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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · May 5, 1885

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 18

Obituary Notices.

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

ROSS.—Died at Allendale, Mich., March 23, 1885, P. P. Ross, of Bro. Daniel and Peter Ross, aged 84 years lacking two days.

MALIN.—Died at Vassar, Tuscola Co., Mich., April 8, 1885, of complication of diseases, Bro. Avery L. Malin, aged 81 years. Bro. Malin’s Christian experience dates from his youth. He embraced the truth under the labors of Elds. Van Horn and Cartwright. He leaves several children to mourn their loss. Discourse by the H. M. K.

HAHN.—Died March 23, 1885, in Peoria, Ind., Mary A. Hahn, aged 39 years, 4 months, and 27 days. Sr. Hahn embraced the truth taught by the Seventh-day Adventists in the fall of 1877, under the labors of Elds. Sharp and Rees, and faithfully lived them out till her death. She leaves a stricken husband, who, although not of our faith, had all confidence in her Christianity.

PACK.—Died in Sioux City, Ia., Feb. 19, 1885, Samuel W. Pack, 54 years, 8 months, and 11 days. The deceased was well known in religious circles, being a devoted Christian, and an active worker in the interests of Christianity. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Chase.

MATHEW.—Died at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Wednesday morning, March 25, 1885, Cyrena Mathew, of Indianola, Ia. She was born in Benton Co., Ia., July 18, 1867. For some six years she had been a resident of Indianola. While visiting her sister at Ft. Dodge, she was taken seriously ill with typhoid intermittent fever, which, in spite of all that medical skill could effect, caused her death in the brief space of three days. Her mother was summoned by telegram, but did not reach her in time to be recognized. The deceased was converted and baptized four years ago at the camp-meeting at Des Moines, at which she had lived an earnest Christian life, cherishing the Lord’s hope. While it seemed sad for one so young, before she was opening with such promise, to die, the one prepared to die here is prepared also for life eternal. Her remains were brought to Indianola. The funeral service, attended by a large number of friends of the family, was held at the home of her mother. We carefully laid her away to rest with a strong hope of seeing her in the first resurrection. There being no minister of our denomination within reach, the services were conducted by Rev. [illegible] (Baptist). OTEY AND CATHERINE [illegible].

KLOPFENSTEIN.—Died of consumption at Locust Point, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1885, Alvira Brown Klopfenstein, aged 18 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Sr. Klopfenstein began to observe the Sabbath in 1877 under the labors of Eld. Guilford, and was baptized with the church in 1879. Last summer she was married to James Klopfenstein. In the spring she contracted a severe illness which resulted in consumption. She lived a consistent Christian and was loved and respected by all who knew her. For some time before her death she was in a discouraged state of mind. Looking to a compassionate Saviour, she looked at her own life and felt that they were more than the Lord could forgive. Several days before she died, faith revived, and she was enabled to grasp the precious promises of God, and to trust in his grace. She kept the Bible, “Testimony No. 31,” and the Review by her side, that she could reach them at any time. When dying she was asked if she could trust the promises of God, and replied that she could. [She was] summoned to attend the funeral, but received the telegram too late to go. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. Gascoyne. E. H. [illegible].

BUNDRIDGE.—Died of heart disease, at Portis, Kan., March [illegible]. Sr. Bundridge, wife of Bro. Geo. Bundridge, aged 62 years, 8 months, and 17 days. She came to a knowledge of the truth six years ago by reading, and united with the church a year [illegible]. She died with a bright hope of eternal life. This sad bereavement falls heavily upon the family of the deceased. Remarks by the writer from Hosea 13:14. C. W. [illegible].

BAILEY.—Died in Freeport, Me., April 17, 1885, Nancy Bailey, aged 69 years, 11 months, and 25 days. Sr. Bailey experienced the truth fifty-four years ago; and was for fifteen years connected with the Free-will Baptist church, after which she joined the [illegible] church, and remained a faithful member till about eight years ago. She then embraced the third angel’s message, in which she has since been a consistent believer. In the last testimony meeting, on the Sabbath before her death, she stated that the truth and cause of God [illegible]. She leaves a husband, two brothers and sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The company of Sabbath-keepers in Freeport have met with a loss that cannot be easily made up. The funeral services were held at the Free-will Baptist church in Freeport, a large congregation being present. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 14:14. S. J. H. [illegible].

McCORMICK.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Hastings, [illegible], our mother, Mrs. Lucinda McCormick, in the 60th year of her age. The body was taken for interment to Hanover, Kan., where her daughter resides. Mother had lived a Christian life for [illegible], having been a Seventh-day Adventist for the last twenty-five years, and she died as she had lived. Three sons and four daughters mourn her loss; but we feel that our loss is her gain, and hope to meet in the better world. MRS. H. W. [illegible].

BLACK.—Ruth Ann Black died at Corsica, Ohio, April [illegible], aged 57 years, 10 months, and 13 days. In youth she gave her heart to God, uniting with the Free-will Baptist church at the age of fourteen years, and ever after lived a devoted Christian. In [illegible] A. M. Mann held a series of meetings at Corsica, when [the truth] shone upon her path. She was the first in that place to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. The truth grew brighter and more precious till her death. Her last testimony was given at the church prayer meeting, April 4. She was sick only eight days. A husband and four children mourn the loss of a faithful wife and dear mother, who now sleeps in Jesus to awake in immortal bloom. May they be reunited in the kingdom of God. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. R. A. UNDER[illegible].

