THE sixteenth annual session of the Upper Columbia Mission Society of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference at Milton, Oregon, June 4-14, 1914, for the election of officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the society at this time. All accredited delegates to the conference are delegates to this body. The first meeting will be held June 10, at 10 A. M.
P. A. HANSON, President;
A. M. DART, Secretary.
Alberta Conference Association
By C. A. BURMAN; F. L. HOMMEL
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Alberta Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at 10 A. M., Wednesday, June 24, 1914, on the camp grounds at Red Deer, Alberta, for the transaction of such business as should properly come before the association. It is desired that all the churches be represented at this first meeting.
C. A. BURMAN, President;
F. L. HOMMEL, Secretary.
New Jersey Conference
By A. R. SANDBORN; H. A. MAY
THE eleventh annual session of the New Jersey Conference will be held at Camden, N. J., June 25 to July 5, 1914. The first meeting, for organization, appointment of committees, etc., will be held at 9 A. M., June 26. Church clerks are requested to place on file with the secretary of the conference, previous to this date, a complete list of delegates. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional delegate for every ten members of the church.
A. R. SANDBORN, President;
H. A. MAY, Secretary.
New Jersey Conference Association
By A. R. SANDBORN; H. A. MAY
THE seventh annual session of the New Jersey Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting at Camden, June 25 to July 5, 1914. The first meeting will be at 10 A. M., June 26. All delegates to the conference are delegates to the association.
A. R. SANDBORN, President;
H. A. MAY, Secretary.
Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By A. R. Ogden; C. W. Heald
NOTICE is hereby given to the constituency of the Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association that the annual meeting will be held in connection with the Iowa Seventh-day Adventist conference and camp meeting on the State fairgrounds at Des Moines, Iowa, May 28 to June 7, 1914. The first meeting of the sanitarium constituency will be called to order in the main pavilion on the aforesaid camp ground, Wednesday, June 3, at 9 A. M.
A. R. OGDEN, Chairman;
C. W. HEALD, Secretary.
Wyoming Conference Association
By D. U. HALE; H. E. REEDER
THE Wyoming Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) is called to convene on the camp ground in Edgemont, S. Dak., at 9 A. M., June 16, 1914, for the purpose of electing officers and transacting other necessary business. Accredited delegates to the conference are delegates to the association.
D. U. HALE, President;
H. E. REEDER, Secretary.
Wyoming Conference
By D. U. Hale; Asa Smith
THE eighth annual session of the Wyoming Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting at Edgemont, S. Dak., June 11-21, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this meeting. The first meeting will be held Friday, June 12, at 9 A. M. All delegates should be there to answer to their names in the first meeting.
D. U. HALE, President;
ASA SMITH, Secretary.
Pennsylvania Tract and Missionary Society
By H. M. J. RICHARDS; LUCY PAGE EMERSON
THE annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Tract and Missionary Society will be held in connection with the Eastern Pennsylvania conference of Seventh-day Adventists, on the Emmanuel Grove camp grounds, Allentown, Pa., June 18-28, 1914. The first meeting will be held Monday, June 22, at 4 P. M. This meeting will be for the election of constituent members for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting.
H. M. J. RICHARDS, President;
LUCY PAGE EMERSON, Secretary.
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference
By H. M. J. Richards; Lucy Page Emerson
The eleventh annual session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp ground at Emmanuel Grove, near Allentown, Pa., Friday, June 19, 1914, at 9:30 A. M., to elect its officers for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and to one additional delegate for every ten members thereof.
H. M. J. RICHARDS, President;
LUCY PAGE EMERSON, Secretary.
West Pennsylvania Association
By J. P. GAEDE; H. K. HACKMAN
The next session of the constituency of the West Pennsylvania Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Homestead Park, Homestead, Pa., June 15, 1914, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The constituency will meet in connection with the camp meeting to be held in Homestead Park, June 11-21.
J. P. GAEDE, President;
H. K. HACKMAN, Secretary.
Publications Wanted
THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—
Mr. O. E. Walker, Carbon Hill, Ala.
