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Earlier text: The Sabbath-School Lessons for 1913

Obituaries

By F. H. Henderson; R. S. Owen; W. T. Hilgert; O. K. Butler; C. F. Folkenberg; Mrs. Dorthea Anderson; Watson Zeigler; W. C. Hebner

Russell.—Charles Kennard Russell, son of Brother and Sister Frank Russell, was born at Zanesville, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1912, and died Nov. 9, 1912, aged 3 months and 8 days. F. H. Henderson.

Anderson.—Letitia Rittenhouse Anderson, widow of Benjamin S. Anderson, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died at the home of her daughter, at the age of 89 years. She is survived by five children. The deceased was born in New Jersey, Nov. 18, 1823. * Phippeny.—Died in Urbandale, Mich., Oct. 24, 1912, Sidney Phippeny, aged 76 years, 3 months, and 7 days. His religious experience began with his acceptance of the third angel’s message in 1872. His Christian experience was bright, and his life consistent with his profession. His companion and two sons are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elder A. C. Bourdeau. Text, Job 14: 14. R. S. Owen.

Reid.—George Frederick Reid was born in Oxford County, Ontario, Nov. 30, 1846, and died in Spokane, Wash., Oct. 26, 1912. Brother Reid came to Washington from Minnesota about one year ago, where he had been a member of the Minneapolis Seventh-day Adventist Church for about six years. He leaves a wife and other relatives to mourn their loss. We laid him to rest with the firm belief that he will soon come forth in that glad day when death shall have no more victory. W. T. Hilgert.

Van Buskirk.—Pansy Van Buskirk was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, July 12, 1889, and died in the city of her birth, Oct. 24, 1912, after an illness of one year and six months. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church by Elder W. C. Young, and died with a strong faith in the power of Jesus to save. Besides her widowed mother, she leaves three sisters and many friends to mourn their loss. She was laid to rest in the quiet little cemetery at Mud Creek, near Moncton, there to await the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. K. Butler.

Copeland.—Nancy J. Copeland was born in Illinois, Nov. 17, 1834, and died at Boone, Iowa, Sept. 15, 1912, aged 77 years, 9 months, and 28 days. At this extreme age she undertook an extended trip through the South and East, to visit relatives and friends, which ended suddenly in her death at the home of her son, John C. Moore. The remains were brought to Woodburn, Oregon, for interment. At the age of fifteen she was married to John Moore, and to this union five children were born, three of whom survive. After the death of her first husband, Mrs. Moore married John T. Copeland, and to them were born eight children, five of whom are left to mourn. About twenty-three years ago she accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her life was one of activity and zeal in striving to bring others to a saving knowledge of the gospel of Christ. C. F. Folkenberg.

Anderson.—Gustaf Anderson was born in Norway, May 4, 1870, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 7, 1912. In the year 1889 he accepted the third angel’s message, while in Chicago, Ill., and remained a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. A wife, an aged father, four brothers, and four sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. S. Booth at the funeral service. Mrs. Dorthea Anderson.

Arnbrecht.—Emma Arnbrecht was born in Illinois, March 25, 1883, and passed away at her home in Boulder, Colo., Nov. 6, 1912. She was educated at the Beechwood Academy, in Indiana, then began her chosen work of teaching in one of our church-schools. Four years ago she came to Hygiene, Colo., where she continued her work of teaching. After a time her health failed. Her sufferings were borne patiently, and death came as a sweet release. Her loved ones are comforted with the promise of blessing upon those who die in the Lord from henceforth. She was brought to Fort Collins for burial. Watson Zeigler.

Fleming.—Arista Bogardus Fleming was born at Dallas, Pa., Aug. 4, 1843, and died at Hastings, Mich., Nov. 11, 1912. She came to Michigan with her uncle, J. R. Lewis, in 1859, her parents following her the next year, settling in Carlton Township, Barry County. Here she was married to John Fleming on Dec. 31, 1865, and to them were born three children. She is survived by her husband, two children, six grandchildren, one brother, and one sister. In early life she accepted her Saviour and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her dying words were, “’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus!” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elders E. Van Deusen and U. S. Anderson. W. C. Hebner.

Quigley.—Mrs. Delilah C. (Elmer) Quigley was born in New York State, March 25, 1827, and died at her home in Athol, Mass., after an illness of only thirty hours. Sister Quigley was one of our oldest Sabbath-keepers. She was converted in early life, and was baptized by Elder Joseph Bates. For many years she was a most earnest and successful canvasser in the New England Conference. She was married to Mr. John Quigley Aug. 16, 1900. She has always been steadfast in the truth, and it was a joy to listen to her inspiring testimonies. Her interest in the canvassing work never waned. She has been a faithful member of the Athol church since its organization, ever ready to help in any part of the third angel’s message. A short service was conducted at her home. The body was then taken to Shelburne Falls, where a funeral service was conducted by the writer. She leaves a husband, two brothers, and one sister to mourn. J. H. Tinney.

