Earlier text: Second MeetingDiscussion in Memphis, Tenn.
By J. S. WASHBURN
FORTY-FOUR have now signed the covenant to “keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.” Nearly all have been true. Quite a large per cent of the new Sabbath-keepers were members of the Christian, or Disciple, Church. We were most earnestly requested by the leading members of one of the Christian churches in Memphis to hold a discussion with one of their leading ministers. I had not taken part in a debate since December, 1889, nearly twenty years ago. The situation was such that the leading brethren here thought it would not be best to refuse the request of the Christian Church to debate the principal doctrines of the message with their representative, Elder Joe S. Warlick, of Dallas, Tex., a debater of extensive experience. He stated that he had held more public discussions than any man now living or than any man who had ever lived. The propositions were as follows:— 1. The Scriptures teach that the Sabbath of the ten commandments is now in force and is binding on all men: J. S. Washburn affirms; Joe S. Warlick denies. Four nights, March 23-26. 2. The Scriptures teach that the first day of the week is the Lord’s day, and should be observed as such by Christians; Joe S. Warlick affirms; J. S. Washburn denies. Two nights, March 27, 28. 3. The Scriptures teach that man is wholly mortal and unconscious between death and the resurrection: J. S. Washburn affirms; Joe S. Warlick denies. Two nights, March 29, 30. 4. The Scriptures teach that Christ has already set up his final and eternal kingdom: Joe S. Warlick affirms; J. S. Washburn denies. Two nights, March 31 and April 1. On the question of the Sabbath, Mr. Warlick took the usual position, that the ten commandments were the old covenant taken out of the way and nailed to the cross; that the Sabbath was no more to be observed by any but literal Jews than is Emancipation day by any but the colored people of the United States. To this argument the reply was given that “the Sabbath was made for man,” for all men, and that the doctrine that Christ nailed the ten commandments to the cross was the doctrine of anarchy and lawlessness. The recent terrible increase of crime and lawlessness was held up before the people as a danger-signal and a warning of the fearful reaping that must follow the sowing of the seeds of hatred and contempt for the great foundation law of the universe and of all government and order. The leading paper of Memphis, and one of the leading papers of the South, is the Commercial Appeal. Following the murder of Senator Carmack, on the streets of Nashville, the night-rider cases, and numerous lynchings and murders, the editor of the Commercial Appeal has written powerful appeals for law and order. Some most striking statements have been made by him. I will quote a few. In the issue of November 20 appeared the following: “The law is the boundary-line between civilization and barbarism. On one side stand peace, protection, prosperity, and progress; on the other are lined up, always in sullen battle array, murder, arson, and all the other ills that make for individual and community degradation.” In the issue of November 25: “We can not excuse one crime though it is caused by another crime. We can not accept the philosophy of Christ to-day and the promptings of the devil to-morrow. If we cast aside the rule that comes from heaven when it suits us, and substitute the law of hell, it will be only a short time until we shall have a hell on earth.” “If we do not make the law the dominant force, we shall be lost in the wreck of our own civilization.” These words of terrible truth were read during the discussion, and the fearful situation as outlined in Isaiah 59, was shown to follow the refusal to make up the Sabbath breach in the ten commandments. Isa. 58:11-14. The people of God are seeking to build up the breach in the law of God, to bring back and restore the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, those who refuse to do this being in the condition of anarchy and lawlessness so vividly pictured in the fifty-ninth chapter of Isaiah. “Judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity can not enter.” “Your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity,” etc. A divine and terrible retribution follows closely on the wicked teaching that20 Christ abolished the ten commandments. In November, 1908, I was present at a discussion on the Sabbath question in Nashville, and heard the opponent of the Sabbath assert again and again that Christ nailed the whole law to the cross. Within three days after the close of the discussion, Senator Carmack, the most widely known member of this minister’s church, was murdered on the streets of Nashville. The man who preached the doctrine that the law was abolished had no thought of the fearful logic of his teaching, nor did he intend to give license to murder, but God often permits fearful illustrations of the inexorable law of sowing and reaping to startle us. Sow lawlessness, and reap anarchy and murder, sow the wind and reap the whirlwind.” These terrible truths fell with crushing force upon Mr. Warlick. The report in the Commercial Appeal stated that he came up from the attack somewhat ‘groggy.’ I stated that murder and other violations of law would surely come as the result of the teaching of Mr. Warlick that Christ abolished the law; and it is a strange and startling fact that within two weeks after the close of the discussion a young man was shot dead on the very ground where the discussion was held, and that he was closely related to the leading members of the church who had been largely instrumental in bringing about the discussion. We do not believe these are chance happenings, but that they are a divine protest against, and judgment upon, the satanic doctrine that Christ abolished the ten commandments. The Commercial Appeal gave quite fair, though somewhat sensational, reports of the discussion each day. These fair reports greatly disturbed Mr. Warlick and his friends, who directly, publicly, and by letter to the editor, charged that while Seventh-day Adventists were a weak and ignorant sect, yet somehow they had secured control of the great Commercial Appeal, and were writing or coloring all the reports. The editor replied in a strong editorial, showing the unreasonableness and falsity of that charge. In that editorial were these words: ‘If everybody would preach the ten commandments every day for one month, throw them into people’s faces, there surely would be a better state of morals.’ This striking rebuke by a political editor to a professed minister of the gospel had great weight. I have never seen the doctrine that Christ destroyed the law so unpopular as here after the discussion closed. I have never heard so weak, so sophistical, an argument made to prove Sunday to be the Lord’s day. Outside of history, and the Fathers, on whom was laid the great burden of proof, the principal argument used was John 8: 56: ‘Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.’ Abraham started to offer Isaac, and expected him to rise from the dead. He saw the resurrection of Isaac, a type of the resurrection of Christ, therefore he saw the day of Christ’s resurrection—Sunday! Therefore Sunday is the Lord’s day. On the immortality question he used the usual arguments, but made a complete failure to convince his audience. He stated that Elijah and Moses had both been dead many hundreds of years. When it was proved that Elijah never died, he said that John the Baptist was the Elijah there indicated. On the kingdom question, we had an excellent opportunity to present the great prophecies of Daniel and The Revelation, and the signs of the coming of the kingdom of glory. ‘When ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.’ I have never heard a more bitter or venomous attack made on the spirit of prophecy, yet this reacted upon his own head. People were disgusted and indignant, and there are those to-day studying the truth of the spirit of prophecy as the result of the bitter attack made by Mr. Warlick. His complete failure to meet the Scripture argument was strikingly apparent on each proposition, and many are studying the truth as the result of the discussion, and several decided definitely that the Sabbath is binding to-day, and some took a definite stand, among them a lady of the Christian Church. We thank God for a marked and decided victory for the truth; and that the cause of present truth in Memphis, financially and in every way, is in a more cheering and hopeful condition to-day than ever before. J. S. WASHBURN. Church Dedication at Richmond, Virginia
By G. B. Thompson
MAY 1, 2, I had the privilege of meeting with the church in Richmond, Va. At this time their new church building was dedicated. For a number of years our work has been established in this large and progressive city, and a church has been organized. Not long ago a new church building was erected and dedicated wholly free, I believe, from debt. This was a commodious and comfortable place of worship. The building, however, was situated at the extreme edge of the city; consequently it was difficult to secure at the service an attendance of those not members of the church. Last summer Elder B. L. House went to Richmond, and opened meetings in the western part of the city among the best class of citizens, and as a result of the effort about twenty embraced the truth. The church has been greatly strengthened by these additions. The need of a more central place of worship was felt. A church formerly occupied and owned by the Christian (Campbellite) denomination, centrally located, in the best part of the city, was found, and finally purchased for forty-five hundred dollars. With slight repairs, which have been made, it is a very comfortable and commodious place of worship. Some liberal donations have been made toward the purchase of the church by some of those who have recently embraced the truth, and when a sale of the former church can be effected, the debt will be entirely canceled. The securing of this new place of worship is an advance step, and will greatly aid in getting the message before the people of Richmond. The dedication took place Sunday evening, May 2, and was quite well attended. The writer presented a sketch of the rise and progress of the message, and what this advent movement means to the world. Elders H. W. Herrell, president of the conference, and B. L. House were present and assisted in the service. I was glad of the opportunity of again meeting with the church in this city, and am pleased to note the progress which the message is making here as well as in other places in the Virginia Conference. It is planned to hold two short tent efforts in Richmond this summer. Let us pray that others may see the light of the truth, and prepare for the coming of the Lord. Nashville Sanitarium Food Factory
By C. F. McVAGH
