Obituaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 4, 1911

Olson.—Alma Josephine Olson was born in Wisconsin, March 18, 1891, and died April 9, 1911, aged twenty years and twenty-two days. She was raised in the truth and last November was baptized and united with the church in Spokane, Wash. Her last words were an expression of a firm hope in her Saviour. E. W. Catlin.

Robinson.—Died in Mexico City, March 23, 1911, Roland Arthur Birbeck Robinson, aged nineteen years and four months. He was ill only two weeks, but the Lord saw fit to take him, leaving a mother, father, four brothers, and three sisters to mourn the sad loss. He was twice connected with the mission here, working as a canvasser. We hope to meet him again in the resurrection morning. Elder G. W. Caviness officiated at the grave. H. A. B. Robinson.

Kistler.—Henry B. Kistler was born at Alton, Ill., March 17, 1825, and died at his home in Ottawa, Ill., March 28, 1911, aged eighty-six years and eleven days. When a young man, he located on a farm south of Ottawa, where he resided until two years ago, when he moved to the city. Feb. 13, 1872, he was married to Miss Anna Patten, who survives him. In his last sickness he was patient and cheerful. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. C. Harris.

Sommers.—Sister Thursa Alta Sommers was born Dec. 6, 1875, in Illinois. She came to California about six years ago, and two years later accepted the third angel’s message. Since that time her only object has been to spread the truth she loved so dearly, and to help some other soul to the Master. The last testimony she bore at the prayer-meeting was, “Pray not that I may get well, but that I may be faithful.” March 25, 1911, she fell asleep. A husband, son, mother, two brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Loy, assisted by Elder R. J. White and the writer. M. Leslie Rice.

Peavey.—Elizabeth Biddle was born in Michigan, Feb. 2, 1867, and died at her home in Dayton, Ore., April 4, 1911, aged 44 years, 2 months, and 2 days. In 1883 she was married to Chauncey Peavey. In 1890 they came from their home in Detroit, Mich., to Oregon. Five years ago Brother Peavey was killed by accident. Sister Peavey has nobly sustained a meek and sincere Christian character while endeavoring to keep her family together. She died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a mother, two brothers, one sister, one daughter, and many friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. D. Benham.

McDonald.—Fell asleep at Lewis Run, Pa., March 24, 1911, Mrs. Mattie McDonald, in the thirty-fourth year of her age. She had been a great sufferer for more than a year, but her faith was strong in the Lord and his soon coming. Her husband, five children, her mother, one sister, and six brothers, also a large circle of friends, are left to mourn. A short funeral service was held at the home, followed by a service at the United Brethren church, which was filled with mourning friends. I. N. Williams.

McClarty.—Sister Ann McClarty was born in Mead County, Kentucky, Dec. 4, 1840, and died in Atchison, Kan., April 10, 1911, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 6 days. She professed a hope in Christ at the age of fourteen, and lived a devoted Christian till her death. She accepted the third angel’s message and kept the Sabbath for a number of years, was baptized at camp-meeting last summer, and joined the church at Atchison, Kan., this spring. We believe she awaits the Life-giver’s call to eternal life. W. D. Gilliland.

Stage.—Died at the home of Mrs. Celestia Barnes, Crittenden, N. Y., March 11, 1911, Betsey Marion Stage, aged 86 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Sister Stage was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, May 12, 1824, and accepted present truth shortly after the disappointment in 1844. She loved this message, and although bitterly opposed by all her people, remained steadfast unto the end. She leaves one son, one brother, one sister, and other relatives. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. T. B. Westbrook.

Washburn.—Died in South Woodstock, Maine, March 5, 1911, Sister Abbie Washburn, aged 67 years, 5 months, and 10 days. She had been a Sabbath-keeper for forty years, and a member of the South Woodstock church over thirty-eight years. She leaves two sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn. The funeral, which was conducted by the writer, was held in the South Woodstock church, where a large number of sympathizing friends gathered to pay their last respects to one they loved. S. J. Hersum.

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Tripp.—Died at Union, Ore., March 25, 1911, Layton Tripp, aged 81 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Brother Tripp was born in New York, and was married, in Michigan, to Miss May Barton. To this union were born two sons, who were present with their mother at the funeral. Brother Tripp accepted present truth a short time before his death, although he had believed it for years. We have every reason to believe he will come forth clothed with immortality at the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:1-3. E. E. Smith.

