Earlier text: Summary of Statistical Reports, 1863 to 1911 — *Table 3Chatfield.—Bertha Chatfield died at Nunica, Mich., July 2, 1912, aged twenty-one years. She was a member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her husband and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer in the Methodist church. C. A. Hansen. Melton.—My son-in-law, Mr. A. R. Melton, husband of Mrs. Ada Bliss Melton, died at the Proctor Hospital, in Peoria, Ill., July 3, 1912, aged 38 years, 11 months, and 20 days. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their loss. Mr. Melton was a strong believer in the leading doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist faith, though he still retained his membership in the Baptist Church. His sudden death came as a sad surprise to us, for only five days before he had seemed in the best of health. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Kinsel (Baptist). C. H. Bliss. Edwards.—Clarence Chester Budd Edwards was born in Florida, June 3, 1892, and died suddenly at Garland, Wyo., June 27, 1912. When twelve years old, he was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Forest City, Iowa. He had spent two years at the Hemmingford Academy in Nebraska, and was ambitious to prepare himself for a worker in the cause of God. He fell asleep in the blessed hope of living again on the resurrection morning. He leaves two brothers, one a twin, and a sister, also a foster father, mother, and sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15:23; Prov. 14:32. L. F. Starr. Gill.—John William, son of Harlan and Elizabeth Gill, was born in Coalton, Ohio, April 14, 1883, and died in Columbus, Ohio, July 4, 1912. He became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Columbus ten years ago, and fell asleep in the blessed hope of a part in the first resurrection. During his lingering illness he was the means, through the blessing of God, of causing a number to renew their allegiance to the Lord; so while he sleeps in Jesus, his works live after him. His father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was largely attended. Text, Ps. 17:15. John Francis Olmsted. Elwell.—Harriet Elwell died at her home in Cassville, Wis., July 4, 1912. A home-coming of the five children and other relatives had been planned for the annual holiday, but as they gathered from various points, great indeed was their grief to find mother dead. Sister Elwell, née Zimmerman, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1837. Her parents settled in Potosi, Grant Co., Wis., in 1847, when the country was yet a Territory. She was married to Francis A. Elwell Nov. 27, 1859. To this union ten children were born, five of whom are left to mourn. Over forty-four years ago the deceased accepted present truth under the labors of Elder I. Sanborn, and she remained loyal to the end. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. W. W. Stebbins. Patterson.—Vesta Zetta Patterson, daughter of Elder and Sister J. R. Patterson, was born March 3, 1909, at Red Bluff, Cal., and died at Monterey, Cal., June 4, 1912. A large company of sympathizing relatives and friends gathered at the Seventh-day Adventist church, which was beautifully decorated with flowers, for the funeral service. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. H. Adams. Cruzen.—Elizabeth Thomas Cruzen, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thomas, was born near Paintersville, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1844, and died at Sheridan, Ind., May 12, 1912. She was married to John W. Cruzen, Sept. 25, 1867. When fifteen years of age, Sister Cruzen united with the Methodist Protestant Church. In May, 1893, she saw the light of present truth and identified herself with this people. She loved the third angel's message, and was faithful in attending church services as long as her health would permit. Her husband is left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. L. Miller. Greer.—Mary E. Sides Greer was born near Lacon, Ill., Oct. 24, 1850, and died June 8, 1912. When she was eighteen years of age, her parents moved to Greene Co., Iowa. In February, 1878, she was married to Alexander Greer. To this union were born three children, two of whom survive. About five years ago she began the observance of the Sabbath through reading her Bible. Two years later, after attending a series of meetings held by the writer, she fully accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her life was that of a consistent Christian. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Rev. 14:13. Mrs. Minnie Sype. Lashier.—F. A. Lashier was born in Minnesota, May 27, 1856, and fell asleep in Reno, Nev., June 8, 1912. When he was but a child, his parents accepted present truth, and in early manhood he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. About thirty years ago he labored for some time among the churches of Minnesota. On account of failing health he moved to Oregon, where he engaged in ministerial labor. Later he connected with our school work at Healdsburg, Cal., and in 1910 he was preceptor and bookkeeper at the Lodi Normal Institute. Another change being necessary, he came to Reno, Nev., where he resided until his death. His wife, one son, two daughters, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. His ardent work in the cause brought cheer and hope to many persons. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. B. E. Baldwin. Jensen.—Jens Peter Jensen was born in Denmark, Jan. 16, 1870, and died at College View, Nebr., June 11, 1912, aged 42 years, 4 months, and 26 days. At the age of eighteen he came from Denmark to Nebraska, where eight years ago he heard and embraced the truths of the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder Lewis Johnson. He united with the Decatur church in Burt County, where he held his membership till his death. Both in the church and in the community, Brother Jensen's sterling integrity and his undeviating devotion to God won him the fullest confidence of all who knew him. His decline in health began about two years ago, and from last December to the time of his death, his failure was rapid. He was sustained to the last by the Christian's hope, which he had cherished so many years. It was the privilege of the writer to visit his bedside often during the last weeks of his sickness. The evidence of his hope in God and of his submission to the divine will, gives full assurance that he sleeps the sleep of the just. A wife, four sons, two daughters, three brothers, one sister, and an aged father and mother survive him. His own family feel this blow very keenly, but they are cheered and comforted by the blessed hope. The funeral service was held in the Decatur church Friday, June 14, the writer speaking words of comfort to a very large gathering of relatives and friends. F. M. Burg.30 Veit.—Mrs. Ruth Alice Veit, née Campbell, was born in North Andover, Mass., April 22, 1854. She was married to Ludwig Veit, Aug. 4, 1890. They made their home in Flagstaff, Ariz., where she died June 19, 1912. For about thirteen years Mrs. Veit was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and she fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Two children are left to mourn. Elizabeth Creech. Thayer.—Frank B. Thayer was born in Hudson, Hillsdale Co., Mich., Feb. 26, 1868, and died at his home in Jackson, Mich., June 25, 1912. In 1889 he was married to Emma J. Adolph. Ten children were born to them, six of whom, together with his wife, one sister, and two brothers, survive. We laid our brother to rest in the Woodlawn Cemetery until the Life-giver comes to awake his sleeping children. D. P. Wood. Danforth.—Mr. Danforth, of Chatsworth, Cal., died at the home of his daughter, in Calabasas, Cal., March 20, 1912. He was born in Hoosick, N. Y., Dec. 13, 1838, and was married to Agnes Inglis, at Fond du Lac, Wis., in 1861. Later the family moved to Belvidere, Iowa, where they accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1878 they moved to California, where he became one of the charter members of the Los Angeles church. Three daughters and three sons are left to mourn. The funeral services were held in the San Fernando church, words of comfort being spoken by Elder E. J. Hibbard. Mrs. G. E. Lewis. Lightfoot.—Lillie May Lightfoot, oldest daughter of W. A. Whitman, of Lancaster, Mass., died at the Farran Memorial Hospital at Montague, Mass., May 30, 1912. She was born in Ontario, Canada, April 5, 1887, and went West to Manitoba with her parents when four years old. Three years later the family moved to Arcola, Saskatchewan, where they accepted present truth under the labors of Geo. E. Hollister. In the fall of 1905 she was married to J. J. Lightfoot. She leaves her husband, two small children, father, four sisters, and three brothers, together with many friends, to mourn their loss. She died in the blessed hope. The funeral, which was held at the home of her father on June 1, was conducted by the writer. On June 5 she was laid to rest by the side of her mother in the cemetery at Arcola, Saskatchewan. C. S. Longacre. Ellis.—Martin H. Ellis was born in Peoria, Ill., Aug. 28, 1846, and died at the Nebraska Sanitarium at College View, Nebr., Jan. 9, 1912, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 11 days. For many years he was a resident of Dodge County, Minn. Mr. Ellis was married to Miss A. E. Palmer, Oct. 10, 1873. To this union were born two children, both of whom survive. For over fifteen years Brother Ellis labored in the organized conference work of the Seventh-day Adventists in Minnesota, the last two or three years of that time serving as president of the State Sabbath-school association. He especially enjoyed working for the children and youth, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. We believe that our brother sleeps in Jesus; for he was a faithful man, a loving husband and father, a kind neighbor, and an earnest and consistent Christian. S. E. Jackson. Peterson.—Andrew Peterson was born in Siberia, July 22, 1856. In 1872 he came to California, where he was united in marriage with Maria Isabella Arbuckle, at Cambria, San Luis Obispo County. He accepted the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1888. He was an active missionary, taking great pleasure in distributing tracts and papers. Several persons are now rejoicing in the truth as a result of his efforts. His health began to fail about six months ago, and he fell asleep in Jesus on June 28, 1912. He leaves a wife, one son, and three daughters. At the time of his death the deceased was an esteemed member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Hollister, Cal., being one of the deacons. