deprived of the companion who has shared his joys and sorrows for almost half a century. Those who were acquainted with Sister Wood in the early days of the message, will remember the hospitality and regard for the comfort of others which characterized her all through her life. This was manifested in her last illness, which continued with more or less severity for more than two years. Elder R. R. Kennedy conducted the funeral service, which was held in the church at Springfield, using Ps. 116:15 for the foundation of his comforting sermon. She was laid to rest in beautiful Ferncliff Cemetery, there to await the call of the Archangel. KATHARINE E. MILLER.

PURDY.— Died at Deckerville, Mich., March 28, 1907, James Purdy, aged nearly 82 years. He had been an interested reader of the REVIEW for some time, and finally accepted the Sabbath of the Lord. His wife and a daughter had kept the Sabbath for a number of years, and their example was blessed to his salvation. Ps. 17:15 was the text at the funeral, chosen by the deceased. ALBERT WEEKS.

ANDERSON.— Died at the home of her son, O. J. Anderson, Leavings, Alberta, April 13, 1907, of dropsy, Mrs. Mary Anderson, in her eighty-fifth year. She was born in Sweden, and came to this country in 1886, living in northern Minnesota until the family moved to Alberta. At times she struggled with doubts, but the Lord taught her to lean on his everlasting arms. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. C. CHRISTENSEN.

GILLETT.— Died in Roswell, N. M., March 25, 1907, E. R. Gillett, aged 76 years and 1 day. He served one term in the Iowa Legislature. In 1864 he enlisted in the Forty-sixth Illinois Volunteers as quartermaster, serving three years and two months. Then he was discharged on account of disability caused by hemorrhage of the lungs. He was an infidel until he heard present truth in 1889, when he accepted the message and lived a Christian life, ever having a word of cheer for all. His wife still survives. Funeral service was conducted by the writer from Isa. 2:10. M. M. KENNY.

HOUSE.— Died in the township of Battle Creek, Mich., March 30, 1907, of consumption, Mrs. Mary R. House, wife of Brother Henry G. House, in her fortieth year. Her last days were made happy by a bright Christian experience, in which she was led to embrace with joy the truth for these last days. Her peace and joy in the Saviour seemed to increase to the end. This is a great comfort to her friends. Her husband and five children mourn their loss, but not without hope. She also leaves one sister and three brothers, who reside in the State of Washington, and were not able to be present at the burial service. G. C. DENNEY.

SMITH.— Killed by the cars at a street crossing, near Fresno, Cal., March 28, 1907, Cyrus J. Smith, aged about 51 years. The accident was a severe shock to his wife and son. Brother Smith was returning from his day’s work, and did not notice the fast-moving train bearing down upon him, till his team was almost upon the track. He was killed instantly. He was an upright and faithful man, and very careful of his words. For more than twenty years he had loved and lived the third angel’s message. The funeral was held from our church in Fresno. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Prov. 27:1. H. G. THURSTON.

ROWELL.— Died near Cedaredge, Colo., April 2, 1907, Brother I. S. Rowell, aged 68 years, 7 months, and 20 days. Brother Rowell was born in Vermont, was a graduate of the Montreal University, taught in the academy there a number of years. He then went to Nebraska, where he taught several years. In 1871 he went to Colorado. In 1877 he came to the western slope, and for thirty years has engaged in surveying in this frontier country. It was here that Elder J. R. Palmer and I held meetings in 1892, when Brother Rowell and his wife accepted present truth. He was elder of the Cedaredge church. When on his way to consult a doctor, it is supposed that while driving down the mountain near his home, he was stricken with apoplexy, and the horses, thus having free rein, ran away, throwing him onto the rocks. He leaves a companion, five sons, and three daughters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14, 15, in the hall in Cedaredge to a large congregation. Brother Rowell will be sorely missed by our little church. He was one of my nearest neighbors, and as I drove up the mountain, knowing nothing of his death until I saw his body lying on the rocks, I felt to thank the Lord that I had had a part in giving him the truth for this time. GEO. O. STATES.