p. 32 | Review and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 1. (1/7/1909)

Earlier text: Teach the Children

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Canvassers’ Institutes for 1909

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE

New Jersey ................................ Jan. 8-20

Eastern Pennsylvania, Lebanon ........ Jan. 20 to Feb. 1

Virginia ................................ Feb. 5-19

West Virginia ......................... Feb. 19 to March 5

Chesapeake ............................ Feb. 19 to March 5

West Pennsylvania .................... March 5-19

Ohio .................................. March 19 to April 2

Mount Vernon (Ohio) College, Mount Vernon ........ April 2-16

Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, D. C. ........ April 16-30

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Iowa .................................. Jan. 25 to Feb. 9

Minnesota ............................. Feb. 26 to March 14

South Dakota .......................... March 15-25

North Dakota .......................... March 25 to April 5

Addresses

THE address of Elder L. D. Santee is 749 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago, Ill.

The address of Elder R. C. Porter is “Wynnton,” Selous Road, Claremont, South Africa.

Montana, Notice!

By J. C. FOSTER; A. E. EVERETT

THE fifth annual meeting of the Montana Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is called to meet at Mt. Ellis, Thursday, Jan. 21, 1909, at 3 P. M., for the purpose of electing a board of five trustees, and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Every accredited delegate to the conference is a constituent of the association, and entitled to one vote.

J. C. FOSTER, President, A. E. EVERETT, Secretary.

The Georgia Institute

By A. L. MANOUS

GEORGIA, the great Empire State of the South, with her one hundred forty-six counties, most of which are unworked, is to have a canvassers' institute in Atlanta, Jan. 13-26, 1909, and is therefore sending out the Macedonian cry, “Come, . . . and help us.”

Of the South it has been said through the spirit of prophecy, “Workers must be called to this field as well as to distant lands.” “If there is a field upon earth which needs to be helped, it is the Southern field.” Now is the opportune time to enter the canvassing work in Georgia. We shall be pleased to hear from any who have a burden for the work here. My address is 54 Beecher St., Atlanta, Ga.

A. L. MANOUS, Field Agent.

British Columbia Conference

By W. M. Adams

THE eighth annual session of the British Columbia Conference will convene in the new academy building, near Port Hammond, Jan. 14–18, 1909, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and to transact any other business that may properly come before the delegates. The first meeting will be held on the evening of the fourteenth (Thursday) at 7:30 o’clock.

Delegates to this conference are to be chosen as follows: “Each organized church shall be entitled to one delegate, regardless of numbers, and one additional delegate for every ten members.” Let each church attend to the election of delegates and send their names promptly to Sister Bertha Lofstad, our conference secretary. This conference will be a most important session, and wise counsel will be needed to lay plans for progress in the cause of God.

W. M. ADAMS, President.

Notice!

By Mrs. Libbie Collins

Quite a large number of non-resident members of the Seventh-day Adventist church at College View, Neb., who have not reported recently are requested to communicate with the officers of the church without delay. Absent members who neglect to report to the church can hardly expect that their names will be retained indefinitely upon the records. The following is the list of those from whom reports are especially desired:—

Mary Biron, Ester Larkee-Ross, Robert Masters, Mary Masters, Olif Anderson, Sister Dirkie, Thomas O. Dingwall, Annabel Fishback, Lydia Davis, Mattie Barbee, Nina Little, Z. Murry, Sarah Murry, Flova Barnett, Hattie Daily, Mrs. Hannah Duke, J. Garrish, Eben Frank, Charles Adams, Hans Peter Mickelson, Maud Guthrie, Della Jenks, Myra Johnson, Della Hanshaw, Ludwig Hohinstein, Margrit Hohinstein, Edward Johnson.

In behalf of the church,

MRS. LIBBIE COLLINS, Clerk.

Obituaries

By L. H. Crisler; J. H. Wheeler; B. W. Brown; C. J. Kunkel; R. B. Coberly; E. L. Maxwell; E. H. Huntley; W. E. Tatro

ACHENBACH.—Sister Williary Achenbach was born Feb. 22, 1852, and died in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 22, 1908, of cancer of the stomach. Sister Achenbach was formerly a Lutheran. In 1898 she and her husband accepted the truth, through a study of “Bible Readings.” She was a member of the church at Reading, Pa. Before her death she expressed herself as submissive to God’s will, and sure of her acceptance in the Beloved. A husband and six children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, after which the remains were interred in the Orlando Cemetery. L. H. CRISLER.

