p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 34. (8/20/1908)

Earlier text: Church Officers’ Responsibility

Obituaries

By Wm. Covert; Allen Moon; G. F. Watson

MOON.—Sister Moon, wife of Elder Allen Moon, whose maiden name was Phyllinda Ellen White, was born in the province of Quebec, Canada, Feb. 2, 1846, and died in South Bend, Ind., July 28, 1908, aged 62 years, 5 months, and 26 days. The immediate cause of her death was dropsy and heart failure. Her parents removed to the United States during her childhood, and she was united in marriage to Allen Moon, Oct. 11, 1864. She became a Christian early in her girlhood, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Since that time her life has been characterized by an earnest desire to be guided by divine precept as it has been progressively revealed to her. She with her husband, Allen Moon, whose early church connection was with the Wesleyan Methodists, accepted the truth and became connected with the Seventh-day Adventists in the year 1871. Sister Moon accompanied her husband in his ministerial labors in the cities of St. Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, and Indianapolis during a period of more than twenty years before moving to South Bend, and notwithstanding she never enjoyed good health, yet she uttered no words of complaint at her husband's frequent, and sometimes prolonged, absences in the course of his labors. She leaves her husband, a daughter, four brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss; but their sorrow is softened by the blessed thought that she sleeps in Jesus, and that soon she will come forth from the grave to a life of immortality. This sister had traveled the journey of life with her husband more than forty years before death called her to leave his side, and thus to deprive him of her gentle presence to comfort and encourage him in his labors. Her decline was so gradual that she simply fell asleep quietly as a child becomes unconscious in passing into healthful slumber. Though Sister Moon has fallen asleep, yet the consistent Christian life which she has lived speaks strong words of comfort for the consolation of surviving friends. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, from the home of Elder Moon in South Bend, Ind., July 30. The theme of future life through the resurrection was presented from the Scriptures for the edification and comfort of the large number of friends and relatives who were present. Thus another one of God's elect has finished her course, and will sleep till Jesus comes to awake his saints. WM. COVERT.

I wish to express my gratitude to the dear friends for their assistance during the affliction that came to my home, and for the many expressions of love and sympathy received by letter since the bereavement, all of which are very comforting. ALLEN MOON.

WEBER.—Harry Weber was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, July 12, 1877. When he was eight years old, his mother, a widow, embraced the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists; consequently he has been a Sabbath-keeper from boyhood. At the age of thirteen, in order that he might have a Christian training in our denominational institutions, he was sent by his mother to Battle Creek, where for the next ten years of his life he was connected with the Battle Creek Sanitarium and Battle Creek College. While there he was converted, and at the age of sixteen was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1898 he left Battle Creek, and engaged in educational work, teaching, and studying in the University of Iowa, from which institution he was graduated with the degree, Bachelor of Science, with the class of 1904. Thus, after struggling through many hardships and overcoming many difficulties, one of the ambitions of his life was realized; for it had always been his desire to educate himself for usefulness in the interest of the cause he loved. While attending school, two summers were spent in tent work and in canvassing, and it was always his purpose to become permanently connected with either the educational or the ministerial branch of our work. However, in 1904 he was called to take the business management of the Iowa Sanitarium Bakery, which position he filled successfully for one year and a half. In 1901 he was married to Mrs. Angelia Washburn-Hobbs, daughter of Elder C. A. Washburn of Iowa; and upon Elder Washburn's death in 1905, our brother was called to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to look after the interests of the family home in that place. While there he was engaged in teaching science in the Mt. Pleasant high school, and it was during this time that the disease which caused his death first gained its hold upon him. In hope of regaining his health he came to Colorado two years ago, residing in the northern part of the State. During the past two years it has been his greatest desire to recover, in order that he might engage in some useful way in the Master's work. He many times prayed for restoration to health, but an all-wise Father has seen fit to call him from us. He passed away at Boulder, Colo., June 29, 1908, at the age of 30 years, 11 months, and 17 days. His wife, two brothers, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn; but we feel that he safely sleeps in Jesus, to be called in the dawning of that glorious day when friends and loved ones will be awakened to part no more. The funeral was held in Boulder, June 30, and was conducted by the writer. G. F. WATSON.

Sabbath-school Quarterly in Armenian

THE Mission Board is in receipt of a Sabbath-school Quarterly rather unique. It is printed upon a mimeograph duplicating machine in the Armenian language, having been written out by hand by Brother Claude McMoody for the use of the brethren throughout the Turkish field. We can read enough to note that the lessons are for the third quarter of 1908.