Edward Quinn, Jr., 20 Hickory Ave., Takoma Park, D. C. Watchman and Signs.
J. H. Downes, Cornhill, London, E. C.
James M. Johnston, Hickory, N. C., R. F. D. 5, Box 49.
D. G. Harden, 527 Ralston St., Reno, Nev. Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts.
Harry C. Truman, Lima Center, Wis. Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, and Protestant Magazine.
E. D. Haskell, Rossville, Ga., R. F. D. 3. Especially Review, Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, and our magazines.
Mrs. A. F. Hamblin, Lake Arthur, La. Signs, weekly and monthly, Watchman, Instructor, Liberty, and tracts.
Mrs. Minnie Light, Harriman, Tenn., R. F. D. 3. Life and Health, Protestant Magazine, Instructor, and Little Friend.
Mrs. Marie Beermann, Clatskanie, Oregon, R. F. D., Mt. Home Box. English and German papers and magazines containing present truth.
Obituaries
By F. M. W.; G. F. WATSON; A. R. OGDEN
Mrs. G. B. Thompson
DELIA A. HICKS was born near Rutland, Ill., July 19, 1868, and died at Takoma Park, Md., May 2, 1914, aged 45 years, 9 months, and 13 days. Her husband, two brothers, and a sister in Calgary, Canada, the wife of Elder H. S. Shaw, are left of her immediate relatives. She was born of Seventh-day Adventist parents who were identified with the advent movement of 1844 and later embraced the Sabbath and other kindred truths of the message in its pioneer days. Thus, early in life Sister Hicks’s heart was inclined toward the service of God. She gave evidence of a deep conversion, and in her girlhood days united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. After being graduated from the high school in Gibson, Ill., she taught in the public schools for a time; but desiring a closer identification with the work of this movement, she later entered the Bible work in the city of Chicago. Here she labored successfully for several years. In 1891 she was married to Elder G. B. Thompson. From that time her interests have been closely identified with his, both giving their entire strength and energy to faithful, loving ministry in the cause of God. In 1893 Sister Thompson accompanied her husband to South Africa. It was there that her first decline of health was experienced. They spent nearly four years in that field, returning to the United States in 1896. For a number of years her health had been greatly impaired, notwithstanding the fact that everything that medical skill could do was done to better her condition. Several times the Lord, in answer to prayer, sent to her instant and remarkable healing, and strengthened her for the continuation of her labors. Her sickness and sufferings were patiently endured. Her trust was daily placed in the Lord, and she never murmured nor complained. She lived a life of prayer and consecration to God. She sleeps in Jesus, to come forth in the resurrection of the just to a life of unending joy in the kingdom of God. This hope lightens the load of sorrow, and robs grief of its most poignant pain. Quiet and unassuming, as becomes noble womanhood, our sister lived a life of humble devotion to God and to her associates. In the Sabbath school as a teacher or superintendent, in the work of the church school as a member of the board, in the work of the church as deaconess, she labored beyond her strength to advance the cause of her Master. Well do we recall the anxiety she felt and the earnest labor she put forth at the last week of prayer season that every member in her division of the Sabbath school might be brought to a saving knowledge of Christ. God greatly blessed her efforts in this direction. Not blessed with children of her own, her love reached out to the children of others. Leading others to Christ in kindly, loving, simple ways, assisting poor boys and girls through school, ministering to the sick and suffering, in these our sister found solace in her loneliness, and joy in her service. Could all for whom she did some kindly deed or to whom she spoke some loving word bring a floral offering to her grave, she would sleep beneath a wilderness of flowers. It was hers to abide by the stuff while her faithful husband went forth to the warfare; hers to keep the home, in order that the tired warrior might find a place of rest and refreshing. His going she blessed with brave and hopeful words; his return she welcomed with wifely love and devotion. In this she was a true representative of the thousands of faithful wives who in the separation which the service of God entails bear an equal part of toil and sacrifice. And we may believe that the law of ancient Israel will be the law of the coming kingdom, that he who abides by the stuff shall share equally with him who goes forth to war. We can say of Sister Thompson, as was said of one of old, “She hath done what she could.” She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith; and there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness, which God, the righteous judge, shall give her in the day of his appearing.
