Earlier text: The Passing of the Debt From Mount Vernon AcademySUNDAY night, February 14, was a precious season for the colored church at Corsicana. The coming of Christ in its relation to the present European struggle was presented. At the close of the discourse a call was made to those outside the ark of safety to give their hearts to God. Five came forward for prayer. May these surrender themselves to God and be counted among those who will await the coming of Christ. In view of our expected meeting in June, the members are trying to scatter our literature widely throughout the city. Please remember the work here in your prayers. F. GRIGGS General and N. Am. Div. Secretary W. E. HOWELL N. Am. Div. Asst. Secretary Come, Heavy-Laden One
By Fanny J. Crosby
COME, heavy-laden one,
Where'er thou art;
Lay at the Master's feet
Thy broken heart;
Cast thou on him thy care;
Though hard thy cross to bear,
Jesus, who answers prayer,
Sweet rest will give. Home Missionary Work in the Regions Beyond
By E. M. GRAHAM
ENCOURAGING letters are coming from different countries, telling of the advance of the home missionary movement among the members of our churches. In all parts of the world those who love the Lord are responding to his call to share in finishing the work. Elder Detamore writes as follows:— “I feel confident that this missionary movement is just the thing to get our work going in a new way, for when all our members are awake, they can do more in some ways than our ministers can. They cannot all preach and give Bible readings, but they can have an influence which often goes farther than argument to convince persons of the truth. They can give out reading matter, and invite their friends to the meetings, and also put them in touch with those who are prepared to instruct them in the doctrines. “In various parts of the field interests are springing up as a result of the reading of our publications. Not long ago a woman up the east coast of the peninsula wrote to a brother here in Singapore: ‘I am writing to ask you if you will kindly let me know what are the things one ought to do in order to become an Adventist.’ This woman has been reading the Signs of the Times for quite a while. She and her husband are beginning to keep the Sabbath. “Another letter from the same place came about the same time, this one from a man who has read our publications. He says: ‘Terrible and astonishing things are being enacted in Europe and Asia at this present time, owing to this great war. I and a few friends here, Christians and Hindus, having read some of your publications, will be very much obliged to you if you will please forward at your earliest convenience tracts on subjects relating to this period of events now passing on this earth of ours. We are also willing to buy Adventist publications. We should like to know if we can get a copy of your tract “The Eastern Question.”’ “Here is a very interesting letter from a native in Amboina, between the Celebes and New Guinea. He has never seen a Seventh-day Adventist, but has read some of our literature, and for more than a year has been sending for books and tracts and has been selling them. He has even sent them to his friends in New Guinea and other places, asking them to help sell them. I quote a few statements from his letter:— “Indeed the signs are fulfilling every day. Does the war still rage? Indeed he is a very sad plague. . . . You remember me about the subject of the Sabbath question. Herewith I give to your notice that since two months every Sabbath day in the afternoon I have kept in my house the Bible reading in Malay, which you have sent to me. I am glad indeed to see some people accept the important message about the second coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ. We hope the Lord will bless me in this good work. I beg to remit herewith the sum of twenty guilders. This is the value of the books. Please acknowledge receipt. I hope I shall send you more afterwards, when the men will send the money from Aru Island and New Guinea.’ “These are a few of the calls which are coming, and we have no one to send to teach these people the full truth. We are greatly in need of more workers. Every laborer is loaded to the full capacity. “Our people are taking hold of the missionary work with commendable zeal, and we hope to keep them aroused all the while. We ordered quite a good supply of the Ingathering REVIEW, but it has not yet reached us. Our people in Java have received theirs, but we do not seem to get ours. I hope the papers will not be held up. Everything has to pass through the censorship, and some papers are kept out. In Java the work has started well, in spite of the hard times there. One sister has given out 93 REVIEWS, and has received about $60 gold for them.” Sister Tunheim writes from Java:— “I have got about half our church members doing some missionary work. I wish that you could see the big report each Sabbath that we write on the blackboard, of all the tracts and papers that they have sold or lent. They have averaged more than 300 tracts and papers sold each week of late, besides subscriptions, readings, and visits. On Saturday night after the Sabbath we spend about two hours with these workers to help them get a training for the work. Half of this time we spend in teaching them how to canvass, and the other half in how to give Bible studies. They are all taking a great deal of interest in this work, and I believe that we shall have some good workers here after a while.” South American Union Conference
