p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 27. (7/5/1906)

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Obituaries

Shepard.—Died at his residence near Lapeer, Mich., May 31, 1906, Alexander P. Shepard, aged 73 years. Until the last, his hope was bright in the triumph of this message. A wife and five children and many friends feel keenly the separation caused by his death. Prov. 22:3, first part, was used as a basis for remarks at the funeral. E. K. Slade.

Herring.—Died at Rochester, Ind., May 8, 1906, of tuberculosis of the lungs, Brother Daniel Herring, aged 37 years, 1 month, and 5 days. He left clear evidence that he would come up in the morning of the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, one brother, and a sister to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Dr. Wm. Hill. Mrs. Sarah Herring.

Wilhelm.—Fell asleep June 4, 1906, at Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Sadie E. Wilhelm, aged 49 years, 6 months, and 16 days. She was operated on for tumor, but lived only a few hours after the operation. She accepted present truth about seventeen years ago, and lived a faithful life amid severe opposition. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. A. Holbrook.

Steinkraus.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., June 2, 1906, Mrs. Albertine Peterson Steinkraus, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 28 days. About five years ago she accepted the third angel's message. She died in the blessed hope. She leaves her husband, two daughters, and one son to mourn their loss. The funeral service, which was held in the Tabernacle, was conducted by the writer. O. E. Reinke.

Wakefield.—Died in Neoga, Ill., May 28, 1906, Susannah Pearl Wakefield, nee Hiatt. She was born near Kingman, Ill., Oct. 23, 1883. A husband, one child, father, mother, three brothers, one sister, and many friends are left to mourn their loss. No Seventh-day Adventist minister being in the place, the funeral sermon was preached by a minister of the Christian Church. F. M. Gourley.

Jacobus.—Died at Oshkosh, Wis., June 9, 1906, after an operation for strangulated hernia, James Fred Jacobus, aged 64 years. In 1895 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of New London. In his death the church has lost a worthy member, the city an honorable citizen, and the family a kind and loving husband and father. Remarks at the funeral were based on Rev. 14:13, by the writer. H. W. Reed.

McLin.—Died at her home in La Farge, Wis., May 18, 1906, after an illness of eleven months, Mrs. Sarah Jane McLin, aged 48 years. Sister McLin accepted the third angel's message several years ago, remaining firm in this faith until her death. She leaves a husband and a daughter, three sisters, and a brother, besides other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held in the M. E. church, words of comfort being spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. M. H. Serns.

Scoville.—Died at the home of her son, Albert Scoville, at Flushing, Mich., May 16, 1906, of cancer of the stomach, Caroline Scoville, aged 65 years. When quite young she accepted present truth under the labor of Elder Cornell, and lived it in her daily life. She leaves two sons, one daughter, and several grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral was held from the church of which she was a charter member, the sermon being delivered by Elder W. Ostrander; text, Heb. 9:27, 28. Mrs. L. W. Lawton.

Roberts.—Died May 10, 1906, Mary E. Roberts, aged 61 years, 4 months, and 13 days. She was married to Elder F. M. Roberts, Dec. 31, 1871. Sister Roberts united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at West Liberty, Ind., several years ago, and her membership has remained there. She was always at her post when able. She was a dutiful wife, a kind mother, and a good neighbor. She had no dread of death, and died "in the Lord." Words of comfort were spoken to a large gathering of sorrowing neighbors and friends, from Rev. 14:13. W. A. Young.

Woodbury.—Died at Hines, Wis., June 5, 1906, of heart failure, Mrs. Sumira H. Woodbury, aged 63 years, 1 month, and 2 days. At the age of sixteen she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Christian Church. In 1864 she accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder W. M. Allen. She leaves a husband, an aged father, two brothers, and a sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:12-23, and we laid her to rest in the Superior Cemetery. J. B. Locken.

Childers.—Died at the family home in Emporia, Kan., of erysipelas, Mrs. Sarah Childers, wife of A. Childers, aged 59 years, 4 months, and 20 days. At least forty years ago she accepted present truth from reading and studying the Review, seven years before she ever saw a living witness. She placed the printed page of present truth in many homes. She leaves a husband, three daughters, one son, and many friends who deeply mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:12 by the writer, assisted by the Methodist minister of the Lena Valley church. J. V. Moore.

Zirkle.—Died near New Market, Va., March 16, 1906, Brother John P. Zirkle, aged 76 years, 1 month, and 9 days. Early in life Brother Zirkle professed faith in Christ and united with the Lutheran Church. In August, 1885, he attended a camp-meeting held by the Seventh-day Adventists in Page County, Va., and fully accepted the saving message of the coming King. His home was always a haven of rest and comfort to gospel workers, and it was through his faithful support of the cause that aggressive work has been carried on in his home field. He was the father of the late Brother Charles D. Zirkle, of the Chesapeake Conference. His wife, two sons, and one daughter, the wife of Elder R. D. Hottel, president of the Virginia Conference, survives. A large concourse of neighbors and friends gathered at the funeral, to whom the blessed hope was set forth from Ps. 17:15. Elder A. C. Neff assisted in the funeral service. V. H. Lucas.

