p. 30 | Review and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 36. (9/3/1908)

Earlier text: ***Manual Training for Our Primary Grades—No. 1***

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1908

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE Western New York, Buffalo........Sept. 3-13 New York, Norwich...............Sept. 10-20

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE Quebec, Waterloo........Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Maritime, Williamsdale, N. S......Sept. 10-21

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE Nebraska, Hastings........Aug. 27 to Sept. 7

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE West Virginia, Charleston..Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Virginia (local), Newmarket.......Sept. 8-13

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE North Michigan (conference) Petoskey....................Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Wisconsin, Madison........Aug. 31 to Sept. 13

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Iowa, Nevada..............Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE Oregon, Roseburg........Aug. 27 to Sept. 5 Washington, Meadow Glade........Sept. 1-6 Montana, Great Falls............Sept. 4-13 Washington, Wenatchee (Upper Columbia)........Sept. 24 to Oct. 4 Oregon, Medford................Oct. 1-10

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Tennessee River, Memphis........Oct. 1-10 Mississippi, Jackson (colored)................Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Kentucky, Moreland........Sept. 24 to Oct. 4 Alabama, near Mobile........Oct. 8-18

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn................Aug. 26 to Sept. 16 Florida, Palatka................Oct. 1-12

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE Arkansas (State), Fort Smith......Sept. 3-13

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made in either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

Reduced Prices on “True Education” Readers

At the meeting of the principals of our schools held at Cleveland, Ohio, July 3-10, the following recommendations were passed concerning text-books:—

“Whereas, The value, the permanency, and hence the price of text-books are largely dependent upon the thoroughness and care given to their consideration and examination; therefore,—

“We recommend, That the Text-Book Committee continue to give these features careful attention, passing favorably only upon such books as they believe will not need revision for at least five years.

“Whereas, The ‘True Education’ series of readers is proving eminently satisfactory; and,—

“Whereas, The publishers believe it would be possible to reduce the price to sixty cents each on Nos. 1 and 2, to seventy-five cents on No. 3, and to ninety cents on No. 5, provided the Educational Department will require no revision for at least five years; therefore,—

“We recommend, The putting forth of special efforts to bring the value of these readers before our people everywhere, and that we agree not to ask for revision within the time specified.”

In harmony with the foregoing recommendations, the Pacific Press Publishing Association has reduced the prices on the “True Education” reader series as follows:—

Book No. 1, 204 pages.............$ .60 Book No. 2, 256 pages.............. .60 Book No. 3, 304 pages.............. .75 Book No. 5, 353 pages.............. .90 Book No. 7, 392 pages.............. 1.00

Books Nos. 4 and 6 are not yet ready.

Address your tract society.

PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING ASSN.

Did You Ever Read

By E. A. Sutherland

these words: “Every possible means should be devised to establish schools of the Madison order in various parts of the South”? In order to carry out this instruction we have two requests to make. We need—

1. Men and women who, with a short training in the school at Madison, Tenn., can be prepared to conduct schools of a similar character elsewhere in the South. Some work in a school along practical lines will save many trying experiences that you would have to meet if you entered the work without this training.

2. A number of young married men and women, farmers and lovers of farm life, who are willing to consecrate their ability to self-supporting work in the South. A number of such families have already settled in the South through the influence of the Madison School. They are doing a good work. Many others should come. We can tell you some interesting things about those who are already here. We can send you two pamphlets written by Sister White concerning this work, and a report of the school. These you may have for the asking. A special six weeks’ course of instruction adapted to the needs of those mentioned above will begin Sept. 2, 1908. Address the undersigned at Madison, Tenn.

E. A. SUTHERLAND.

Business Notices

This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

WANTED.—A first-class baker. One who is capable of handling general health-food line. Application should be accompanied by references and recommendations. Address Sanitarium Food Co., Sanitarium, Cal.

WANTED AT ONCE.—At the Long Beach Sanitarium, consecrated Christian graduate lady nurses. State experience and school from which you are a graduate. Address Dr. Winegar-Simpson, Long Beach, Cal.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; 64 cents a gal. in half barrel and barrel lots; 20 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

NOTICE!—To home-seekers in the famous Clear Water fruit belt, 220 acres with fair improvements, and a church-school building on the place. It can be easily divided into three or four homes. Call on or address J. P. Walker, Myrtle, Idaho.

FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound; Olive Oil, $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Coconut Oil, $7; 54 pounds Vegetable Cooking Oil in 6 cans, $6. Cash with order. All guaranteed absolutely pure. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.