A letter from Sister L. P. de Everist contains the following:— “We have felt the effect of the war very much down here. Even before the outbreak of the war we were already in the throes of a great crisis, and its effects have been felt considerably more since the war; but notwithstanding it all, the work has gone on rapidly, and there has been a great awakening among our people. The Argentine Conference held its annual camp meeting last month, and every one present said he had never witnessed such a spirit of consecration on the part of those attending, and such a manifestation of the Holy Spirit. “Our people in general have shown great interest and enthusiasm in the sale of the War number which was issued early in September. Since then another was issued for October, and now a third is being prepared for January. This is got out by our Spanish missionary paper El Atalaya (the Watchman). “So far very little has been done in pushing this paper, as you may know when I tell you that the monthly circulation is never more than 5,000. But by a little effort we were able to dispose of over 35,000 copies of the first War number, and we hope that for the third number we shall pass that figure. However, we do not wish to rest satisfied with this; our aim is to bring the regular monthly circulation up to 50,000 if possible. “When the first War number came out, we closed the printing office and the general office for one day, and the workers, twelve in number, went out for a general campaign. Some were out the whole day, others only half, but we all sold over 700 papers. It was the first time I had done any work of that kind. Starting out was very hard, but I afterwards enjoyed the work thoroughly, and in two hours had sold the thirty numbers that I had taken, and had to borrow some from my companion. Since then I have been out several times, always with good success. “The Camarero sanitarium and academy took 10,000 between them, and I believe were very successful in their sales. “A brother heard of a country auction, went out with 114 copies of the special number, sold them all within an hour, and could have sold two or three21 times that many if he had had them with him. “A camp meeting was held in Rosario, an important city of Argentina. This city was well canvassed with Nos. 1 and 2 of the War special by those who attended the workers’ meeting. During camp meeting Dr. Habenicht received a letter from a prominent family in this city requesting information about the sanitarium, as they had seen it advertised in the War number of the Atalaya. So we see how ways are opened by different means for the people to get the message, for everybody in the sanitarium is a wide-awake missionary, especially since the home missionary work was started in the church there.” Brother Paul Hennig writes:— “You ask about our special literature on the war question. We have put out our third edition of the Alvorada, our first War special. It has been selling very rapidly. It is a twenty-four-page magazine with twenty-five striking illustrations, and sells for about six cents a copy. Now we are preparing the second number of this magazine. Our lay members went to work with it. “In the city of Sao Paulo, where we are now living, we have organized a Portuguese and German church for missionary work. All seemed to take hold of the work with interest.” These experiences are encouraging, for they show that the efforts to save souls are increasing. The more work we all do now, the sooner we shall reach our eternal home. Home Missionary Department
E. M. GRAHAM - - - - General Secretary F. W. PAAP - - - - N. Am. Div. Secretary NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By W. H. BRANSON
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
West Pennsylvania ............ June 17-27
Eastern Pennsylvania ........ June 17-27
Chesapeake ................... June 24 to July 4
New Jersey ................... June 24 to July 4
Virginia ..................... Aug. 5-15
Ohio ......................... Aug. 19-29