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. E. Patterson. Text, 1 Peter 1:3-5. E. H. Adams. Demoulpied.—Died at Cooks Mills, Mich., June 12, 1912, Mrs. Levina Demoulpied, aged 48 years, 10 months, and 14 days. Sister Demoulpied loved the truth, and looked forward with bright hope to our Saviour's appearing. She was possessed of a kind, cheerful disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. We laid her to rest, confident that she will have a part in the first resurrection. M. C. Guild. Hart.—Died peacefully on June 23, 1912, Mary Hart, aged 70 years, 10 months, and 23 days. For several years she was a great sufferer, but her trust in God never wavered, and she was fully resigned to his will. The light of present truth came to her four years ago, and she fell asleep triumphant in the faith once delivered unto the saints. Four sisters and one brother are left to mourn. Words of comfort from 1 Thess. 4:14; 5:10, 11, were spoken to those who gathered at the funeral service. W. W. Stebbins. Jones.—Laura Bell Golden Jones was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 28, 1846, and died at her home in Garland, Wyo., May 28, 1912. When she was two years of age, her parents moved to Louisville, Ky. Four years later the family located at Mitchell, Ind., where she was married to Abram Jones Nov. 17, 1868. To this union were born four children. Sister Jones was converted when quite young, and for some years was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a loving and faithful wife, a kind and affectionate mother, a friendly and generous neighbor, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Her husband and one son are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Heb. 9:28. Paul Curtis. Elwell.—Simon Elwell was born in Randolph County, Indiana, Nov. 10, 1873, and died at Clarkston, Wash., July 7, 1912. When he was fifteen years of age, the family moved to Minnesota, where he resided until five years ago, when he moved to Spokane, Wash., and later to Clarkston. March 27, 1897, he was married to Miss Alice Walker, who, with five children, his mother, four brothers, and four sisters, is left to mourn. Brother Elwell united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church fifteen years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life. Knowing that he had not long to live, he made all arrangements for the funeral, the text selected being Job 14:14. The services were conducted in the Baptist church, a large number of neighbors and friends being present. F. M. Oliver. Hampton.—Maria E. Morrison was born in Vermont, Sept. 25, 1850, and died at Orlando, Fla., June 20, 1912. Nov. 18, 1872, she was united in marriage to E. W. Hampton, at Muscatine, Iowa. About thirty years ago they accepted present truth, and for the last two years Brother Hampton has been one of our faithful canvassers here in Florida. For years Sister Hampton has been a great sufferer. She submitted to seven surgical operations, but they afforded only temporary relief. At times she engaged in Bible work and in canvassing, but her health never permitted her to do all in these lines that she desired. Her husband and two sons are left to mourn. Our sister fell asleep confident of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13. R. W. Parmele. Gibson.—Died near Pearl, Ill., Rebecca C. Colvin Gibson, May 31, 1912, aged 55 years. In early life she was a member of the Christian Church, but about five years ago she accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Manhattan, Kans. She was married June 2, 1878. Her companion and two children are left to mourn. Sister Gibson loved this message, and traveled with her husband, selling many of our message-filled books. The funeral service was held in the Christian church, words of comfort being spoken by the writer from Rom. 8:28 and Rev. 21:1-6. Over four hundred people were present. It was the first Adventist sermon ever preached in that community, and strong men wept when they heard the sure promises of God concerning those that sleep in Jesus. L. F. Trubey. Medairy.—Glendour Medairy was born Sept. 21, 1829, in Baltimore, Md., and died June 7, 1912, at the home of his daughter in Denver, Colo., aged 82 years, 8 months, and 16 days. About two years ago the deceased confessed his faith in the seventh-day Sabbath and the soon coming of the Saviour. He was a great sufferer during the last seven years of his life. Conscious to the moment of his death, he fell asleep with his lips moving in prayer, and in the expressed hope of a part in the first resurrection. His wife, one son, and two daughters survive. I. G. Bigelow. Harper.