STEWART.—James White Stewart was born in Allegheny County, Pa., Feb. 10, 1845; and died Nov. 25, 1908, on the thirty-third anniversary of his wedding, aged 73 years, 9 months, and 15 days. In 1851 his parents moved to Janesville, Wis., where they resided until 1865, when they moved to Shell Rock, Iowa. Nov. 25, 1875, he was married to Ann Elliott. Of this union were born four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom survive him. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church fourteen years ago, and was a faithful member of the Crawford church at the time of his death. The funeral was conducted by Elder J. H. Wheeler, president of the Wyoming Conference, and was largely attended.

ADAMS.—Died at his home in Ottawa, Kan., Nov. 24, 1908, Brother John Adams, aged seventy-three years and four days. He served his country three years as a soldier in the Civil War. With his family he accepted present truth in 1876, and at the time of his death was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ottawa, Kan. A wife and two children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. B. W. BROWN.

CARR.—Died in a hospital at Fargo, N. D., Oct. 28, 1908, of Bright’s disease, Sister Sarah S. Carr, aged sixty-nine years. She was born on Prince Edward Island in 1839, was married to Brother Carr in 1876, and came with him to South Dakota in 1881. They accepted present truth several years ago, and she died in the hope of the soon coming of the Lord. The husband and seven children are left to mourn. The interment was made at Sheldon, N. D., the home of Brother and Sister Carr. C. J. KUNKEL.

SMITH.—Died at the home of her parents at Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 17, 1908, Sister Grace Ellen Smith (née Pruitt), aged 24 years, 5 months, and 4 days. At the age of twelve she was converted, under the labors of Elder E. T. Russell, and joined the church at Guthrie. During her last illness she renewed her consecration to God, and we hope to meet her in the resurrection of the just. A husband and daughter, with her parents and brothers and sisters, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13. R. B. COBERLY.

BAKER.—Arthur D. Baker was born in Waterloo, Iowa, Jan. 24, 1857, and died at his home near Crawford, Neb., Nov. 1, 1908, of apoplexy, aged 51 years, 9 months, and 7 days. At the age of ten, he moved with his parents to Kansas. He was married to Miss Ellen Long, Sept. 18, 1880. In 1888 he moved his family to Dawes County, Neb., where he lived until his death. Eleven years ago he was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist church at Crawford. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a good neighbor, and a consistent Christian. His funeral, which was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors, was conducted by the writer. He leaves a wife, three sons, and one daughter. J. H. WHEELER.

SMITH.—Allan Dean Smith was born at Sutton, P. Q., Canada, July 3, 1840, and died at Webb, La., Nov. 11, 1908. He accepted the truth early in life, and remained a loyal believer in it till his death. He had lived in Vermont, Michigan, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana. In all these places he has many friends who will be made sad to learn that he has been compelled to lay down the burdens that he hoped to bear till Jesus comes. He leaves a wife and a brother and sister in Louisiana, besides other relatives here and in other parts of the United States, but they find comfort in the blessed hope. A large congregation was present at the funeral service, which was conducted by Elder E. H. Rees and the writer. E. L. MAXWELL.

CURTIS.—Died Nov. 21, 1908, of typhoid fever, Orson F. Curtis, aged 57 years, 6 months, and 3 days. Brother Curtis was born at Brookfield, N. Y., May 18, 1851. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Anna M. Renolds. To them were born nine children, seven of whom, with their faithful mother, mourn their loss. His father, Elder D. P. Curtis, was well known as a worker in the cause. Brother Curtis accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1875, under the labors of Elder F. Morse, since which time with his family he has lived a faithful Christian life. During his illness he often asked his loved ones to sing, “All to Jesus I Surrender.” He was laid to rest in the Meyers Falls (Wash.) Cemetery, to await the Master’s call. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, in connection with Eccl. 4:1-3. E. H. HUNTLEY.