West Virginia ................ Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 THE following properties have been given in part or in whole to missionary work. Those purchasing them will be serving a twofold purpose; they will obtain value received for their investment, and much of the means invested will be used in the spread of the truth. We consider several of these places real values for the price asked:— One five-room house and large lot in Graysville, about four blocks from the post office and about five blocks from the school. Plastered, newly papered, good condition. Twenty fruit-bearing trees, good well, chicken house in good condition, and small but good cellar. Price, $475. One three-room house and lot in Graysville, near preceding place, fair condition; a bargain at $125. One splendid farm in Graysville, less than half a mile from school; 350 fruit trees, 50 grapevines; 38 acres in place, all good land. House with five rooms, good condition. Price, $3,000. One large lot near the sanitarium at Orlando, Fla. A fine building site. Cost, $150. Will sell for cash at $100 if taken at once. Three lots in Athens, Tenn. Any one interested in property at this place should correspond with us for further particulars. These lots will sell cheap. Three good farms at Daylight, Tenn., near the Cumberland Industrial School; near a church. Two in cultivation with good improvements, and one not in cultivation but suitable for tilling. Any one desiring to settle near a school and church and yet desiring to be in the country would do well to investigate these properties. One large sawmill at Daylight, Tenn. Will sell at a bargain. One-fourth mile from school. Timber lands with mill. Good opening for right person. Any one interested in any of the above-mentioned properties should address the writer at Graysville, Tenn. W. H. BRANSON,
President Cumberland Conference. After a valiant but losing struggle with the dread disease, tuberculosis, Prof. E. D. Kirby fell asleep at his home in Mesilla Park, N. Mex., Feb. 11, 1915. Professor Kirby was born in the State of Missouri Nov. 6, 1857. At an early age, with his parents he moved to Kansas, where his early education was gained. He was graduated from the State normal at Emporia. Later he was graduated from Ann Arbor (Mich.) University, and followed the profession of teaching as his life work. In 1879 he was married to Amanda Stearns, who has labored by his side all these years, and then nursed him to the end. Shortly after their marriage Professor Kirby and wife accepted the truth of the third angel's message through reading our literature. In 1889 he began teaching in Battle Creek College, and remained there for twenty years. About five years ago he moved to College View and taught for a time in Union College. About two years ago, on account of failing health, he moved to New Mexico, in the hope that the dry, sunny climate would help him; but he grew steadily weaker. Brother Kirby's life was characterized by close application to his work, and by a brave, generous disposition, which won for him a large circle of friends. These and the many students who have in their contact with him received the impress of his life, serve as living monuments to his memory. Although he suffered greatly during the closing months of his life, yet his faith in the Lord shone brightly and helped him to bear his sufferings patiently. He died an overcomer's death, leaving the companion of thirty-five years and one son to mourn their loss. Simple funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke from Rom. 8:19-23, on the hope of the sons of God.
BURT BRAY. PRICE.—John Washington Price was born in Ohio, Feb. 20, 1824, and died Jan. 31, 1915, aged 91 years. He came to California in 1875, and settled in Woodland, where the family lived until six years ago, when they moved to Sacramento. Brother Price witnessed the falling of the stars in 1833. He kept his first Sabbath Aug. 20, 1870, and through the remainder of his life this truth was the dearest thing in the world to him. He took an active part in home missionary work, especially the distribution of literature. He now rests awaiting the call of the Lifegiver.
MRS. E. H. OSBORNE. BARNES.—Died in Hartland, Maine, Feb. 13, 1915. Mrs. Abbie H. Barnes, aged 89 years, 10 months, and 22 days. Sister Barnes was among the first to accept the truth in the State of Maine, and during the following years was a faithful servant of the Lord. Her cheering testimonies at the yearly camp meeting, and the influence of her godly life, were an inspiration to many, and we feel confident that she sleeps in hope. Her loss is keenly felt by two sons, two daughters, one sister, and other relatives.
P. B. OSBORNE.
(Atlantic Union Gleaner please copy) ROBERTS.—Mrs. Jane Roberts was born in Wales, Aug. 18, 1845, and died in Loveland, Colo., Jan. 21, 1915. In 1870 the family came to America, living for a time in Wisconsin and Iowa before coming to Colorado. Under the labors of Elders L. McCoy and R. C. Porter, Sister Roberts accepted present truth in Kellerton, Iowa, uniting with the church there. From that time until her death she was an earnest, consecrated Christian, and died with a firm trust in her Saviour. Her companion and six children are left to mourn.
E. E. FARNSWORTH. SEAWARD.—Lucinda Stiles was born near Lima, Ohio, in 1846, and died at her home, in Sterling, Kans., Feb. 12, 1915. She was married to Jacob Seaward in 1866, who, with five daughters, survives. Although always frail, her kind, unselfish life proved a blessing and an inspiration to those with whom she had to do. Little deeds of kindness won her many friends. The last two years of her life were filled with suffering, but her faith and patient endurance were remarkable. Elder B. H. Shaw conducted the funeral service.