THIS enterprise was established in direct response to the following instruction:— Extract from a letter dated Feb. 2, 1902, addressed “to those in positions of responsibility in the Southern field:” “In the Southern field there should be facilities for the manufacture of inexpensive, necessary health foods. Worldly policy is not to be brought into this work. . . . Concerning the manufacture and sale of health foods in the Southern field, I would say: If the Southern Union Conference will choose men of ability and strict economy to take up this work for the benefit of the cause in the South, it is well.” “The spirit of selfish monopoly must not enter into this work, but the spirit to help the people get healthful foods freely and at moderate prices. . . . The health food business should be regarded as God’s gift to his people.” From a letter dated Lodi, Cal., May 10, 1906, with reference to the plant now in use: “I wish to express myself as in full harmony with the establishment of the food factory, where there is so much that can be utilized in the line of21 machinery to advance the work. This is as it should be.” After prayerful study of the above instruction and the whole situation, the plant was purchased by the Southern Union Conference, and is being operated for the benefit of the work in the South. Brother M. Hare, who has had long experience in successful management of the food business in Australia, spent months of conscientious labor in putting the building and machinery into condition, and we had relied upon him to superintend the business, but just as the factory was about ready to start, Brother Hare was obliged to retire from the field on account of his health. After considerable delay and negotiation with different men, M. F. Knox, one of the elders of the Nashville church and a man of Christian character and successful business experience in the city, was selected as manager, and J. A. Hart, of St. Helena, Cal., who has had eighteen years of experience in the food business, as baker. The factory is now in operation, and turning out foods which in quality will compare favorably with any, and at prices that can not fail to please. Mrs. E. G. White visited the factory recently, and expressed pleasure at what had been accomplished. These foods are prepared by Christian help, in a clean factory, put up in packages or bulk with the idea of accommodating direct trade with the consumers. If you have not had a price-list, write to M. F. Knox, Nashville, Tenn. C. F. McVAGH,
Pres. Southern Union Conf. Help for the Sanitariums for the Colored People
By W. A. RUBLE
ALREADY the appeal for means to establish sanitarium work for the colored people is meeting with response. In the past few days a number of sanitariums have taken up the work of raising subscriptions for this needy cause. St. Helena has promised to do its share; Loma Linda has undertaken to furnish a room, and is filling out a subscription list. Portland, Ore., has agreed to furnish one room. Other sanitariums have signified a willingness to aid. All the churches in the District of Columbia Conference recently took up the matter of a gift to this work. Takoma Park gave $115. Memorial church gave $110. The Eighth Street church agreed to furnish one room. The Foreign Mission Seminary church gave $18.02. An appeal was made to the young people to contribute; and the society at Takoma Park appropriated $25 to the Atlanta Sanitarium (colored), and $25 for the Huntsville school. The young people of the State of Maine have agreed to furnish one room. Dr. W. B. Monsen, of Luray, S. C., has set the pace for physicians by agreeing to furnish one room at $75, to be known as “The South Carolina Room.” This is merely a beginning, and should suggest to other physicians, sanitariums, helpers, young people's societies, and all who are interested in the work for the colored, to send in liberal amounts for this needy cause. W. A. RUBLE. Five persons were baptized at Watseka, Ill., on Sabbath, April 17. On Sunday, April 11, eight persons were baptized at Davenport, Iowa. Six persons were recently baptized and added to the church at Vallejo, Cal. There are nine new Sabbath-keepers at Swanton, Md., as a result of the labors of Elder Fairchild. At Mason City, Iowa, eight persons have taken their stand for the truth; also three at Sergeant Bluff. There are five persons who have begun keeping the Sabbath at Merrillsville, N. Y., as a result of a series of meetings held there, and others are studying. A Scandinavian church of fifteen members was organized at Council Bluffs, Iowa, April 3. On Sabbath, April 17, three persons were baptized and united with the church at Hurnville, Tex. Three new converts are keeping the Sabbath at Sugar Run, Pa., and will soon unite with the church. Elder E. K. Slade baptized eight persons on Sunday, April 18, at Greendale, Mich. Others will be baptized later. As a result of a series of meetings held at Wheatville, Cal., three adults accepted the truth, and others are deeply interested. Five persons are now keeping the Sabbath at Miami, Ind.; fruit of the efforts put forth by Brother F. M. Roberts in a series of meetings. A report from Davenport, Iowa, states that eight souls were buried in baptism April 11, and united with the church at that place. Six young people gave their hearts to God on a recent Sabbath at Beatrice, Neb. Eight or nine expect to be baptized in the near future. A report from Little Beaver, Mo., states