_Medical Convention of the Pacific Union Conference_
THE second annual medical missionary convention of the Pacific Union Conference was held at Sanitarium, Cal., October 26-29, as previously advertized.
These meetings are proving a source of great help and encouragement to the physicians and nurses on the Pacific Coast. The work of the doctor, whether connected with an institution or in private practise, is necessarily very confining; and if he is permitted to take a vacation, he feels that he must make the most of it. To attend a medical missionary convention gives him an opportunity to hear and learn something that will be helpful in his professional work, and at the same time he will be reminded of the relation it bears to the gospel message, and the part he should act in that message. Too often the busy doctor is unable to get away to camp-meeting; and if, perchance, he does attend, he is kept from most of the meetings in waiting upon the sick and suffering on the grounds.
In addition to the physicians and nurses for whom the convention is especially planned, a general attendance of ministers and other conference workers is urged. Here the minister and the doctor sit down together, and study the peculiar work of each, and how they can blend their work, and thus present a complete gospel,—salvation of soul and body,—a theme worthy the consideration of angels as well as men.
To mention in detail the many papers that were presented would far exceed the limits of this article. We can refer only to a few salient features, and those not more important than many others presented.
A very timely subject that was given consideration was the old-time health reform movement. Special reference was made to the time when the minister felt the necessity of being informed on all20points of present truth, and, in addition to practising health reform, he felt constrained to instruct all those who were converted under his labors in this matter of right living, as well as in all other points of the faith. Now the health reform work, the canvassing work, the educational work, and the colporteur work are each largely given over to specialists, and the minister feels that his old-time manner of presenting health subjects would be considered unscientific. As a result, many who have come into the work later have not been fully instructed on health subjects, and thus have lost opportunities for working for their friends and neighbors.
Papers were also presented setting forth the tendency to slackness in the matter of diet, to the liability of the physician to trust more in poisonous drugs than in the natural physiological remedies. The systematizing and practise of these principles have exalted our health work above all other healing agents in the eyes of those who stand in the forefront of the medical profession.
One novel feature of this convention was the setting apart of one period for the consideration of those diseases that are the special foe of the missionaries in different lands. A dozen or more diseases were given consideration in the hour and a half set apart for this meeting. First, a nurse would give the general territory of the disease and a summary of the prominent symptoms and causes. Following this, a physician would consider the preventive precautions and the most approved methods of treatment. Even the most experienced physicians present expressed themselves as having profited greatly by the review of these dread maladies.
Several resolutions were passed relating to the following subjects:—
That physicians should enter into the missionary campaign inaugurated by the Mission Board for the distribution of the special REVIEW, with a view to obtaining missionary offerings.
That the relief work which was made possible by the generosity of the author of that priceless book, “Ministry of Healing,” should be prosecuted more vigorously by those engaged in medical missionary work, that the downcast and discouraged may have the comfort that comes from reading the book, and that the sanitariums may have funds with which to carry on their work more effectively.
That sanitarium boards arrange with conference officers for nurses to go out with tent companies and as Bible workers and other house-to-house workers, thus enabling them to supplement their professional training with practical experience in soul-winning.
That the committee on medical literature prosecute the work of getting out more tracts and pamphlets bearing on health and temperance subjects.
That the Medical Evangelist, published at Loma Linda, be set apart as a journal for the committee on medical literature, and that it be used as a medium of communication between those engaged in medical missionary work.
It was voted to publish the full proceedings of the convention, with the most important papers and discussions, the same to be furnished for thirty-five cents.
J. R. LEADSWORTH, M. D.,
Medical Secretary of Pacific Union Conference.
Field Notes
A CHURCH of twenty-one members was organized at Prescott, Ariz., October, 31.
As a result of meetings held at Hooker, Okla., nineteen were baptized.
ON Sabbath, October 31, three persons were baptized at Bird City, Kan.
FIFTEEN persons have been baptized and added to the church at Grand Rapids, Mich., since the camp-meeting.
TWELVE persons are keeping the commandments of God as a result of the series of meetings held this fall in Youngstown, Ohio.
A LETTER in the Lake Union Herald, from Brother J. M. Ellis, says: “On Sunday evening, September 27, I began a series of meetings at the Honey Creek (Ind.) church, about five miles from Monon, and have continued for six weeks. During this time ten persons have been baptized, and six have united with the church. One has begun the observance of the Sabbath who has not yet united with the church.”
