p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 26. (6/29/1911)

Obituaries

Stroude.— Mrs. Eunice Stroude was born Oct. 10, 1822, and fell asleep March 4, 1911. Sister Stroude was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over thirty years. The funeral service was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Omaha, Neb., March 7, 1911. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing children and friends by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13, 14. P. A. Field.

Kelley.— Margaret Kelley was born in Chicago, Nov. 27, 1873, and died May 6, 1911. Early in life she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and was a member of the Harvey (Ill.) church at the time of her death. She leaves a sister, a brother, and other relatives to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, in the Congregational church at Hobart, Ind. Interment was made in the Hobart cemetery. J. M. Burdick.

Pemberton.— Died at the home of her son, in Spokane, Wash., May 6, 1911, Mrs. Mary Louise Pemberton, aged 74 years, 7 months, and 2 weeks. Sister Pemberton accepted the third angel's message at Danforth, Ill., in 1866, to which faith she attributes her hope of eternity, with full confidence of a part in the first resurrection. Her husband and eight children survive. We desire to see all her children devoted to God and the message of a soon-coming Saviour. E. H. Huntley.

Pritchard.— Died at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Wash., June 9, 1911, John Pritchard, aged seventy-three years. Brother Pritchard accepted the Adventist faith thirty-six years ago under the labors of Elder Geo. I. Butler, while living in York County, Nebraska. He has ever been loyal, and awaits the Master's call to receive the “crown of life.” Aside from six children who survive him, he will be missed by a wide circle of friends. Texts, Heb. 11:39, 40; 1 Cor. 15:19. E. H. Huntley.

Walters.— Caroline Walters was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Dec. 22, 1856, and died at Sawtelle, Cal., June 7, 1911, aged 55 years, 5 months, and 16 days. Her husband, Henry Walters, is also deceased. To them were born thirteen children, five of whom are left to mourn. Sister Walters was a faithful member of the company of believers at Sawtelle, having accepted the truth in 1910. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. S. Booth.

Hunt.— Gelinda Hunt was born in Lawrence County, Missouri, April 2, 1863, and was married to Philip Slack, Oct. 1, 1880. In early youth she was converted. About seventeen years ago, in Colorado, she and her husband accepted the third angel's message. She has been a patient sufferer from bodily afflictions for a number of years, and quietly fell asleep, June 13, 1911, at Watsonville, Cal. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. E. Frisbie.

Overmire.— Hugh Overmire was born in Ohio, Nov. 13, 1831, and died at Fostoria, Ohio, April 17, 1911. In 1850 he was united in marriage to Miss Diannah Kelly, who remained his companion until her death eleven years ago. To this union were born seven children, of whom four sons and one daughter survive him. Brother Overmire was for about fifty years a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and his acquaintances speak of him as an every-day Christian. The funeral services were held in Fostoria, and were conducted by the writer. O. F. Butcher.

Garrick.— Mary Ann House was born Oct. 14, 1838, in New York. When she was a child, the family moved to Illinois. Here she grew to womanhood, and was married to Daniel B. Clarke, the father of her three children, two of whom are living. In 1873 her husband died, and she was married again in 1874 to David G. Garrick. At an early age Sister Garrick gave her heart to God, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist denomination in 1876. We laid her away to rest in the Zephyrhill (Fla.) cemetery, May 18. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Titus 2:13. C. V. Achenbach.

Krieger.— Died at College Place, Wash., June 6, 1911, Mrs. Lena E. Krieger, aged 24 years, 5 months, and 13 days. She was born in Kansas, Dec. 23, 1886, and was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church when about ten years of age. She was married to John Krieger on Nov. 1, 1905. Her companion, two small children, her father, three brothers, and three sisters, besides many friends, are left to mourn. Comforting words were spoken by Elder Riffe in German, and by the writer in English, after which we laid her body in its last resting-place, to await the call from the Life-giver in the first resurrection. F. A. Detamore.

Barnum.— Ray Barnum was born Oct. 29, 1897, at Redwood Falls, Minn., and died June 4, 1911, at Cheyenne, Wyo., aged 13 years, 7 months, and 5 days. Before coming to Cheyenne last August with his parents, he had lived with them in Wisconsin and South Dakota. He leaves a father, mother, four sisters, and two brothers to mourn. Although he suffered a great deal, he bore his illness with patience. Many times during his last sickness he asked his parents to pray for him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. N. C. Nelson.

