p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 11. (3/15/1906)

Earlier text: The Pacific Union Conference

Obituaries

SCALES.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 14, 1906, of pneumonia, Lizzie Birt Scales, aged 43 years. She was a Christian from childhood, and embraced the views of Seventh-day Adventists about five years ago. She leaves two daughters. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 17:15. L. McCoy.

SMITH.—Died at Summerfield, New Brunswick, Jan. 30, 1906, of tuberculosis, Sister Addie Freeze Smith, aged 43 years lacking one day. She was buried in Fredericton, New Brunswick, by the side of her mother, whose death occurred in October last. Sister Smith and her mother accepted present truth a little more than eight years ago, under the labors of Elder H. J. Farnum, and were faithful to it until death. Sister Smith leaves a husband and two children to mourn their loss. W. R. ANDREWS.

WITTER.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 21, 1906, Ellen M. Witter, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 13 days. She had been a faithful and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for more than forty years, and wherever she lived was known as a kind and tender-hearted mother and friend, taking delight in helping the poor and needy. She leaves two sons and four daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thessalonians 4. J. E. BALLENGER.

JONES.—Died in Athens Township, Calhoun Co., Mich., Feb. 8, 1906, of Bright's disease, Hiram C. Jones, aged 67 years, 2 months, and 3 days. He manifested a mild and kind disposition in his family and among his neighbors. In 1879 he was converted, and shortly afterward, while in Battle Creek, Mich., accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists; he maintained his interest in the truth and in his Saviour till the day of his death. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss, but not without hope. I. D. VAN HORN.

BERESFORD.—Died in London, Ontario, Jan. 19, 1906, Charles Beresford, aged 49 years and 2 days. He was born in England, and spent eighteen years as a seaman on a man-of-war in the British service. In 1887 he came to Ontario. He accepted the third angel's message thirteen years ago, and was loyal to the truth until the end. A portion of this time was spent in canvassing and in colporteur work. His wife, a son, and a daughter survive to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13. A. L. MILLER.

POWERY.—Died at North East Bight, Bonacca, Bay Islands, Central America, Jan. 24, 1906, Lettie May Powery, aged 4 years, 8 months, and 7 days. Her mother accepted present truth about ten years ago under the labors of Elder Hutchins, and since then she has tried to bring her little ones up in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Little Lettie was much loved by the community as well as by her parents. We bow in submission to God's decree, knowing that he will fulfil his promise to those that sleep in the dust. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. GARFIELD SMALLEY.

FIELD.—Died at Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 19, 1906, of multiple thrombosis, due to heart trouble, Mrs. Mary L. Field. She was sick fourteen weeks, but was a cheerful, patient sufferer. Brother and Sister Field accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1860, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, and were ever lovers of present truth. Through Sister Field's instrumentality many were led into the truth. During the past nineteen years their home has been in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, although much of her time the past four years, since her husband's death, has been spent with her daughter, Mrs. Flora V. Dorcas, in Des Moines. Two sons and one daughter, several grandchildren, and many friends are left to mourn. Remarks were made by the writer to a large and sympathizing congregation. The remains were taken to Cedar Rapids for burial. E. G. OLSEN.

McCARTY.—Died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. E. H. Bye, at Houston Heights, Houston, Tex., Feb. 14, 1906, of heart failure, Mrs. Nellie McCarty, in her fifty-third year. She accepted present truth under the labors of a Bible worker, Sister Jessie R. Hunter, and was baptized by Elder D. U. Hale and united with the Houston church over four years ago. She was a consistent Christian, and the truth was precious to her. She leaves a husband, a daughter, and many friends to mourn their loss. Elder Richard Reynolds conducted the funeral service, reading from John 11 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18. MRS. CARRIE C. FEEKS.

MILLER.—Died at his home in Pomona, Cal., Jan. 28, 1906, of pneumonia, Edward C. Miller, aged 47 years, 2 months, and 2 days. At an early age Brother Miller was converted, and united with the M. E. Church, of which he continued a member until about ten years ago. Learning the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, mostly through reading their publications, he, with his wife, united with that church. He led a faithful, consistent Christian life, finding his greatest happiness in his Master's service. He leaves a wife and nine children, who look forward to the glad reunion of the resurrection. J. F. BALLENGER.

MEAD.—Died in Marlow, N. H., Feb. 2, 1906, Sister Rosella F. Mead, aged 47 years, 7 months, and 6 days. Two days before her death she underwent an operation for gallstones. Sister Mead was converted when about ten years of age. In her life the love and sweetness of Christ were manifest in a marked degree. She was faithful to duty, both in the church and in the community, and died in the full assurance of faith. She was the only sister of Elder F. L. Mead, who died in Africa. By this loss her mother is left alone, but God is wonderfully sustaining her. The church loses a valued member, the world a missionary. The funeral was conducted by Rev. F. O. Tyler (Methodist). E. G. FARNSWORTH.

