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Obituaries

ELLS.—Died at College Place, Wash., June 30, 1907, Meredith Eugene Ells, son of Brother and Sister Ells. Little Eugene lived only fifteen days, yet was greatly beloved by his parents and six sisters. He was the only son. They laid him to rest until the Life-giver comes, when they expect to meet him again. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 31: 15-17. A. J. BREED.

WARREN.—Died near Felton, Del., June 6, 1907, of consumption, Sister Warren, wife of Richard Warren. Sister Warren was converted about seventeen years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She always tried to please her Heavenly Father, and was persistent in having family worship. In her struggle with that dread disease for three years, she murmured not. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from Hosea 13:14 by the writer, and we laid her to rest, in the blessed hope of seeing her in the first resurrection. JOHN F. JONES.

NORTON.—Died at his home near Melrose, Iowa, May 29, 1907, of paralysis, Brother J. H. Norton, aged 82 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Brother Norton embraced the third angel’s message under the writer’s labors at Sandyville, Iowa, thirty-four years ago. With cheerful courage he discharged all his duties. He was an ardent believer in this message, a man of broad humanity and purity of character, tender yet brave, kind yet firm, true to the last. A wife, five children, thirteen grandchildren, and two sisters are left to mourn. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. Burial took place at the family burying-ground at Russell, Iowa. J. H. MORRISON.

BAKER.—Died at Alba, Pa., May 26, 1907, Elder John L. Baker, aged 78 years, 10 months, and 6 days. In the early part of his married life he moved to Potter County, Pa., where he first became interested in the welfare of his soul, which led to a full surrender of himself to his God, and in 1854 was ordained to the ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist faith, remaining a faithful and zealous servant to his calling until his death. Three sons and one daughter were born to him, two of whom are still living to sustain their aged mother in this her hour of bereavement. It can truly be said of Brother Baker that he was a devoted husband, a true and loving father, and a consecrated Christian in the fullest sense of the term. He came to his end as a sheaf fully ripened for the garner of his God, having given his whole life to the service of the truth which he so dearly loved. W. H. SMITH.

CHRISTMAN.—Died at the Philadelphia (Pa.) Sanitarium, June 1, 1907, of heart failure, Charles D. Christman, M. D., aged 50 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Brother Christman’s death followed an apparently successful operation, and while seemingly making a good recovery. He was a member of the Philadelphia Sanitarium Board and of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Committee, and his loss will be keenly felt by his former associate workers. Brother Christman embraced present truth about fifteen years ago, was a member of the Lebanon church of Seventh-day Adventists, and was regarded by all who knew him as an exceedingly conscientious man, of unswerving fidelity to the right. He leaves a wife, six children, and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Brother Christman had a large practise at Wiconisco and Lykens (in the former place he resided), and rendered professional services monthly at Lebanon, Pa., and frequently at other places. The funeral service was conducted by Elder W. H. Smith and the writer. The clergy and laity of all denominations united in paying a last tribute of respect to our brother. Interment took place at Wiconisco. GEORGE W. SPIES.

GUILFORD.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in West Branch, Mich., June 11, 1907, my dear wife, Annette Leory Guilford. She was born in Henderson, N. Y., April 7, 1833, and accepted the Adventist faith in 1857. She was the mother of five children; one granddaughter alone survives her. She chose as friends those who loved her Saviour most. Her faith in a soon-coming Saviour was unshaken till the last. The funeral sermon was preached by Elder L. G. Moore; text, Rev. 14:13. H. S. GUILFORD.

HOBBS.—Died in Shawmut, Maine, June 10, 1907, of heart trouble, Brother Robert T. Hobbs, aged 72 years. Brother Hobbs had a bright Christian experience for thirty-three years. He was converted to the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder J. B. Goodrich, and rendered faithful service in both the local church and the State conference. He leaves a wife and three children, all living witnesses to the faithfulness and integrity of the husband and father. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders S. J. Hersum and T. B. Osborne; text, Ps. 116:15. H. C. GILES.

SAMPLE.—Died at Portland, Ore., May 31, 1907, Mrs. Edna Sample, aged 38 years. Mrs. Sample was the wife of W. V. Sample, manager of the Portland Branch of the Pacific Press. She was a devoted Christian, and will be greatly missed in the home, the Sabbath-school, and the church. Her presence was a source of encouragement. She was the mother of two children, a son and a daughter. She had successfully nursed her daughter through an attack of diphtheria, but she took the disease, and died soon after. The funeral was held at the cemetery, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. DANIEL NETTLETON.