DOW.—Nathan Adelbert Dow was born at East Richford, Vt., Aug. 12, 1874, and died at Herrick, Vt., Nov. 22, 1908, of diabetes. Brother Dow had been a Sabbath-keeper from his youth up, and a member of the East Richford church, also a firm believer in the soon coming of the Lord. In July, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva True, of Bolton, Quebec. The devoted wife and a little daughter, besides a father and other relatives and a large circle of friends, mourn their loss. W. E. TATRO.

GREENMAN.—Mrs. John W. Greenman (née Tarble) died in Bethel, Wis., Nov. 14, 1908, of cancer of the stomach. She was born in Adams, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1839. She was married Jan. 16, 1856, to John W. Greenman, and shortly afterward removed to Wisconsin, where they have since made their home. Sister Greenman was an earnest Christian. In early life she united with the Christian Church, but about thirty-three years ago she embraced the truths held by our people. Her quiet and earnest, but active life, has had a deep influence for the truth wherever she has been known, and she is missed not only by her bereaved relatives, but by a large circle of friends. There remain to mourn her loss a husband, one brother, and two sisters, four children, and fourteen grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted at the Bethel church by Elder J. S. Shrock, assisted by the writer. A. W. SPAULDING.

REINKE.—Died in Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 15, 1908, of progressive bulbar paralysis, Bina Frederike Reinke, née Moeller, wife of Elder O. E. Reinke, aged forty-three years and one month. Sister Reinke was born in Brede, Schleswig, Germany, Nov. 16, 1865. In 1886 she came to America, in 1896 was graduated as nurse from the Battle Creek Sanitarium, and Sept. 30, 1897, was united in marriage to Elder O. E. Reinke at Portland, Maine. All these years she was a faithful helper to her husband in his work, until, a little more than two years ago, she was taken with the disease that caused her death. She now rests from her labors, but her works do follow her. Souls here and there, yea, whole churches, that are now rejoicing in the truth can testify to her faithful labors. It has never been my privilege to know a more consecrated and devoted Christian than Sister Reinke. The funeral was held December 17, at the German church in Brooklyn. The writer spoke in English, and Elder I. G. Hanhardt in German, after which we laid her to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery until the Life-giver shall come. M. L. ANDREASEN.

PHIPPENY.—Beulah M. Phippeny (née Holliday) was born in St. Charles, Mich., April 26, 1869, and died in Urbandale, Mich., Nov. 4, 1908, aged 39 years, 6 months, and 8 days. As a child she was always religiously inclined, and was baptized at the age of twelve years, and has since been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her religious experience grew brighter and brighter through the years. In 1886 she went to California, where she remained till 1901. In 1893 she was married to L. A. Phippeny. She was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter, faithful and patient unto the end. She leaves only a memory of happiness. Sister Phippeny never experienced good health, but has been a sufferer from childhood. Her last illness dates back about one year, though she did not give up till about five months before the end came, when she was obliged to take to her bed. No complaints passed her lips, even when suffering the most intense pain. On Friday, October 30, she was taken with a severe chill, and the end approached rapidly. She was unconscious for a few hours preceding the end, and passed away peacefully. She rests from her suffering, and will rise when Jesus comes. She leaves a husband, three children, a devoted mother, three brothers, and many relatives to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home, assisted by Elder H. Nicola. S. D. HARTWELL.

Western Branch Office Relocated

The Western Branch of the Review and Herald Publishing Association has now been removed from Battle Creek, Mich., and all correspondence for that office should be addressed to Melville Building, South Bend, Ind.

A Great Earthquake

The Most Terrible Disaster Ever Recorded — A Suggestion of the Coming Devastation of the Earth

Early on the morning of December 28, the southern portion of Italy and all of the island of Sicily were visited by the most disastrous earthquake that has ever been recorded. The extent of the disaster, so far as the loss of human life is concerned, will never be known. Each new despatch has confirmed earlier figures and adds to them. These despatches indicate that practically the whole of the island of Sicily has been devastated, while the effects of the shocks extend up the Italian peninsula a distance of one hundred fifty miles. The cities of Messina and Reggio (see map on first page) have been completely destroyed, with the majority of their inhabitants, while other cities and villages, such as Bagnara, Palmi, Pizzo, and San Giovanni, have suffered only a little less severely.