F. M. W.
Elder A. P. Heacock
A. P. HEACOCK was born Sept. 7, 1844, and died April 22, 1914. About thirty years ago he embraced the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and entered the ministry of this denomination soon after, beginning work in the Iowa Conference. Twenty-five years ago I joined Elder Heacock and wife as their tent master, and worked for them during the two years following. I look back upon that experience as one of pleasure and profit. On March 8, 1870, the deceased was married to Miss Mary C. Coulson, and they walked together for more than forty-four years. One child was born to them, a daughter, with whom Sister Heacock will make her home. Elder Heacock died at the sanitarium in Little Rock, Ark., where everything possible was done to prolong his life, but it was evidently God’s will that the tired warrior should rest from his labors. Through all the years of his ministry his one thought was of the work of God, and he longed to see the end of sin and the coming of his Saviour. Those who knew him longest loved him most. Truly a father in Israel has fallen. His faithful labor of many years in this Southland has been productive of much good, and he will not soon be forgotten. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer.
G. F. WATSON.
Elder K. Rasmussen
K. RASMUSSEN was born in Hurup, Denmark, June 2, 1878, and died at his home in Sioux City, Iowa, at 5 A. M., April 9, 1914, at the age of 35 years, 10 months, and 7 days. He was converted and accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1897. Three months later he entered the military service of Denmark, in which service he suffered imprisonment during the greater part of a year, with the severest punishment, for refusing to do military service on the Sabbath. He was subjected to most cruel tortures, all of which he endured with the utmost fortitude for the sake of the truth which he had so recently found and for which he was willing to suffer. He had enlisted before his acceptance of the truth; hence there was no escape from service. On the king’s birthday, April 8,211899, he was pardoned, at which time he dedicated his life fully to the Lord’s service for the winning of souls. Soon after his release he came to this country, and after completing a nurses’ course and further preparation for gospel service, he entered the ministry, and labored faithfully for eight years in the cause to which he unreservedly devoted his life to the very last; and as a result, many are now rejoicing in the truth that was so dear to him. Only those who have been personally acquainted with his ministry can appreciate what an earnest, arduous laborer Brother Rasmussen was. He spared not himself, but threw every energy of his being into the proclamation of the truth for which he had suffered so much. He labored in the State of Iowa for about three years, previous to which time he labored in Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Marlinda Dohl, on Jan. 30, 1904. He is mourned by his wife, one brother, three sisters, an aged grandmother, and a large circle of friends. Elder Rasmussen had just a few days before his death concluded a series of meetings at Exira, during which he had labored very earnestly. He complained for several days while at Exira of a severe headache, and of not feeling well; he had been a little overheated and had taken a chill, but felt that after a few days’ rest at home he would fully recover his strength and be able to answer urgent and waiting calls for meetings. His illness was not supposed to be serious by those who were with him until just the day before his decease. The doctor was called and pronounced it nervous breakdown, with other complications. The death of Elder Rasmussen has come to the workers and all the believers in the Iowa Conference as a great shock. Several of our ministers attended the funeral and took part in the service. There were present Elders J. W. Dorcas, J. C. Clemens, and O. J. Nerlund, and Brethren W. A. McKibben and N. H. Olson, and the writer. Elder Edwardsen, of Wisconsin, with whom Elder Rasmussen had labored, was present by special invitation of Sister Rasmussen. A short service at the home was conducted by Elders Dorcas and Nerlund, after which the body was taken to the church in Sioux City where our Sabbath services are held, and the funeral was conducted at 1:30 P. M., Sunday, April 12. Elder J. C. Clemens delivered the principal sermon, after which the writer read Isa. 52:7, 8; Dan. 12:3; Rev. 14:13, making some remarks relative to the service of Elder Rasmussen in the proclamation of the message of truth which was so precious to him. We believe it can be truthfully said of our brother that he labored unselfishly for the cause to which he had dedicated his life, and those especially who have accepted the message through his ministry, will mourn most keenly the loss of our beloved brother and fallen comrade in service. We believe it can truly be said of Brother Rasmussen that while he rests from his labors his works do follow him. He fell at his post.
