p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 24. (6/14/1906)

Earlier text: Program for the Educational Convention

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1906

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Western Pennsylvania, Dubois ..... June 14-24

Virginia, Petersburg ..... July 26 to Aug. 5

New Jersey ..... Aug. 2-12

West Virginia ..... Aug. 16-26

New York, Tunesassa ..... June 21 to July 1

Vermont ..... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3

Southern New England, Middletown, Conn. ..... June 14-24

Central New England ..... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10

Greater New York ..... Sept. 23—

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Ontario ..... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2

Quebec ..... Sept. 6-16

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Louisiana ..... Aug. 2-12

Georgia ..... Aug. 2-12

South Carolina ..... Aug. 9-19

Alabama ..... Aug. 16-26

Tennessee River, Nashville ..... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2

Cumberland ..... Sept. 6-16

North Carolina, High Point ..... Sept. 7-16

Florida ..... Nov. 1-11

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

Northern Illinois, Chicago, June 21 to July 1

North Michigan, Iron Mountain ..... June 25 to July 2

Indiana, South Bend ..... July 25 to Aug. 2

Indiana, Seymour ..... Aug. 8-16

Southern Illinois ..... Aug. 2-12

West Michigan, Hastings ..... Aug. 9-19

Ohio ..... Aug. 16-25

Wisconsin, Milwaukee (Scandinavian) ..... June 27 to July 2

Wisconsin, Stevens Point ..... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3

East Michigan, Holly ..... Sept. 27 to Oct. 8

Northern Michigan, East Jordan ..... Aug. 30 to Sept. 10

Northern Illinois ..... Sept. 5-15

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Dakota, Woonsocket ..... June 7-17

North Dakota, Rock Lake (English) ..... June 15-25

North Dakota, Bowden (German) ..... June 19-25

North Dakota, Stanley (English) ..... June 26 to July 2

Alberta, Red Deer ..... July 10-17

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Wyoming Mission Field, Edgemont, S. D. ..... June 21 to July 1

Nebraska, Aurora ..... July 19-29

Nebraska, Fremont ..... Aug. 3-12

Nebraska, Beatrice ..... Aug. 17-26

Nebraska, Lexington ..... Aug. 30 to Sept. 9

Colorado, Boulder ..... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3

Missouri, Versailles ..... Aug. 2-12

Kansas ..... Aug. 9-10

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Texas, Alvarado ..... Aug. 2-12

Arkansas, Winslow ..... Aug. 16-26

Oklahoma, Clinton ..... July 17-23

Oklahoma, Kingfisher ..... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

California, Eureka ..... Aug. 16-26

California, Oakland ..... July 19-29

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Montana, Basin ..... June 21 to July 1

AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Union Conference session, Cooranbong, N. S. W. ..... Sept. 13-23

EUROPEAN MEETINGS

Denmark, Randers ..... June 13-18

Sweden, Westeras (near Stockholm) ..... June 19-24

German-Swiss, Lake Zurich, June 29 to July 4

Roman-Swiss and Latin Union, Gland, Switzerland ..... July 5-10

German Union, Friedensau, Germany ..... July 19-29

British Union, near Birmingham ..... Aug. 3-12

Holland ..... Aug. 16-19

France ..... Aug. 21-26

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any additional information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

A Long Loan of Twelve Thousand Dollars Desired on the Best of Security

By George I. Butler; R. M. Kilgore

The Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists located at Graysville, Tenn., is a legal institution of the State of Tennessee. It was organized for the purpose of holding conference property in different parts of the Southern Union Conference. The property situated in Graysville held by said Association embraces a large farm, the title of which is lodged in the Southern Conference Association, worth about eight thousand dollars.

It also embraces a sanitarium, with a large body of land in connection with it, with a sanitarium building upon it, in all worth eighteen thousand dollars; and the training-school campus, with quite a body of land connected with it, set out to fruit-trees, etc. This land has upon it the academy building proper, and a large dormitory. These premises are worth ten thousand dollars, making an aggregate of about thirty-six thousand dollars.

These buildings, in the aggregate, are insured for twelve thousand dollars. The Southern Conference Association holds the title to all of this property, and has quite a large sum of property besides. In its business progress in the past some debts have been contracted, money borrowed, etc. It has some other property that it wishes to sell, not included in the titles of this spoken of in this article. When this property can be sold, it will be applied upon the debts which have been contracted. Some of these accounts are about due, and the object of getting this long loan of some twelve thousand dollars is not to run in debt more, but simply to pay off all the debts as they become due and have to be paid.