LESTA F. SEAWARD. AITKEN.—Died near Waurika, Okla., March 7, 1915. Myrl Norman, son of John and Allie Aitken, aged 1 year, 11 months, and 7 days. The bereaved family sorrow in hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
I. A. CRANE.22 SUGGITT.—Alta Suggitt died Feb. 12, 1915, in Clyde, Ohio, aged 86 years. She leaves one daughter. For thirty years her life was one of devotion to her Lord and Master, for whose soon coming she longed. Pastor Hill of the United Brethren Church assisted the writer in the funeral service.
D. E. LINDSEY. JAMES.—Henry James, aged 77 years, died on Feb. 12, 1915, at the Toledo State Hospital, in Ohio. For several years he knew and loved this truth. His wife, who has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for years, with three daughters and two sons, is left to mourn. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer.
D. E. LINDSEY. RAWLES.—Died in the Providence Hospital, Seattle, Wash., Feb. 14, 1915, Sister Amanda Bell Rawles, aged 36 years. She enjoyed a good Christian experience, and we believe that her peace was made with God. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Her husband and one child, together with her mother and two sisters, mourn, but they look forward with hope to the resurrection morning.
J. F. PIPER. WHITE.—Susan Fields was born in Martin County, Indiana, in the year 1820, and died at the home of her daughter, in Cherokee, Kans., March 1, 1915. She was married to J. W. White, and of their nine children, six survive, three of whom were present at the funeral. About thirty years ago Sister White accepted the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists. She was an earnest Bible student, and died with a bright hope of meeting her Saviour in the resurrection morning.
A. B. CAMPBELL. BOYCE.—Esther L. Chilson was born in Memphis, Mich., in 1843, of parents who were pioneers in the eastern part of the State. In 1862 she was married to Cornelius H. Boyce, and for thirty-six years they resided in Memphis, after which the family moved to Battle Creek, where she died. Seven of her ten children are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Sister Boyce was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and her death is mourned by many who were for years associated with her. She sleeps in the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection.
W. A. WESTWORTH. NELSON.—Martin Nelson was born in Bergen, Norway, Dec. 22, 1842. He came to America in 1864, and later served in the Union army until the close of the Civil War. He made his home in Chicago, Ill., and in 1866 was united in marriage with Annie Mary Edwardson. To them were born seven children, three of whom survive. Mrs. Nelson died in 1888, and some years later he was married to Maren Sand, who, with two sons and three daughters, is left to mourn. In 1904 the family moved to Magnolia Springs, Ala., where Brother Nelson fell asleep in the blessed hope, Jan. 19, 1915. Through the labors of the late Elder O. A. Olsen he was led to accept present truth in 1873, and remained a faithful member of the Scandinavian Seventh-day Adventist Church in Chicago, Ill., until his death. Services were conducted by the writer.
O. A. PRIEGER. WINSLOW.—Henry Clay Winslow was born in Lubec, Maine, Feb. 18, 1836, and died in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 11, 1915, at the age of 79 years. Brother Winslow accepted the third angel's message in 1863, and united with the church in Portland, Maine. He followed the sea from his early years, and finally became a captain, owning his own vessel, which was confiscated during the Civil War, he being detained in New Orleans, where he spent his time caring for the sick and wounded. He was married to Rebecca D. Howland, of Topsham, Maine, in 1865. Sister Winslow and three of their four children are left to mourn. In the early days of the message the family lived in Battle Creek, Mich., but about twelve years ago came to Chicago, where he held the position of church elder. Brother Winslow was active in all lines of church work, and an earnest Christian. His death was the result of an unavoidable surgical operation.
G. E. LANGDON. GRAHAM.—Maggie A. Graham was born near Troy, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1844. On Aug. 30, 1863, she was united in marriage with George Graham. Sixteen years ago Sister Graham heard and accepted the third angel's message, remaining faithful unto death. Her husband and seven of their ten children are left to mourn, together with many friends.
E. J. VAN HORN. HICKS.—William A. Hicks fell asleep Jan. 23, 1915, in his eighty-fifth year, at the home of his daughter, in Binghamton, N. Y. He is survived by three brothers and one sister. About fifty years ago he accepted the message for these last days, and until his death rejoiced in the ever-increasing light of the third angel's message. Through the circulation of denominational literature he did much to advance the cause of truth. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Samuel Dunham, assisted by the writer.