Loughborough.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., June 19, 1906, Mrs. Eliza A. Loughborough, wife of Brother Wm. K. Loughborough. She was born June 21, 1827, and was buried on her seventy-ninth birthday. The immediate cause of her death was internal cancer, from which she has suffered more or less for some years, but the disease was apparently held in check by careful treatment. Had she been spared another year, Brother and Sister Loughborough might have celebrated their diamond wedding. In 1844 Sister Loughborough, then Eliza A. Norton, became identified with the advent movement. Two years later her marriage to her surviving husband took place, and they embraced the Sabbath and other kindred truths, and together have faithfully stood for those truths during the entire course of this message to the present time. They moved to Battle Creek in 1868, and here Sister Loughborough has lived a consistent Christian life, directing a well-ordered home, training for usefulness her children, all of whom are steadfast in the faith, and are filling or have filled places of trust in the cause of God. The bereaved family consists of the husband, one son, E. C. Loughborough of the Pacific Press, two daughters, Mrs. Chas. Marvin of the Glendale (Cal.) Sanitarium, and Mrs. Winnie Loughborough Kelsea, with their companions and children. The family is yet under the hand of affliction on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Kelsea. They share the sympathies of many loving friends. Elder I. D. Van Horn and the writer conducted the funeral service. G. C. Tenney.

Business Notices

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WANTED.—Homes for two nice baby girls, aged respectively four and six months. For particulars, address Emmanuel Children's Home, Mountain Grove, Mo.

WANTED AT ONCE.—Good, neat, consecrated woman as housekeeper at the Emmanuel Children's Home. No washing or ironing. Address Mrs. A. C. Ames, Mountain Grove, Mo.

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 St., Cleveland, Ohio.

FOR SALE.—40 acres of fertile land partly improved; will sell a part or all. It is situated within 80 rods of Forest Home Industrial School, Mt. Vernon, Wash. For particulars, address Henry Harsh, Mt. Vernon, Wash.

WANTED AT ONCE.—A conscientious man and wife; man to work in woods, wife to cook and care for house. Also a few good men. Work the year round. References given and required. Address Newton Blough, Onaway, Mich.

FOR SALE.—Hygienic cooking oil, cocoanut oil; whole-wheat, gluten, and graham flour; olive-oil and ripe olives; peanut butter, barley crystals, gluten grits. Write for prices, circulars, and information concerning many foods. Address The Blue Ribbon Pure Food Co., Flint, Mich.

FOR SALE.—My farm of 87.55 acres; 20 cleared; 35 pasture; rest meadow, bush, and timber. With all school and other advantages. Most beautiful lakes on every hand, abounding with best of fish. Population, American, German, and Norwegian. Little mission work has been done among the two latter. It is a good place to live, and a bargain. For price and description, address Robert Shortridge, Burtrum, Minn.

FOR SALE.—40 acres improved land; one 5-room house; one 20-room house; one 36 x 66 barn, 18 ft. post; 1 granary 16 x 26, 16 ft. high; 1 tool shed, 18 x 48, 8 ft. high; 1 chicken-coop 16 x 48, 6 feet high; windmill; good bearing orchard,—all situated in the corporation of the village of Mesick. There are 40 village lots platted on this land, which are selling from $50 to $100 apiece. Buildings will rent for $30 a month. On account of poor health, I offer all the above property for $4,000. Address H. Mesick, Mesick, Mich.

Accuracy in Quoting Testimonies

By Editor

ACCURACY is an excellent thing anywhere, but under some circumstances it becomes more than merely excellent and desirable; it is absolutely essential. It is absolutely necessary, for example, to be strictly accurate in steering an ocean liner on a transatlantic trip. Another place where accuracy is of the highest importance is in making use of communications from the Lord. There is an example given in the Bible, where Jesus said to Peter and other disciples concerning John, “If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? . . . Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?” John 21:22, 23. That was left on record to caution us on this very point. The whole controversy that has been created by some at Battle Creek regarding the reliability of the Testimonies or of what is sent out as Testimony, turns on the point of accuracy. In her article in this issue of the REVIEW Sister White speaks of the results that have come and may come from inaccurate handling of her statements regarding the judgments to come upon the large cities. We trust those who need this instruction most will be more careful, that is, accurate, in quoting statements from the spirit of prophecy. A little inaccuracy here may lead to a wide divergence from the truth.