Truman.— Died at her home in Lima, Wis., Feb. 12, 1911, Mrs. Adalina D. Truman. Thirty-three years ago Sister Truman accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rockford, Ill. For the last thirteen years she was a member of the Milton Junction church. She lived a consistent, godly life. Sister Truman was the mother of six children, three of whom survive her. The husband and father died two years ago. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the United Brethren church, where the funeral was held, the writer, assisted by a former pastor of that church, conducting the service. Text, Rev. 12:1-5. B. L. Post.

Crandall.— Elizabeth Whitmore Crandall was born in Lockport, N. Y., Dec. 26, 1833, and died in Milton Junction, Wis., May 7, 1911, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 11 days. She was married to Frank Crandall, Dec. 10, 1859. To this union were born four children, the eldest of whom remains to mourn. She was baptized in Albion, Wis., at the age of fifteen, by Elder O. P. Hull. About twenty years later she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and remained a loyal and zealous member the remainder of her life. A short funeral service was conducted by Elder Holmes and Pastor Bond, May 8, after which her son took the remains with him to his home in Farina, Ill. Funeral services were held there on May 9, conducted by Rev. W. D. Burdick, pastor of the Farina Seventh-day Baptist church, and the remains were interred in the Farina cemetery. W. H. Holmes.

Nichols.— Robert S. Nichols, only surviving son of Mr. Charles D. Nichols and Mrs. Viola Saxby Nichols, died at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Saxby, in East Brookfield, Mass., May 30, 1911, aged 15 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Robert was a student at the South Lancaster Academy; and it was just one week from the time that he, with the other students, left the academy, apparently in the best of health, until his death. It is comforting to remember that he gave a most earnest testimony of his faith and trust in God and this truth at the last Friday-evening students' meeting. Just before he died, his heart yearned earnestly after God. His father and mother were both ill at the Melrose Sanitarium when he was taken sick, but they arrived at his bedside before he died. The writer conducted the funeral service at East Brookfield, whence the body was taken for interment to the West Burke (Vt.) cemetery. C. S. Longacre.

Higgins.— Sarah Hosford was born near Galion, Ohio, April 26, 1827, and died in Raymond, Ohio, June 11, 1911, aged 84 years, 1 month, and 15 days. At the age of twelve she gave her heart to the Lord, and all through her long life, has been faithful to the dictates of a conscience nourished by Christian fidelity and childlike faith. She was married to Elder K. F. Higgins, May 25, 1854, who spent fifty years in the Baptist ministry; he preceded her in death twenty-four years ago. For many years she was identified with the Baptist Church. About thirty-nine years ago she became interested in the Sabbath, and later became a member of the Columbus church of Seventh-day Adventists. She leaves one half-sister and many relatives and friends to mourn. We leave her in the hands of our Heavenly Father, and trust that she will come forth glorified in the resurrection of the just. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Reverend Hillery. Text, Isa. 55:6. John Francis Olmstead.

The Work in Formosa

Another portion of the world field not having heard the third angel's message has been entered. Two Chinese workers were recently sent into the island of Formosa, where they had excellent success circulating our literature. The greater portion of the people speak Chinese, although politically the island belongs to Japan, and is undergoing many modern improvements. As it lies near China, in our work it has been annexed to the Chinese Mission field. It is only one night by boat from the mainland. The brethren secured three hundred subscriptions for the Chinese paper, besides selling much other literature. As considerable interest was manifested, Elder W. C. Hankins expects to go over there this autumn to continue the effort.

Maine Camp-Meeting Date Changed

THE brethren in Maine will please note the change in the date of their camp-meeting, as shown in the camp-meeting list on page 21.

Liberty for California Teachers

ONE thousand of the public school teachers of California are to receive the educators’ number of Liberty through the courtesy of the Central California Conference.

E. C. Silsbee Recovers from Fever

Brother E. C. Silsbee, of Barotseland, has so far recovered from an attack of fever that he can leave the Livingstone Hospital, and go on to Kimberley, where he and his wife will work in connection with the treatment-rooms at that place.