BURDICK.—Our two little children, Myrtle and Johnnie, fell asleep March 26, 1885, at the residence of their grandfather, L. H. [illegible], Galla, Moody Co., Dak. Myrtle, aged 3 years, 1 month, and [illegible], was sick nearly two weeks of pneumonia, which finally terminated in membranous croup, proving too much for her wasted system. She was the pet of our household and is sadly missed. Johnnie, [illegible] months, though with us but a short time, had greatly endeared himself to us. We have now buried three children, and have [illegible]. We feel to thank God that they were spared to comfort our hearts so long. We hope to be a happy, reunited family in the earth made new, where sickness and sorrow will never come. R. A. AND S. H. [illegible].

HILL.—Died of consumption, April 12, 1885, at Assyria, Barry Co., Mich., Mary Hill, daughter of Wm. and L. M. Phinsey, and John Hill, aged 26 years and 23 days. Sr. Hill experienced the truth at the age of fifteen years, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Vernon, Montcalm Co., Mich.; and though for a time her hope yielded to discouraging circumstances, it revived as the end approached, and she gave good evidence of her acceptance with God. She was desirous of living for her child’s sake, but resigned to the evident will of God that she should sleep. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Assyria. Discourse by the writer to a large and very attentive audience, from 2 Sam. [illegible]. J. L. [illegible].

HAYNES.—Died at Raymond, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, March 2[illegible]. Lorena Haynes, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 5 days. Sr. Haynes was born in the State of New York; moved to Ohio with her parents

moved to Davistown, Ill., where she embraced the S. D. Adventists under the preaching of Elds. Sanborn and Loughborough. In Iowa in 1867, and united with the church at Laporte soon remained a member as long as it existed. Sr. Haynes lived a Christian life. Her faith was strong, and her hope was in Jesus and the resurrection. She died expecting a blessed rest in the new earth. She leaves a husband and two daughters. Mourn not as those who have no hope. The funeral was attended. Services were conducted by Eld. Peter Hallowell. W. R. HAYNES.

Died near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tex., April 8, 1885, youngest child of John R. and Sarah A. Ransom. He was 7 years old last July, and had been a regular attendant at Sabbath-school more than a year. He was at the Sabbath-school April 4, as bright and cheerful as ever. Meeting was held at the parents’ in the afternoon, at which time little David had been promptly cared for, and the next day was as usual. He had another chill, followed by fever, which seemed to increase rapidly; and at 2 P. M. passed away. The shock has caused the family great sorrow; but his parents love as do others who have no hope, for they expect to meet him when Jesus comes to gather his jewels. ANNA J. CUNNINGHAM.

Died at New Centerville, Wis., Jan. 1, 1885, of Bright’s disease, Jones, aged 77 years. Bro. Jones was born in 1808. Before the age of 21 years, he united with the Free-will Baptist church, of which he was a resident. Coming to Wisconsin [illegible] years ago, he united with the close communion Baptist church in which his wife was a member. In the winter of 1875 he accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, under the labors of Eld. [illegible] and wife. He has ever lived a consistent Christian and respected by all who knew him. During his last illness [he looked] forward with a glorious anticipation to the time when he should participate in the exultant bliss of eternity. The blessed hope, that spirits above the shadowy portals of the tomb. He loved the truths so clear to him, and in moments of excruciating pain repeated the words, “Let me die the death of the righteous; my last end be like his.” The funeral was held from the church, a large concourse of friends following to the last place of the departed. He leaves an aged companion and seven to mourn his loss, though not without hope; for we laid him to rest with the assurance that if faithful we shall meet him in the resurrection. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Num. [illegible]. C. F. STILLWELL.

Died of catarrh and other chronic troubles, on the 23d of [illegible], at the residence of her son William, at Red Cloud, Neb., [illegible], in the 86th year of her age. Sixty-seven years she was living for a home in her Master’s kingdom. She embraced the message under the labors of Eld. J. B. Frisbie, at Fair Plains, whose acquaintance knew how firmly she has stood for commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, these many years. At times she suffered intensely; but amid all this we could see praising and adoring her Father in heaven. The day she said: “Death has a sting; but, oh, the wonderful provision through Jesus Christ.” Her last intelligible words were, “I’ll meet me on the other shore.” We have good reason to believe she will come forth with immortal vigor. The writer spoke text of her own selection, John 14:1–3. L. A. HOOPES.

Died at Eagle Lake, Minn., April 5, 1885, Samuel Moon, aged [illegible] years. Father Moon was for many years a member of the Friends. A few years since he embraced the Sabbath. Although suffering much in his last illness, he endured it all with Christian patience and fortitude, and was cheered by the blessed hope. By the writer from Job 14:14. W. B. HILL.

Joseph Porter died April 8, 1885. He was born April 13, consequently lacked only five days of being 73 years old at the time of his death. At the age of 20 he united with the Disciple church. In 1869 he embraced present truth, and has ever since tried to live a consistent Christian. Whenever he was able to attend meetings, he tried to do his duty. When sick and feeble, so he could not go away from his house, meetings were sometimes held in the room, for his benefit. These he seemed to enjoy, and took part in them. He died at peace with God, with a bright hope of the first resurrection. Bro. Porter was loved by all who knew him, hence the funeral was largely attended. Remarks by the writer from Rev. 14:13. O. A. JOHNSON.