BLANKENBICKER.—Died in Milwaukee, Wis., June 11, 1907, of cancer, Savannah Blankenbicker, wife of W. H. Blankenbicker, aged 43 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Sister Blankenbicker was formerly a Baptist, but a short time after locating in Milwaukee she became interested in the message, and accepted it with her whole heart. For more than nineteen years she was a faithful and devoted member of the Milwaukee church, and never tired of helping to carry forward the message so precious to her. Our sister was much respected by her acquaintances, and many will miss her ministrations of love. Since January she was a great sufferer, still those who cared for her will ever remember her patience and trust in the Lord. Mr. Blankenbicker, four brothers, and two sisters are the near relatives living, but they mourn not as those without hope. A large circle of relatives, friends, and fellow church-members gathered at the Milwaukee church for the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. S. Shrock. R. T. DOWSETT.

WASHBOND.—Died at Norwood, N. Y., May 8, 1907, after a few days’ illness with pneumonia, accompanied with a general breaking-down due to old age, Mrs. Esther Washbond, aged 85 years and 10 months. Patient and cheerful amid trying circumstances, always placing the best possible construction upon the motives of others, she was a most helpful and enjoyable companion wherever she chanced to be. Early in life she gave her heart to God, uniting in fellowship with the Methodist Church. In 1870, through the labors of Elder S. B. Whitney, her attention was called to the truths of the third angel’s message, and she fully embraced them. Her hope remained bright and steadfast in the message until death. Her maiden name was Lamson. She was twice married, her first husband’s name being Harvey Weston. Four children were born to them. One daughter, Mrs. Annie Ashley, is still living, with whom she lived the past few years, and at whose home she died. Her second marriage was to Samuel Washbond, in 1857. A short service was conducted by the Episcopal minister of Norwood, and the dear form was laid to rest in the Ashley family burial plot. T. E. BOWEN.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.— ED.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

P. Hafenmayer, Portsmouth, Va., periodicals and tracts.

Mrs. B. A. Maker, Clinton, Okla., periodicals and tracts.

E. W. Wolfe, Wapello, Iowa, Signs, Liberty, Life and Health, and tracts.

Cora M. Allen, East End, Tenn., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, and tracts.

Mrs. M. E. Covert, 632 Armstrong St., Portsmouth, Va., periodicals and tracts.

Mrs. Thomas Baker, Okoee, I. T., Signs, Watchman, Bible Training School, Instructor, and tracts.

Ray Corder, Coshocton, Ohio, Signs, Watchman, Bible Training School, Life and Health, Liberty, and Instructor.

Gust Lundior, 1050 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, Ill., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, also Swedish literature.

Mrs. Kate Taylor, 1868 Eighty-first St., Cleveland, Ohio, not 40 Schenley Court, as formerly, literature for depot rack.

Tom C. Hege, Charlotte, N. C., Signs, REVIEW, Watchman, Instructor, Life and Health, and tracts; can use a good supply.

A. L. Manous, R. F. D. 3, Decatur, Ga., thanks the friends who have been sending him literature for distribution. He has a good supply, so will not need more at present.

Religious Liberty Ammunition

By Editor

WE are not doing what we might or ought along religious liberty lines, if we are not circulating our Religious Liberty Leaflets, Nos. 1 to 12. Every leaflet is a condensed sermon on some phase of religious liberty. Let them be circulated by the thousands that the people may know the iniquity that must follow the enactment of religious legislation, either State or national. These leaflets bear the following titles:—

Principles Too Little Understood.
Sunday Laws — Their Origin, Nature, and Object.
The Logic of Sabbath Legislation.
The Civil Sabbath.
Civil Government and the Church.
Religious Liberty — What Eminent Authorities Say.
The Church’s Greatest Need Today.
Church Federation.
Limits of Civil Authority.
A Vital Question — Is the Sabbath a Civil Institution?
What Are Works of Charity and Necessity?
“Backward States,”

The prices of these leaflets are as follows: Nos. 5, 7, 9, and 11, 20 cents a hundred; Nos. 1, 2, 3, 10, and 12, 40 cents a hundred; Nos. 4, 6, and 8, 60 cents a hundred. A set of these leaflets will be sent for six cents, post-paid.

W. E. Gillis in Mexico City

WE learn that Brother W. E. Gillis, formerly of the Pacific Press, has arrived in Mexico City to take charge of the Mexican publishing office.