DE GROVE TURK. SMITH.—W. L. Smith, of Hoffman, Okla., died suddenly on Feb. 8, 1915. He was born in Ohio, April 14, 1841. Miss Margaret Seward became his wife in 1860. The family moved to Battle Creek, Mich., in 1888, and later to Indiana. There the light of present truth came to him and he was baptized, becoming a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Some years afterwards he left the truth, and his religious experience was never renewed. His aged wife, two sons, and a daughter are left to mourn.
C. M. McDONALD. MILLER.—Mrs. Abigail Miller, née Perry, was born in Canada in the year 1837, and died at the home of her daughter, in Milton Junction, Wis., Feb. 5, 1915. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from the Seventh-day Baptist church, assisted by the pastor, Reverend Jordan. Sister Miller was for many years an earnest, consistent member of the Milton Junction Seventh-day Adventist Church, and fell asleep in the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Two sons, two daughters, four brothers, and one sister survive.
C. E. WELLMAN. STREET.—Sarah Jane Love was born in Michigan, Jan. 1, 1834. During her early youth she lived with an Adventist family, and through reading the REVIEW AND HERALD was led to accept present truth. In 1855 she was united in marriage with Sherman Street, of Eaton County, Michigan. They settled near Porterville, and there made their home until 1888, when he died, and she went to live with their daughter in Battle Creek. Her faith and hope in God were unfaltering, and she rests in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour, in whom was all her trust. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
W. A. WESTWORTH. McKINNON.—Mrs. Catherine McKinnon fell asleep Feb. 9, 1915, aged 79 years. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and June 10, 1862, was married to Archibald McKinnon. A few years after the close of the Civil War they moved to Nova Scotia, and later came to the United States. Their entire family, with one exception, accepted present truth in 1886, at Eastmanville, Mich., and the four daughters became Bible workers. Sister McKinnon was an active missionary, eagerly grasping every opportunity to distribute literature and tell others of her soon-coming Saviour. Her husband, one son, and three daughters survive.
R. I. KEATE. AUSTIN.—Caroline R. Cummings was born in Cornish, N. H., Jan. 12, 1821, and died at the home of her daughter, in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 5, 1915, at the advanced age of 94 years. With her husband, H. M. Austin, to whom she was married in 1840, she began the observance of the Bible Sabbath in 1854. Throughout the long years that followed, she was a consistent Christian, and to know her was an inspiration. During her long illness she was cheerful and patient, courageous until death brought release. There are left of her immediate family one son and three daughters. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder R. S. Owen.
W. A. WESTWORTH. STEMM.—James Stemm was born Sept. 15, 1830, and died in Springville, Tenn., Jan. 3, 1915. He was converted early in life, and at the time of his death had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Springville for over thirty years. He loved the message, and was always ready to do what he could for its advancement. During the early days of the message in Tennessee, Brother Stemm was among those who served in the chain gang for the truth's sake. His death is mourned by two sons and two daughters, but they sorrow in hope.
C. F. LOWRY. NELSON.—Ella May Hill was born in Minnesota, June 19, 1878, and died in College View, Nebr., Jan. 20, 1915. When eleven years old she gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized. Seven years later she went to Battle Creek, Mich., and spent three years in training as a missionary nurse at the sanitarium there. She was married to N. C. Nelson in July, 1898, and together they took the medical course. After a short practice, failing health compelled her to lay aside this work, and during the last four years of her life she was a great sufferer. Her husband and four children, together with her mother, three sisters, and three brothers, are left to mourn. The writer, assisted by Elder Charles Thompson, had charge of the funeral service.
E. T. RUSSELL. CLYMER.—Francis Harris Clymer was born in Hancock County, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1838, and died Jan. 18, 1915. Dec. 25, 1860, he was united in marriage with Amy Bowen, who died in 1871. Four of their six children are still living. March 2, 1875, Brother Clymer was married to Sarah A. Guisinger, and to this union were born two sons, who, with their mother, are left to mourn. About the year 1871 Brother Clymer embraced the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, and for many years was elder of the church at Gilboa, Ohio. The family moved to Mount Vernon, Ohio, in 1895, and his membership was transferred to the church at that place. The funeral service was conducted by Elder E. R. Slade, assisted by Reverend Dallas, pastor of the United Brethren Church.