STEBBINS.—Died at Stanleyton, Page Co., Va., Feb. 3, 1906, Benton B. Stebbins, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Brother Stebbins first came to Virginia in 1878, and settled in Luray, and in the same year discovered the famous Luray Caverns. He attended the first camp-meeting held in Virginia in 1883. After spending a number of years in other States, he returned to Virginia in 1903, with his son; and during his last illness his daughter from Pennsylvania was with him. He remembered seeing the falling stars of 1833. His funeral was conducted from the Seventh-day Adventist church at Stanleyton by the writer, words of comfort being based on 1 Cor. 15:21, 22. R. D. HOTTEL.

JOHNSON.—Died in Fruita, Colo., Dec. 29, 1905, of heart failure, Leon Johnson, in the thirty-eighth year of his age. Brother Johnson gave his heart to God when a boy. In after years he strayed away from the fold. His mother never gave up her son, but often prayed for him. December 17 he was badly burned with powder; the nervous shock was so great that it caused heart failure. He lived twelve days after the accident, but during this time his suffering was intense. Four days before he passed away, he renewed his covenant with the Lord; the remainder of his life he spent in praising God, and pleading with his friends to turn from sin. He leaves a father, a mother, two brothers, and a sister. We laid him to rest in the cemetery just north of Fruita, to await the soon coming of the Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother W. F. Hills, and Rev. Mr. Soafe of the Congregational church. WM. KENNEDY.

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted.

All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column.

In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.

WANTED.— There is an opportunity for a number of young men and women to enter the nurses’ training class at once. Address Iowa Sanitarium, Des Moines, Iowa.

THE Iowa Sanitarium Bakery is prepared to fill all orders with first-class goods. Liberal discounts. Write for price-list. Address Iowa Sanitarium Bakery, Des Moines, Iowa.

THERE is an excellent opportunity just now at the Hinsdale Sanitarium for a good man or woman who desires a course in hygienic cooking. Permanent position for right person. Address Hinsdale Sanitarium, Hinsdale, Ill.

FOR SALE.— One hundred acres fine level land, mostly improved, five miles north of Charlotte, Mich.; 8-room house with closets and pantry. Fine young orchard and some small fruits. Address Mrs. Z. M. Moore, R. F. D. 1, Charlotte, Mich.

FOR SALE.— Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. 1-gal. can, $.90; 5-gal. can, $3.50. Send for sample. Also finest whole-wheat health-food flour in U. S. A. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York, N. Y.

EVERY reader should try our absolutely pure and rancid-proof peanut butter, only 10 cents a pound. We pay freight on 100 pounds or more east of Rocky Mountains, at 12 cents a pound. Agents wanted. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, 309 Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

WANTED.— Graduated nurses, man and wife without children, capable of taking charge of treatment rooms. Good place for missionary workers. Send photos, and state experience, also wages expected. Address Walnut Hills Treatment Rooms, 1029 E. McMillon St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOR SALE.— Strawberry plants; 30 to 40 cents a hundred, $2 and $3 a thousand. Price-list free. I will send a leaflet on how to “Grow Strawberries” to any one sending me the address of one or more persons who he thinks will be interested in strawberry plants. Address Geo. Jorgensen, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.

FOR SALE.— Fruit farm, 7½ acres; 1,500 trees,— apple, peach, plum, and cherry,— also grapes, currants, gooseberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries; 8-room house, with 6 closets, pantry, bath-room, large cellar, good well, windmill, elevated water tank; water in kitchen, bath-room, and cellar; barn, 32 x 40; ¾ mile from College View. Address Noah Hodges, College View, Neb.

STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE.— We have two 85 H. P. Lansing steam boilers which have just been thoroughly overhauled, tubes rewelded, and all put into first-class condition for our own use, but which we shall not need because we have decided to purchase a gas engine. We offer these for sale at a very reasonable price. We also have a 110 H. P. Chicago boiler for sale. For full information and prices, address Review and Herald Publishing Association, Battle Creek, Mich.

Brother Howard Peebles Goes to British Honduras

Brother Howard Peebles [of Union College] has responded to a call from British Honduras, to connect with a small printing establishment in that place, which has been placed at the disposal of our missionaries. The Nebraska Conference Committee voted to pay his traveling expenses to his new field.—Nebraska Reporter.

A Word of Caution

By R. M. Kilgore; E. W. Webster; J. E. Tenney; Geo. W. Wells; R. L. Williams; S. M. Jacobs; S. I. Greer; J. W. Franklin

WE feel impelled to say a word to those who contemplate a change of location, and especially if they think of coming South.

We are very glad to welcome our good brethren and sisters from the North, the East, and the West. We most heartily invite such to come into this needy field, and permanently locate themselves where there are so many open doors, not yet entered, affording excellent opportunity to give this last message to those who know it not.

To our knowledge several of our people have sent money to pay on land they had bought from persons who were speculating in lands, or had land they wanted to sell, and when they came to see it, expecting to live on it, they changed their minds, were sorely disappointed would not live on it, and lost what they had advanced on it. Losing both time and money, they returned North with wrong views of the country and of our people. Either the land was not as had been represented, or the mountain roads leading to it had not been described. A lawsuit is now pending to secure money that was paid in advance — sight unseen.