WANTED.—At once, an experienced Adventist gardener, for Brownsville, Tex., on salary or shares. Must have at least three hundred dollars on hand. Send references and stamped envelope in first letter. Only experienced persons need apply. A. W. Lane, Canon City, Colo.

WANTED.—Sabbath-keeping farmer and wife, without small children, to work farm of one hundred acres under cultivation. Twenty cows, and on shares pay half and have half. Write at once, stating experience and wages expected. Mrs. L. S. Leilous, Box 52, Belmont, N. Y.

FOR SALE.—160 acres; 100 fenced; 75 cleared; balance timber. Three good springs; good creek; room for two missionary families; two houses; barn and other buildings; good settlement, in the fruit belt of Arkansas. Price, twelve dollars an acre. Address E. E. Vinson, Siloam Springs, Ark.

FOR SALE.—Eighty-five acres with fences, orchard, creek, house, woodshed, barn, and spring. Good home for small family; located on Pacific Coast; near station, Adventist church, and school. Price, five hundred dollars. Owner will place money in South. Address E. A. Sutherland, Madison, Tenn.

FOR SALE.—My residence in Graysville, Tenn. Finest location fronting school campus. Eight rooms, cellar, cistern, summer-house, barn, garden, lawn, etc. Splendid opportunity to secure school privileges. Will exchange for farm property in West or Northwest. Address G. A. Williams, Atlanta Sanitarium, Atlanta, Ga.

FOR SALE.—Beautiful Imported Bible Mottoes. Special, 100 Bible cards, $3; 100 of our heavy 12 x 16 paper mottoes, $6. 27,000 sold in April and half of May. We have four languages,—English, Danish, Swedish, and German. The more you buy, the less they cost. 15 for $1 by mail. Address, with stamp, Hampton Art Co., Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.

FOR SALE.—Fine bath-rooms with superb equipment and unexcelled location. The establishment has been in operation several years, and has the confidence of the people and the support of physicians. Trade now exclusively for men runs as high as twenty a day. Excellent chance for good operator. Cash or payments with security. Sanitarium Bath Co., 909 Madison Ave., Toledo, Ohio.

The New York Conference

By F. H. De Vinney

THE next session of the New York Conference will be held in connection with the annual camp-meeting at Norwich, Chenango Co., N. Y., September 10-20, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and transacting any other business which may properly come before the conference. All churches should attend immediately to the election of delegates to the conference, and send their credentials to F. N. Johnson, 317 West Bloomfield St., Rome, N. Y.

Also the first meeting of the fourth annual session of the New York Conference Association will be called Monday, Sept. 14, 1908, at 9 A. M. on the Norwich, N. Y., camp-ground.

F. H. DE VINNEY, President.

Notice!

By Mrs. Geo. W. Rich

THE following names are found on the Trezevant (Tenn.) Seventh-day Adventist church-book, but no knowledge of their whereabouts or experience can be obtained: Sophia, Charlie, Fred, Jane, Haskell, Ed. R., F. R., and G. M. Cook; I. J. Chandler; Mattie Melton, and Mary L. Pricket. The church desires to hear from each one of these persons before the first of October. These persons and all others knowing themselves to be members of the Trezevant church will please send in a report.

MRS. GEO. W. RICH, Church Clerk.

Address

THE permanent address of Elder R. W. Parmele, and Dr. Lydia E. Parmele, is Orlando, Fla., care of sanitarium.

Church-School Teachers Needed

By M. B. VAN KIRK

AT this writing calls are coming to me to supply church-school teachers for schools in several conferences of both the Southern and Southeastern union conferences. Several of these calls are from Florida, others from Tennessee and Louisiana. These fields need only thoroughly consecrated Christian teachers, persons of good ability, whose preparation will lead them to be willing to make sacrifices for the salvation of the children and youth.

Some of the finest young people it has ever been my privilege to meet are living in these conferences. We want teachers who are well qualified to handle eighth-grade subjects. Schools will open early in September and October. Persons who may be impressed with this call are requested to write to the undersigned at Graysville, Tenn.

M. B. VAN KIRK, Educational Secretary Southern and Southeastern Union Conferences.

Obituaries

By L. A. Gibson; J. H. Wheeler; John F. Jones; E. J. Dryer; M. C. Israel; C. R. Kite; M. Jones; R. S. Owen

Markham.—Died at his home in Spokane, Wash., Dec. 1, 1907, of heart failure, Brother Hiram Johnson Markham, aged eighty-seven years and eight months. He accepted the truth in 1891, and remained steadfast till the end. He was ill for three years. His wife, two sons, and two daughters survive him. The service was conducted by the writer, the sermon being based on Job 5:26. L. A. Gibson.