By taking this large blanket loan, it will relieve the Conference Association from the pressure of these small claims coming due from time to time, and give opportunity to sell off the property that is for sale, which in time can be done, and greatly relieve the situation every way.

The property mortgaged is all first-class property, and the amount of it, with the insurance of the buildings, is good security.

It may be inquired, why have we not secured this loan from worldly parties, who have money to loan in abundance? In reply we would say:—

1. We always much prefer to secure our loans from our own people, who are interested in the same cause to which we are devoting our lives, knowing that if any sudden calamity occurred, they would probably be more favorable to us than those who have no interest in the work in which we are engaged, and the institutions herein mentioned.

2. We should hope our people, many of whom are deeply interested in the progress of our Southern work, would favor us with a lower rate of interest than those whose sole purpose it is to make money out of their loans.

3. There is a sentiment prevailing here in the South against loaning to religious institutions, because, should a foreclosure have to be made on property held by religious institutions, many of the Southern people feel that it is almost disgraceful to collect money due on mortgages from institutions consecrated to religion. Quite a number of parties here in the South would have been glad to have taken this security and loaned us the twelve thousand dollars but for this consideration.

But, for other reasons mentioned, we can see that our own people would prefer to let our own institutions have money, and thus be helping forward the work of God, than for us to take it from worldly parties.

We wish to say to our brethren who have means which could be spared, and which they would like to loan at a moderate rate of interest, that here is an opportunity which is perfectly safe, and which would be helping the cause of God in this difficult field.

Of course we have not the slightest expectation that anybody who has this money will ever have to foreclose the mortgage. This land is very valuable to the cause here, because the institutions are dear and precious to us, and are serving a noble purpose; doing good in the education of our children, healing the sick, and building up the precious cause we all love.

We are greatly in need of means to pay off all these lesser obligations, and then we can get a little time to sell the property not mortgaged, collect in means that are due, and place ourselves in a more pleasant and desirable condition than we are at the present time. The value of this property will be increasing. Already the conference has voted to raise two thousand dollars in the South for the improving of the buildings of the school. As much more will be added to the value of the sanitarium in the immediate future. Our conference also voted this last January. These institutions will therefore be improving in value several thousand dollars, making the mortgage still more valuable and secure. We greatly desire to secure the lowest rate of interest possible.

In this way, by securing this blanket mortgage covering this property, paying off these lesser debts, some of which must be paid ere-long, the situation at Graysville will be greatly relieved, opportunity will be given to sell off several thousand dollars' worth of property to pay on the mortgage, the cause of God will be advanced, and those who have loaned the money will have the satisfaction of knowing that it has been very helpful to the cause and work of God in the South.

Let any who would look with favor upon making such a loan correspond with Elder R. M. Kilgore, president of the Conference Association, or the secretary, Elder Smith Sharp, Graysville, Tenn.

GEO. I. BUTLER, President of the Southern Union Conference.

R. M. KILGORE, President Southern Conference Association.

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.—Young men to work on farm by the month, season, or year. When replying send your recommendation along. Address N. C. Kiert, Hurley, S. D.

FOR SALE.—Some very desirable lots in Takoma Park, from 3½ to 5 cents a foot. Apply to J. W. Barclay, Portsmouth, Va., or to D. K. Nicola, Takoma Park, D. C.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A good, reliable bookkeeper, who has had some experience in the lumber business. None but Seventh-day Adventists need apply. Address L. M. Richards, Moorestown, Mich.

FOR SALE.—Bakery. Splendid trade. No loss of trade because of Sabbath observance. Best reasons for selling. Net profits year ending May, $1,200. Price, $450. H. Holmden, 207 Territorial, Benton Harbor, Mich.

WANTED AT ONCE.—A consecrated, graduate lady nurse. One who will teach nurses’ classes. A good place for the right person. Address F. A. Stahl, Prospect Sanitarium, 1161 Prospect Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

RANCID-PROOF peanut butter, 10 cents a pound. Purest coconut-oil, 15 cents in 5-pound, 14 cents in 25-pound, and 13 cents in 50-pound lots. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $.90; 5-gal., $3.50. Also olive oil of the purest grade: gal., $2.50; half gal., $1.40; quart can, $.85. Send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York, N. Y.