N. S. ASHTON. RITCHIE.—Grace Jo Smith was born Sept. 22, 1874, near Detroit, Mich. She was reared in a Seventh-day Adventist home, and at an early age was baptized, and united with the church at Willis, Mich., where she retained membership until her death. Sister Ritchie was graduated from the training school at Battle Creek, Mich., in 1904, and for the two years following was director of the gymnasium in the Battle Creek Sanitarium. In 1906 she connected with the Melrose (Mass.) Sanitarium, and two years later, May 5, 1908, was united in marriage with James H. Ritchie, who, with their two children, her father, and one brother, is left to mourn. She died at the St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium, Feb. 6, 1915. Sister Ritchie was an active church worker, and fell asleep in the hope of soon meeting her Saviour.
R. W. MUNSON. SUTTON.—Charles E. Sutton was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., May 19, 1848. When he was eleven years of age, his parents moved to Michigan, and for some time made their home in Battle Creek. At the age of fourteen he enlisted as a drummer in the Missouri Cavalry, and after three years of service was discharged at Nashville, Tenn. Returning home, he followed the trade of carpenter and millwright for many years. In 1874 he was married to Miss Sarah Madison, of Bellevue, Mich. Their two children are left to mourn. The family spent twelve years in Nebraska, later returning to Michigan, where Mrs. Sutton died. Here he was married to Mrs. C. J. May, and through her efforts was led to accept present truth. Brother and Sister Sutton went to South Carolina in 1908, where he engaged in the canvassing work until ill health compelled his return to Michigan. He died at their home, in Owosso, Jan. 20, 1915. His companion, two children and three stepchildren, one brother, and one sister survive. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Byron Hagle.23 SMOUSE.—Averyll Ronald Smouse, son of Brother and Sister A. R. Smouse, died in Nevada, Iowa, Feb. 17, 1915, aged 9 months. The parents, relatives, and friends left to mourn are comforted by the blessed hope of the resurrection morning.
A. R. OGDEN. JONES.—E. C. Jones, of St. Charles, Mich., fell asleep in Jesus Feb. 7, 1915. He was born in New York State, and came to Michigan in early youth. Two years ago he heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and united with the St. Charles Seventh-day Adventist Church. From that time he was a faithful, earnest Christian. He is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, and other relatives.
IRA J. WOODMAN. WILSON.—Hannah M. Benson was born March 8, 1840, and died at her home, near Otsego, Mich., where she had lived for more than fifty years, Feb. 14, 1915. She was united in marriage with William Wilson in the year 1859. In 1865 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Otsego, remaining a faithful member until called by death. Four children survive. Sister Wilson will be greatly missed by a large circle of relatives and friends, who feel that in her death they have met with a personal loss.
C. A. RUSSELL. ROCELL.—Matilda F. Rocell was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, March 9, 1863, and died in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 18, 1915, aged 52 years. Sister Rocell saw the light of the Sabbath truth over seventeen years ago, and united with the Third Seventh-day Adventist Church of Baltimore. She was loyal to the message, performing faithfully what she felt to be her Christian duty. She spent much time distributing literature and helping the needy. Her loss will be keenly felt by her family, and by the church as well.
GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS. ADAMS.—My beloved husband, Harry Adams, fell asleep in Smithland, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1915, aged 71 years. His death resulted from an accident, after which he lived only a few hours. About eighteen years ago he accepted present truth, and was baptized in Nevada, Iowa, but for some time before his death he had not been observing the Sabbath. However, he believed the third angel's message, and was trying to shape his work so as fully to obey its teaching. He was always kind and cheerful. I, with three children, two brothers, and one sister, am left to mourn.
