p. 22 | Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 35. (8/31/1911)

Earlier text: Sunday-Closing Crusade in the District of Columbia

Obituaries

Gilpin.—Dorothy Mary Gilpin was born at Omaja, Cuba, Nov. 16, 1910, and died at the same place, July 23, 1911, aged eight months and seven days. She is greatly missed by her parents and other relatives and friends. She was laid away at the Omaja cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:3 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18. J. E. Anderson.

Battin.—Alfred Battin was born in Boone County, Indiana, Feb. 10, 1849, and died at St. Helena, Cal., July 23, 1911. Brother Battin identified himself with the third angel's message in 1875, and though he suffered much opposition, he remained firm and faithful to the end. Three children mourn their loss, but hope to meet him again. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at St. Helena, Cal. C. L. Taylor.

Schram.—Died at Frazee, Minn., June 29, 1911, Robert Schram, aged 78 years, 8 months, and 15 days. A companion, seven children, and three brothers survive him. Robert Schram accepted present truth nearly forty years ago, in Blue Earth, Minn., under the labors of Elders Van Horn and Ingraham, and has, with his companion, been a faithful and earnest believer since that time. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. A. Alway.

Davis.—Hannah Eiskin was born in Troupsburg, Steuben Co., N. Y., April 10, 1820, and died July 6, 1911, at Sunderlandville, Pa., aged 91 years, 2 months, and 26 days. She was married to Isaiah Davis, in September, 1837. She had been a Sabbath-keeper for over seventy years, and has fallen asleep in Jesus, to await that soon-coming morn when the trumpet shall sound, and Jesus shall come. She leaves to mourn five children and a large circle of friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, on the blessed hope. I. N. Williams.

Howard.—Mr. John Elmer Howard was born June 22, 1869. At the age of twenty-two he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Thompson. To this union were born two children, Clifford Vernon and Ethel Florence. Oct. 7, 1909, death first visited this home, taking Clifford, the only son. Mr. Howard was a kind and affectionate husband and father. Early in life he united with the church, and he maintained his confidence in God steadfast unto the end. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, one daughter, father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends. His last words were, “Be faithful to God, and meet me in heaven.” His death occurred July 9, 1911. O. F. Butcher.

Hoffman.—Florance L. Hoffman was born in White Pigeon, Mich., Oct. 18, 1895, and died June 4, 1911, aged 15 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Her parents moving to Three Rivers, when she was young, most of her life was spent there. In 1908 her health began to fail, and in the springtime of her life she was called to rest. Being reared in the Adventist faith, she loved the Sabbath, accepting the truth as it was unfolded to her in its purity. She was a zealous Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a father, mother, half-brother, and a large circle of friends to mourn. The funeral service was held at the home, June 7. Rev. T. H. M. Coghlan, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated. Mrs. Anna Hoffman.

Philbrook.—Walter Gilbert Philbrook, son of Brother and Sister E. E. Philbrook, was born at Healdsburg, Cal., Feb. 10, 1900, and died near St. Helena, Cal., July 2, 1911. Walter was a faithful member of the St. Helena Sabbath-school, and especially during the closing months of his life gave evidence of his love for the Saviour. The funeral services were held at the St. Helena church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 5. F. W. Field.

Stanton.—Sister Mary Hinkley was born May 24, 1829, at Evansville, Ind., and died July 2, 1911, at Kinzua, Pa., aged 83 years, 1 month, and 9 days. She was married to Marshall Stanton July 11, 1849. She had been a Sabbath-keeper and believer in the soon-coming Saviour for over twenty years, and died in the blessed hope of coming forth in the first resurrection. She leaves six children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. I. N. Williams.

Cole.—Died at Lodi, Cal., July 21, 1911, Mrs. Ruth A. Cole, aged seventy-six years. Very early in life Sister Cole gave her heart to God. In 1886 she heard the truths of the third angel’s message under the preaching of Elders H. A. St. John and W. M. Healey, at Calistoga, Cal. She at once accepted the truth, and with others united with the Calistoga Seventh-day Adventist church. She moved to Lodi in 1908. Ten children are left to mourn. Thoughts of comfort were expressed by the writer. Interment took place in the St. Helena cemetery. C. L. Taylor.

Hunt.—My venerable stepfather, George Hunt, was born in Lincolnshire, England, Nov. 15, 1823, and died at Ironton, Wis., March 5, 1911, aged 87 years, 3 months, and 20 days. By the death of his wife about 1873, he was left to care for six motherless children. Soon after he accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. In 1875 he married my mother, with whom he lived until her death, in 1895. During his later years he resided with his oldest son. We believe he will have part in the new earth. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. A. Bloom, assisted by Rev. G. F. Boyer, at his late home and at the M. E. church. A. Delos Westcott.