that one family has accepted the truth as the result of a series of meetings held in that place. Sister Annie Sufficool, of Madison, Wis., reports that eight persons have accepted the truth as the result of her work from house to house. As a result of meetings held with the church at Levi, Tex., four persons united with that company, three of whom were baptized April 26. Brother L. E. Sufficool sends the following report from Charleston, W. Va.: “Each Sabbath we are seeing new faces in the congregation. During the past few weeks, four precious souls have embraced the message.” A report from Brother J. M. White states that at the last quarterly meeting of the Crescent (Okla.) church ten persons were added to their number; one by letter, two as the result of Brother Nettleton’s faithful canvassing, and five from the church-school. A letter from Elder S. G. Huntington, of Utah, dated March 23, contains the following: “I just had word from the Bear River district, where Brother H. G. Gjording held meetings last summer, that two of his converts there are now ready for baptism. The wife of a despatcher has also been baptized, and her husband will follow soon.” Brother W. W. Eastman in his report of the canvassers’ institute at Hamby, Tex., says: “The interest seemed to increase till the last. The church was greatly revived and blessed. The last Sabbath the Lord came especially near. Five children gave their hearts to God for the first time, and others consecrated themselves to his service.” A Visit Among the Colored Believers
By H. W. HERRELL
ON my way to Spencer, Va., to dedicate a church building, I stopped at News Ferry overnight, and spoke to the brethren there. Brother Ragsdale met me at the depot, and took me to the house where I was to stay overnight, and then we went to the home of Brother Ragsdale, where we met Sister Ragsdale and her two sisters. We went to the church at the appointed hour, and were pleased to have a full house out to hear the Word. They have a very neat little house of worship, but entirely too small for the congregations that meet with them from time to time. Present truth seems to have created a good impression in the vicinity. From News Ferry we went to Danville, where I was joined by Elder F. G. Warnick, who accompanied me to Spencer. We arrived at Spencer on Friday, at 5:30 P. M., and found Brother Abraham Shelton there waiting for us. We held five services with the church at this place. Sunday morning the dedicatory service was held by the writer, Elder Warnick offering the dedicatory prayer. Special songs appropriate for the occasion were rendered by the church. The church was filled with people, some standing on the outside. The building was erected through the efforts of Elder M. S. Wooding and also wife. The brethren and sisters here have worked hard and faithfully to erect this memorial to the cause of present truth. The church has been dedicated free of debt. Elder Warnick and the writer left Spencer for Danville Monday morning on the seven o'clock train. The writer was pleased to meet with some of the members of this church, and to speak to them at night. This church is also erecting a building in which to hold their services. They have had a small building, but it was getting old, and they needed a larger one. These churches need our prayers. Let us remember them before the throne of grace. H. W. HERRELL. Attempted Religious Legislation in Arizona
By H. G. Thurston
ARIZONA still has no Sunday law, though during the recent session of our legislature, two attempts were made toward religious legislation. The first bill introduced was most harmless in appearance, but it contained the germ of all the evils which ever resulted from the enforcement of such acts. The second bill wore no mask, and asked that all the barber shops in this territory be closed on Sunday. In spite of all that was done to enlighten the members of the House, they passed the first measure, though about one third of the members voted against it. We found in the Council some staunch friends of liberty, one of whom advised us to present a memorial against the bill. Accordingly we presented a memorial containing almost nine hundred words, and this was read in full when the bill came before the Council for final passage. By a large majority, the Council defeated the measure, thus showing that they would in no way sanction anything that savored of religious legislation or the restriction of religious rights in the least degree. The bill which wore no mask, died in the House, where it originated. We can see the battle coming in Arizona, and shall keep awake to the times, hoping to use every opportunity to teach men the beauty of God's government, which recognizes the right of every man to choose when, how, and whom he will worship; and we believe tremendous strength to the cause of liberty will be gained when many noble men, who love liberty, learn that its principles are clearly taught in the Scriptures and are a fundamental in all divine doctrines.
H. G. THURSTON. PHILLIPS.—Josiah Phillips was born in Collins, Erie Co., N. Y., Jan. 4, 1824; and died at his home in Wheeler, April 28, 1909, aged 85 years, 3 months, and 24 days. March 12, 1845, he was married to Saria Anne Stewart. In the year 1885 he joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he was a faithful member until his decease. He leaves a wife, five children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren to mourn their loss.