HELEN J. ADAMS. CHINNOCK.—Sister Alice S. Chinnock died at her home in Oakland, Cal., Jan. 3, 1915. She was born in North Bloomfield, Ohio, March 25, 1832. Her maiden name was Green. She was married to William Chinnock April 6, 1850, and in 1905 was left a widow. Most of her life was spent in her native town, where she heard Elder J. H. Waggoner preach, and accepted the third angel's message in 1864. Sister Chinnock was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are living and were present at her funeral. She was an earnest, consistent Christian, possessed of a zealous missionary spirit, and anxious that her loved ones should fully enjoy the “blessed hope” which was so dear to her.
A. O. TAIT. WOOD.—Mrs. Lydia Vanlaw Wood died in Mosier, Oregon, Feb. 8, 1914. She is survived by her husband, one son, and one daughter. Sister Wood was an invalid for some time, and during the last two years of her life was confined to an invalid chair. Hers was a broad Christianity. Her duty did not cease at her own fireside. Being a woman of broad intellect and wide reading, she was particularly fitted to help her associates, and ever sought to lead those with whom she came in contact out of the paths of discouragement and into the higher life. For some years she was an active member of the church in Oakland, Cal., but during the last twenty years of her life her home was in a little Columbia River settlement, where she sought by every means at her command to spread abroad a knowledge of the loving-kindness of the Lord. WALLACE.—Asahel Darius Wallace was born in Elgin, Ill., Sept. 13, 1849, and died in San Diego, Cal., Feb. 13, 1915. He leaves a wife, one son, and four daughters, all residents of California.
W. M. HEALEY. CUFF.—Ella G. Cuff was born in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 30, 1886, and died Feb. 20, 1915. She was a consistent member of the Third Seventh-day Adventist Church of Baltimore at the time of her death. During her long illness she was patient and courageous. Her husband, mother, and a half brother are left to mourn.
GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS. BELL.—Died in National City, Cal., Feb. 18, 1915, Richard John Bell, aged 70 years. He was a native of England, but for nearly half his life resided in Southern California, a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His death is mourned by his wife, three sons, and three daughters.
W. M. HEALEY. WELLS.—Martha J. Ritchie was born in Decatur County, Indiana, May 6, 1840, and died at the home of her son, in Shelbyville, Ind., Feb. 18, 1915, aged 75 years. She was married to Samuel Wells when nineteen, and eight children were born to them. Seventeen years ago Sister Wells accepted present truth, and was a consistent Christian, ever looking forward to the soon coming of her Saviour.
E. A. BRISTOL. BURT.—F. M. Burt died at his home, in Dinuba, Cal., Feb. 20, 1915, aged 65 years. He was born in 1850, in the State of Massachusetts, and for many years was a believer in present truth. For a time he was connected with the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Nine years ago the family moved to California. Brother Burt was a consistent Christian, devoted to the church of his choice. He is survived by his companion and one son. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Pastor Boyd of the Methodist Church.
J. G. KNIGHT. OCHS.—John Ochs was born in Otis, Rush Co., Kans., Aug. 5, 1880, and died in Wilcox, Wash., Feb. 12, 1915, after a brief illness. He accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of nineteen. In 1904 he was united in marriage with Mathilda Bitzer. His wife and daughter, parents, seven brothers, and three sisters mourn their loss. Brother Ochs was fully reconciled to the will of God, and fell asleep peacefully, hoping for a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by Prof. I. C. Schmidt and the writer.
W. H. THURSTON. MARTIN.—William Martin was born in Whitley County, Indiana, Sept. 1, 1837, and died in Springdale, Ark., Jan. 30, 1915. He was married to Miss Nancy Johns. In 1884 they accepted the third angel's message through the efforts of Elders D. A. Wellman and J. W. Scoles. When the Arkansas Conference was organized, he was called to the work of treasurer, a position which he held for a number of years. His life was ever consistent with his profession, and he enjoyed the fullest confidence of his brethren and friends. He is survived by three children, one of whom is Elder W. F. Martin, of College Place, Wash.