DURING the coming winter Elder L. D. Santee will labor in Moline, Ill., and will conduct a course of Bible studies with the helpers in the Tri-City Sanitarium.
A REPORT from Laguna, Cal., states that on November 1 twelve persons were baptized. Nine of these united with the Laguna church; one was a rebaptism, and two were taken into the Laton church.
THE following report comes from Brother L. E. Johnson, of North Platte, Neb.: “We feel encouraged at the results of our work in North Platte during the tent season. Thirteen have promised to obey the truth. Six were baptized, seven became members of the church, and others expect to be baptized soon.”
Hawaic4i
By C. D. M. Williams
The island of Hilo is about two hundred miles southeast of Honolulu. Recently we went to this island to visit some of our members, and to see others who were interested in the truth. We obtained quite good insight into the needs of the work, and hope that the plan which has been devised will enable us to scatter the pages of truth more extensively than has ever been done before. We now have literature in several languages, and with it we hope to reach a class that has never been reached. The islands contain about seventy thousand Japanese, twenty thousand Chinese, thirteen thousand Portuguese, and seven thousand Spaniards, besides many other nationalities.
In the languages mentioned we have periodicals, so we have decided to introduce these papers among them, and are having some success, especially among the Chinese and the Japanese; although the Japanese are rather slow at buying, we are able to sell a few papers. Something is also being done among the Portuguese and the Spaniards. We secured forty-two subscribers while on the other island, and have also received a number of subscriptions. I hope to give this place a thorough canvass this week, then go to other towns on this island, and then to other islands. Traveling expenses are very high. So far we have had to pay one dollar for a bed, or from two dollars to two dollars and a half a day. In one place we were able to secure a room for three dollars a week, but that was an exception. It is almost impossible to find a house where accommodations are to be had, and when such a place is found, exorbitant prices are charged for all other things.
While in Hilo, I baptized two brethren, and they, with one sister who had previously been baptized, were taken into the church here on my return. There are also two others who I hope will soon go forward in baptism.
We had the Pacific fleet with us for a short time, and some of the sailors were given leave of shore for forty-eight hours. One of these was once a nurse, but had given up the truth and joined the navy; but the Lord has not left him. He has seen the error of his ways, and for some time has been trying to serve the Lord to the best of his ability in his unfortunate position, and in doing so he has interested others in the truth, and one young man has taken his stand for it. These two young men were with us over the Sabbath, and enjoyed their two nights rest in our home. These boys will both be out of the navy soon, and expect to begin work for the Lord as soon as possible.
C. D. M. Williams.
Canvassing in Georgia
By Albert Cochran
As some of my former associates in the canvassing work would like to know something of my experiences in Georgia, I am sending a report to the REVIEW of my first book delivery. I began canvassing for “Daniel and the Revelation” August 20, taking orders for October 19.
Including the time spent in delivering the books, I worked two hundred ten hours. During this time I took seventy orders, or one hundred eighteen dollars’ worth. Of these I delivered fifty-eight books, or ninety-three dollars’ worth; lost six orders, and six were postponed with good prospects of delivery. Only one of the thirteen orders received from colored persons was lost. While delivering, I sold one extra book.
Besides the preceding, I sold two copies of “Best Stories” and four of the “New Testament Primer.” While engaged in the work, I spent but fifty cents in cash. Six of the larger books and three of the smaller ones were given in exchange for meals and lodging. My sales averaged over forty-six cents an hour, giving me a profit of a little more than twenty-three cents an hour. These books were placed in a territory of about fifty-five square miles. I seldom failed of giving an exhibition of the book wherever I stopped.
This work was done in Hall County, near Gainesville, fifty-three miles northeast of Atlanta. I enjoyed the best of health, although I came from the North to Atlanta, August 5, in the hottest part of the year.
Georgia has a population of about two million six hundred thousand, with about one hundred fifty Sabbath-keepers. There are one hundred forty-six counties, two thirds of which have not been canvassed for our books. Georgia needs God-fearing canvassers, who are willing to deny self and follow Jesus. She needs men and women of faith; those without faith will desert the ranks. Any one having a burden for this field should write to A. L. Manous, 54 Beecher St., Atlanta, Ga., for information.