THOS. L. GILBERT. BARTLETT.—Albert Edward Bartlett died Friday, April 30, 1909, in Alpena, Mich. He was born in England, March 11, 1865, and came to this country in the fourteenth year of his age. He was united in marriage to Miss Linda L. Carmichael, Nov. 22, 1905, who is left to sorrow, though not without hope. We are cheered with the blessed hope in this hour of bereavement, knowing that our brother will rise again; and are looking forward to the glad reunion, when Jesus shall come.
MRS. M. M. FAULKNER. MALONEY.—Died at Walla Walla, Wash., April 26, 1909, Mrs. Florence A. Maloney, aged twenty-six years. Sister Maloney had not united with the church, but realizing her condition, she told her mother that she had put her trust in the Lord, and had asked his forgiveness. While the mother mourns her loss, she has hope of meeting her loved one in the resurrection morning, when all of God’s children who are sleeping will awake in immortal bloom. Funeral discourse was based on Ps. 49: 15.
OSCAR HILL. LONGARD.—Died at Tantallon, Nova Scotia, April 23, 1909, John Longard, aged seventy-nine years. Brother Longard accepted the message at the time of its first proclamation in Tantallon, under the labors of Brother D. A. Corkham, and later was baptized by Elder H. W. Cottrell. He rejoiced greatly in the truths of this message. His seat at worship in the house of God was never empty when he was strong enough to attend. His aged companion survives him. We laid him in the Tantallon Cemetery to await the trumpet call. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
ALVAN HUBLEY. SMITH.—Died in Terre Haute, Ind., April 18, 1909, Brother D. A. Smith. Brother Smith moved from Illinois about three months ago. Soon after this he began to keep the Sabbath. About six weeks ago he was taken sick, and rapidly grew worse until his death. Two weeks after he was taken ill, his wife became so sick that she was moved to the hospital, and was unable to be at the funeral. Brother Smith’s last days were his best days. He died in the hope of the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11:25 by the writer, who was assisted in the services by Elder Victor Thompson.
MORRIS LUKENS. HEAD.—Three times in one year death has entered and deprived the family of Dr. Brighouse of some of her loved ones,—first her sister Amelia; then soon followed the father, Brother T. T. Heald; now their adopted daughter, Eleanor May Gleason Heald, who was born in Los Angeles, California, March 18, 1888, and fell asleep in Healdsburg, April 12, 1909, aged twenty-one years and twenty-five days. Ella’s mother is dead; her father, three sisters, and two brothers survive her. She was adopted into the family of Brother Heald at the age of six years. She was a sufferer with that dread disease, consumption, for more than a year, when she peacefully fell asleep. Her last days were full of faith, with no fear of death. She gave up her life just at the age when it promises most for the young, but without a complaint. She awaits the coming of the Life-giver to enter into the possession of that eternal life which will measure with that of her precious Saviour. Some days before her death she selected the following scriptures to be used at her funeral: Ps. 103: 23; Rev. 20: 6; 21: 4. Services were conducted by the writer.
N. C. McCLURE.23 WARNICK.—Anna M., the six-year-old daughter of Elder F. G. Warnick, of Danville, Va., fell asleep in Jesus, April 18, 1909. The services were conducted by Sister Ella Ragsdale, of News Ferry, and remarks were made by Professor Grasty, of the Baptist Church.
IRVIN MILLER. MILES.—Died at Atlantic City, N. J., April 25, 1909, Herman B. Miles, aged twenty-two years and four months. He was the oldest son and the first to be laid away of a family of eight children. Brother Herman, whose mother is a member of the Atlantic City church, suffered for months with a sarcomatous tumor. His faith in the Lord and in the third angel’s message was firm unto the end. His sufferings, though great, were borne without a murmur. He was laid to rest in the Pleasantville Cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13.
GEORGE W. SPIES. LAMBRECHT.—Died at his home in Bethel, Wis., April 11, 1909, of cancer of the stomach, John Lambrecht. Brother Lambrecht was born in Germany, Jan. 21, 1843, and came to this country early in life. Ten years ago he moved his family from Minnesota, and located at Bethel, Wis. He accepted present truth and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church fifteen years ago. His illness was brief and death sudden. A short service was held at the home, and the body was taken to Winona, Minn., for interment. He leaves a wife and six daughters to mourn their loss.