The Church

By Editor

On the twentieth page of this issue will be found a new department, “The Church.” The first article under this heading so fully explains the purpose of this new department that it is unnecessary to do more here than merely to call attention to it. We believe the instruction to be given from time to time will be of interest and value to all the members of the churches, and not simply to church officers.

Calendars from Adventist Schools

By Editor

We have received calendars from the following Seventh-day Adventist schools: The Alberta Industrial Academy, Leduc, Alberta, Canada; the Williamsdale Academy, Williamsdale East, Nova Scotia; the Shenandoah Valley Training Academy, Newmarket, Va.; the Tunesassa Intermediate School, Tunesassa, N. Y.; the Western Normal Institute, Lodi, Cal.; the Southern Training-School, Graysville, Tenn.; Emmanuel Missionary Training College, Berrien Springs, Mich.; and the Avondale School for Christian Workers, Cooranbong, N. S. W., Australia. It is impossible here to give a summary of the contents of these calendars; but these schools are worthy of the patronage of our people, and those in the various conferences represented by the schools named, who have children to be educated, should enter into correspondence with the school nearest them, or the school which seems best adapted to their children's needs, and sacrifice, if necessary, that the young people may have an education that will fit them for a part in this closing work.

Berean Industrial School

THE Berean Industrial School is a new intermediate school, located in the famous Wenatchee fruit district of eastern Washington. Fifty-five acres of land have been secured in a beautiful location overlooking the Columbia River. This office has received a copy of the calendar, which announces that the school will open its doors for students on October 5. Those desiring calendars or other information concerning the school should write to the principal, L. I. Stiles, Malaga, Wash.

Circulating Liberty

From an article relating to the magazine Liberty, written by Elder E. W. Farnsworth, president of the Atlantic Union Conference, we take these words: “We have a magazine called Liberty, devoted to the education of the people in the principles of liberty. It ought to be in the home of every one that can and will read it. . . . Thousands of our people should be devoting their lives to circulating this paper.”

Good Health Exhibition Number

A SPECIAL Exhibition number of the English Good Health takes the place of the regular August issue. This number consists of sixty-four pages, with many attractive illustrations, a special feature being a full account of the crusade against tuberculosis in Ireland.

Denominational Views in the Daily Times

AN article occupying more than four columns in the New Rochelle (N. Y.) Daily Times sets forth quite fully the doctrinal views of this denomination. The attention of a large number of readers will thus be drawn to the teachings of this message.

Australasian Signs of the Times Booklet

From the other side of the globe there comes to us a neatly illustrated booklet, telling of the present surroundings of the Australasian Signs of the Times in its new home at Warburton, Victoria, Australia. It includes, also, a brief outline of our denominational belief, and of the history of this movement. We hope it may serve the purpose of calling the attention of many to what is being done in Australasia in giving the closing message.

Success in Selling Periodicals

A WORKER in the West Michigan Conference, who is selling periodicals, contributes this interesting experience: “Last week in four days, working eight hours a day, I sold five hundred thirty-one papers, at ten cents each. I started work this afternoon at three o’clock, and at seven o’clock I had sold one hundred thirty-two ten-cent papers.” While all can not equal this record, yet many are meeting with splendid success in the circulation of these periodicals.

Australia’s Literature Shipments

By Editor

From the Union Conference Record we learn that “for the week ending Friday, May 15, the total weight of literature containing the third angel’s message shipped by the Signs Publishing Association, Warburton, Victoria, amounted to over two and a half tons.” In order to make a fair comparison between this and our work in this country, we must remember that the total population of Australia is only about three million. We are glad to note this indication of the prosperity of a sister publishing house.

Bible Student and Teacher

By Editor

OUR attention was called a short time ago to the magazine entitled the Bible Student and Teacher, and after examining the June and July issues of this publication, we desire to commend it especially to our ministers and Bible teachers. Its aim is stated in these words: “Designed to promote a true knowledge of the Bible and consequent faith in its divine authority.” It represents the conservative wing of Bible students, and it takes decided issue with the so-called “higher critics.” While we may not be in full harmony with all that appears in this magazine, yet it is, so far as we know, the best representative of an earnest and intelligent effort to counteract the destructive criticism which is so rampant just now. The price of this magazine (about eighty pages) is ten cents a copy, and the subscription price is one dollar a year. We earnestly recommend our ministers and Bible teachers to become acquainted with this magazine, either by ordering a single copy or by subscribing for it. All communications should be addressed to Mr. R. R. Beam, Bible League of North America, 86 Bible House, New York City.