—Fell asleep at the Loma Linda (Cal.) Sanitarium, April 16, 1912, my beloved father, Jacob Russell Harper, in his eighty-third year. He was born in Kentucky in 1829. In 1905 he came to California, and spent most of the last years of his life at or near the Loma Linda Sanitarium. The godly influences at the sanitarium and the reading of our good books and papers caused a great change in father's life. His interest in present truth and in the study of God's Word grew deeper until the end came. We laid him to rest in Hillside Cemetery, Redlands, Cal., to await the Life-giver's call. The funeral services were conducted by Elder J. A. Burden. Walter Harper. Booton.—William Simpson Booton was born March 20, 1830, and died suddenly at his home in Fairfield, Iowa, June 27, 1912. When he was a child, his parents moved from Virginia to Illinois. Later Brother Booton located near Sigourney, Iowa, where he resided for many years. He was married to Miss Olive Barlow on Aug. 18, 1855, and to them were born two children, both of whom are living. Sister Booton died in 1872, and two years later he was married to Mrs. Mathilda Brandal, who survives. Brother Booton served for three years in the civil war, but was wounded in 1864, and received an honorable discharge. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1875, accepting present truth under the labors of Elder George I. Butler. He was a consistent Christian, and we believe that he sleeps in Jesus. The funeral was held at his home, the services being conducted by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13. Mrs. Minnie Sype. Piper.—On Saturday evening, June 1, at ten o'clock, after seventeen months' illness, Sister Hester (Hettie) Elizabeth Piper, wife of Pastor A. H. Piper, fell asleep in Jesus. Sister Piper was born in London, England, Nov. 19, 1874. She accepted the message in Adelaide in 1896, and attended Avondale School the first year of its history. Later she was trained as a Bible worker under Pastor and Mrs. Haskell, at Stanmore, New South Wales. Sister Piper was secretary of the Sabbath-school department of New South Wales at one time, and, at another time, held a similar position in South Australia. In 1899 she was united in marriage with Pastor A. H. Piper, and, after taking up Bible work for a time, left, with her husband, in 1900 for the Rarotongan Mission, South Seas, they being the first Seventh-day Adventist young people from Australia to go to a foreign field. Failing health brought them away from the field they loved so well in 1907, and soon after Sister Piper accompanied her husband to his appointment as president of the West Australian Conference. During 1910 she made a visit with Brother Piper to the Society and Cook Islands, but soon after her return to New South Wales, she was stricken with consumption, which, after so many months, claimed its victim. She died triumphant. It was a pleasure to be at her bedside during her illness. Many testify to having learned lessons of faith and trust there. She worked for her Master while on her sick-bed until her hands became too weak to ply the needle longer. A number of pounds were thus earned for missions. She was not afraid of death. Worn out by the cruel disease, she longed to rest. Her last words were, “I am so happy.” To her the sting of death had been taken away, and she rested in her Saviour's love. June 2, we laid her body in the Gore Hill Cemetery, there to rest till the voice of the Life-giver wakes his sleeping saints. J. E. Fulton.31 Craig.—Mary Ellen Craig was born in College Place, Wash., April 13, 1910, and was drowned in the Puyallup River, near Puyallup, Wash., July 12, 1912. We were not able to find her body, but our aching hearts are comforted with the thought of a soon-coming Saviour, and the joy of meeting our loved one again in the resurrection morning. Charles B. Craig. Smith.—Sister W. Smith, of Boston, Mass., fell asleep in Jesus June 27, 1912. She was born on the island of Bermuda. About ten years ago she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder K. C. Russell, and until her death remained a faithful believer in the soon coming of the Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. R. Uchtmann. Detwiler.—Edward C. Detwiler died at his home in Alliance, Ohio, May 26, 1912. He was born near Washingtonville, Ohio, in August, 1851. In 1876 he was married to Miss Anna Schwenk. His wife and four children survive. Brother Detwiler's last hours were bright in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 26:19. H. F. Graf. Baker.—Samuel M. Baker was born in Fayette County, Ohio, June 28, 1847. He settled in Missouri in 1863, and seven years later was married to Marian J. Vandusen. In 1888 he accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The family moved to Idaho in 1890, where our brother fell asleep July 16, 1912. The wife, five children, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. F. A. Detamore. Minard.—Mrs. Minnie Steinkraus Minard was born in Albion, Mich., July 18, 1874, and died in Chicago, Ill., June 18, 1912, aged 37 years and 11 months. She was married Oct. 20, 1911, to Clifford Minard, of Portland, Oregon. Her husband, father, stepmother, six brothers and sisters, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn her death. Sister Minard was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1900, and remained a faithful member until her death. Eugene Leland. Pickett.