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WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—The management of the Arizona Sanitarium desires to secure the services of a competent lady nurse who can enter upon her work at once. Address Arizona Sanitarium, 515 Central Ave., Phoenix, Ariz.
WANTED.—Energetic man to rent place, 30 miles north of Toledo, Ore., on coast. Two houses, barns, pasture, four acres ready to plow for crop. Small rent worked on place. Send stamp for reply. Address Mrs. P. K. Miller, Otis, Ore.
WRITE us for price-list of Health Foods and Cooking Oil. We guarantee our products to be first-class. Order Nitrosia, the new nut food. We prepay part of the freight charges. Iowa Sanitarium Food Company, Des Moines, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 62 cents a gal. in half-barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound. Gallon Olive Oil, $2.50; 6 cans (60 pounds) Vegetable Cooking Oil, prepaid, $6.50; Cereal Coffee, 100 pounds, $8. Prices specially low on other foods. Write to Vegetarian Meat Co., Bond Bldg., Washington, D. C.
WANTED.—To correspond with reliable Seventh-day Adventists wishing to locate in west central Kansas, where productive farms are still cheap, and church and school privileges are possible. Land $10 to $35. Good water. Good climate. Address Fred H. Weber, Ogallah, Kan.
FOR SALE.—Owing to owners going to mission fields, good homes can be bought reasonably near Central California Intermediate and Church-school. $4,000 or more, half cash. Prosperous and healthful. Homeseekers' rates for April. Address J. Clark, Armona, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Treatment-rooms doing first-class business, Tacoma, Wash. Fine opening for physician in prosperous city. Population, 110,000. Owner desirous of taking a ministerial course, therefore willing to sacrifice good business. Best references. Address E. C. Johnson, 926 Commerce St., Tacoma, Wash.
WANTED AT ONCE! The names and addresses of reliable, energetic young men and women who desire to earn a scholarship in any of our leading colleges or academies. One young lady in California earned hers in three weeks by selling Life and Health. You might prefer to sell Liberty, the Temperance number of the Youth's Instructor, or the Protestant Magazine. Send for booklet, “How to Earn a Scholarship.” Address this Office.
FOR SALE.—All proceeds donated to missionary work. 40 acres unimproved land, 1½ miles from Cutler Station, on Santa Fé Railroad, in Tulare County, Cal. First-class quality of soil—will raise any fruit that will grow in California. Irrigating canal along one side of land. 25 acres level and ready for planting. 15 acres need a little leveling; can be done for $200. As healthful a location as can be found. Would make an excellent home for one or two families. Who wants to buy a good home and send all his purchase money to the mission field? Price, $5,000. Full information secured by writing to Dr. G. A. Hare, Fresno, Cal.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Canvassers’ Institutes for 1909
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, D. C. .................... April 2-16
Mount Vernon (Ohio) College, Mount Vernon ................ April 16-30
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
West Michigan, Cedar Lake...... April 8-18
Indiana, Beechwood Academy...... April 8-18
Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Mich. ........ April 18 to May 2
Notice!
By G. A. IRWIN
NOTICE is hereby given to the constituency of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association that the fourth annual meeting of said association will be held in connection with the next session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Takoma Park, Md. The first meeting will convene at 11 A. M., Thursday, May 20, 1909.
The members of this corporation consists of the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the West Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the board of management of the evangelical work of the Seventh-day Adventists in the District of Columbia and in Takoma Park, Md., and the board of trustees of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association.
This meeting is convened for the purpose in rendering and considering reports, electing a board of trustees, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the association.
By order of the Board of Trustees,
G. A. IRWIN, Chairman.
“Signs of the Times Monthly” for May, 1909
By Editor
The May number of the Signs of the Times Monthly magazine will appeal to every thoughtful and sincere reader. The illuminated cover design is very attractive, showing a group of little children gathering California poppies. Among the many interesting articles, we call special attention to the following:—
“THE GREAT CONTROVERSY.”—This series of articles, by Mrs. E. G. White, presents in brief, pointed, and clear statements an outline of the great controversy that is going on between Christ and Satan.
“EVOLUTION AND CREATION.”—George McGready Price will have another article showing how Oriental research is verifying the truth of the Bible. In the ruins of ancient Assyrian, Babylonian, and Egyptian monarchies, have been found records on imperishable tablets which show that the “critics” have been wrong, and that the Bible is right.