Foreign Missionary Training-School Work

PROFS. FREDERICK GRIGGS and H. R. Salisbury reached Washington last week. Professor Salisbury has been called to Washington to take charge of the foreign missionary training-school work, as announced elsewhere.

Beechwood Manual Training Academy Calendar

THE 1907-08 calendar of the Beechwood Manual Training Academy (Fairland, Ind.) has come to hand. Any who desire information concerning this school may obtain a calendar by addressing the principal at the above address.

Pacific Union College Calendar

We have received the neatly printed and very complete calendar of the Pacific Union College and Normal Institute (formerly Healdsburg College) of Healdsburg, Cal., and note with satisfaction that “the object of this institution is to provide the highest training possible for Christian workers.” For a copy of this calendar and further particulars, address Prof. L. A. Reed, Healdsburg, Cal.

Clippings

CLIPPINGS from the Straits Times, of Singapore, show that much interest is being manifested in the Sabbath question there. Elder G. F. Jones is given a column and a half of space in answering the question: “Which day is the Sabbath?” the subject used by an opponent in a public lecture a short time before. Brother Jones adds, “Lively times here now.” Let us pray that honest souls may be found by the truth.

The Missionary Review of the World

THE Missionary Review of the World for July is filled with good things. One of its most interesting articles is by the editor, Rev. A. T. Pierson, upon “Speaking with Tongues.” It is a timely article, dealing wisely and instructively with a movement that has much of danger in it. This article alone far outweighs the price of the entire magazine. It contains other interesting and helpful matter dealing with the progress of the Redeemer’s kingdom in various parts of the world. Price, 25 cents. Funk and Wagnals, New York City.

Union College Commencement Exercises

The June 15 issue of the Educational Messenger, College View, Neb., is a double number, and is devoted to the commencement exercises of Union College. It contains the baccalaureate sermon and services, class day exercises complete, and the commencement address and exercises.

Work in Santo Domingo and Porto Rico

DURING a stay of about four months in Santo Domingo, Brother Nathan Moulton returned to Porto Rico with a good report concerning his experiences. He took over seven hundred orders for El Centinela, and sold forty dollars' worth of Spanish books. He left four keeping the Sabbath, and others desiring baptism.

Jamaica Church Building

THE Jamaica church building is forty by sixty feet, with a wing for church day-school thirty by forty feet. The church-membership is over four hundred, with one hundred and sixty pupils in attendance at the day-school. The foundation of their building is done. They plan to dedicate the building, free from debt, January 14 next, one year from the time of their great earthquake.

Growth in Signs of the Times Circulation

By Editor

THE increase in the circulation of Signs of the Times between January 1 and June 1 of the present year was 25,682. This means that about one hundred thousand more persons have the privilege of hearing the third angel's message now than on the first of last January. This is a result that should make the heart of every Seventh-day Adventist leap for joy. It means a quickening of the pace of the message, and a shortening of the time required to finish the work. Let us not stop here, but with renewed courage and strong hope press on to ultimate and complete victory.

Our India Hill Station

The new hill station at Mussoorie, India, is already proving a great blessing to the work in that country. The house is full, and a missionary society has been organized by workers stationed there, with the purpose of getting the printed truth before all the missionaries of India. All will rejoice to learn that in the midst of much care and labor, Elder J. L. Shaw, superintendent of that field, is steadily regaining his health. He writes that he feels better than he has before in years. Their hearts are full of praise for God's goodness and the blessings upon the work and workers in India.

The Half-Way Station

By J. S. Washburn

Who has not, with any task before him, contemplated hopefully the close of his work when he had arrived at the half-way point? We have now nearly reached that point in the raising of the $150,000 fund, and we feel assured that, when that is reached, our people will rally quickly to finish the work. The last part of the $100,000 fund came in so rapidly that the bookkeepers and stenographers in the General Conference treasury were fairly overwhelmed. Money in sums from a few cents up to a thousand dollars poured in from every side. We hope and trust that that experience may be repeated in the raising of this present fund.

We have just begun to lift. Let no one conclude that he has done his part, and will wait for somebody else to do the work. When John Paul Jones was asked to surrender in a certain battle with the British, he sent back word, “We have just begun to fight.” Let that spirit be ours in this fund. Let no one think that he has already discharged his entire duty in this matter. We are all in this fight to go on to the finish.

In the raising of the $100,000 fund there were many, some comparatively poor people, who gave regularly each month to that fund until it was finished. We believe this is the true spirit, and that which must ultimately be manifested in the finishing of this work.

J. S. WASHBURN.

Getting Rid of Weakness

It is a source of strength to get rid of our weakness.