THE EARTHQUAKE IN SONOMA COUNTY.—A six-by-nine-inch booklet of twenty-four pages giving a very brief description of the earthquake and showing its result as seen by the camera immediately afterward. Twenty-three photographs taken in Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, and vicinity (where the tremor was most severe), are reproduced. Most excellent engraving, best paper, and finest presswork that money can buy. Price, fifty cents, post-paid. Published by J. Edgar Ross, Healdsburg, Cal.

FOR SALE.—On account of change of location I offer my home in College View, Neb., with five lots (150 x 250 feet), for sale. Two-story house, eight rooms, bath-room with hot and cold water connections, large closets. Basement with kitchen, wash kitchen, fruit cellar. Very convenient for re-renting. Fine new barn, new chicken houses, fruit-trees, small fruit. One block from college campus, half block from church-school. Very profitable investment. Address Theodore Valentiner, College View, Neb.

Obituaries

ANGEE.—Died near Vancouver, Wash., May 2, 1906, of scarlet fever, Millard Angee, son of Brother and Sister Chas. Angee, who deeply mourn his death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. E. SHAFER.

DUNN.—Died April 30, 1906, of tuberculosis, Lydia Fannie Dunn, daughter of Elgie and May Dunn, of Milwaukee, Wis., aged 1 year and 16 days. She was never very strong, and the last eleven weeks were full of extreme suffering. Everything that loved ones could do was done but, like the crushing of a tender spring bud, little Lydia’s life was cut short. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. T. DOWSETT.

NEWCOMB.—Died in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., May 15, 1906, Teressa Jane Newcomb, aged 84 years, 3 months, and 23 days. She and her husband, the late Daniel Newcomb, were members of the Presbyterian Church until 1861, when they embraced the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder R. F. Cottrell. They both died strong in the faith of the soon coming of our Lord. Her funeral service was conducted by Elder King, of Fredonia, N. Y. D. L. NEWCOMB.

ELLIS.—Died at her home, in Berville, Mich., April 7, 1906, Mrs. Ada Ellis, wife of Thomas A. Ellis. To them were born one boy and two girls, one a babe of three months at the time of the mother’s death. Mrs. Ellis was a kind and loving wife, and her society was much appreciated by those who knew her. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Memphis, Mich., Jan. 7, 1895, and it was at this church that the funeral service was conducted; text, Rev. 14:13. O. F. BUTCHER.

WILLEY.—Died at Cambridge, Md., May 12, 1906, of consumption, Margaret Alenia Willey, aged 25 years, 6 months, and 18 days. At the age of sixteen she united with the M. E. Church. Three years ago she heard the voice of her Saviour in the third angel’s message, and with her parents and a younger sister, was baptized, and united with the Cambridge church. Her consistent Christian life was admired by all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15 and Rev. 14:13. JOHN F. JONES.

STARK.—Died at the hospital in Bloomington, Ill., May 21, 1906, of Bright’s disease of the kidneys, Sister Eliza J. Stark, aged 37 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Five years ago she gave her heart to the Lord and accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder Huntington, of Indiana. Sister Stark lived a consistent Christian life, and looked forward to the second coming of the Lord with joyous expectations. She leaves her husband and six children, together with many friends, to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. W. D. PARKHURST.

BOYER.—Died at Washburn, Mo., April 2, 1906, after an illness of nearly four weeks, my dear mother, Mrs. E. J. Boyer, aged 73 years and 24 days. Mother was born near Baltimore, Md., but spent the early part of her life in Missouri. She was converted to present truth in California in 1890, joining the church at Oakland, Cal. Later she united with the Battle Creek church, of which she remained a consistent member till her death. We laid her away in the Exeter Cemetery, feeling confident that when the voice of the Archangel shall call the saints to their eternal rest, mother will come up in the first resurrection. L. B. BOYER, M. D.

WRIGHT.—Died at her home in Oro Fino, Cal., of pneumonia, Mrs. Rozella Wright, aged 50 years and 11 months. She accepted the third angel’s message about twenty years ago under the labors of Elder J. D. Rice and Dr. Frank Lamb. She remained true to her faith till the last, and died rejoicing in the hope of the resurrection. She leaves a husband and many dear friends to mourn their loss. She had no children of her own, but she opened her home to the homeless, and was a tender mother to the motherless. The funeral service was conducted by the Congregationalist minister of Etna, Cal. ANNA ELDER.