—Zera E. Pickett died at Sanger, Oliver Co., N. Dak., July 17, 1912. He was born in the State of New York, June 26, 1828. On Feb. 28, 1846, he was united in marriage to Miss Hester Vanschoonhaven, and until 1896 they made their home in New York and Nebraska. In July of that year they moved to North Dakota. One son and eleven grandchildren are left to mourn. Mr. Pickett had known and loved this truth for many years, and he fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. D. Mitchell. Text, Job 5:26. *. Hendrix.—Hannah Farrow Hendrix was born in Kent County, Delaware, Jan. 28, 1864, and died at Millington, Md., July 13, 1912, aged 48 years, 5 months, and 15 days. She was married to Herman Hendrix in May, 1886. Her husband, one daughter, one sister, and three brothers survive. Sister Hendrix accepted present truth in 1895. She loved the third angel's message, and was always ready to give a reason for her hope in the soon-coming Saviour. She will be greatly missed in her home, and by the church as well. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother Whaley, elder of the Church Hill church. David W. Percy. Davis.—James H. Davis was born in Lucea, Jamaica, in 1836, and fell asleep in Jesus July 6, 1912, at his home in Mt. Hope. He moved to Colon, Panama, in 1866. In 1904, when Elder J. G. Knight organized a Seventh-day Adventist church at this place, Brother Davis was baptized as one of the charter members. He loved the truth, and lived a consistent Christian life. His wife, three sons, and seven daughters are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and a loving father. The church has lost a faithful member. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25, and then we laid him to rest awaiting the call of the Life-giver. H. C. Goodrich. Craig.—Eliza Jane Stapleford was born in Illinois, Nov. 5, 1853, and fell asleep in Jesus on May 19, 1912. When about eighteen years of age, she was married to Enoch Bond. To them were born two children, both of whom survive. Some years after Mr. Bond's death, she was united in marriage with Dr. D. B. Craig. To them were born four children, all of whom are still living. In 1898 mother accepted the third angel's message, and continued to grow in grace and knowledge and in consecration to her Master's service until the day of her death. Charles B. Craig. Shipley.—Sarah Lavona Shipley, née McClain, was born in Johnson County, Indiana, March 28, 1868, and died July 10, 1912, in Los Angeles, Cal. She was married to Ellsworth Shipley at Lebanon, Boone Co., Ind., when twenty-one years of age. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive. Sister Shipley united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1894, and was faithful until her death. Although it was hard for her to leave her family, yet she was resigned to the will of God, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by his son Charles. J. W. Adams. Hausman.—Mrs. Susan A. Hausman was born in Yonkers, N. Y., Nov. 17, 1846, and died July 12, 1912. She was married to David Hausman March 4, 1871. To this union were born seven children, five of whom, with their father, are left to mourn. Sister Hausman was a charter member of the North Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church. When the First African Seventh-day Adventist Church was organized, she transferred her membership, and remained a faithful communicant until her death. The funeral services were conducted by Elder T. H. Branch, words of comfort being spoken from Isa. 57:1, 2. Our sister sleeps in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Mrs. H. P. Branch. Ransopher.—Sarah E. Tarr was born Sept. 30, 1830, in Fairview, Ohio. She was married to Solomon Archer in 1855. One child was born to them. After Mr. Archer's death, she was united in marriage with Silas M. Ransopher, on Jan. 14, 1862. The family lived for a short time in Iowa, but in 1869 settled near Clyde, Kans., where they resided for many years. Mother joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church about fifteen years ago. She loved the truth more than anything else in this world, and fell asleep, July 16, 1912, in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Two children are left to mourn. Mrs. Mittie H. Gillespie. Weldon.—Albert Weldon was born in Perry, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1836, and died at Bad Axe, Mich., July 17, 1912. On June 11, 1861, he was united in marriage to Sarah E. Byse. To this union four daughters were born, three of whom, with their mother, survive to mourn their loss. Brother Weldon was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church thirty years ago. He loved God's message of saving truth for this generation, and continued steadfast in this faith until the close of life. Although his last illness was accompanied with intense suffering, he found comfort in trusting in his Saviour; and like a little child at the close of day, he fell asleep. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. H. Burkholder. Lawrence.