Blaisdell.—Died in Rome, Maine, March 26, 1911, William H. Blaisdell, aged seventy-two years. He had lived here many years, and will be greatly missed. Brother Blaisdell began the observance of the Sabbath about forty-five years ago, and at one time was engaged in active work in the ministry; but failing health prevented him from continuing in the work. He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives to mourn. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the funeral, which was conducted by the writer. Text, John 11:23-28. P. B. Osborne.

Phillips.—Rubanna Jane Wall was born Oct. 26, 1834, at Bellefontaine, Ohio. While a young woman, she came to Indiana with her parents. Nov. 4, 1858, she was married to Marshall Phillips. She died March 23, 1911, at her home in East Monticello, aged 76 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips first settled in this county, and lived at Idaville for more than twenty years, moving from there to Sterling, Ill., where they lived eighteen years. They came to Monticello only a few months ago. An aged husband, two children, and a sister are left to mourn. Elder J. A. Parker conducted the funeral service. Burial was made in Riverview. *

Jasperson.—Died Jan. 10, 1911, Brother Louis Jasperson, aged 34 years, 8 months, and 7 days. He was born at Neenah, Wis., May 3, 1876, and two years later removed with his parents to Welcome, where his early life was spent on the farm. He spent three years in Kentucky, returning home last August on account of ill health. He united with the church some time before his death. The Spirit of God seemed to rest upon him in his sickness. Brother Jasperson leaves a father, three brothers, and three sisters, besides a host of friends, to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. Theodore G. Lewis.

Meehan.—John B. Meehan was born Feb. 1, 1834, in New York City, and died at Medford, Ore., March 26, 1911, aged seventy-seven years. In 1874 he became a Seventh-day Adventist, and was a faithful member of that body to the time of his death. It was a joy to him to talk about the soon-coming Saviour. When the writer visited him a few days before the end came, he said, “My peace is made with God.” He leaves a wife, two sons, and two daughters, also a large circle of friends, to mourn. While we shall miss him, it will not be long before we shall clasp his hand again if we are faithful. Kathleen M. Black.

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Koenig.—Henry Frederick W. Koenig was born in Germany, Feb. 10, 1858, and died in Elida, New Mexico, April 5, 1911, aged 53 years, 1 month, and 26 days. He was first married Sept. 16, 1886, to Miss Louisa Myer, who died Sept. 5, 1899. To this union were born six children, of whom five are living. A little over a year ago Brother Koenig accepted present truth, and united with the Kermit church. On May 3, 1910, he was married to Sister Celia Tichnor. Brother and Sister Koenig had many friends, who came to pay the last tribute of respect to Brother Koenig, and sympathize with his lonely companion. The funeral was held in the Methodist church of Elida. Text, Isa. 26:3, 4. Roy L. Benton.

Christian.—Died in Raiatea, Society Islands, Jan. 24, 1911, Leonard E. Christian. Brother Christian was baptized in the Seventh-day Adventist faith in December, 1890, at the time of the first visit of the missionary ship “Pitcairn” to the island of that name and to other islands of the South Pacific. After living in different places, Brother Christian spent some time in Rarotonga, where in various ways he helped in the work carried on by Dr. Caldwell. From Rarotonga he went to Tahiti, where he met and married Sister Eliza Brothers, who, with four children, is now left to mourn. He was loved, and is sincerely mourned, by all who knew him. The funeral service was conducted by M. Brunel, the French Protestant minister in Raiatea. Rosa Young-Nield.

Van Horn.—Amanda Maria Patten was born in Clay, Onondaga Co., N. Y., March 21, 1844. Her religious experience dates from about the age of sixteen years, when she, with her parents and two sisters, was baptized by Elder C. O. Taylor, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Roosevelt, N. Y. Soon after this the family removed to Michigan, where, on Feb. 12, 1871, she was united in marriage to Cornelius C. Van Horn. This union was blessed with two sons and one daughter, who still survive. More than twenty other homeless children enjoyed the benefit of her faithful and patient life labor. Besides her immediate family, she leaves in deep mourning her two sisters, Mrs. I. D. Van Horn, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mrs. A. T. Jones, of Battle Creek, Mich., and a brother, C. L. Patten, of Beaverton, Mich. Mrs. Van Horn’s health has been failing for about a year. She gradually grew worse, and suffered considerably until finally she came to the sanitarium at College View, Neb. She fell asleep Tuesday, April 4, 1911. All her family were present at the time. The funeral services were held in Lincoln. The remains were taken to Oelrichs, S. D., for burial. Frederick Griggs.