McPheter.—William McPheter was born near Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 4, 1825, and died at Edgemont, S. D., July 21, 1908, aged 82 years, 7 months, and 17 days, leaving three children. At the time of his death he was living with Dr. Butterbaugh, his son-in-law. Father McPheter was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Knoxville, Iowa, in 1859. He was baptized by Moses Hull. He remained a member of this same church until his death. J. H. Wheeler.

Baker.—Died at Rock Hall, Md., Aug. 8, 1908, of marasmus, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker. We laid him to rest in the hope of a happy reunion when Jesus comes. Words of comfort based on Luke 18:16 were spoken by the writer. John F. Jones.

Backus.—Died at his home in Buffalo, N. Y., May 6, 1908, of heart-disease, Henry S. Backus, aged 68 years, 8 months, and 15 days. Brother Backus was formerly a member of the Episcopal Church, where he served as a church official for many years. Nearly twenty-five years ago he accepted present truth, and has been a devoted believer ever since. All who were acquainted with him recognized that he possessed a gentle Christian character. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. E. J. Dryer.

Davis.—Mrs. Susan A. Davis was born in Clay County, Mo., Aug. 16, 1833, and died April 25, 1908, near Sheldon, Wyo. She accepted the truths taught by the Seventh-day Adventists about thirty years ago, under the labors of Elder Geo. I. Butler at Sedalia, Mo. Sister Davis was a faithful mother in Israel. She prized the truths of the message above everything else in the world. The last year of her life she was a great sufferer, but bore it patiently. She died in hope of soon being united with her family in the earth made new. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. J. H. Wheeler.

Chafer.—Mrs. Prudence Chafer, born Nov. 27, 1840, near Richmond, Ind., died at the home of her son, at Miami, Fla., June 8, 1908. She was married to Mr. Robert Chafer, Dec. 24, 1861, and accepted present truth about fourteen years ago, under the preaching of Elder J. W. Collie. The last few years of her life she was called upon to suffer considerably with a complication of diseases, but she manifested that cheerfulness which characterizes the true follower of Christ. Ever ready to minister to the needs of others, she drew around her a large circle of friends wherever she lived. Appropriate remarks were made by a minister, not of our faith, and she rests in peace to await the beautiful resurrection morning. LeRoy T. Crisler. Booth.—Mary A. Booth (née Wossner) was born in Rothenback, Wurtemberg, Germany, May 11, 1864, and died very suddenly of heart trouble, Aug. 1, 1908. She was united in marriage with Charles Booth on June 23, 1889. They both accepted the third angel's message fourteen years ago. She was a consistent Christian, a beloved wife, and her three boys, who are planning to enter one of our colleges, are evidence of the training of a loving Christian mother. She was highly esteemed by all her acquaintances, a large number of whom attended the funeral service at the Methodist church. The writer was assisted by the pastor of the church. Words of instruction and comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13-17 and other scriptures. We laid her away in the hope of soon meeting her again at the coming of the Lord. M. C. Israel.

Booth.—Mary A. Booth (née Wossner) was born in Rothenback, Wurtemberg, Germany, May 11, 1864, and died very suddenly of heart trouble, Aug. 1, 1908. She was united in marriage with Charles Booth on June 23, 1889. They both accepted the third angel's message fourteen years ago. She was a consistent Christian, a beloved wife, and her three boys, who are planning to enter one of our colleges, are evidence of the training of a loving Christian mother. She was highly esteemed by all her acquaintances, a large number of whom attended the funeral service at the Methodist church. The writer was assisted by the pastor of the church. Words of instruction and comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13-17 and other scriptures. We laid her away in the hope of soon meeting her again at the coming of the Lord. M. C. Israel.

Middaugh.—Died at Fremont, Neb., May 23, 1908, Sister Grace Middaugh, aged 37 years, 4 months, and 26 days. She was married to Lyman Middaugh, March 17, 1891, and was the mother of seven children, five of whom are still living, one an infant son, less than two weeks old. The circumstances of her death were very sad, but the Man of sorrows came near to comfort the bereaved husband and motherless children. Sister Middaugh was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She had a sweet disposition, and a good word for every one. Every evening she would gather her children around her and read from God's Book, or relate to them some beautiful story. She lived trusting in the Saviour, and closed her eyes in the sleep of death with the blessed assurance of awaking when the Life-giver shall call. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. C. R. Kite.