Gaede.—Mary Gaede (née Block) was born in Russia, Oct. 12, 1845, and died at Weatherford, Okla., June 25, 1911, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 17 days. She was married to Dr. George Gaede, Nov. 28, 1867. To this union were born twelve children, five of whom, with her husband, have been laid to rest. Seven children and other relatives are left to mourn. About three years ago Sister Gaede and her husband accepted the third angel’s message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until her death. During the three months of her illness she had great peace and joy, and she died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Sister Gaede was a kind and loving mother, a pillar in the church, and will be missed in the home, in the church, and by her many friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. David Voth.

Kirkwood.—Died at Arlington, Va., July 17, 1911, Emily Kirkwood, aged 65 years, 7 months, and 14 days. Sister Kirkwood was converted in her youth, uniting with the Baptist Church. Twenty-two years ago she, with others, accepted present truth in Washington, D. C., under the labors of Elder H. E. Robinson, remaining for many years a member of the first Seventh-day Adventist church of this city. For a number of years she was in government employ. During recent years she and her sister lived at Arlington. Ever active in Christian effort, faithful in church attendance, well versed in the Scriptures, of sound judgment, and above the average in intelligence and ability, she will be greatly missed by the Arlington church. Her faith was steadfast and bright to the close. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Interment took place at White Hall, Md., her birthplace. She leaves an invalid sister and many friends to mourn. W. A. Colcord.

Jones.—Died at the home of her son, at Rosedale, Okla., July 20, 1911, Mrs. Olive Catharine Jones, aged 70 years, 9 months, and 13 days. Sister Jones accepted the third angel’s message near Moline, Kan., under the labors of Joseph LaMont in 1875, and ever after was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Avinger church, in east Texas, but hoping that a change of climate might benefit her, she had gone to Rosedale, Okla. She died in full hope of a part in the resurrection of God’s people. Her husband, three sons, one daughter, and many friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. David Voth.

Lister.—Ann Lister, née Hughes, was born near Hollinsville, Del., Oct. 26, 1827, and died in the same neighborhood, July 28, 1911, in the eighty-fourth year of her age. She was converted early in life. About twenty-one years ago she heard the doctrines of the third angel’s message presented by Elders D. C. Babcock and D. E. Lindsey; shortly afterward she was baptized and joined the Hollinsville church, where she held her membership until the day of her death. More than fifty years of her life were spent in widowhood, and in recent years she made her home with her only son, the elder of the church, who, with numerous relatives, was present at the funeral. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. J. Tanner.

Knust.—Frederick Knust was born near Stettien, Germany, Aug. 16, 1863, and died at Jessups, Md., July 6, 1911, aged 47 years, 10 months, and 20 days. Brother Knust and his family accepted present truth while attending a series of meetings held in Baltimore a few years ago, and he was a faithful and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Baltimore until his death. Brother Knust’s faith in God and in his Word was firm to the end. A wife, three children, three brothers, one sister, and an aged mother have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home in the presence of a large congregation of sympathizing relatives and friends. Text, Job 14:14. Roscoe T. Baer.

Matthews.—Died at Phoenix, Ariz., July 8, 1911, Robert A. Matthews, in his thirty-seventh year. He was born in Michigan; and after living in North Dakota for some time, he became afflicted with tubercular trouble. About four weeks before his death he came to Phoenix, and seemed to improve until July 8, when he passed away. Mr. Matthews believed the Bible as we teach it, but never made a public profession. Sister Matthews came with her husband, and lost her little baby, with the same disease, about two weeks before its father’s death. We sympathize with the mother, also with the four sisters and three brothers, to whom the news of his death will be especially sad. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer, from Amos 4:12. H. F. Courter.

Bigelow.—Agnes E. Bigelow was born in Elizabethtown, N. C., Sept. 6, 1845, and died at the home of her son in Takoma Park, D. C., July 11, 1911, aged 65 years, 10 months, and 5 days. About twenty-six years ago she united with those looking for Christ’s soon coming, and until her death was a devoted member of the church, a faithful wife and mother, a true friend and neighbor, always zealous for the truth. Her husband died five years ago. She leaves two sons with their wives and families, to mourn their loss. Elder F. M. Wilcox spoke words of comfort to those who gathered at the service in Takoma Park, after which, in compliance with her wish, she was taken to Indiana, Pa., where she was laid to rest in a private cemetery. Elder J. W. Watt performed the last rites before laying her to rest, and his remarks were much appreciated by those present. I. G. Bigelow.

Keys.—Mrs. Gail Margaret Keys was born in Ritchie County, West Virginia, Jan. 28, 1884, and died at her home in Newark, W. Va., July 15, 1911, aged 27 years, 5 months, and 17 days. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church when she was eight years old, and was faithful to the day of her death. She leaves to mourn a husband and a little daughter, besides many other relatives and a large circle of friends. The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist church, which was too crowded to seat all who attended. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:3. F. H. Robbins.