Please Mark Articles in Newspapers

By Editor

WILL our good brethren who send us newspapers containing some item they wish us to notice, kindly mark the item? We desire to get the benefit of these items; but with the scores of papers that come to us constantly, it has become impossible to look them all through carefully enough to be sure of finding unmarked articles. So please mark the article, and we shall be glad to make the best possible use of it.

Supplying Public Libraries With Magazines

By Editor

THROUGH the energetic efforts of Elder and Mrs. Lee S. Wheeler, of Worcester, Mass., three hundred public libraries in the State of Massachusetts will be supplied with both Liberty and the Protestant Magazine during the coming year. Who will be the next to send in six hundred yearly subscriptions for these two magazines, at the special rate of fifteen cents a year, when ten or more yearly subscriptions are ordered at one time? Are the public libraries in your State supplied with these important magazines? The Review and Herald Office has a complete government directory of public libraries in the United States, and will be glad to supply names and addresses to those desiring to pay for magazines to be sent to these institutions.

Prepare for the Firing Line

“Never in the history of this world have conditions been as at present,” writes Dr. Riley Russell from Korea. “There are so many not only open doors but urgent calls which we see no possible way of answering, that we are almost distracted.” Then he sends this word on to the Foreign Mission Seminary students: “Tell those students in the Seminary to prepare for roughing it on the firing-line, and to stand ready to join the battle at the front at a moment’s notice; for we in these fields must have help. Tell them to get used to the weapons and uniform of Eph. 6:10-19.”

Accident at Somabula Mission

Brother T. J. Gibson, superintendent of the Somabula Mission, South Africa, by an accidental discharge of his gun, lost his right arm. Before getting medical attention the native boy with him ran the ox-team eighteen miles, reaching Gwelo seven and one-half hours after the accident. During this time Brother Gibson lost much blood, but is recovering. A telegram later from his wife states that a second operation became necessary, the arm being removed at the shoulder joint. All will sympathize with these workers in this affliction.

King George V and Queen Mary Crowned

KING GEORGE V of England, and Queen Mary were crowned with most imposing ceremonies in old Westminster Church, London, on June 22. The American ambassador to the coronation declares that there has been nothing like this ceremony in history so far as magnificence is concerned. The report states that this great state pageant was carried through with dignity and impressiveness and made a deep impression upon all those privileged to witness it, and that it was accompanied by an outburst of loyalty throughout the kingdom, which might appear surprising at a period in the world's history when thrones no longer appear to be established on the surest foundations.

Correction of Authorship

By mistake an article which appeared in the Home department of this paper, in its issue of June 1, entitled “Nervous Prostration, Its Causes and Cure,” was credited to Dr. A. B. Olsen. Dr. Olsen states that, although having met many persons suffering from that malady, he himself had been fortunate enough to escape it, which was not true of the real author of the article.

United States Recognizes Portugal

At last the government of the United States has recognized the republic of Portugal. Other nations and monarchies had recognized the new Portuguese government some time ago, and Americans have often asked one another what was the influence at work that hindered the recognition of this new republic by the United States. It has been felt by many that the great influence exerted at Washington by that great religious system which was so particularly affected by the overthrow of the old government, was really the actuating cause of this delay in the recognition of Portugal.

Our Most Valuable Asset

By Editor

THERE is one article in our Editorial department this week to which we wish to call the attention of our people, especially of our conference officers and ministers, and of our young men and women who have been longing for a part in the work of proclaiming this message. It is the article by Elder W. T. Knox, entitled “Our Most Valuable Asset.”

Baptisms and Prospects in Korea

Brother C. L. Butterfield, superintendent of the work in Korea, writes that up to May 20, seventy persons were baptized this year in Korea, and taken into church fellowship. The prospects are good that as many more will be reached with the truth during the remainder of the year.

Spiritual Hunger in the Kongo

THERE is spiritual hunger over in the Kongo, Africa. It is reported that at one place where mission work has been carried on, more than nine hundred persons have been baptized. It is said also that it would require the entire time of one missionary to meet the delegations coming in from villages out on the plains, and far out into the jungles, urging that teachers be sent speedily to tell the people of the Saviour's love and of the way of life. One day recently some men came on foot from their village, 175 miles distant, on this same errand. They said they had been told that if they would build a church in their village, a teacher would come to show them the way of salvation. They had built a church, and they had waited and waited until the church had rotted down, but no teacher had come.