ALBERT COCHRAN.
Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
W. A. GEORGE, M. D. Chairman
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. Secretary
Current Mention
— At Bardstown, Ky., on November 18, two warehouses were burned, which contained 15,000 barrels of whisky. The financial loss to the owners of the liquor is placed at $400,000. The loss to the country is not so large.
— The Cuban presidential election, which occurred on November 15, resulted in a complete victory for the Liberals in all parts of the island. Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez was elected president by a large majority.
— On November 23 the shah of Persia had posted in the principal mosques a declaration that the constitution recently granted would be withdrawn. It is reported that on the following day protests from representatives of the British and Russian governments resulted in the shah's withdrawing his proclamation.21
— Of the sixty-one counties of Ohio all but seven have now voted to expel the saloon.
— Another revolution has broken out in Haiti, and the revolutionists have seized a government gunboat.
— At Kobe, Japan, on November 18, the emperor reviewed the entire Japanese navy, comprising 110 ships, exclusive of submarines.
— The game of football during the present season has been responsible for the death of ten persons, and the more or less serious injury of 290.
— A tornado which swept through the northern portion of Arkansas on November 23 is reported to have caused the loss of twenty lives, and the destruction of much personal property and valuable timber.
— Eight persons were killed and many injured, some fatally, in a collision between two trains near New Orleans, La., on November 11. On the same day by the collision of two freight-trains at Borie, Wyo., eleven men are known to have lost their lives.
— By an explosion of gas under a portion of Gold Street, Brooklyn, on November 20, twenty-five persons are believed to have lost their lives. The street was torn up for a considerable distance, and workmen and pedestrians were caught in the débris.
— The Chinese government has sent an imperial envoy to the United States to thank the American people for the remittance of the Boxer indemnity amounting to $14,000,000. The envoy, accompanied by a Chinese prince, arrived at San Francisco on November 22.
— The delicateness of the situation in the Balkans was accentuated on November 22, when a band of Servians attempting to cross the Bosnian frontier at Zvornik were repulsed by Austrian troops. Seventeen of the Servians were killed, and three of the Austrians.
— A despatch from Chicago dated November 20, states that the American Railway Association has decided to supplant the telegraph by the telephone in the operation of all the roads controlled by the association. This transformation will affect 240,000 miles of railroads.
— Advices from India indicate that the political situation there is assuming serious aspects. Sedition is growing, and the king's personal appeal to the natives is said to have had little effect. It is thought that harsher measures will have to be resorted to in order to quell the movement.
— The death of the emperor and the empress dowager of China occurring so closely together, namely, November 14 and 15, has raised the suspicion in the minds of many that the death of the empress dowager was an assassination rather than a natural death. The present emperor of China is Prince Pu Yi, the three-year-old son of Prince Chun, and the father, Prince Chun, is now acting as regent. Kuang Hsu, the deceased emperor, has been the nominal ruler of China since 1875; but the real ruler since 1861 has been Tze Hsi An, the dowager empress. Contrary to the expectations of many, there have been no serious outbreaks due to the change of rulers.
Missionary Volunteer Notes
By M. E.
In some of our schools, bands have been formed among the students for the study of the Missionary Volunteer work. In Union College the young people's band has about twenty members, and in harmony with the recommendation passed at Mount Vernon, the band is studying the subject of adolescence. Very interesting meetings are reported.
One Missionary Volunteer secretary says, in her annual report: “Statistics of the work have not been easily compiled, as my time has been divided with other lines of work; but during the year I have written five hundred letters, sent out fifty-three circular letters, and in the one hundred sixty days which I have worked since Jan. 1, 1908, I have held sixty Bible readings, seventy-five meetings, and made three hundred fifty missionary visits. I have secured eighteen subscriptions for the Instructor, and a few for the Little Friend, Gleaner, and REVIEW; have sold one copy of ‘Great Controversy,’ six of ‘Early Writings,’ one hundred Morning Watch Calendars, seventy convention reports, and I have visited eleven churches.” It is needless to say that the Missionary Volunteer work is moving in that conference.
One of the Missionary Volunteer secretaries in the West, in corresponding with the young people in regard to taking the Reading Course, is asking them to join the “Spare Minute Circle.” There is much that is worthy of careful thought in this suggestion. Franklin said: “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that is the stuff life is made of.” Many persons squander as much time as it would require to obtain a good education. The careful preservation and use of the golden moments will greatly enrich young men and women intellectually.