Goodwin.—Parneta Adelia Goodwin was born Jan. 16, 1877, in Johnson County, Indiana, and died July 25, 1911, in the Montgomery County Hospital, at Independence, Kan. Sister Goodwin was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1897, and during her last moments she said she was prepared to meet the Lord. The funeral services were conducted at the home in Independence, where words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 53:4, by the writer, to her father, husband, three children, four sisters, three brothers, and many friends, who mourn their loss. The body was taken to Elk City, Kan., for burial. John S. Yates.

Wurster.—George Wurster was born at Lenox, Iowa, July 30, 1874, and died at Choctaw, Okla., Aug. 4, 1911, aged thirty-seven years and five days. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Oklahoma City, Okla. He spent a year and a half at Phoenix, Ariz., at which place he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The last few months of his life were spent at Choctaw, Okla. He leaves a wife, father, mother, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn. He was taken to his old home in Iowa to be laid to rest until the Life-giver shall come. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. W. G. Netherly.

Saxton.—Martha Ann Nichols-Saxton was born Jan. 20, 1839, at Spring Arbor, Mich., and died at her home in Mecosta, Mich., Aug. 1, 1911. At the age of seventeen she was converted under the labors of Elder J. B. Frisbie, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which she has ever been faithful. She was united in marriage to Wm. M. Saxton, Dec. 10, 1861. She leaves to mourn, her husband, two children, a sister, and a brother, also a large circle of friends, who came to pay their last respects to the departed. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 9:15. We laid her to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver. R. U. Garrett.

Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By R. W. Parmele; Leroy T. Crisler

THE fourth annual session of the Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will convene Oct. 2, 1911, at 10 A. M., on the Seventh-day Adventist camp-grounds at Sanford, Fla., to transact such business as may be brought before it by recommendation of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

R. W. PARMELE, President; LEROY T. CRISLER, Secretary.

Western Colorado Conference Association

By W. F. Kennedy; J. L. Humbert

The Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado (a corporation of Colorado) will hold its annual meeting in connection with the annual conference and camp-meeting in Grand Junction, Colo., at 9 A. M., Monday, Sept. 18, 1911. This meeting is called for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.

W. F. KENNEDY, President; J. L. HUMBERT, Secretary.

Tri-City Sanitarium and Training-School for Missionary Nurses

A new class in the Nurses’ Training-School will be started about October 1. We shall be pleased to receive applications from young women desiring to take this course, which will cover a period of three years. Applicants must be twenty years of age or older, and must have had one year of high school training or its equivalent. We desire only consecrated young people, who have a definite missionary purpose. Send at once for application blanks and other information to the Tri-City Sanitarium, Moline, Ill.

West Virginia Camp-Meeting

By F. H. Robbins

“The camp-meeting is one of the most important agencies in our work. It is one of the most effective methods of arresting the attention of the people, and reaching all classes with the gospel invitation.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI, page 31. We are all anxious to see the gospel given to the world in this generation. Our annual camp-meeting, which will be held in Parkersburg, on Seventh and Mark streets, Sept. 28 to Oct. 8, 1911, will be an excellent opportunity for our people to receive spiritual strength, and the blessing received will enable them to do more efficient work for the Master.

We have the promise of a number of General and union conference workers at this meeting. Just now is a very solemn time, when the glorious gospel of Christ is doing its finishing work in the earth. Just now the souls who do not have a firm hold on God are being sifted out. Just now the powers from beneath are working mightily; the prince of darkness knows that his time is short, and he is making a mighty effort to ensnare souls. But while Satan is working so energetically, the power of God is coming down from heaven in great measure, and miracles are being wrought by the Holy Spirit in changing the hearts and minds of men. The third angel’s message is warning the world, and soon those who are sealed with the seal of the living God will stand on the sea of glass before the throne. Brethren and sisters, you can not afford to miss this camp-meeting.

As our meeting will be held late in the season, we would advise all to live in rooms, which can be rented for about the same price as tents. Any who would prefer tents, however, may secure them by ordering at once. A large tent will be pitched for a dining-room, and meals will be served at a reasonable rate on the European plan. The meetings will be held in the new brick church. Order all rooms and tents at once from S. F. Ross, 1600 Andrew St., Parkersburg, W. Va.

F. H. ROBBINS.

Mass Meeting in Montevideo and Temperance Work

Brother Maximo Trummer, of South America, writes that a great mass-meeting was held in the city of Montevideo, Uruguay, recently in favor of separating the church from the state in that republic. From early morning until late at night, carriages were driven from one part of the city to the other, from which were distributed leaflets with titles such as these: “Away With God;” “Let the Family and Church Be Separate;” “We Desire to Be Free From All Religion.” Young women marched through the streets carrying a banner with the inscription: “All Women Who Are Against the Church, Come to the Meeting.” More than forty thousand people attended this mass-meeting. This shows how important it is to get the message before these peoples who are turning from Romanism to irreligion and infidelity.