Martin.—Died at Woodland, Cal., Nov. 13, 1912, Geo. C. Martin, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 13 days. He was a native of Virginia. With his parents he came to California in 1854. He was married, in 1867, to Mary Waysman. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, all of whom survive, except one son. Sister Martin fell asleep in March, 1908. Several years ago Brother Martin was married to Sister Clara F. Osborne, who survives him. Brother Martin was a devout and faithful member of the Woodland Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1872. During the last few weeks of his life he suffered much pain, but bore it with Christian fortitude. Just before losing consciousness, he told his wife that his hope in Jesus could not be brighter nor his faith stronger. Notwithstanding his great suffering, he rejoiced in the hope of final immortality through the power of him who is the resurrection and the life. The high esteem in which he was held by his acquaintances was attested by the exceptionally large number of the leading citizens of Woodland that attended the funeral. A brief message of hope and comfort was spoken, as suggested by the divine assurances found in 1 John 3: 1, 2. George W. Rine.

Brown.—The infant child of Brother and Sister John Brown, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died at the home of Brother Brown’s parents, at College View, Nebr., Nov. 22, 1912. This little one was not permitted to remain long to gladden the home of its parents; and while its death was a severe shock to them, they feel that the Lord knows best, and are reconciled to his way. Funeral services were conducted at the house by the writer, assisted by Elder D. P. Miller. J. W. Christian.

Thorpe.—Virginia Thorpe, née Johnson, was born May 5, 1859, and died at Lockhart, Tex., Nov. 19, 1912. She was married in 1883 to Mr. W. E. Church, and to them were born two daughters and one son, who are left to mourn. In 1887 she was left a widow by the death of Mr. Church. In 1904 she was married to J. S. Thorpe, who, with four brothers and three sisters, survives her. Sister Thorpe embraced the third angel’s message about twenty years ago, and died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The remains were brought to Hemingford, Nebr., for burial. The funeral service was held in the Congregational church, November 24, and was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. H. A. Fish.

Switzer.—Nicholas Switzer was born Nov. 7, 1826, near Basel, Switzerland, and died at Pilot Mound, Iowa, Nov. 1, 1912. At the age of nineteen years he came to America with his parents, settling in Muskingum County, Ohio. June 25, 1856, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Bainter, and in 1857 they came to Iowa, settling in Boonsborough. To this union nine children, six sons and three daughters, were born, two of the sons dying in infancy. June 15, 1898, his wife died at their home in Boonsborough; and April 15, 1900, he was united in marriage to Mrs. A. J. Bowman, of Pilot Mound, Iowa. Early in life he gave his heart to God, and ever after was an earnest, devoted Christian. He departed this life in the full assurance of a part in the resurrection of the just, at the coming of the Saviour. His wife, one brother, four sons, three daughters, thirty-two grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren, together with many other relatives and friends, mourn their loss. The funeral services were held from the Adventist church in Pilot Mound, and were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Reverend Howard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. W. D. Parkhurst.

New Nurses’ Class

By H. N. Sisco

THE Washington Sanitarium will start a new nurses’ training-class the first of January, 1913. Young people of deep Christian experience, with a desire to become true medical missionaries, who are of sound body and of sufficient preliminary education, are requested to write the superintendent of the Washington Sanitarium Nurses’ Training-school, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. Application blanks will be sent on request.

H. N. Sisco, M. D. Superintendent.

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“Rome Versus the Bible” and “Papacy in Politics” Number

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Blessings at Loma Linda and Abyssinia Prospects

The following cheering word came by night letter from Dr. W. A. Ruble regarding the blessings of last week at Loma Linda, Cal.: “Universal blessings during week at Loma Linda. Students secured $350 from four hundred hours, using eight hundred Harvest Ingathering Signs. Many wonderful experiences. Inspiring services morning and evening. One service spent imploring funds for much-needed clinical hospital, every student participating. Four-hundred-dollar offering for missions. Seventy-one baptized.” We rejoice in this good report. Let others tell us of what God has done for them. He is visiting his people today with many blessings. Tell of his goodness.

As a result of important political changes soon to take place in Abyssinia, noted during the recent visit of Brethren L. R. Conradi and Guy Dail, the prospects seem much more favorable for entering this country with the last gospel message.

Morning Watch Calendar for 1913

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By L. Spicer

From the Field of Battle

UNDOUBTEDLY our brethren and sisters everywhere have been thinking about our workers at the front during the past few weeks. We are glad to be able to report that from the last letters received, all are safe. Of one native brother in Greece, however, all traces have been lost, and no news has been received from him for some time. We trust he is safe, and pray that the Lord may protect him and all our people in these countries. The following extract from a letter from Brother F. Scior, one of our workers in Greece, written from Salonica, will no doubt be of great interest to all our people:—

“My heart was saddened to-day to see the conditions here in the town. In consequence of the great army of soldiers (about 100,000) who have now entered the town, all food has risen to enormous prices. Bread is literally not to be had any more, and our flour is now all used up, so we have absolutely no means of procuring bread. We do not fear any serious famine here, as the harbor can hardly be closed, since the town has already been given over to the Greeks, and the ships have begun their usual traffic again. To-day (November 10) was a great day; the Greeks celebrated the freedom of Macedonia, their mother country, as they call it in their paper. So they really consider Macedonia their own. Great joy is apparent among the Greeks; they weep for joy, so the newspaper says.