“If we would not be misled by error or falsehood, the heart must be preoccupied by the truth.” This is why we are glad to see so many young people enter the Reading Course. In one community seventeen have enrolled; in another, twenty-two; and in still another, fifty-five. Some young people who are not Seventh-day Adventists are reading with us “Great Controversy,” that great arsenal of truths needed in the closing conflict.
Some temperance literature has been prepared; and two pledges are now ready—the Total Abstinence Pledge for our Missionary Volunteers, and the Temperance Pledge to be used among other youth. Now the message to us is: “Everywhere Christian workers should present to the people the principles of true temperance, and call for signers to the temperance pledge.” These words from the spirit of prophecy should be a bugle call for decided action. The work will rest largely upon our Missionary Volunteers. Many of them are already preparing to take an active part in the campaign, which it is planned to conduct late in the winter. At that time there will be a Temperance number of the Instructor. This will be an exceptionally good number. It is hoped that temperance rallies, for the purpose of arousing other youth to the importance of this noble cause, will be held by all Missionary Volunteer societies. Such a meeting should be followed by vigorous efforts to place the Temperance number of the Instructor in the hands of every young person in the United States, and at the same time each one should be urged to sign the pledge. Let us work. The spirit of prophecy says: “God will not much longer bear with this intemperate generation.” M. E.
Young People's Work
Conducted by the Young People's Missionary Volunteer Department of the General Conference
M. E. KERN . . . . . Chairman
MATILDA ERICKSON . . . . . Secretary
The Morning Watch
By M. E. K.
“A MAN must plan for the bit of quiet time daily, preferably in the early morning, alone with Jesus; with the door shut, the Book open, the spirit quiet, the mind alert, the knee bent, the will bent too. If it be resolutely planned for, it can be had in every life. If not planned for with a bit of red iron in the will, it will surely slip out. And the man will surely slip down.”—S. D. Gordon.
The morning watch is the first hour or half-hour of each day spent alone with God. If we knew how better to prevail with God, we could more easily prevail with men. Do you want to form this habit? The Morning Watch Calendar will help you.
It is an attractive booklet for the year 1909, printed on a good quality of paper and with a beautiful cover. The daily texts follow the line of thought of the Sabbath-school lessons, nine months of which are on the life of Christ.
There is an increasing interest among both old and young, in this morning watch plan. This is a good omen; for when we are a people of prayer, we shall be a people of power.
Take up this matter at once, so that you will have the calendar ready to begin January 1. Order for yourself and friends.
Single copy, post-paid, 6 cents. Five or more copies, post-paid, 5 cents each. Envelopes furnished for remailing, on request.
Order from your conference Missionary Volunteer secretary, or from the Missionary Volunteer Department, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.
M. E. K.
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.
California Ripe Olives.—We now have circulars prepared describing more fully freight rates, difference in prices, beneficial effects, etc. These will be sent free upon application. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.
For Sale.—66 acres of land under the Gunnison Tunnel, situated on the United States government canal. 7 acres in orchard, 43 acres in alfalfa, remainder sugar-beet land. Climate desirable for lung troubles. H. S. Patterson, Olathe, Colo.
Write for Prices on Apples, Chestnuts, Maple Syrup and Sugar, Sterilized Apple Juice, Dates, Figs, Nuts, Malt Honey, Cooking Oils, Gluten, Graham and Health Flours, Granola ($2.88 a case—36 pounds). Address New York Food Company, Oxford, N. Y.
For Sale.—200-acre farm, partly fenced, 25 miles northwest of Lebanon, Mo.; 2 new farm-houses; 2 barns; sheds, etc. Fruit: excellent water; healthful climate. Daily mail; free out-range for stock. Will sell cheap. Address H. M. Stewart, Ira, Mo.
Cut Prices on Bulbs.—Only 15 cents a dozen for Von Sion Narcissus, Crocus, Snowdrops, Jonquils, Tulips, Star of Bethlehem, Gladiolus. Large hyacinths, 5 cents each. Ferns and plants all kinds at low prices. Help the good work. Oxford Floral Co., Oxford, N. Y.