—Preston T. Lawrence was born Dec. 15, 1845, in the township of Oakland, Oakland County, Mich., and died at his home in Battle Creek, Mich., June 23, 1912, aged 66 years, 6 months, and 8 days. The deceased was a son of the late Elder R. J. Lawrence, one of the pioneer ministers in the third angel's message, and a brother of Prof. N. W. Lawrence, of Walla Walla College, Washington. He embraced present truth when seventeen years of age, and remained faithful till the time of his death. He was laid to rest in the family burial-place at Mt. Vernon, Oakland Co., Mich., to await the call of the Life-giver. His companion, two daughters, nine brothers and sisters, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn his death. Eugene Leland. Turner.—Isabel H. Turner was born in Washington, D. C., March 16, 1876, and died May 31, 1912. During her long illness she manifested great patience and faith in God, and fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. She is survived by her husband and five children, who accepted the truth through her efforts. Sister Turner united with the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of Washington, D. C., in 1904. J. L. McElhany. Gorman.—Catherine Gorman was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1841, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., July 5, 1912. Her father, George Hashauer, was of French nativity, and her mother, whose maiden name was Bauer, was born in Germany. Sister Gorman was the mother of twelve children, seven of whom survive. While feeling their loss, they do not mourn as do those who have no hope. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Edendale. J. W. Adams. Harlow.—Mary P. Donald was born in Vergennes, Vt., Nov. 13, 1829, and died at Spokane, Wash., May 10, 1912. In her early life she was united in marriage with George W. Harlow. To them were born five children, one of whom, with the husband and father, is left to mourn. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Harlow settled in Minnesota, where they resided until about seventeen years ago, when they came to Spokane. Soon after her marriage Sister Harlow accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She remained faithful to the end, and her life was an inspiration to many with whom she came in contact. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from words found in Isa. 40:1-8. W. T. Hilgert. Reynolds.—Reuben E. Reynolds was instantly killed by being thrown from a buggy in a runaway, near Sebastopol, Cal., July 15, 1912. He was born in Chautauqua County, New York, Oct. 26, 1835. Brother Reynolds was in active service during the civil war. In 1868 he was married to Sarah Flesher. Four children were born to them, one daughter being the only survivor. An adopted daughter is also left to mourn. About twenty years ago Brother Reynolds accepted present truth, and became a charter member of the Sebastopol church, and remained faithful until his death. The funeral service, conducted by the writer, was largely attended, being held just following a memorial service by the Grand Army of the Republic. D. E. Robinson. The "Watchman," the Present-Truth Evangelizer
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In view of the wide-spread industrial strife and discontent, the conditions of the working men becoming more and more difficult, our Battle for Bread number will be particularly opportune. The editor will write on "God's Counsel to the Working Man," and will endeavor to answer the following questions: Is it real? Is it unequal? Is it necessary? What will the end be? Surely all observing Seventh-day Adventists will recognize in the latter question a splendid talking point to present this theme to their working neighbors. "Bible Prophecies; Written for What Purpose?" by J. E. Fulton, will trace in an interesting way the real purpose of Bible prophecy. Surely the prophecies were given for our instruction and enlightenment, or they would be entirely useless. We are glad to announce to our readers that Elder E. W. Webster will, with this issue, begin a splendid series of six articles on the Sabbath question, the first being "The Relation of the Sabbath to the Gospel." Prof. B. G. Wilkinson will write upon "The Character of the Law of God—Moral, Not Spiritual." Altogether, the September issue presents a strong array of articles, and any of our people should have no difficulty in disposing of twenty-five or fifty among their neighbors. The cover page will portray in a very striking way the fearful inequality between the rich and the poor. The specifications of the fifth chapter of James are amply met in the severe conditions existing in the labor world. Will not each reader of the REVIEW secure from his neighbor a subscription for the Watchman? If every one will do this, think what the splendid aggregate will be for the cause of present truth. Rates in quantities of five to forty copies, 5 cents each; fifty or more, 4 cents each. Yearly subscription price, $1. Order through your local tract society. This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper. “No advertisements of “agents wanted,” or “partners wanted,” and no “promotion,” nor “colonization” enterprises, will be printed in this column. Brief business notices will be published, subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following— Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him “known” to the managers, nor constitute sufficient recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it. We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order. A charge of two dollars will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost five cents. No discount for several insertions. Special Bible Mottoes and Cooking Oil