“There are about thirty thousand to thirty-five thousand Greeks in the town, but the Bulgarians are more numerous in Macedonia. I can not write much concerning the progress of the war, for we hear very little from the front. As soon as the Turks saw that things were not going well with them, they simply forbade the issuing of any newspaper; but we guessed pretty well what was the matter, for during the first few days of the troubles, the newspapers published great descriptions of Turkish victories over the Montenegrins, Servians, and Bulgarians. But suddenly these reports ceased, and I could only see how they were gathering enormous armies together. About ten days ago the booming of cannons startled us, and we saw fugitive Turkish families in ox-wagons, and we then knew what was wrong. The unrest grew from day to day. We were afraid of two things—a battle in Salonica and a massacre by the fanatical Turks. But at the same time foreign war-ships—English, French, Austrian, and Italian—appeared in the harbor, and we were a little easier in mind.

“Day after day passed, and nothing important seemed to happen. At last we learned the truth—that the Turkish army had been practically destroyed. It took a few days to hand over the town and make treaties with the remaining Turks; but at last, yesterday, Sabbath evening, the Greeks marched in and took possession. I noticed exact discipline on the part of the Greeks. As I rode to-day from the town to my house (I live in a suburb now), I met the remainder of the Turks. It made me sad to see them, half-starved, ragged, wet to the skin. Who will give them dry clothes? It has been raining for some days, and the soldiers have to spend day and night in their wet clothes.”

L. SPICER

Political Affairs in the Near East

THERE have been few developments in the political affairs of the Near East during the last two weeks. An armistice between the belligerent powers is in operation, and representatives of the several governments are now in session in London for the purpose of formulating, if possible, measures of peace. The outcome is awaited with deep interest.

The Review in 1913

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WE have in hand for publication, beginning early in the new year, three excellent series of articles. Elder W. T. Knox writes on the subject of “Denominational Finance,” Elder G. B. Thompson on “The Work of the Holy Spirit,” and Dr. A. B. Olsen presents a series on health topics. These, with many other good articles of general interest, dealing with questions of practical godliness and with the living issues of the time, and numerous reports showing the progress of the message in every part of the world, will make the REVIEW indispensable to every Seventh-day Adventist during the year 1913.

Missionaries Leave for South America

THURSDAY, December 12, a party of missionaries left Washington for South America, going by way of England. The party consisted of Wm. Kirstein, wife, and small child; J. E. Brown and wife, and Misses Stout and Murphy. Brother Kirstein has been employed at the Review and Herald Publishing Association for a few years past, and will connect with the Buenos Aires Publishing House, assisting in its management. Brother Brown will take the oversight of the book work in Brazil, while the two nurses, Misses Stout and Murphy, are answering the call for assistance in the medical missionary work in Montevideo, Uruguay. These four last mentioned go out from the Seminary. It is very gratifying to the Mission Board to be able to send this splendid company of workers to assist those already in the field in their earnest efforts to give the message to the waiting multitudes in South America. With Brother and Sister Sherman already on the way, South America's working force will be greatly augmented at this time. Let us pray they may have a safe journey at this time of year when high-sea travel is attended with some degree of danger.

Turkey in Prophecy

By Editor

In this number more than the usual space for one article is devoted to the question of “Turkey in Prophecy.” The events of the last few weeks in Europe have furnished striking fulfilment of prophetic predictions with regard to the disintegration of the Ottoman empire. Remarkable indeed was the prophetic insight which two thousand five hundred years ago enabled the great Jewish prime minister of the Medo-Persian empire to look down through the long range of years and with unerring accuracy delineate the rise and fall of mighty empires. How accurately this was done in the eleventh chapter of this prophecy! Last week we considered how completely France fulfilled the specifications of verses 40-45. The article this week describes the manner in which the king of the south and the king of the north came against France. The striking fulfilment of this prophecy, as clearly indicated by the pages of history, shows that the application which we have made of this scripture for years is not an unfounded one, and that as in the past fulfilling events have exactly met the specifications of the Inspired Word, so the unfolding of the events in the future will come in the exact manner and time predicted. The dismemberment of Turkey, the king of the north, was clearly foretold. His expulsion from Europe and the establishment of his capital in Asia are the remaining features of the prophecy to be fulfilled. This will bring us to the end of all earthly governments, and to the time of the standing up of Michael to reign. By what is now taking place before our very eyes we are to be admonished of the things that are soon coming upon the earth. Of these later phases of the prophecy we shall speak more fully next week.