Ban-Nana Nuts is made from fruit, grains, and nuts. A balanced food, fully cooked. Ban-Nana Cereal is a Nut Food Beverage. I can now supply Wesson’s white deodorized Vegetable Cooking Oil in 15-gallon ¾ barrels at $10; 30 gal., $10; and 50 gal., $29.50; 3 gal. kit, $2.50; 5 gal., $3.60; 10 gal., $7. Des Moines, Iowa. Samples, 25 cents. Barrels and ½ barrels shipped from Des Moines, Chicago, or Cleveland, Ohio. Ethan A. Brown, Nut Food Specialist, Des Moines, Iowa.22
The Otter Lake (Mich.) Medical and Surgical Sanitarium makes a specialty of the care and treatment of the insane, and is meeting with excellent success. We also do a general line of work. Low rates.
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; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
Orpingtons.—A few buff utility cockerels at $1 each. One white and one black. Four Rhode Island Reds. No pullets or hens. Best time in the year to buy, to improve your flock. Union College Poultry Yards, College View, Neb.
Wanted.—At once, gentleman and lady nurse of bath-room experience, preferably man and wife, to take charge of new handsomely equipped treatment-rooms, on commission or rental; excellent opportunity. Address Dr. Margaret Evans, Palo Alto, Cal.
Wanted.—Would like to correspond with a man and his wife who are trained Adventist nurses (without family) and competent to take charge of city treatment-rooms. Address Otter Lake Medical and Surgical Sanitarium, Otter Lake, Mich.
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.
For Sale.—500,000 beautiful Bible mottoes; over 95,000 sold in 5 months just past. Mothers, fathers, and children love our mottoes. 50 Imported Cards, size 4 x 7½, $1.75; 50 heavy paper, 12 x 16, $3; 100, $5. Sent by mail. Address, with stamps, Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
Hygienic Vegetable Cooking Oil.—Best shortening known. Guaranteed under pure food law. Keeps sweet and choice. 5 gal., $3.50; 10 gal., $6.75. Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 60 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.
For Sale.—Farm of forty-four acres, twelve timber. House 24 x 36. Barn, sheds, and other buildings. Excellent market. $300 worth of strawberries sold this year. Open missionary field. Reason for selling, desire to locate near school. Address C. D. Wolff, R. F. D. 3, New Decatur, Ala.
Wanted at Once.—At the Long Beach Sanitarium, Long Beach, Cal., consecrated Christian man who is thoroughly competent to take charge of, and keep in perfect order, up-to-date sanitarium treatment-rooms. Must understand and be able properly to give galvanic, sinusoidal, faradic, and static electricity, and all Battle Creek Sanitarium methods of treatments. Permanent place for first-class man. No other need apply. We also need a few more first-class graduate lady nurses. Give school from which you were graduated, and experience you have had.
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. Those responding to requests for papers should send only clean copies, neatly folded, and securely wrapped.—Ed.]
THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
D. A. Dudson, Tullahoma, Tenn., Signs, Instructor, Life and Health, Liberty, and Little Friend.
Mrs. S. A. V. Young, Siloam Springs Ark., Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, Life and Health, Liberty, and Watchman.
S. E. Hayner, Millersburg, Mich., late, clean copies of our publications.
Miss Eda Markles, Mason City, Iowa, Signs, Watchman, and Liberty for reading-rack.
Adaline Maloney, Fremont, Neb., REVIEW, Signs, Life and Health, Liberty, and tracts.
H. E. Stillians, Coachella, Cal., denominational papers and tracts in English and Spanish.
Lizzie Symons, R. F. D. 1, Sterling, Mich., Signs, Watchman, Liberty, Life and Health, and tracts.
Mrs. Margaret Wright, Post Falls, Idaho, a continuous supply of papers for use in reading-rack.
Wm. M. Andress, New Castle, Colo., denominational papers and tracts for use in reading-rack.
W. E. Carter, 10 East Main St., Elizabeth City, N. C., desires to thank those who have sent him literature, and to request a continuous supply of Signs, REVIEW, Youth's Instructor, and tracts.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By I. T. REYNOLDS
Louisiana Canvassers’ Institute
OUR institute for this State will be held Jan. 18-28, 1909, near West Monroe, La. All who expect to enter the work here are earnestly requested to attend this meeting.
Board will be furnished the workers for thirty-five cents a day. All in attendance will be expected to furnish their bedding.