“THE CHAPMAN-ALEXANDER MOVEMENT.”—In this number Elder R. A. Underwood gives an account of the “Chapman-Alexander Movement” that is to be an adjunct of the “Laymen’s Movement” presented in our last issue.
“THE EMMANUEL MOVEMENT.”—In this number George W. Rine presents the first of a series of articles on the Emmanuel Movement. He tells what the movement is, and speaks of some of its tendencies. He shows that it is a counterpart of Christian Science, though claiming no connection with it.
“ARE YOU WILLING?”—Elder W. B. White has an exceedingly helpful article under the title, “Are You Willing?” This article should find its way into the hands of many discouraged or disheartened sinners who would be attracted to Christ through what it teaches.
“TRUE DIVINE HEALING.”—Dr. D. H. Kress, of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium, begins the first of a series of articles on “True Divine Healing,” intended to meet the craze for miraculous healing that is sweeping over the country.
“PRINCIPLES AND PRACTISES, PAGAN, PAPAL, AND PROTESTANT.”—This is the first of a series of articles by Elder George A. Snyder, dealing with prophecies upon this subject.
“RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.”—The May number will have a Religious Liberty department, and will contain a summing up of the efforts that have been made during recent months in the way of Sunday legislation and Sunday-law enforcement.
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Notice!
By W. W. PRESCOTT
NOTICE is hereby given that the sixth annual meeting of the members of the constituency of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, of Washington, D. C., will be held in the General Conference tent, Takoma Park, Md., on Tuesday, May 18, 1909, at 11 A. M., for the election of four trustees for the coming year, to take the places of those whose term of office expires at that time, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
The following persons are members of this corporation: those composing the executive committees of the General Conference, the Atlantic Union Conference, the Canadian Union Conference, the Lake Union Conference, and the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists; those who compose the executive committees of the several local conferences of the Seventh-day Adventists within the territory of the aforementioned union conferences; those who compose the board of trustees of the Review and Herald Publishing Association; and such persons as have received certificates of membership in said association.
By order of the Board of Trustees,
W. W. PRESCOTT, President.
The Next Session of the General Conference
By Arthur Grosvenor Daniells
THE thirty-seventh session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Takoma Park, near Washington, D. C., May 13 to June 6, 1909. The object of this session will be the reception of reports from our conferences and missions, the formation of plans for the prosecution of the work in all parts of the world, the election of officers for the ensuing term, and the transaction of any other business which should properly come before that body.
By order of the Executive Committee,
A. G. DANIELLS, President.
The Washington Training College
By A. G. DANIELLS
A MEETING of the Washington Training College corporation (the legal name of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary) is hereby called for 11 A. M., Wednesday, May 19, 1909, to convene at the place of meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference, in Takoma Park, Md. The members of the corporation are the executive committee of the General Conference and the president of each local conference in the United States.
By order of the Trustees,
A. G. DANIELLS, President.
The General Conference Association
By A. G. DANIELLS
THE next annual meeting of the General Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation organized under, and existing by virtue of, the laws of the State of Michigan, will be held in connection with the next session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, at Takoma Park, Md. The first meeting will convene at 5 P. M., Friday, May 21, 1909.
By order of the Executive Committee,
A. G. DANIELLS, President.
The General Conference Corporation
By A. G. DANIELLS
THERE will be a meeting of the members of the General Conference Corporation, Monday, May 17, 1909, at 11 A. M., at the place of meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference, in Takoma Park, Md. The members of this corporation are the delegates to the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
By order of the Trustees,
A. G. DANIELLS, President.
Notice!
DURING the recent campaign in connection with the effort to change the Sunday law of Nebraska, there was a large amount of correspondence pro and con in the papers of that State, especially the Lincoln papers. This correspondence has now been published in pamphlet form, and can be obtained by addressing John S. Wightman, College View, Neb. A postal-card request will be sufficient.
Fernando Academy Calendar for 1909-10
OUR new Fernando Academy Calendar is now ready for distribution. It gives a general description of the ten courses offered by this institution. We have a very strong faculty for next year for all lines of work. Any one interested to receive a calendar will kindly write to H. G. Lucas, Principal, San Fernando, Cal.
Notice!
By BERTHA LOPSTAD
THE British Columbia Conference will hold a canvassers’ institute at the Manson Academy, near Port Hammond, May 3-15.