Prince.—Died at Cleburne, Tex., in July, 1908, of typhoid pneumonia, Sister Estnole Prince, aged 17 years, 11 weeks, and 2 days. She was conscious till death, and departed this life full of hope and calm resignation. Words of comfort were addressed to the bereaved family and friends by the pastor of the A. M. E. Church. M. Jones.

Benton.—Died at Pasadena, Cal., June 5, 1908, Lorenzo D. Benton, aged seventy-six years. He was a member of our church for twenty-six years, and an earnest, devoted man. In former years Brother and Sister Benton were constant attendants at our church and annual camp-meetings, and their testimonies of hope and good courage have cheered many. As the result of two falls, Sister Benton became a cripple, and quite helpless. At the same time Brother Benton grew feeble, and their faces and voices were missed in our meetings. In their home they loved to talk and think of the soon coming of Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. S. Owen.

Larsen.—Died at Burbank, Cal., June 19, 1908, of spinal meningitis, A. G. Larsen, aged 18 years. During the last eleven years, he has been a student in our academy in Keene, Tex., or at Fernando, Cal. He was a quiet, earnest boy, a good student, and highly esteemed by his teachers for his integrity and punctuality. About one year ago his foot was crushed in a hay-baler. Since then he has been unable to walk much of the time, except on crutches. During his last sickness he was very patient, and enjoyed the blessing of God. We believe that Jesus will confess his name before his Father and the holy angels. The funeral service was held at Fernando, and he was laid to rest by the side of his father to await the coming of the Life-giver. R. S. Owen.

Jenne.—Mary J. Jenne, better known as Mary J. Douglas, died at Seaton, Mercer Co., Ill., July 20, 1908. The funeral was held on July 23, which would have been her eighty-third birthday. She was married to Andrew J. Douglas in 1848. About the year 1878 they attended a series of meetings held by Elder R. F. Andrews near their farm in Mercer County, both accepted the message, and began to keep the commandments. To them were born eight children, one of whom was the mother of Dr. F. E. Braucht of the Wichita, Kan., Sanitarium. Brother Douglas died April 12, 1902. In 1905 Sister Douglas married Dr. L. K. Jenne, who still survives, although nearly ninety years old. Sister Jenne remained a faithful member of the Aledo (Ill.) church of Seventh-day Adventists from the time she was baptized by Elder Andrews, about 30 years ago, until she died. Job 14:14 was used by the writer as a text at the funeral service, which was held in the Presbyterian church of Seaton, Ill. Freeman J. Harris.

Childs.—James Addison Childs, who had been a resident of Spokane, Wash., for the last eight years, died in the hospital for the insane at Medical Lake, Wash., May 3, 1908, from softening of the brain, aged eighty-one years. His illness was caused by apoplexy. In 1851 he married Miss Sarah Swain, of Ohio. They lived happily together for twenty-three years, when death claimed the wife and mother. Five children were given to them, three of whom survive him. In 1881 he married Mrs. C. L. B. Aurner, of Swan Lake, S. D., who with the children mentioned are now bereaved. He accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1884, and served faithfully for years on the conference committee both in Dakota and Nebraska. His home was always open to brethren and friends. He gave thousands of dollars to forward the cause to which he was so devoted. Nothing gave him so much pleasure during his last years as to talk over his past interesting experiences in church work. Many friends from Spokane attended the funeral, which was conducted by the writer in the Presbyterian church at Medical Lake. The discourse was based on 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. L. A. Gibson.

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

R. C. Wirth, Highland Springs, Va., Watchman and Signs.

Mrs. J. H. Deadmond, Townsend, Mont., Signs, tracts, and pamphlets.

Mrs. Bell Barber, 1520 East 7th St., Muncie, Ind., Signs, Watchman, and tracts.

Edwin A. Keate, Marlow, Baldwin Co., Ala., denominational papers for general distribution.

Mrs. C. M. Garmly, 2308 Congress Ave., Houston, Tex., denominational literature for free distribution.

R. Holcomb, Box 292, Storm Lake, Iowa, Signs, Watchman, Liberty, and tracts for reading-rack in depot.

Lizzie Symons, R. F. D. 1, Sterling, Mich., Signs, Liberty, Watchman, Instructor, Life and Health, and tracts.

R. J. Bellows requests that no further publications be forwarded to him.

Sydney Scott requests that literature sent to him for missionary work should hereafter be addressed Corner Jenkins and Greene Aves., Greenville, S. C., instead of Darlington, S. C.