W. H. THURSTON. WHEELER.—Mrs. Sarah Wheeler fell asleep in the blessed hope, at Turlock, Cal., April 21, 1909, aged 63 years, 2 months, and 3 days. She had been a believer in present truth for about twenty-six years. She was the mother of ten children, five sons and five daughters, six of whom still live, to mourn, with their father, the loss of the loving mother. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the local elder, Brother Baldwin, in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Turlock, Sabbath, April 24. There was a large gathering of people who listened attentively to the words spoken.
A. J. OSBORNE. HEEBENER.—Abbie Clarice Heebener died at her father’s home in Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 6, 1909, of pernicious anemia, after long months of illness, in the thirty-second year of her age. Sister Clarice was graduated from the high school at Minneapolis, and then took the nurses’ course. She was beloved by all her acquaintances for her agreeable traits of character. She was among those who passed through the sad experience of the San Francisco earthquake, and her decline in health began from that date. Her parents and three sisters mourn their loss, but with the hope that Clarice will awake to immortal life at the coming of Christ. At the funeral, words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 29: 11.
R. A. UNDERWOOD. WADSWORTH.—Died at Philadelphia, Pa., March 17, 1909, of cancer, Aaron L. Wadsworth, aged 46 years, 3 months, and 2 days. In the year 1889 Brother Wadsworth became a Christian and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and four years later he accepted present truth, being baptized in 1893 at the camp-meeting in Newark Center, Del., joining the Philadelphia church in August of the same year. For some time prior to his death, Brother Wadsworth attended our meetings in Camden, N. J., but held his membership in the Plainfield (N. J.) church, where he resided for several years. During the spring of 1908 Brother Wadsworth received surgical treatment, but failing to improve, he became a patient sufferer for a year, during which time he had little or no freedom from pain, which he bore with Christian fortitude until he fell asleep in Jesus. He remained until death a consistent professor of the truth, contributing to the Seventh-day Adventist cause, which was most dear to him. A wife, one son, and three daughters are left to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted at the North Philadelphia church by the writer.
W. H. HECKMAN. REED.—Lydia Reed was born Feb. 14, 1860; was married May 5, 1887; and died at Wausau, Wis., April 18, 1909. She first heard and accepted present truth at Merrill, through faithful workers there, and soon after went to Wausau to be treated for disease the nature of which was not known. She died in hope of the better resurrection, and her death was the means of many hearing the truths of God’s Word. The husband, one son, four brothers, and four sisters mourn their loss. The large attendance at the church showed the love her friends had for Sister Reed. She was laid away to rest until Christ comes, the burial taking place six miles from Nekoosa, Wis., her former home. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
THEODORE G. LEWIS. BELLINGER.—Mrs. John A. Bellinger was born in Albion Township, Oswego County, N. Y., Feb. 21, 1834; and died May 2, 1909. Her maiden name was Lana Maria Mowers. Early in life she joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and about forty-three years ago she espoused the cause of the great threefold message. For over half a century she has been the faithful, loving companion of the one she has left in sorrow, having married in 1858. She was a great sufferer during the seven-weeks’ illness, but bore it with patience and fortitude, and fell asleep confident of a share in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, May 5, 1909, at the old homestead, remarks being based on 1 Thess. 4: 14. The interment took place at Coopers, N. Y.
R. B. CLAPP. KLUMPF.—Norah Purcell was born Feb. 28, 1865. Dec. 28, 1881, she was united in marriage to J. D. Brown, who died in 1896. Sister Brown accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1883. Her heart was in the Lord’s work, and she devoted a large part of her time to the canvassing work. She was a tireless worker, and the good she accomplished by the sale of our papers and books will be revealed in the judgment day. She was married to J. H. Klumpf, Nov. 4, 1907. She died in Fayetteville, Ark., Feb. 4, 1909. Besides the husband, Sister Klumpf leaves to mourn, a son, a married daughter, an infant daughter, three brothers, one sister, and a large circle of friends. But in our sorrow we look forward to the glad meeting when Jesus comes. EDGERTON.—Lewis F. Edgerton was born at Cedar Lake, Ind., June 14, 1846, and died April 7, 1909. March 5, 1876, he was united in marriage to Eunice E. Burch. To this union were born four children, one son and three daughters. The deceased was a soldier in the Civil War. He enlisted in Company F, Seventh Cavalry, One Hundred Nineteenth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, Oct. 20, 1863, and was honorably discharged Feb. 18, 1866. His son having died five days before the father’s death, he leaves a wife, three daughters, and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the United Brethren minister, from the United Brethren meeting-house near Grass Creek, Ind. Words of comfort were spoken from Luke 19: 10.