An earnest campaign is being waged in Maine by the temperance forces. Our people in that conference are adding their efforts to this public agitation. Elder S. N. Haskell and his wife, who are leading out in this effort, earnestly call for help from our people throughout the field to aid in the circulation of the temperance number of the Instructor. Thus far (August 25) only 17,500 copies have been ordered. Many more are needed. All who can should aid in this work. Donations should be sent to D. W. Reavis, Review and Herald, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

Sanitarium Visit and Bereavement

ESTELLA HOUSER, M. D., of the Melrose (Mass.) Sanitarium, spent last week in Washington, visiting friends, and taking a much-needed vacation. She reports the sanitarium as enjoying an excellent and steady patronage, with prosperity attending the general features of the work.

From Wonsan, Korea, comes the sad news of the death of the little son of Elder and Mrs. W. R. Smith. He was just over two and one-half years. We know that the sympathy and prayers of all our readers will be with Brother and Sister Smith in this sad bereavement. Out of this great sorrow Sister Smith writes a courageous letter, telling how the little one always said his prayers in the Korean, and in family worship repeated in that tongue his favorite verses: “Suffer little children to come unto me,” and “The Lord is my shepherd.”

General Conference Workers Visit Camp Meetings

LAST week Brethren H. R. Salisbury and L. A. Hansen, of the General Conference departments, left Washington for the camp-meeting field.

Blessed Camp-Meeting Experiences

From every side come reports of blessed experiences at the camp-meetings. Again these meetings are seasons of refreshing to our people who attend.

Piotrowskis Assigned to Egypt

EARLY in August Brother F. Herman Piotrowski and his wife, formerly of the Foreign Mission Seminary, sailed from Germany for Egypt, to which field they have been assigned.

Atlantic Union Tent Companies

THE president of the Atlantic Union, Elder W. B. White, adds, in a business letter: “Our tent companies in the Atlantic Union are having far better interests than last year, and we shall see a good increase to the truth this summer.”

Elder U. Bender Recovering

WE are glad to hear that Elder U. Bender, president of the West Indian Union, who has been for some time at his old home in Arkansas for necessary medical care, is making full recovery, and will soon be back again in the West Indian field.

Our Missionary Journals

By Editor

ALREADY more than one half of the first edition of sixty thousand copies of the September Life and Health has been sold, and the month's sale has hardly begun. This number, devoted to the school and the home, is one of the best and most practical numbers which has been issued. Seventy-two thousand copies of the August number were sold before the middle of that month. It is believed that the September issue will have a much larger sale.

Encouraging word comes from the publishers of both the Signs of the Times Monthly and the Watchman of the increased circulation of these two excellent journals. Of this growing circulation they are well worthy, and the readers of the REVIEW AND HERALD could engage in no better missionary work than to assist in placing the Signs and the Watchman in the hands of their friends and neighbors. We should also remember the weekly Signs of the Times, which can be utilized to such excellent advantage in missionary correspondence.

Many of our churches are taking clubs of the weekly, and we are glad to note in many quarters a return of the old-time method of sending this excellent paper to interested readers, following up the same with correspondence. Let us utilize well the weapons which have been placed in our hands for the propagation and defense of the truth.

Educational Journal Volume Three

By Editor

The first number of volume three of our educational journal will be ready September 1. It will be of special interest to parents, because it will contain the first part of a systematic plan to make the Home School department more practical and helpful. The new department called the Normal is rich in content and suggestion to parents who find it a necessity to teach their children at home. This number will be indispensable to grade teachers because it contains the first instalment of the Teachers’ Reading Course, and because the Normal department includes Part One of each of three series of outlines and helps in Oral Bible, Manual Training, and Primary Reading.

The Johnston Sunday Bill

The expiration of Congress, August 22, left the Johnston Sunday bill without consideration. This does not mean that on the reconvening of Congress, the legislators will be left free from the consideration of such measures. We may expect that at the next session a more earnest effort than ever before will be made to secure a Sunday law for the District of Columbia. Our efforts should continue unceasingly to educate the people on these important principles, that they may stand rightly related thereto when issues arise. May we recognize and improve the opportunity still afforded us.

Languages Represented at the Biennial Council

WHILE at Friedensau, Elder Guy Dail, secretary for Europe, made out the following list of languages represented at the biennial council: English, German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, French, Arabic, Armenian, Greek, Turkish, Kurdish, Chaldean, Persian, Bohemian, Bulgarian, Chasu (East Africa), Croatian, Dutch, Esthonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Lettonian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Rumanian, Russian, Servian, Slovakian, Spanish, Swahili, Wendic, Chimanganja, Amharic, Malay.