Circulate the Current Issue of Liberty

By Editor

WE hope our conference officers and other workers will give due attention to the circulation of Liberty, No. 3, the current issue. This number of the magazine contains matter which ought to be brought to the attention of all the people, as it presents a plain exposition of the prophecy relating to the closing history of this country. It is being demonstrated that there are many who are willing to give a candid consideration to the principles which are discussed in Liberty, and in this way the door is opened for teaching all the truths of this message. If there ever was a time when we should be wide-awake concerning this work, it is now; and if there ever was a periodical issued which contained a clear statement of the situation, it is the present number of Liberty. Those of our readers who have not seen it ought to send ten cents at once for a sample copy. One order for five thousand copies was received by telegraph last week.

September Issue of Life and Health

For variety and value of contents, and for attractiveness of appearance, the September issue of Life and Health is in no way behind the previous numbers. The announcement on the second page will give more complete information concerning this issue of the magazine.

Correction Regarding Leicester Sanitarium Picture

By a mistake for which this Office is responsible, a picture of the Caterham (England) Sanitarium was used in place of one of the Leicester Sanitarium in the report of the latter institution which appeared in the REVIEW of July 9. We regret this error, which has led to some confusion.

James E. Shultz to Labor in Washington

ELDER JAMES E. SHULTZ, formerly of the Ohio Conference, who has been compelled, for reasons already stated in the REVIEW, to return from the far East, has accepted an invitation to labor in the city of Washington, acting also as pastor of the M Street church. Brother Shultz and his family have already arrived, and he has entered upon his work.

Missionaries Bound for Brazil

BROTHER H. S. PRENER and wife (née Sadie Clark) left New York, August 20, for their future field of labor in Brazil. Long has Brazil sent in earnest pleas for help. The workers there are rejoicing in the arrival of Brother and Sister Kroeker, who lately left Nebraska, and they are again made glad that these other missionaries are on the way to join the little band in this fruitful South American field.

Special Mission Number of the Review

THE General Conference Committee has placed with the Review and Herald a definite order for two hundred thousand copies of the special mission number of the REVIEW. According to the present outlook, it is altogether likely that at least double this number will be required, and possibly more. In order to supply the required number of copies of this issue, it will be necessary to begin printing this paper some time this month, and the Office will doubtless be compelled to do considerable night work on it.

The Revival of the Canvassing Work

By Editor

THAT the revival of the canvassing work is a fact and not a theory is proved by the canvassers’ summary for July, which is printed in this issue of the REVIEW. The figures tell their own story, and testify to the wonderful growth of this branch of the work. Texas leads the roll of conferences this month, with total sales reported of $5,112.25; while Western Oregon is a good second, with sales reported of $4,543.15; and Minnesota is not far behind, with sales of $4,194.37. In the Eastern conferences New Jersey takes the lead, with sales reported of $2,866.20, a most encouraging record in view of the fact that in this conference the book work was almost in a state of collapse when the present season opened. Nearly all the conferences are making an excellent showing, only a few of the really strong ones being left behind. The total sales reported for the month, $120,973.80, is a cheering indication of the way in which the truth is spreading. When we remember that in addition to the book sales, during the same month sixty thousand copies of the Signs of the Times, monthly, and fifty-five thousand copies of Life and Health, together with a large number of copies of the temperance number of the Watchman and of Liberty were sold in the United States, we can form a better idea of the number of people whose attention is now being called to this message. This is not a mere spasmodic effort, but the beginning of greater things in the distribution of our literature.

Catholic Privileges and Protestant Rights

On the sixth page of this issue there is quoted a statement from Bishop McFaul, of Trenton, N. J., to the effect that the American Federation of Catholic Societies “desires no privileges; it claims for Catholics only what is just and fair.” On the fifteenth page of this same number is a report from Cuba, in which it is stated that “so late as 1898 the [Roman Catholic] bishop of Havana refused to comply with the request of Captain Sigsbee that the Protestant burial service might be read over the Protestant dead.” The contrast between what Roman Catholics ask for in Protestant countries, and what they grant to Protestants in Catholic countries, is a significant index to the true character of Roman Catholicism.

Camp-Meeting Offerings for Missions

IN every camp-meeting this season where the needs of the work in the mission fields have been presented, there has been a hearty response on the part of the people. In a note from Elder G. W. Reaser, we learn that at the Southern California camp-meeting the total amount of subscriptions and donations for foreign mission work, besides Sabbath-school offerings, was $1,868.39. From the reports already received, it is evident that the total offerings for mission work at the camp-meetings this year will be far in excess of the amount given in any previous camp-meeting season.