J. M. ELLIS. DUNSCOMBE.—Sister Elizabeth Dunscombe, aged eighty-two years and three months, died at her home in West Somerville, Mass., April 3, 1909. Intercostal neuralgia, which affected the heart, was the cause of her death. For more than half a century she had been a firm and loyal believer in the truth, and for a number of years had been a member of the Boston church. She survived her husband for twenty-eight years. She was the mother of ten children, of whom two sons and three daughters remain to mourn their loss. Spanning a period of more than fourscore years, her life was one of thoughtfulness for others, invariably cheery and hopeful to the end. Like a pilgrim weary with his journey, she is resting from her labors, awaiting the call of the Life-giver when he shall awake his sleeping saints. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
HERBERT C. HARTWELL. KITHCART.—James Kithcart was born Feb. 20, 1844, in Ohio, and died at his home in Bartley, Neb., April 2, 1909, being at the time of his death 65 years, 1 month, and 13 days old. He was a kind-hearted, patient man, and was loved by all who knew him. Sister L. C. Kithcart, his wife, has for many years been a faithful, devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He always manifested a kindly feeling toward our people, but made no open profession of religion. Shortly before his death he gave his heart to the Lord, and died a peaceful and happy death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother G. W. White, pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Bartley. A widow, four children, and one brother are left to mourn the loss of husband, father, and brother.
A. T. ROBINSON. GRAVES.—Ella Crawford, daughter of G. W. and Sarah A. Crawford, was born in Columbus, Neb., July 25, 1868. She was married to E. C. Graves Nov. 14, 1886. To this union were born ten children, nine sons and one daughter. Two sons have preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in early life, and joined the Methodist Church at Protection, Kan. Later she accepted present truth, and lived a consistent Christian life up to the time of her death. Her last sickness was brief but attended with great suffering, and she fell asleep on the evening of April 23, 1909, at the age of 40 years, 8 months, and 28 days. She leaves a father and mother, one sister, a husband, and eight children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the Baptist church, Rev. J. E. Rector.
E. C. GRAVES. TRUMAN.—Died at Lima, Wis., May 4, 1909, of diabetes, Orson Truman, aged 68 years, 10 months, and 13 days. Brother Truman was born in the town of Wirt, Allegany Co., N. Y. When he was but a boy, his father, John Truman, removed to Lima, Wis. In February, 1862, he was married to Adaline D. Child. To this union were born six children, three of whom, with the mother, still survive. In 1894, while at Rockford, Ill., he heard preached the glad message of to-day, and embraced it, living faithful to its principles until he breathed his last farewell to the mourning friends who stood around. He was calm, patient, and uncomplaining in his sufferings. Brother Truman responded to his country’s call in its fearful struggle for principle, and comrades bore him gently to his grave. The services were held at the United Brethren church in Lima, the pastor assisting. May the text used by the writer be a constant source of comfort to the bereaved: “The brother shall rise again.” John 11: 23.
W. W. STEBBINS. GILLIS.—Joseph N. Gillis was born in Rappahannock, Va., Dec. 6, 1869, and died April 25, 1909, as the result of an acute attack of blood-poisoning. Brother Gillis was united in marriage with Miss Irene Taylor, of the same place, Nov. 29, 1893. His home was an unusually happy one, as he was very much devoted to his family. About eleven years ago he was converted to the views of Seventh-day Adventists, as the result of the earnest labors of Brother Jackson and Sister Morris. He subsequently became united with the First Church of Seventh-day Adventists of Washington, D. C., and remained a devoted and faithful member of the same until his death. For several years he has occupied the important office of deacon in the church, and has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Evangelistic Committee of the District of Columbia. His devotion to the principles of the gospel led him to sever his connection with every association that he thought would in any way interfere with his spiritual prosperity. His family and every earthly possession were dedicated to the Lord. The principles that governed his life are, in this respect, expressed in the beautiful words of inspiration, recorded in 1 Cor. 10: 31. Besides his wife and two sons, he leaves two brothers and three sisters to mourn his death.
K. C. RUSSELL.