A. R. OGDEN.
Saskatchewan Conference
By A. C. Gilbert; U. Wissner
THE third annual session of the Saskatchewan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in connection with its camp meeting in Regina, Saskatchewan, June 25 to July 5, 1914. The first meeting of the conference will be held Friday, June 26, at 9:30 A. M.
A. C. GILBERT, President;
U. WISSNER, Sec.-Treas.
Temperance “Friend”
The splendid sale of the Temperance number of Our Little Friend indicates that it is filling a very important place in the present nation-wide movement for temperance. The orders are streaming in, and it is difficult to keep up with them. Three editions aggregating 55,000 copies have now been printed, and with orders coming in at the present rate, they will not last long. What a good thing it is that our little ones can also unite with us in this great and good temperance cause, with ammunition all their own! How we ought to encourage them, too, in taking their little part in our work! Suggest that they use ten, twenty, or more copies. They cost 2½ cents each in lots of five or more, and sell for 5 cents each. Orders should go to the tract society. Here is one letter just received:—
“DEAR EDITOR: Inclosed please find money order for $2. I sold my forty copies of the Temperance number you sent me, and the $2 I received will cover the cost of eighty more, which I hope to sell, and then perhaps I’ll send for more.
“Very sincerely,
“______.
“P. S.—Please send them as soon as you can, because I want to sell just all I can.”
This is the way to work with this good little Temperance Friend. Just keep doubling up all the time, and the work can be continued all summer long. Let us see that all the little folks who desire have a part in the opportunity here afforded.
To Church-School Teachers
YOUR vacation is just at hand. Perhaps it has already begun. No doubt you are thinking about those studies you will need to pursue in order to obtain a higher grade certificate. The Fireside Correspondence School is able to help you, and would like to do so. We will start you at once, and let you pay the tuition in installments, or in any other way that will better suit your convenience. Write at once for calendar, stating what subjects you would like to take up. Address C. C. Lewis, Principal, Takoma Park, D. C.
New Studies in the Fireside Correspondence School
THE Fireside Correspondence School is ready to receive pupils in the following new subjects: Educational psychology, agriculture, Hebrew I. Those who are interested in pursuing these subjects during the summer vacation should write at once for full particulars, so that they may begin work as soon as possible. Address C. C. Lewis, Principal, Takoma Park, D. C.
Requests for Prayer
A BROTHER and a sister in Kansas ask our united prayers for the healing of their son.
An aged Oregon sister, who is sorely afflicted, begs God's people to pray that her eyesight may be spared in order that she may read her Bible.
Address Wanted
THE address of Mrs. M. E. Robinson is desired by the church at St. Petersburg, Fla. Send information to the church clerk, Mrs. R. L. Underwood, Box 797.
Catherine C. Morrison Thompson
By Frank M. Wilcox
THOMPSON.— Catherine C. Morrison was born in Jersey Shore, Pa., and died at Takoma Park, Md., April 8, 1914. Her early life was spent in Pennsylvania. June 21, 1886, at Buffalo, N. Y., she was married to Oliver F. Thompson. Six children were born to this union, five of whom are still living, and, with the husband and only remaining sister, were present at the funeral. Quite early in life the deceased gave herself to Christ and became an earnest, devoted member of the Methodist Church. At Buffalo, N. Y., in 1893, with her husband she attended a series of meetings conducted by Seventh-day Adventists. Both were impressed with the evidences of the nearness of the Lord's coming, and with the truthfulness of the position held by this people. Accordingly, both decided to follow their convictions and to devote their lives to the advancement of this movement. Spending seven years in Buffalo, the family returned to Pennsylvania, and there, with her husband, Sister Thompson engaged in the sale of our denominational publications for four years. In 1905 the family moved to Tennessee, where they remained until 1909, when they came to Takoma Park, and soon after took up work in connection with the Foreign Mission Seminary. Naturally of a hopeful disposition, Sister Thompson's religious experience was even and uniform through the years. The hope which she felt in her own heart she imparted to others, and in her family circle always proved a source of inspiration to her husband and children. Others might be depressed by circumstances, but from her there came the pleasant smile and the encouraging word which dispelled the shadows and caused hope to spring up afresh. Of a quiet and retiring nature, she did for her Master and for her friends and neighbors many kindly deeds. In every place where the family resided she manifested a genuine missionary spirit. In Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, and during the last few years in Takoma Park, she did much in the way of the circulation of literature, friendly calls, and missionary service. And her labor has not been without fruit. God has blessed the efforts which she has put forth, and a goodly number of souls are rejoicing in Christ today as the result of her loving ministry. Truly we can say of our sister: “She hath done what she could.” She rests from her labors, but her works will live after her. Her influence will pass on to bless other lives. May we profit by her faithfulness and devotion. A large number of friends attended the funeral services, which were held Sabbath afternoon, April 11.