C. J. DART. WHITE.—Died in Loma Linda, Cal., Dec. 28, 1914, Elder Robert White. The funeral service, in charge of Elders F. M. Burg and C. McReynolds and the writer, was held in the San Bernardino Seventh-day Adventist church, where he officiated as pastor for a number of years. Brother White was born in England in 1847. When he was a child, his parents came to the United States and settled in Wisconsin, where, in later years, he accepted the third angel's message. About seven years ago he moved his family to Loma Linda, where his daughter, Dr. Julia A. White, is employed in the sanitarium. His last brief illness was borne with Christian fortitude. He loved the message with all his heart, and longed for the Saviour's appearing. His aged wife, one daughter, and one son are left to mourn. PEASE.—Died in Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 9, 1915, Cecil B. Pease, aged 17 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He suffered much during his short life, but he loved the Lord, and found comfort in his service. We laid him to rest in the Tacoma cemetery until the resurrection morning. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
J. F. PIPER. HALE.—Mark Hale, deacon of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Wade, Pa., died in the hospital at Pottsville, Pa., after a brief illness, Jan. 31, 1915, aged 26 years. Brother Hale was a faithful Christian, respected by all who knew him. The funeral was largely attended by his associate workers in the anthracite coal mines. Brother Hale's death is mourned by his wife, parents, brothers, and sister, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. R. Bell and the writer.
H. M. J. RICHARDS. COCHRAN.—Eva Lotzie Cochran was born in Sweden, March 29, 1882, and died in Formosa, Fla., Feb. 25, 1915. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church Nov. 15, 1908. With her husband, Brother A. N. Cochran, she had been laboring for some time in Cuba, when stricken with the illness which proved fatal. She was brought to the Florida Sanitarium, where everything possible was done to lessen her suffering. Through her long illness Sister Cochran manifested that loving, cheerful, courageous spirit which is characteristic of one living near the Lord. Her husband is left to mourn. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer.
LEROY T. CRISLER. BUTLER.—Emma Frances Butler was born Dec. 25, 1850, in Milford, Ill., and died at her home, in Ute, Iowa, Feb. 7, 1915. She was united in marriage with D. A. Butler on Aug. 22, 1869, at Canton, Iowa. They settled at Smithland, in the western part of the State, and there their five children were born, three of whom are left, together with the husband, three sisters, and one brother, to mourn their loss. Sister Butler accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. Bartlett in 1874, and later united with the church at Smithland, when it was organized by Elder R. M. Kilgore. Afterwards the family moved to Onawa, Iowa, where she held her membership at the time of her death. She was a devoted wife and mother, a true friend, and an earnest, sincere Christian. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor G. R. Coleson of the Christian Church.
W. A. McKIBBEN. North Carolina
By J. H. BEHRENS
WILL our friends who have occasion to correspond with the North Carolina Conference or Tract Society please bear in mind that Brother J. W. Winn has resigned as secretary and treasurer of the conference and tract society, and that Brother C. R. Callicott, of Atlanta, Ga., has been selected by the conference committee to fill the office of secretary and treasurer of the conference. All correspondence pertaining to his office should therefore be addressed to him at 234 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N. C.
J. H. BEHRENS, President. West Virginia Book Society
By W. J. Tanner; J. S. Barrows
NOTICE is hereby given that the fourth annual meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Book Society will be held in the Parkersburg church, located on Mark Street, Parkersburg, W. Va., at 10:30 A. M., Wednesday, April 14, 1915, for the purpose of electing a board of directors and officers of the board, and for transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. W. J. TANNER, President;
J. S. BARROWS, Secretary. The District of Columbia Conference Association
By R. E. HARTER; A. J. BRISTOL
The seventh annual session of the District of Columbia Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in Memorial Church, corner Twelfth and M Streets N. W., Washington, D. C., at 10 A. M., Monday, April 12, 1915, to elect officers for the ensuing year; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association.
R. E. HARTER, President;
A. J. BRISTOL, Secretary. The District of Columbia Conference
By R. E. HARTER; R. C. TAYLOR
THE seventh annual meeting of the District of Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held April 11, 1915, at Memorial Church, corner of Twelfth and M Streets N. W., Washington, D. C. The election of the conference officers and various other matters of interest to every loyal Seventh-day Adventist will come before the meeting. Each church is entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and to one additional delegate for every ten members. The first session will be held April 11, at 9:30 A. M. R. E. HARTER, President;
R. C. TAYLOR, Secretary.