NEAR.—Died at Mason, Mich., May 18, 1906, Mrs. Mary M. Near, wife of Brother William F. Near, in her seventy-ninth year. In early childhood she united with the Methodist Church, and was in that communion until 1880, when, under the labors of Elder E. P. Daniels and T. M. Steward, she accepted the message of the third angel. For years the little company met at her house each week to encourage one another, and to praise the Lord. Besides her companion, with whom she had walked life’s journey for nearly sixty-four years, she leaves five children, eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, and many friends. These now think of her as sweetly sleeping in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. L. G. MOORE.

WICK.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elvira Rice, at Imperial, Cal., April 18, 1906, of paralysis, Mrs. Mary Wick, aged 75 years. In early life she was converted and joined the United Brethren Church. In 1847 she was united in marriage with Eli Wick, and together they accepted the third angel’s message in 1859 at Clyde, Ill., under the labors of Elders J. Hart and E. Everts. She ever lived true to her convictions, and her life was one of service for the Master in ministering to sick and suffering humanity. She now rests from her labor, awaiting the call of the Life-giver when he comes to reward the faithful. One daughter and an adopted son survive her. The remains were brought to Carthage for burial, and were laid to rest beside her husband, who died six years ago. The funeral was conducted by Elder L. W. Terry, who used Job 14:12-15 as the basis of comforting words. MARY HOFF.

EVERHART.—Died at Sac City, Iowa, May 1, 1906, Mrs. Lucy Jane Everhart, nee Cofer, wife of the late Elder W. B. Everhart, aged 58 years, 7 months, and 23 days. Mr. and Mrs. Everhart accepted present truth about thirty-four years ago under the labors of Elders Kilgore and Morrison. Subsequently Brother Everhart entered the ministry. Sister Everhart’s death resulted from severe burns received through accidental explosion of a mixture of kerosene and gasoline. She lived only six hours after the accident occurred. Though suffering intensely, she did not murmur or complain. Her trust in God did not falter. Seven children were born to Brother and Sister Everhart, all of whom are still living. The funeral service was conducted from the Grant City Seventh-day Adventist church by C. W. Hollingsworth and the writer. We laid her to rest by her husband’s side in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, near Auburn, Iowa. WM. J. JOHNSON.

The Earthquake and Its Lessons

By Editor

A SIXTEEN-PAGE, fully illustrated tract entitled “The Earthquake and Its Lessons,” has been advertised by the Pacific Press Publishing Company, and orders have been received for many thousands of copies. The unprecedented sale of the Signs has been so great that the tract has been delayed. It has been utterly impossible for the Press to turn out the printed truth as fast as it has been demanded. Our people will be so rejoiced over this unusual demand that they can, we trust, be patient if the tract is delayed. Keep sending in the orders, and they will be filled as soon as possible.

The Heretic Suspends Publication

The effect of the San Francisco earthquake is felt in many unexpected ways. An illustration of this is found in the fact that the publishers of the magazine, The Heretic have been compelled to suspend its publication because of the loss of advertising patronage. The purpose of the magazine was to defend the truth about creation and the work of God against the teaching of evolution. About three hundred dollars is needed to make it possible to continue this work. Any who desire to render assistance may address Geo. McC. Price, 267 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, Cal.

White Visits Washington Publishing Work

ELDER J. E. WHITE, of Edgefield, Tenn., made a brief visit to Washington last week in the interest of his publishing work.

Visit to Takoma Park Headquarters

Dr. S. L. Strickler and wife, of Boggstown, Ind., spent one day in Washington last week, and improved the opportunity to visit our headquarters at Takoma Park.

Daniells Attends Additional Camp-Meetings

INSTEAD of returning to Washington last week Elder A. G. Daniells decided to attend other camp-meetings, including the Minnesota and east Pennsylvania meetings.

Iowa Conference Gives Five Thousand Dollars

THE Iowa Conference has made a splendid gift to missions,— five thousand dollars. This is the largest donation yet received from a local conference. Such help is most encouraging.

