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Earlier text: Reviving Dead-Letter Statutes

Obituaries

Orndorf.—Died at Winchester, Va., June 28, 1909, of consumption, Clarence Edward Orndorf, aged 18 years, 8 months, and 16 days. Clarence was the stepson of Brother Edward White. He leaves one sister and one stepsister, in addition to his mother and stepfather. He became concerned about his salvation some eight months ago, and was baptized by the writer November last. He was regarded as a good boy, and while the family will miss him in this life, we trust that they may be united in the soon-coming kingdom of our Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:18. R. D. Hottel.

Greer.—Elder Weatherstone S. Greer was born in Pikeville, Tenn., Nov. 15, 1832. He died of bronchial pneumonia, June 3, 1909. He was married Oct. 2, 1856, to Miss Lydia Stubbs. To this union were born five children, three of whom, with the wife, are still living. In 1866 he removed to Texas, where he became an Adventist in 1878, under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore. Four times he was elected president of the Texas Conference, but failing health compelled him to give up public labor, and in the spring of 1903 he removed to Hagerman, N. M., where he resided at the time of his death. He was among the first to advocate industrial education in the Adventist schools, and by many is known as the father of the Keene Industrial Academy. Brother Greer was an example of the Christian man; detesting that which was mean and low, he upheld truth and purity. He was beloved by all his brethren, honored and respected by all who knew him. In his death the church has lost a counselor who will be greatly missed. Some men have monuments of stone, he one of works. Brother Burt Bray conducted the funeral service, speaking from Ps. 116:15 and Rev. 14:13. P. W. Atkinson.

Stephens.—Addie Viola Stephens was born at Legrand, Ore., July 14, 1886, and died at Stockton, Cal., June 28, 1909. She came to California when eight years of age, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Healdsburg, at the age of sixteen. Nov. 7, 1907, she was married to Chris Stephens, who, with one child, is left to mourn. She also leaves a mother, two sisters, and five brothers. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:22. H. C. Basney.

Crumb.—Died July 5, 1909, at the home of her son, W. Nelson, three miles south of West Valley, N. Y., Sister Margret E. Crumb, in the eighty-third year of her age. She was the wife of Brother Chancy Crumb, who died a number of years ago. They lived in East Otto. Their house was always open for meetings, and a home for any of our brethren when laboring in that vicinity. Sister Crumb’s interest in the truth was unfailing to the last. She sleeps in Jesus, to be awakened when he comes. The service at the house was conducted by the writer. The funeral service was held in the Baptist church, at East Otto, conducted by Brother T. B. Westbrook, of Buffalo. F. Peabody.

Smith.—Mrs. Christopher Smith (née Elizabeth M. Casey) was born in Onondago, N. Y., Oct. 5, 1833, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. J. Covey, in West Marshall, Mo., July 12, 1909, at the age of seventy-six years. She, with her parents, removed to Michigan in 1848, and after losing them by death, she went to Wisconsin with her brothers and sisters, afterward going to Iowa, where she was married and resided with her husband, who died twenty years ago. Sister Smith joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Battle Creek, Mich., in 1863, of which denomination she has remained a consistent member. Funeral services were conducted at the Covey home by Rev. H. J. Steinheimer, and burial took place at Ridge Park Cemetery. *

Van Eman.—Melvina Jane Priddy was born near Van Wert, Ohio, April 28, 1862, and died of tuberculosis, at Elgin, Ohio, July 10, 1909. She was united in marriage to D. C. Van Eman, April 3, 1881. To this union were born three sons and two daughters. She gave her heart to the Lord while young, uniting with the United Brethren Church. In 1882 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained faithful to the truths she loved. During her long sickness she considered well her relation to the Lord, and rejoiced in the presence and peace of her Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by L. R. Williams, from the text of her own choosing: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” She leaves a husband, two sons, two daughters, one little grandson, a mother, three sisters, and three brothers to mourn their loss, but not without the hope of meeting again. D. C. Van Eman.