The principal shock occurred at five o’clock in the morning, and lasted about thirty-two seconds. Survivors state that the earth seemed to drop, and was then shaken with the most terrible violence. Buildings of all descriptions were hurled to the ground before the dazed, half-awakened inmates could realize what was happening. At Messina and Reggio a series of tidal waves followed the earthquake, engulfing portions of each city. The largest of these formed a solid wall of water over thirty feet high, which threw down buildings left by the earthquake, drowning those who had escaped from the wrecked buildings, and many of those pinned down by fallen walls and broken timbers. Near the railroad station, it is reported, a great fissure eighty feet wide opened in the earth, and from this gushed up boiling water, which caused the death of many spared by the earthquake. The principal tidal wave sank many vessels and carried others on its crest as it went roaring upon the city. The breaking of gas-mains caused fires to spring up, which added to the horror of the situation, as the breaking of water-mains, the wrecking of fire stations, and the choking of the streets conspired to render it impossible to subdue the flames. Thousands were pinned down in the ruins of buildings, whose death was made certain by the onrush of the flames. Fire, water, and earth had combined to make a situation impossible to imagine in all its terrible details, much less to describe. For days piteous appeals for help could be heard coming up from the heaps of debris, where wounded persons were pinned down by fallen masonry or broken timbers. With all the help possible to muster, it was impossible to release these unfortunates before many of them had died from their wounds or from hunger, exposure, and fear.

As soon as possible the king and queen of Italy visited the devastated cities, and assisted with their own hands in the work of rescue. The government at once despatched several thousand soldiers to the scene of disaster to aid in the work of rescue, and in maintaining order. English and Russian war-vessels were soon lending what aid they could in feeding, sheltering, and giving medical attention to the survivors, and in extricating those imprisoned by the fallen buildings. The heart of the whole world has been touched by the sufferings which this calamity has brought to the people of Italy. Ships of different nations are rushing to the rescue, bearing provisions, clothing, and other means of help, and contributions are pouring in to the various Red Cross societies in all parts of the world to be forwarded to the stricken people. The supply ship “Celtic” of the United States Navy, which was loaded with fifteen hundred thousand rations for the American fleet, was despatched at once to Italy to place these rations and a great quantity of clothing in the hands of the earthquake sufferers. The supply ship “Culgoa” will also carry a shipload to the sufferers.

The latest estimate places the loss of life at two hundred thousand, and the property loss at one billion dollars; but the suffering which such figures stand for, and which is still going on, it is impossible to depict in words.

It would seem that in this cataclysm this old earth is demonstrating on a comparatively small scale the conditions that will exist in the last days, when “there shall be famines and earthquakes in divers places,” “the sea and the waves roaring.” All these conditions are striking features of the Italian earthquake. The roaring sea helped in the work of ruin, and hunger and thirst have added to the death list. We have only to cast the eye backward a few years to cover a remarkable record.—Kingston, Valparaiso, San Francisco, and St. Pierre.—“divers places,” and fearful warnings of what awaits the close of this generation. While these are warnings to a part of earth’s inhabitants, to another part they are an added incentive to faithfulness and zeal in proclaiming the last great gospel message to a doomed world.

Missionary Volunteer Secretaries’ Meeting

A MEETING of the State secretaries of the young people's Missionary Volunteer societies of the Atlantic Union Conference was held last week at South Lancaster, Mass., and was attended by Elder M. E. Kern, the chairman of that department. He reports a profitable meeting.

Map of the Earthquake

By Editor

We are indebted to the Washington Herald for the map which appears on the first page. It is a pleasure to us to acknowledge this and other favors received from the management of that enterprising paper. A study of this map will give a much clearer idea of the exact location and extent of the terrible earthquake.

Catholic Extension in America

THE article on the ninth page, by Elder Allen Moon, “Catholic Extension in America,” is worthy of the serious attention of all our readers. The boasted dawn of a new era for the Roman Catholic Church should stimulate to greater zeal in proclaiming the message against “the beast” and his image.

Workers Attend Southern Publishing Meeting

Elders A. G. Daniells and G. A. Irwin have gone to Nashville, Tenn., to attend the annual meeting of the Southern Publishing Association. Elder W. C. White will join them there, and will visit Washington before returning to California.