F. M. W.
Johnson
By CHARLES CONNELL
JOHNSON.—April 7, 1914, Brother R. M. Johnson, of Harper, Wash., fell asleep in Jesus. He accepted this truth about one year ago, when over eighty years of age, and with his wife was baptized at the camp meeting held in Auburn, Wash., last year. He died with a firm faith in God, and his heart seemed full of praise. We hope to meet him in the resurrection morning. CHARLES CONNELL.
H. C. J. WALLEKER
By H. C. J. WALLEKER
WILSON.—John Wilson died in New York City, April 9, 1914. He was born in Christiania, Norway, in the year 1846, and came to this country about thirty years ago. Brother Wilson accepted present truth about 1888, under the labors of Elder A. W. Jensen. For some time he was engaged in the ministry among the Scandinavians in the United States, but during the last years of his life he conducted a private business in Brooklyn, N. Y. Our brother died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. L. McElhany.
H. C. J. WALLEKER
MRS. E. J. WATKINS
By Mrs. E. J. Watkins
YOUNG.—Elvira Ann Jackson Young was born in Macoupin County, Illinois, Dec. 18, 1829, and died at the home of her son in Elk City, Okla., April 2, 1914. When the deceased was a child of thirteen years, her parents moved to Texas, settling in Waxahachie. She was married to Judge Harvey W. Young in 1852. Their two children are left to mourn; also one sister, and many other relatives and friends. Sister Young united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about thirty-five years ago, and remained faithful to this profession until called by death. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Matthews of the Presbyterian Church.
MRS. E. J. WATKINS
O’MALEY.—
By D. A. Parsons
W. E. O’Maley, born Jan. 19, 1861, in New York State, died at the Glendale Sanitarium, in California, Sept. 23, 1913, of blood poisoning. He first heard the message preached by Elder Simpson in 1904, and was stirred with its power. For the past six years special prayers were offered by the church for his conversion. These messages to the throne, and the earnest pleadings of his faithful wife, were answered shortly before his death. Before his illness took a serious turn, he placed his hands in the hand of Jesus, and later assured his dear ones that he was prepared to meet the Saviour. Brother O’Maley leaves a wife and two sons. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.
D. A. PARSONS.
O. O. BERNSTEIN
By O. O. Bernstein
DOBBS.— Mrs. Caroline Dobbs was born Jan. 25, 1837, in New York State, and died at her home in Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 21, 1914, after an illness of several weeks. Her maiden name was Duncan. She was married in 1857 to John C. Dobbs. They came to Minnesota in 1864, undergoing many privations and discomforts incident to pioneer life, but the brave wife and mother displayed the qualities of a noble character, which dominated her whole life. The deceased was the mother of thirteen children, eight of whom survive. Her life was a testimony for this truth, and she now sleeps in Jesus. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband, in the cemetery at Sauk Center, to wait the coming of the Life-giver.