Morey.—Maria H. Hoag, daughter of Zachariah and Mary Hoag, was born in Ridgeway, N. Y., April 17, 1844, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., July 21, 1909, at the age of 63 years, 3 months, and 4 days. In 1864 she was united in marriage with Mr. Alonzo G. Morey. Mr. and Mrs. Morey moved to Michigan in 1873, and settled in Ithaca, where they resided a number of years; then living for a time in Hillsdale. They moved to Battle Creek in 1899. To them three children were born, two of whom still survive. Since the death of her husband, July 12, 1905, Sister Morey had been in very poor health. In early life Mr. and Mrs. Morey gave their hearts to God, and united with the Methodist Church, continuing in that connection until they began the observance of the Sabbath. When they moved to Hillsdale, they became members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and continued their membership there till death. In all her sufferings Sister Morey was patient and trustful, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. A son and daughter, two sisters, an only brother, and other relatives are left to mourn their loss. The remains were laid to rest at Hillsdale, Mich. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. S. D. Hartwell.

Perkins.—Died at Newberg, Ore., June 29, 1909, Garuette Perkins, aged 18 years, 9 months, and 10 days. The immediate cause of her death was from pulmonary trouble. During her entire life she was a delicate child, and for the past year and a half an invalid. About two years ago, she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Newberg. She was a patient sufferer, and a quiet, conscientious Christian. Her last exhortation to the different members of the family was to read their Bibles, and live a consistent life. She quietly went to rest with these words: “I want to go home.” She had many friends outside her own church circle, so it became necessary to hold the services in the large Methodist church, which was kindly granted. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15-17. C. J. Cole.

Tatro.—Pheba Tatro, wife of Ed. Tatro, was born Jan. 14, 1845, in the State of New York. In 1857, at the age of twelve, her parents came to Kankakee, Ill., where she remained until united in marriage at the age of sixteen. She began her wedded life on a farm in Kankakee County, Illinois, where five children were born to them, making her home full of joy and responsibility. In the year 1875 they moved to a farm seven miles southeast of St. Anne. At this place five more children were born to them, making a family of ten. The last years of her cheerful and courageous life were spent in the town of St. Anne, where she died June 2, 1909. She fell asleep with a strong faith in the promises of God. Her last request of her loved ones was that they would be faithful to God. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:16, 17. James Bellinger.

Cooper.—Died at Charlotte, Mich., July 10, 1909, Sister Sarah Louise Sobolt-Cooper, wife of Jas. C. Cooper. Sister Cooper was born at Sharon, Otsego Co., N. Y., Sept. 17, 1835. She removed with her parents to Michigan at the age of sixteen, settling in Calhoun County. She was united in marriage to J. C. Cooper, March 6, 1854. They settled in the city of Charlotte in the year 1887, where they have since resided. In 1902 she fell while on the street, injuring her limb, from which she never recovered, being obliged to walk with crutches. She gradually grew worse until she became helpless, and had to be cared for as a child. During the time of her affliction she was patient and kind, and was loved by all who knew her. She embraced the third angel’s message in 1874, and was true until the end. A husband, one daughter, two grandchildren, one sister, and two brothers, and many friends, are left to mourn their loss. That which is our loss is her gain, for we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. The services were conducted by the writer. W. R. Matthews.

Maxson.—Albert Marshall Maxson was born near Richburg, N. Y., April 19, 1857, and died at French Camp, Cal., June 25, 1909, from an accident which fractured his skull at the base of the brain. Brother Maxson was reared in the Seventh-day Baptist faith, and embraced present truth in 1885, uniting with the Battle Creek church. Since that time he lived twelve years in Florida, and the remainder of his life in various places in the North. He was a zealous worker for the Master, canvassing for present-truth literature, but devoted more of his time to Bible work. Many have accepted the truth through his labors, including Elder W. W. Simpson, who died recently in Los Angeles. May 17, 1881, he was married to Miss Lydia Allen, of Richburg, N. Y. To them were born two daughters, who remain with the mother in this bereavement; two sisters, and two brothers, one of whom is Dr. W. H. Maxson, of Oakland, also mourn their loss. He was laid to rest in the Lodi Cemetery, with the assurance that he sleeps under the benediction, “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth: . . . and their works do follow them.” Rev. 14:13. H. C. Basney.

W. B. White to Lead Atlantic Union

Word from Elder W. B. White says that he has completed arrangements releasing him in the Northwest, so that he expects to leave for the East August 14. He takes the presidency of the Atlantic Union Conference, made vacant by the retirement of Elder E. W. Farnsworth.

Encourage Review Subscriptions

By Editor

How many Sabbath-keeping families in your vicinity are without the aid and encouragement of the REVIEW? This paper occupies a distinctive field, and no Seventh-day Adventist can keep in close touch with the message for this hour who does not receive its weekly visits. Could you do better missionary work than to ascertain how many of your church do not read it, and solicit their subscriptions?