OUR people in the North should understand that in many localities of the Southern States we do not find the rich soils of Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska. We have good, rich bottom land, valley and plain land, steep hillsides, and very cheap mountain land. The climate is good and desirable for those who wish to avoid the cold, bleak winters of the North, but it is not the same in all localities. We have a variety of climate, as we have of soils and lands.

We advise all who are contemplating moving to this Southern field, either for their health, their own temporal advantage, or to engage in real missionary work, before they purchase anything of any one to first see and know what they are buying.

R. M. KILGORE, E. W. WEBSTER, J. E. TENNEY, GEO. W. WELLS, R. L. WILLIAMS, S. M. JACOBS, S. I. GREER, J. W. FRANKLIN.

Southern Union Executive Committee Meeting

ELDERS I. H. EVANS and J. S. Washburn are attending the meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Union Conference at Graysville, Tenn.

Publication of Liberty

By Editor

The announcement of the publication of the quarterly magazine, Liberty, has called out a hearty response. The first issue goes to press this week, and we are desirous of making up our list at once. Prompt orders and subscriptions will be appreciated.

Heed the Counsel of Pastor Robinson

If all the people would give heed to the counsel of Pastor John Robinson, as quoted on the first page of this issue, it would be a comparatively easy matter to gain adherents to this advent movement. “Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.”

Family Bible Teacher Set for Mission Work

FOR use in city mission work Brother C. E. Palmer, of the Central New England Conference, has put the complete set of The Family Bible Teacher, with some illustrations, into an inexpensive flexible cover. This is a convenient way of preserving these studies for reference.

Bethel Industrial Academy Announcement

The eighth annual announcement of Bethel Industrial Academy, Bethel, Wis., for 1906-07, has just been issued. It gives full information concerning the plans of the institution and the advantages offered, and can be obtained by addressing the principal, A. W. Hallock.

Daniells Called to California Council

IN response to an urgent invitation from brethren on the Pacific coast Elder A. G. Daniells went to California last week to unite with others in council concerning various matters. This will make it impossible for Brother Daniells to attend the meeting at Graysville, Tenn., as had been planned.

Relation of Bible Sabbath to Judgment

IN a conspicuous position on the first page, and with the large heading, “Relation of Bible Sabbath to Judgment,” the Daily Enterprise of Burlington, N. J., published in its issue of March 5 quite a full report of a sermon by Elder A. R. Bell, of the New Jersey Conference. This is a most excellent way of speaking to a large audience.

Pacific Press Board and Officers

At the recent annual meeting of the Pacific Press Publishing Company, at Mountain View, Cal., the following board of directors was chosen: M. C. Wilcox, E. A. Chapman, H. H. Hall, A. O. Tait, H. W. Cottrell, H. G. Childs, and E. G. Fulton. The Board organized by electing the following officers: President, H. W. Cottrell; Vice-President, H. H. Hall; Treasurer, E. A. Chapman; Secretary, H. G. Childs; Manager, E. A. Chapman. The editorial staff remains practically as in the past.

God’s Ownership and Man’s Stewardship

A LEAFLET of forty pages has been published by the Nebraska Conference, containing testimony from the Bible and the spirit of prophecy concerning “God’s Ownership and Man’s Stewardship—The Grace of Giving,” compiled by Elder A. T. Robinson, the president of the conference. The price of this leaflet is two cents a copy, and it will be furnished in lots of one thousand or more, with a preface adapted to the conference in which it is to be circulated, for ten dollars a thousand. Address Elder A. T. Robinson, College View, Neb.

A Welcome Visitor

ONE of our ministers writes as follows in a recent letter:—

Father and mother embraced the truth under Brother Bates fifty-four years ago next November. The REVIEW AND HERALD visited his home for twenty-four years, and since then my own, without a break, so I have known it from my earliest remembrance. I can truly say it continually grows upon me. I hail its visits each week with growing interest.

We appreciate the kindly words from many readers concerning the REVIEW, and are glad to know that it is a welcome visitor to their homes.

Yearly Subscriptions for “Liberty”

By K. C. Russell

WE were instructed several years ago, when short-term subscriptions were being taken for the Signs, that it would be better to secure them for a longer period of time. The first and chief reason was that the people could have the paper coming to their address a sufficient length of time so that they would become thoroughly acquainted with the principles of the truth which the paper contains, which would be impossible in a much shorter period.

NOW, it must be evident to all that the same principle would apply to the new religious liberty journal, Liberty, and even with greater force.

The price of the paper, as all have doubtless learned, is only twenty-five cents a year, including the extras which will be published from time to time as the work may demand. There is no doubt but that, with a little more effort than is exerted to sell a single copy for five cents, the canvasser could secure a yearly subscription for the exceedingly small sum of twenty-five cents. Of course, when the canvasser fails in securing a yearly subscription, he can try to sell a single copy. Why should not our conference officers inaugurate in their respective conferences a vigorous campaign for the new journal?

In each of the States there should also be a fund raised at once to send the paper for one year to all the legislators in the State, and as far as possible the list should include all other persons in positions of responsibility. It is impossible to estimate the tremendous influence such a course on our part would exert in molding sentiment on the side of religious freedom. Shall we not all arise and improve this opportunity which providence has opened up for us?

K. C. RUSSELL.