O. O. BERNSTEIN
H. H. BURKHOLDER
By H. H. BURKHOLDER
MYERS.—Telitha Ann Armstrong was born June 1, 1830, and died at Bellville, Ohio, April 2, 1914. Jan. 17, 1850, she was united in marriage with John Myers. To this union were born seven children, six of whom survive. In the autumn of 1862 her companion enlisted in the Union Army, and without the privilege of again visiting his family, died in Tennessee two years later. In 1866 our sister attended a series of tent meetings conducted in Bellville by Elders I. D. Van Horn and R. J. Lawrence. In December of that same year she was baptized, and a few months later united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bellville. Through all the years she was steadfast in this belief, and died firm in the faith of Christ’s second coming.
H. H. BURKHOLDER
R. T. DOWSETT
By R. T. Dowsett
BRAMHALL.—Mrs. Elizabeth Voltz Bramhall was born April 19, 1841, in Alsace-Lorraine, and died at Madison, Wis., March 24, 1914. In 1847 her family sailed for the States and settled in New York. The same year both her parents died, but a kind aunt made a home for the orphan and reared her. The deceased was married to E. H. Bramhall Sept. 2, 1862, and immediately afterward her husband responded to the call of his country during the Civil War. He returned maimed for life, having lost his right arm. Forty years ago our sister accepted present truth through reading our literature. For a number of years she thought she was the only Sabbath keeper in the city of Milwaukee, Wis., but later found a sister who had passed through the 1844 movement. These two sisters formed the nucleus of the now flourishing Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sister Bramhall was devoted to her family and the cause of God. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.
R. T. DOWSETT
Jensen
By M. B. JENSON
JENSEN.—Mrs. Matilda Jensen died April 7, 1914. She was born in Denmark, Dec. 21, 1842, and with her husband, Paul Jensen, came to America in October, 1868. They settled in Clay County, Iowa. Thirteen children were born to them, eight of whom are living and mourn the death of their beloved mother. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1877, and remained faithful to her profession until her death. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband and youngest son in the cemetery at Peru, Kans. Mr. Brown, of Peru, spoke words of comfort at the funeral service.
M. B. JENSON.
Deland
By W. F. SCHWARTZ
DELAND.— Perry H. Deland was born June 20, 1838, and died Jan. 10, 1914, at his home in Waterford, Pa. Brother Deland embraced the present truth about twenty-five years ago, and his home was the stopping place for the servants of God. He was an old soldier, having served in the civil war, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two sons, also two brothers and three sisters, to mourn their loss. Words of consolation were spoken from Revelation 14.
W. F. SCHWARTZ.
W. W. MILLER
By W. W. Miller
THRESHER.— Dottie Viola Osgood was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1883, and died April 1, 1914. She was united in marriage with Ralph A. Thresher in 1906. Her husband, one daughter, her father and mother, and one sister are left to mourn their loss. Sister Thresher passed away peacefully, and now sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the resurrection morning.
W. W. MILLER
J. S. ROUSE
By J. S. ROUSE
COOPER.—John Thomas Cooper was born in Union County, Ohio, and died at the home of his son in West Plains, Colo., March 24, 1914, aged 70 years. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, being honorably discharged at its close. He was married to Caroline Outland in 1875. Four children were born to them, two of whom survive the parents. Brother Cooper rejoiced in this message, and firmly believed in its final triumph. Services were conducted by the writer.
J. S. ROUSE
Small
By E. L. Cook
SMALL.—Lloyd A. Small was born at Esbon, Kans., April 2, 1890, and died April 3, 1914, near Norton, Kans. At the age of sixteen years he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a consistent and devoted member. At the time of his death he was leader of the little company in Beaver City, Nebr., the members of which will sadly miss his help. There are left to mourn three sisters, two half sisters, one half brother, and a large circle of friends. He fell asleep in Jesus, hoping for a part in the resurrection of the just. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. L. Cook.
HOWARD H. HICKS
By Howard H. Hicks
SPENCER.—Carlton D. Spencer was born June 21, 1857, in New York State, and died at his home in Fergus, Mich., April 14, 1914. In 1881 he accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Charles, Mich., of which he was a faithful member at the time of his death. The deceased was married to Miss Libby Rusher in 1882, who, with their daughter, two brothers, and many other relatives and friends, is left to mourn. Brother Spencer was a patient sufferer during the last ten years of his life, and found his greatest joy in the blessed hope. We laid him to rest in full assurance that he will have a part in the first resurrection.