Protestant Magazine

Read the interesting description of the last number of the Protestant Magazine on page 2. This quarterly journal should be studied by every believer.

The Second Coming: A Supreme Motive-Power

The article on page 10, entitled “The Second Coming: A Supreme Motive-Power,” while a little long, will be found of interest. It could not well be divided.

Prof. and Mrs. Ryan Sail for South Africa

LAST week Wednesday, Prof. and Mrs. R. G. Ryan sailed from New York, on the steamship “Teutonic,” on their way to South Africa. They will connect with the Claremont Union College.

Delegation’s Pleasant Voyage to Australia

In a letter from Elder J. E. Fulton, posted at Honolulu, he reports a pleasant voyage, thus far, of the Australasian General Conference delegation, and those accompanying them back to their distant field. He expressed the pleasure of their company in learning that Prof. B. F. Machlan had accepted the call to Australia.

Adventist Workers Return to Their Fields

ELDER J. W. WESTPHAL, who has been in the Middle West laboring at camp-meetings and visiting among relatives since General Conference, sailed from New York last week on his return to South America. He goes via England. Elder J. W. Tanner and wife sailed last week for Haiti, returning to their field from the General Conference.

Encouraging Periodical Circulation Report

BROTHER A. J. S. BOURDEAU, the manager of our Periodical department, reports that the sales for Liberty from April 1, 1906, to August 1, 1909, covering fourteen issues, amount to six hundred ninety-five thousand copies, an average of nearly fifty thousand copies an issue. One lady agent has just sent in an order for over three thousand copies for her personal use. During the last three months ten thousand subscriptions have been received for the Protestant Magazine, besides the sales of agents. During the year 1908 the Review and Herald Publishing Association circulated a grand total of 3,153,098 copies of its five periodicals. This splendid result has been accomplished through the blessing of the Lord by the earnest efforts of our department of circulation, and our faithful brethren and sisters in the field. This is an encouraging showing, but how much more the great needs of the field demand for the future! While we are thankful for what the Lord has enabled us to accomplish, may we seek to enlarge the scope of our operations in the months to come. This may be done in a large degree if all his people will respond to the call of the present hour in rendering to the Lord of the harvest the service which is his due. The appeal for service is not in what has been done, but in what still needs to be accomplished.

Greenville Sabbath Trial Ends in Acquittal

As stated last week, the trial of our brethren at Greenville, S. C., for picking strawberries on Sunday, was held August 3. Elder K. C. Russell, secretary of the Religious Liberty Bureau, and Elder T. H. Jeys, president of the North Carolina Conference, were present, and addressed the court. They were warned by the judge at the outset that no one would be allowed to discuss any religious question in order to prove which day was the Sabbath, as the law of the land had decided that Sunday was the day to be observed. In speaking, our brethren called attention to the fact that the court had before it a religious question, inasmuch as the warrant of arrest charged the crime of Sabbath-breaking. It was argued that the court could deal rightfully only with civil matters, and that therefore the question of dealing with Sabbath-breaking was outside of its jurisdiction; that the picking of strawberries was a civil act, permissible, so far as court interference was concerned, on Sunday as on every other day. Attention was also called to the fact that in requiring the defendants to rest on Sunday after they had observed their own rest day, was in violation of the principle of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, as well as to Section 9 of the Bill of Rights of South Carolina. A jury of six business men, together with about two hundred interested spectators, listened to the arguments. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, which appeared to meet the hearty approval of the general community.

Our Schools

THE next school year of the Laurelwood Industrial Academy, located at Gaston, Ore., begins September 15; and that of the Tunesassa Intermediate School, at Tunesassa, N. Y., September 21.

The Union College (College View, Neb.) Calendar presents the usual excellent advantages offered by that stable institution to the young people of this denomination. The school year begins September 29.

The Loma Linda (Cal.) College of Evangelists begins its next year September 30. Its scope of work will be greatly enlarged. Four courses of study are offered students: viz., medical-evangelistic, three years; evangelistic nurses’, three years; gospel workers’, one year; cooks and bakers’, one year. A special six-months’ course in medical and evangelistic study is offered physicians who wish a practical knowledge of hydrotherapy and sanitarium methods, and those who desire instruction in Bible and pastoral training.

Catalogues will be furnished by any of these schools to prospective students.