Let all who intend to come write me soon at Pineville, La. I. T. REYNOLDS.
Annual Meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By GEO. E. JUDD
THE regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1908 will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek Sanitarium on North Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1908, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
By order of the Board of Trustees,
GEO. E. JUDD, Secretary.
The Winter Term at Union College
THE winter term at Union College begins Wednesday, December 2. The following classes begin at that time: Bookkeeping, logic, English composition (twelfth grade), analytic geometry, public speaking, physiology, business correspondence, school management, penmanship, Danish-Norwegian New Testament epistles, and Swedish New Testament epistles.
There is plenty of room for ladies in South Hall, and owing to changes made, there is room for a few gentlemen in East Hall and College Hall. When these rooms are filled, the college will provide good rooms in the village. For further particulars address the president, C. C. Lewis, College View, Neb.
Nurses' Course in the Colorado Sanitarium
By F. M. WILCOX
The next nurses' class in the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium will begin Jan. 1, 1909. Already a number of young men and women have signified their intention of taking up this work. There is still room for several more, and the purpose of this notice is to solicit correspondence with any earnest Seventh-day Adventist young man or woman who desires to secure a fitting up for a part in this closing work.
Exceptional advantages are afforded. Address for full information the secretary of the training-school, Miss Helen N. Rice, R. N., Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium, Boulder, Colo. F. M. WILCOX.
Obituaries
By R. W. Parmele; Albert Wheeler; O. E. Jones; J. M. Rees; L. D. Santee; S. D. Hartwell; Smith Sharp; Watson Ziegler
Bishop.— Died Nov. 12, 1908, of internal cancer, at Orlando, Fla., Sister Ola A. Bishop, wife of Brother John S. Bishop, aged 34 years, 2 months, and 22 days. Sister Bishop was born at Covington, Ky., and at the age of nine years removed with her parents to Florida. Early in life she, with her parents, accepted present truth. She urged that her child be brought up to be a worker in the message. The funeral was conducted by the writer, in the Terra Ceia Seventh-day Adventist church, from 2 Sam. 14:14. Interment in the Palm View Cemetery.
R. W. Parmele.
Wheeler.— Died Oct. 28, 1908, Mrs. S. A. Wheeler, aged 81 years, 4 months, and 6 days. She accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1874, and lived a devoted and happy Christian life. Four sons and two daughters survive her. The funeral service was conducted by Elder L. F. Trubey, after which she was laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery.
Albert Wheeler.
Morton.— Mrs. Drusilla Morton was born in Green County, Wis., in 1835, and died in Seward, Neb., Oct. 28, 1908, being seventy-three years of age at the time of her death. She moved to Ohio when a girl, where she was married to Francis Morton. About 1872 she came to Nebraska. Sister Morton was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Seward. She leaves several sons and daughters to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer.
O. E. Jones.
Mead.— Died at the home of his son, John Mead, near Kanawha, W. Va., Sept. 23, 1908, John S. Mead, aged 83 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Brother Mead accepted the truths taught by the Seventh-day Adventists twenty-two years ago, under the labors of Elder C. H. Chaffee. At the time of his death he was a member of the Kanawha church. He leaves one son and three daughters to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends and neighbors.
J. M. Rees.
Magrath.— Died in Galesburg, Ill., of cancer, Sister Ada McGrath, aged fifty-eight years. In all her sufferings, which at times were agonizing, she felt the support of “the everlasting arms.” The large attendance at the funeral testified to the love and esteem of her neighbors and friends, and their sympathy for the bereaved family. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the M. E. pastor of Galesburg. She rests in the beautiful Linwood Cemetery, waiting the glad morning of the resurrection.
L. D. Santee.
Baird.— Died at his home in Bedford, Mich., Nov. 7, 1908, of heart difficulty, Matthew Baird, aged seventy years and twenty-one days. Born in Baltimore, Md., he removed with his parents to Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and later, when he was nine years of age, to Barry County, Michigan, where he has since resided until within the last two years, when he moved to Bedford. His religious experience began with the Methodist Church, but afterward he united with the United Brethren at Cedar Creek, Mich., and later with the Seventh-day Adventists, with whom he was connected at the time of his death. Brother Baird was highly esteemed by all acquainted with him, and the influence of his life will live on while he “rests from his labors.” He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, a brother, and several stepchildren and grandchildren to mourn. Discourse by the writer to a large and sympathizing audience in the church at Cedar Creek, near his old home.