HOWARD H. HICKS
Pierce
By Smith Sharp
PIERCE.— Sarah E. Lindsley was born Feb. 5, 1844, in New Haven, N. Y. Losing her mother by death, she was reared from infancy by a stepmother, who, although eighty-six years of age, is still living. The deceased was converted at the early age of eight, and for sixty-two years was an earnest Christian and faithful Sabbath keeper. She was married to H. W. Pierce on Jan. 28, 1869. They both united with the church at Bordoville, Vt., and helped bear the burdens of the cause in its infancy. They were blessed with two children, but both preceded their mother in death. In 1899 the General Conference recommended that Elder Pierce and wife labor in the Southern field. They settled temporarily in Tennessee, going from there to Mississippi, where they engaged in school work; but Sister Pierce's health failed rapidly, and in 1906 they came to Graysville, Tenn., where she died May 5, 1914. A large congregation listened to words of comfort spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15:55, after which we laid our sister to rest, awaiting the coming of the Life-giver.
SMITH SHARP.
Hiett
By R. E. Harter
HIETT.— Lila Victoria Hiett, born at Shanghai, W. Va., Sept. 24, 1881, died near Hyattsville, Md., April 7, 1914. At the age of eighteen she united with the Winchester (Va.) Seventh-day Adventist Church. On removing to Washington, D. C., she connected with the Memorial Church, of which she was a member at the time of her death. For a number of years she was employed in a branch of government service, where she faithfully held up the torch of truth, being ever ready to give a reason for her hope in her Redeemer. In May, 1913, she suffered a collapse while at her work, and was brought near death's door. From this there was an encouraging rally, and it was hoped that her life might be spared, but a decline followed. She bore her suffering patiently, and, although desiring to live, committed herself to God for the doing of his will, and expressed her firm hope of coming forth from the grave to immortality at the call of her Saviour. Father, mother, a brother, and two sisters survive her. The funeral service was held at the Memorial Church. R. E. Harter.
Wilcox
By W. W. EASTMAN
WILCOX.—George Leon Wilcox, son of Brother and Sister E. H. Wilcox, died at Keene, Tex., April 10, 1914, being only 2 years, 8 months, and 16 days old when he was taken away so unexpectedly. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer, Elder C. J. Buhalts assisting in the service.
W. W. EASTMAN.
BURGERET.—
By D. E. Lindsey
Almira Burgeret was born at Greenwich, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1829, and died at Cleveland, Ohio, May 1, 1914. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in August, 1889. She was quite infirm in body and mind for some time before her death, and required much patient care. The writer conducted the funeral service. Our sister is survived by one brother.
D. E. LINDSEY.
F. D. WAGNER
By F. D. WAGNER
WHEELER.—Died, April 6, 1914, at the age of 74 years and 4 days, John Vest Wheeler. He was born in Perry County, Indiana, and came to Idaho in 1901. Brother Wheeler embraced the third angel’s message about five years ago. He is survived by his companion and twelve children. During the last few months of his life the deceased had an especially bright Christian experience, and we feel confident that he sleeps in Jesus.
F. D. WAGNER
E. E. TROWBRIDGE
By E. E. Trowbridge
FLINTON.—Harriet E. Hardell was born Sept. 1, 1824, in Lincolnshire, England. She came to America with her parents at an early age. In 1860 she was married to C. H. Flinton, and they lived together happily for fifty years. After her husband's death she gave her heart to God, and died a believer in the third angel's message, at the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 27 days. The funeral services were conducted in Oconomowoc, Wis.
E. E. TROWBRIDGE
JAMES TAPHOUSE
By James Taphouse
SHAFER.—Brother Charles E. Shafer was born in Maryland in the year 1885, and died in San Francisco, Cal., April 25, 1914. He leaves to mourn a mother and a large circle of friends. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in July, 1913. He was engaged in the canvassing work in San Francisco at the time he was stricken with the sickness that caused his death. He sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of the Life-giver to a glorious immortality.