The Dominion Sunday Bill

THE spirit of religious intolerance which dwells in Sunday legislation is plainly shown in connection with the Sunday observance bill now before the Canadian Parliament at Ottawa. The question of granting an exemption to observers of the seventh-day Sabbath was presented and discussed in the House, and it was voted that no exemption should be given. Back of this vote was a telegram from a Methodist conference at Toronto to the premier, saying that the conference unanimously opposed the exemption; back of this conference action was the “Lord’s Day Alliance” of Canada; and back of this Alliance, as a prime mover in its organization, is Rev. W. F. Crafts, who in the United States claims to favor exemption clauses in Sunday laws. Elder W. H. Thurston sends us the following information regarding the stage which this intolerant measure has now reached in the Dominion Parliament:—

The Dominion Sunday bill has been under discussion in the House of Commons for three days, and at twelve o’clock Wednesday night, June 27, the bill passed the House with the exception of one section, which was laid over for further consideration. The minister of justice purposes to amend this section so that it will meet the mind of the House, but this remains to be seen. The bill is quite well summed up in section two, which reads as follows: “It shall not be lawful for any person on the Lord’s day, except as provided herein or in any Provincial Act heretofore passed, to sell or offer for sale or purchase any goods, chattels, or other personal property, or any real estate, or to carry on or to transact any business of his ordinary calling, or in connection with such calling, or for gain, or to do or employ any other person to do on that day any work, business, or labor.” There was a clause in the bill exempting those who conscientiously observe the seventh day of the week, but it did not carry, there being about one-third majority against it.

Strong arguments were made by members of the cabinet favoring the exemption clause, and Seventh-day Adventists were mentioned as a loyal, conscientious, law-abiding, Christian people, living what they profess and respecting the rights of other Christian people, and it was urged that they should not be oppressed by this bill. The Jews were another class mentioned that would be oppressed by the bill without the exemption clause. Among those voting for the exemption clause were the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition, or Conservative Party. There were men in the House who saw the evil results of the bill, should it become law, and the evil was pointed out. There was strong opposition to the bill from different parts of the Dominion, but the majority carried the day. If the questionable clause carries, the bill will then go to the Senate.

Mr. Shearer, D. D., the leader of the Lord’s Day Alliance, and their legal adviser are in attendance, and are working arduously in the lobby room. One member of the House said, in a speech: “There should be one day of rest in Canada, and one only, and those who would not conform to this should go elsewhere,” and to this resounded, in many parts of the House, “Hear! Hear!” This is significant of the times, and the meaning is clear. “The dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

The Christian’s Hope

THE papers are full of records of suicide, and those who perish by self-destruction include persons in all stations of life, the high as well as the low, the rich as well as the poor. We read of the rich and the great taking their own lives; but we never read of a Christian committing suicide, that is, one who by faith has laid hold upon “the hope set before us.” Such a person may have all the hardships and trials in life that the apostle Paul had, but he will think and speak of them just as Paul did. Is not the Christian’s hope worth more than anything else in the world?

A Judge on Unequal Justice

RECENTLY in sentencing a negro convicted of murder, a Kansas City (Mo.) judge made this comment touching a tendency characteristic of the times: “Well, you’re guilty of murder all right, but you’re a poor, ignorant black man, and I don’t want to hang you. You have no friends. You have no one to plead that you were insane when you killed this man. If I sentence you to hang, you will hang. . . . There will not be a whole lot of women circulating petitions to save your neck. There will not be a lot of fool men writing letters to the governor to save you. No one will send you flowers. You’ll just be forgotten until the day set for your hanging, and then they’ll hang you. I’ll sentence you to thirty years in the penitentiary.”

An Eighty-Five-Year-Old Reader’s Testimony

A BROTHER who entered on his eighty-fifth year last April, recently sent a donation for the advancement of the work, and accompanied it with a letter which we think will be of interest to our readers. We quote a portion as follows:—

I am all alone, not one of like faith to have a word with, therefore I am truly thankful for the REVIEW AND HERALD, which comes to me every Tuesday. I do love it and all its contributors; indeed, I can do little else till I have finished reading it. Though alone, I thank my Heavenly Father for the cheering reports, the grand articles, and the glad news of the opening and entering in of so many doors amid the dense ignorance and increasing wickedness of a world so near its end. As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the end of the age. The signs are manifest. The scoffers are numerous. The higher critics are rampant with infidelity. The divinity of our Lord is scouted. Error stalks abroad on every hand. Spiritism, or what leads to it, is given forth in many pulpits. Truly the generation now living is witness, and will not pass away till all things be accomplished.

I have just been looking into the Testimonies again, and I praise God for the light and the loving instruction so much needed to guide our dear brethren and enable them to work in harmony with the Great Workman who is giving unmistakable evidence that the end is fast approaching. Dear Sister White was afraid, at the beginning, that she might feel exalted, but I am rejoiced to see that in giving the messages received, grace has been given her all along to show a spirit of Christlike humility and faithfulness. I am satisfied that Satan has been working hard to get some to say that all was not genuine, and I am convinced that all will yet be satisfied that the messages have been faithfully delivered without any coloring by his servant.

The condition of things in the world is well set forth in a few words in this letter, and the sentiment expressed concerning the Testimonies will meet with the approval of many readers.

A View in New Zealand's Fiordland National Park
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