Colcord and Lawhead Attend Camp-Meetings

ELDER W. A. COLCORD, the secretary of the Religious Liberty Bureau, and Prof. J. W. Lawhead, the president of the Washington Training College, left Washington last week to attend the camp-meetings in Pennsylvania.

New Publishing Association Address

By Editor

ALL correspondence for the Review and Herald Publishing Association, or for any individual connected with it, should be addressed to Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. The office at 222 North Capitol Street is now closed.

Signs of the Times Sales Expand

By Editor

FOR the first time in the history of our work, the news-agents and newsboys are selling the Signs of the Times in the railway stations and on the streets of the large western cities. Many thousands of copies have been sold by these agencies. The ferry-boats of the Key Route ordered a thousand copies just for one day's sale (Sunday, May 27).

Death of John William Henry Geiss

News has just reached us from Australia of the death, on April 15, of Brother John William Henry Geiss, a native of Tasmania, and a former minister of the Church of England, who accepted this message in 1899. Brother Geiss spent some time in America about five years ago, and was highly esteemed in this country by all who made his acquaintance.

The Frydenstrand Sanitarium

The building at Frederickshavn, Denmark, which was erected for school purposes has since been devoted to the health work. The institution is now called the Frydenstrand Sanitorium, and Dr. N. P. Nelson is the medical superintendent. The printed announcement is attractive in appearance, and we are glad to be able to state that this new sanitorium has enjoyed a paying patronage since its was opened.

The Fourth Edition of Liberty

By Editor

THE fourth edition of Liberty has now been printed, and the total number of copies of this first number issued is thirty-five thousand. Adding the ten thousand edition of the pamphlet issued at first, there have been forty-five thousand copies of this document printed. We believe that this number can be doubled each quarter with a reasonable effort. The second number of Liberty will go to press next month.

Bookmen’s Convention and Literature Circulation

By Editor

ON the second page of this issue of the REVIEW there will be found selected paragraphs from the papers and talks at the recent bookmen's convention at Berrien Springs, Mich. We desire that all our readers should take an intelligent interest in the circulation of our literature, and these paragraphs are intended to stimulate such an interest. We hope all members of the REVIEW family will form the habit of noting the announcements on the second page each week.

The June Missionary Review

THE June number of The Missionary Review contains leading articles on Africa, to which country the June issue of each year is particularly set apart—also on the Methodist Jubilee of India Missions, with another of Dr. Forbush’s papers on the Missionary Education of the Church, etc. The articles on Africa are well illustrated. The Relief Map of the Dark Continent alone is worth the price of the number, and is reproduced from Professor Naylor’s book, by permission.

South Dakota Camp-Meeting Welcome

The annual camp-meeting of the South Dakota Conference will be held at Woonsocket, S. D., where the meeting was held last year. The issue of the Sanborn County Herald, published in that city, for June 2, devotes five columns of its space on the first page, with a very prominent heading, to the announcement of the meeting and to several articles upon present truth. Among other things the Herald says:—

The visit of the Seventh-day Adventists last year was a pleasant one as far as the people of the city were concerned, and seemed to have been enjoyed by the visitors, as many more are coming this year. While Woonsocket possibly could not entertain the crowd in as good a manner as some of the larger towns in the State, what little we can do is with the most kindly feeling. Our park affords good shade and shelter, and the beautiful Lake Prior near by adds to the attractiveness of the place. The Adventists as a whole are well to do and a fine class of people to meet, and the Herald takes great pleasure in extending to them, on behalf of the people of the city, its most cordial welcome.

Woonsocket Mayor’s Welcome

From the mayor's welcome we take the following:—

The city of Woonsocket extends a cordial welcome to the Adventists for the few days that they will tarry in our midst, giving them the freedom of the city, and trusts they will find their stay both profitable and pleasant.

Under such favorable auspices as these it would seem that the meeting ought to result in good both for our own people and for the general public.

Notice to Church Elders

ENVELOPES for the special midsummer offering for missions have been mailed to all the church elders. If any have failed to receive a supply, they can secure them by writing to the Mission Board, Takoma Park, D. C. These envelopes should be distributed Sabbath, June 23, to be collected the following Sabbath. At the same time the special service of June 30 should be announced, and a large attendance urged. Let us make this Sabbath a day of real blessing to our missions abroad, as well as to our churches at home.

Mission Board.

Midsummer Offering

The usual midsummer offering will be taken in all our churches in this country on Sabbath, June 30.