JAMES TAPHOUSE
B. E. BEDDOE
By B. E. BEDDOE
BROWN.—Mrs. Laura A. Brown fell asleep in La Fayette, Cal., April 9, 1914, at the advanced age of 80 years, 6 months, and 2 days. She was born at Venice, Ohio, and came to California in 1853, settling in Contra Costa County, where, the year following, she was married to Warren Brown. Elder B. A. Stephens was instrumental in bringing present truth to the deceased, and in 1877 she was baptized by Elder J. N. Loughborough. An only son is left to mourn her death.
B. E. BEDDOE
MRS. M. H. PRESTON
By Mrs. M. H. Preston
PRESTON.—Lella Dell Preston was born at Beaverton, Oregon, Aug. 29, 1896, and fell asleep in Jesus near Manning, Oregon, April 20, 1914. The greater part of her life was spent in San Jose, Cal. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Beaverton. For the last year of her life she was an invalid, but she bore her affliction with the greatest patience and cheerfulness. To know her was to love her, and she is deeply mourned by the whole community, as well as by the immediate family.
MRS. M. H. PRESTON
H. W. COTTRELL
By H. W. Cottrell
BEATTY.—Carmi A. Beatty was born in the State of Illinois, July 4, 1854, and died at Portland, Oregon, April 4, 1914. In 1879, together with other members of his family, he embraced present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which organization he remained a faithful member until called by death. Brother Beatty was always kind, thoughtful, and helpful in his home. Affliction was his portion from childhood, and at times he suffered severely. The mother, three brothers, and two sisters survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
H. W. COTTRELL
JAMES TAPHOUSE
By James Taphouse
BEAN.— John Bean was born at York, Maine, Feb. 3, 1835, and died at Guerneville, Cal., May 3, 1914. He moved to California in 1862, and accepted present truth in 1870, under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough. From that time until his death he remained a firm believer, and his faith and hope grew brighter as he realized that the end was near. A large circle of friends attended the funeral, and the writer spoke words of comfort.
JAMES TAPHOUSE
THOMAS ROWE
By Thomas Rowe
CORKHAM.—David Andrew Corkham was born at East Chester, Nova Scotia, Sept. 4, 1854, and died May 2, 1914, at Scotts Bay, Nova Scotia. Brother Corkham was the first convert to present truth in the Maritime Provinces. His conversion was the result of the efforts of Elder J. R. Israel. He at once began to tell others of the message so dear to him, and a short time before his death counted seventy persons who had accepted the truth through his labors. His first wife, Sadie A. Simpson, died in 1891. In 1898 he was married to Nellie A. Brown, who, with their five children, is left to mourn.
THOMAS ROWE
Howard Rand
By A. J. CLARK
RAND.—Howard Rand was born in Nova Scotia, March 11, 1836. At the age of twenty-four years he was married to Mary A. Reynol, and two years later moved to the then new country of Minnesota. For forty-two years Mr. and Mrs. Rand made their home in that State, coming to Battle Creek, Mich., eleven years ago, in order that they might be with their children; and here Brother Rand died at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 8 days. He was a devoted Christian and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty years. Six children are left to mourn. Elder W. A. Westworth, assisted by the writer, conducted the funeral service.
A. J. CLARK.
JOHN E. HANSON
By John E. Hanson
WALWORTH.— Mrs. Augusta Bodley Walworth was born May 27, 1856, at Salem, Ind., and died April 24, 1914, in Homer Township, Michigan. She was married to W. W. Walworth Feb. 21, 1881. One son was born to this union. Since 1884 the family have resided in Homer Township. The deceased was born of Seventh-day Adventist parents, and was converted when about twenty-two years of age. She was a faithful, loving, and consistent member of the church, and her life bore testimony to her hope in Christ. Her husband and son, three sisters, and a number of other relatives are left to mourn. The writer spoke words of comfort from the twenty-third psalm.
JOHN E. HANSON
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