S. D. Hartwell.
Van Tassel.— Brother A. Van Tassel was born March 17, 1842, at Plymouth, Mich., and died at Graysville, Tenn., Nov. 5, 1908. He was married Feb. 8, 1866, to Miss Eliza Lammon. Five sons and two daughters, all of whom still survive, were born to them. Brother Van Tassel accepted present truth in 1872, at Monroe Center, Mich. In 1902 he, with his wife and one daughter, moved to Graysville, Tenn., in order to have the benefit of a mild climate, hoping to improve his health. This proved in a measure successful. He purchased and gave to the sanitarium twenty-five acres of land, on which that institution now stands. For the past six years he has been a faithful member of the church at this place. Words of comfort based on Rev. 20:6, were spoken by the writer in the Graysville church, after which the remains were taken to Chattanooga, and laid to rest in the national cemetery according to his request, he having served in the Union army in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
Smith Sharp.
Tomlinson.— Died of cerebral apoplexy, at the home of his daughter, near Fort Collins, Colo., Samuel Tomlinson, aged eighty years and three months. The loss of his companion but five weeks before seemed to affect him greatly, and almost immediately thereafter he began to complain of a pain in his head, which resulted in his death, Oct. 15, 1908. Of late years he had spent much of his time canvassing for our books. Only a few days before his death he took a few orders for “Bible Readings,” and asked us to be sure and remember these orders, and see that they were filled. At the funeral service, words of comfort were read from the Scriptures. He rests by his companion, awaiting the voice of the Life-giver.
Watson Ziegler.
Morgan.— Philip Morgan was born in Jamaica, Sept. 18, 1876, and died of consumption of the bowels, in Panama, Oct. 31, 1908. Brother Morgan became a member of the Church of England at the age of nineteen. In January, 1906, he was convinced of the truths of the third angel’s message, and began to keep the Lord’s Sabbath. In July of the same year he came to the Canal Zone, and located in Panama City. In the summer of 1907 he accepted an invitation to take up the canvassing work, and proved a faithful and successful worker till his last sickness. He took a special delight in selling “Christ’s Object Lessons” and “Great Controversy.” We shall miss him from the canvassing work, and from the Sabbath meetings. Appropriate remarks were made by Arch-deacon Bryan, of the Episcopal Church.
H. C. Goodrich.
Locke.— Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of his daughter in Indian Lake, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1908, Willard W. Locke, aged eighty-six years. In early life he came into this country, then new, taking an active interest in its development, holding faithfully various offices of responsibility. He accepted the message of Seventh-day Adventists in 1879, under the labors of Elder S. B. Whitney. He united with the North Creek church at the time of its organization, and although deprived of meeting often with those of like faith, his Christian experience grew brighter as the years went by. He was ever active to bring the light that was so precious to him to others. He leaves six children, seventeen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, and six great great-grandchildren. He was laid to rest beside his faithful wife until the Master shall call him home.
Elmer M. Tyrel.
Stagg.— George Stagg was born in England, May 6, 1844, and died at South Lancaster, Mass., Oct. 23, 1908. Early in life he had a strong desire to obtain a Christian experience, and came to this country, where he was converted and joined the Methodist Church. In 1875 he was married to Miss Helen O. Williams, and in 1879 they heard present truth, and his wife accepted it. Brother Stagg took his stand two years later. He labored in tent efforts in Wisconsin for a time, and afterward moved to Osawkie (laboring afterward in Emporia), Kan., where he worked part of the time at his trade, and also held Bible readings. Hearing a call for self-supporting missionaries to go to England, he returned there, and engaged in selling Present Truth and in holding Bible readings in Bath and vicinity. He also labored four years in London, and several in East Dulwich accepted the truth as a result of his efforts. He afterward worked two years in the city of Manchester. In 1903 he returned to America for the purpose of educating his adopted children, there being no church-schools at that time in England. Brother Stagg was an exemplary Christian, and rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The comforting promises of the Scriptures were dwelt upon by the writer at the funeral service, and we laid our brother away to rest till the trump of God awakes those who sleep in Jesus.
E. W. Farnsworth.
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