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THE College of Medical Evangelists at Loma Linda, Cal., is not an institution of local interest alone. It belongs to the entire denomination, and is emphatically a denominational school. This is shown by the fact that its constituency embraces the members of the General Conference Committee, the Pacific Union Conference Committee, and the Southern California Conference Committee, as indicated in the article by Elder W. T. Knox on page 7. The various union conferences, together with the General Conference and the local conference, are sharing in the furnishing of funds for the equipment of this institution. The school is deserving of the united support of all our people. Young men and women contemplating the study of medicine should recognize the opportunities afforded in this school for the securing of their training under wholesome Christian influences. ONE conference president in the West writes encouragingly regarding the prospects in his conference for a successful campaign with the Ingathering number of the Signs. He expresses his opinion that the Signs in magazine form will be much better adapted for soliciting funds for missions than journals of previous years. It is hoped that all the conferences have sent on their initial orders to the Pacific Press for this missions number. Omitted Departments
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IN consequence of the statistical reports published in this number, it has been necessary for us to omit several departments, and much valuable matter which will appear in due time. Professor Salisbury Returns
LEAVING Washington, D. C., in April, Prof. H. R. Salisbury has spent the past four months attending educational conventions and councils on the Pacific Coast and in the Middle West. He returned to his office last week. Elder Bender Returns to America
After several months' labor in the West Indian Union Conference field, attending general meetings, Elder U. Bender joined his family in Arkansas the last of July. Sister Bender has been in the States for some time caring for her parents. Brother Bender expects to attend the fall council of the General Conference Committee in September, visiting Cuba on his way to Washington. The Hoffmans Sail for Japan
BROTHER and Sister B. P. Hoffman, of Kent, Wash., sailed this week from San Francisco on the steamship “China” for Japan. Last year they were in attendance at the Foreign Mission Seminary, and go out to Japan to help answer the earnest plea for three couples this year to take up the study of the language, preparatory to engaging in evangelistic work. Brother Hoffman was ordained to the gospel ministry at a workers' meeting in Seattle just before leaving for San Francisco. Denominational Statistics
EVERY one interested in the progress of this great second advent movement will find inspiration in the study of the statistical tables printed in this number. In connection with the study of each table read the notes and comments made by the statistical secretary, Brother H. E. Rogers. These notes elucidate and emphasize important features of the reports. One item alone shows the recognition by this denomination of the world-wide character of the message with which it is entrusted: the number of laborers in fields outside the United States exceeds those in this country. The division, however, is still unequal, with the many more millions abroad, particularly in Catholic and heathen lands, as compared with the population of the United States. Before the work is accomplished, we shall see a much larger proportion of our laborers operating in these fields. But the work in the home land and in other Protestant countries, which, till the work is completed, must continue to form the bases of supply for the world-wide movement, can not be neglected. It must be kept strong, and made stronger, in order that it may do its part in the furnishing of men and means for the prosecution of the message. In the contemplation of what has been accomplished by denominational efforts as shown in the statistical report, it would be well to read carefully the article from Elder J. N. Anderson in our World-Wide Field department; also his article last week in the same department, dealing with the great unevangelized fields which still invite missionary effort. We should thank God for the beginning that he has enabled us to make among the various nationalities, but we should realize at the same time that in many countries we have but touched the border of the great unworked field. The providences of God from every land are calling us to press forward and enter the open doors. Let us not glory in past achievement to the neglect of the still greater work to be accomplished in the future. With new consecration let us dedicate ourselves to God for the speedy finishing of the work which he has committed to us. Soon the harvest will be garnered and the gospel work completed.