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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, May 12, 1885

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 19

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13.

OWEN.—Died near Lansingville, N. Y., May 2, 1885, of pneumonia, Clarence G., son of Frank and Lucy Owen, aged 1 month, and 17 days. Although the happy voice and familiar steps of little Clarence will be heard no more in their earthly home, yet Bro. and Sr. Owen look forward with anticipations of a morning of the first resurrection, when they expect to meet their darling boy where parting will forever be unknown. Funeral discourse by the writer from Jer. 31:15–17. J. W.

KENNEDY.—Died at his residence at Chard, Neosho Co., Kan., May 28, 1885, John Kennedy, aged 37 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Kennedy never made a public profession of religion; but by his consistent labor the last summer he kept the Sabbath of the commandment, and always spoke of himself as one seeking, or, as expressed by himself, was “praying all the time.” By his death, the neighborhood loses a good citizen, and the family a husband and parent.

JUDD.—Died at the home of Bro. B. H. Brown, at Cazenovia, April 27, 1885, of inflammation of the brain, Mrs. Nancy Judd, aged 73 years. Mrs. Judd was the mother of Sr. Mary L. Brown, whom she had come to live only 8 weeks before she received a fall which resulted in her death. Discourse from 1 Cor. 15:19. J. R.

JAMES.—Died at the home of his parents in Bullitt Co., Ky., April 27, 1885, Hardin R., only child of H. H. C. and Eliza James, aged 6 years, 6 months, and 6 days. He was much devoted to reading the Bible, and delighted in Sr. White’s writings. Baptized one week before his death. Words of comfort were spoken to the friends, by the writer, from Rev. 14:12, 13. S. S.

HALL.—Died of consumption, at Neenah, Wis., April 19, 1885, after an illness of fourteen months, our daughter, Alberetta L. Hall, aged 14 years and 2 months. Retta, from infancy, had learned to love piety, and at an early age took part in family worship, and lived a consistent Christian life. When 8 years of age she, together with her sister, commenced the observance of the Lord’s Sabbath (the first of our family to do so), which she loved and zealously kept. By her gentle disposition she endeared herself to all; this was shown by the school, which she had attended only three weeks, following her funeral in a body. She suffered much, but never uttered a word of complaint, and died with a bright hope of a part in the resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. T. (Methodist). W. A. AND L.

NASH.—Rachel Ann Nash, wife of William Nash and daughter of John and Gemima Harper, departed this life April 29, 1885, aged 29 years, 5 months, and 20 days. Sr. Nash had been an invalid 5 years; and about two years before her death, consumption did fatal work in her system. She was confined to her bed three months of her life. Although her sufferings were great, she endured them all with true Christian resignation. She became a member of the church at West Liberty, Ind., at the time of its organization, in 1877, in which fellowship she remained until her death. She was the mother of six children, four of whom, with her husband, survive to mourn the loss of a tender mother and devoted wife. Relatives and kind friends deeply sympathize with them in their bereavement. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from the subject of the Christian’s hope. Wm.

OSBORNE.—Died of puerperal fever, at Phoenix, Mich., April 19, 1885, my dear wife, Alice, aged 26 years, 11 months, and 8 days. At an early age she gave her heart to God, and united with the church. In 1876 she began to observe the Sabbath, together with her mother, and afterward united with the Richland, Kan., church, and was a loving wife and a kind and gentle mother. She felt her end was near, but was perfectly resigned and calm. She had a kind word for all her friends and relatives, that they live faithful Christians to the end. About three hours before death she sang with strong voice, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” “I am Trusting Thee,” and several other hymns. Her last words were, “Jesus, save me now.” A husband, two children, father, brothers, sisters, and friends mourn their loss. Funeral at the Tabernacle, in Battle Creek, by Eld. S. H. Lane, from Rev. 13:16–18. While on the way to Battle Creek, where we had resided, news was received that our infant child died May 13, and child rest in the same grave. While we mourn, we have the blessed hope. J. S. S.

NEWBERRY.—Died of paralysis, at Flint, Genesee Co., Mich., April 23, 1885, my dear father, A. D. Newberry, aged 74 years, 7 months, 7 days. He was a great sufferer until a week before he died. He was born in the State of New York; moved to Michigan, and embraced the third angel’s message 27 years ago, at Lapeer, Mich., under the labors of Elds. Lawrence and Cornell. He moved to Flint and was among the first to unite with the S. D. Adventist church at that place after it was organized. Father was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a companion, five children, and many friends to mourn their loss, but not without hope. We laid him away, believing that he will come again from the land of the dead. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. D. H. Lamson. 1:25. CHARLES N.

BORDEN.—James Borden, a member of the church at Detroit, was found dead in his bed on the morning of April 23, 1885. He was born in Bloxworth, near Dorret, England, and was 54 years, 10 months, and 2 days. The funeral services were held at the house of the deceased, April 25. Sermon by the writer. D. E.

HODGES.—Died of a consumptive decline, near Pompey, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Josephine, daughter of Samuel and Mary Hodges, aged 33 years, 4 months, and 13 days. She had been a sufferer for the last five years, but for about two weeks before her death grew worse, and finally fell asleep, to await the call of her Lord at the resurrection morn. Sr. Hodges embraced the truth in childhood, under the labors of Elds. Andrews and Cottrell, and had been a devoted, consistent Christian. She was patient, kind and gentle, and kind to all. She leaves a father and mother and three children to mourn her loss. Funeral, Sabbath, April 18. Words were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 21:4. J. R.

HEATH.—Died at Memphis, Mich., April 19, 1885, Nathaniel, aged 66 years, 3 months, and 20 days. Bro. Heath was born in Rochester, N. Y.; moved to Memphis, Mich., in 1839. He embraced the truth when his attention was called to it several years ago, and has since tried to keep the commandments of God and of Jesus. Discourse from 1 Cor. 15:54. Albert.

JACOBSEN.—Lizzie, youngest child of L. P. and Johannah, born May 8, 1884, died of lung fever after a few days’ illness, 1885. Sorrowing we laid her away, but not without hope. Discourse by the writer from Jer. 31:15–17, to a large assembly of sympathizing friends. John.

PETEFISH.—Died of consumption, near Marksville, Pa., April 20, 1885, Sr. Elizabeth Petefish, aged 60 years, 1 month, and 10 days. This sister was once a member of the M. E. church; as she became acquainted with the third angel’s message she was willing to obey. She embraced the truth through reading and kept the Sabbath seven or eight years. She united with the church about three years ago. As long as she was able, she took a great interest in attending Sabbath-school and social meetings, and was always ready to bear her part of the work. Her principal object seemed to be in gathering the dear children into the Sabbath-school, often carrying with her a basket of beautiful bouquets for Sabbath

class. She has been a great sufferer for more than a year, during which time her faith in the truth was her greatest comfort. She will meet her in the first and glorious resurrection. Funeral by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, to a large audience. B. F. Purdham.

Died of gastric fever, at Burnham, Me., April 8, 1885, [name] Stratton, aged 26 years. She suffered much during her illness, which continued about five weeks; but she was patient to the end, and expressed her love for God, and the assurance of her acceptance with him. She always manifested a deep interest in the welfare of her parents, and in her death they have sustained a great loss. Remarks by the writer to a large congregation from 1 Thess. 2:34. J. B. Goodrich.