BERTHA LOPSTAD, Secretary.
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, securely wrapped, and fully prepaid.—ED.]
Miss B. Dudley, 514 Fort Hill St., Macon, Ga., Signs, REVIEW, Instructor, Little Friend, etc.
H. E. Stillians, Coachella, Cal., denominational papers and tracts in English and Spanish.
Mrs. James F. Woods, 322 South Detroit St., Warsaw, Ind., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, and tracts.
W. T. Dawson, Memphis, Tenn., wishes to thank those who have sent him papers, and to say that he has a sufficient supply for the present.
Mrs. F. A. Longee, Alton Bay, N. H., wishes to thank those who have sent her literature, and requests that a continuous supply be sent, especially during the summer months. Any quantity of the cheap tracts would be acceptable.
Obituaries
By B. E. Fullmer; S. D. Hartwell; Carrie Cushing Hacker; Wm. J. Boynton; J. S. Hart; Mrs. W. L. Black; S. G. Huntington; Mrs. Mabel Rogers
THAYER.—Cecil Thayer was born in Kansas, Oct. 8, 1890. He was a former member of the Fayetteville (Ark.) Sabbath-school. He was murdered in Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 1, 1909. His tragic death illustrates both the uncertainty of life and the need of readiness to meet God, and has brought backslidden members of his family back to obedience to the Lord.
B. E. FULLMER.
PARROTT.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., March 5, 1909, Mrs. Harriett M. Parrott, aged 64 years, 1 month, and 4 days. During the past year Sister Parrott was in poor health, but her decline was more rapid after the death of her husband, which occurred Dec. 4, 1908. In 1879, under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn, in Ohio, Brother and Sister Parrott accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and were faithful members of the church at the time of their death. Sister Parrott leaves three sons and two daughters, two brothers and one sister, to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Tabernacle, by the writer, assisted by Elder G. W. Amadon.
S. D. HARTWELL.
CUSHING.—Died at Brighton, Mich., March 22, 1909, of nervous prostration and internal cancer, Sarah E. Cushing, aged sixty years and three days. She was confined to the bed and helpless for nearly thirteen months, but, though suffering intensely, no murmur escaped her lips. The hope of the coming Life-giver was precious to her, and we laid her away to await the glad resurrection morn. Her husband and only daughter are left to mourn her death. She selected as her funeral text John 14:1-3; and requested that Elder L. G. Moore conduct the service, which took place from the house, March 24.
CARRIE CUSHING HACKER.
GRAY.—Henry O. Gray was born Aug. 30, 1881; and died of pneumonia at his home near Snohomish, Wash., Feb. 24, 1909, aged 28 years, 5 months, and 24 days. He was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1900. He was very exemplary in his Christian walk, always bearing his testimony for Christ at the social meetings. In his death the church and the church-school have met with a great loss, but we are cheered by the prospect of meeting him again when Jesus returns for his ransomed ones. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience at the Snohomish Seventh-day Adventist church.
WM. J. BOYNTON.
EGGER.—Josephine Egger, née Flaker, was born in Jackson, Ohio, March 28, 1870; and after a long illness she fell asleep in Jesus at her home near Princeton, Neb., March 7, 1909, in her thirty-ninth year. She had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, one son, and one daughter, besides a mother, three sisters, and three brothers, to mourn, but not without hope. The funeral service was held in the German church at Princeton, Neb. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large number of relatives and friends, from Rev. 21:4.
J. S. HART.
LEAVENSWORTH.—Brother C. F. Leavensworth was born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1845, and died Feb. 3, 1909. He crossed the plains in the year 1867. In 1872 he was married to Miss Kate M. Mead, who died in 1898. In the year 1901 he accepted the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder D. T. Fero, and joined the East Portland (Ore.) church. He was united in marriage to Miss Carrie B. Russell in 1902. He was faithful to the Lord till the last. He was sick only a few hours, his death being due to hemorrhage of the brain. He leaves a wife and two young children, besides many friends, to mourn their loss. He was laid to rest in the cemetery in Jacksonville, Ore. Comforting words were spoken by Elder W. L. Black, from Psalm 90 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18.
MRS. W. L. BLACK.
SOGGS.—Sarah E. Soggs died of general debility peculiar to old age, at Draper, Utah, March 23, 1909, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. Sarah E. Vanpelt was born in New York, March 14, 1841, and was married to Dexter Soggs in 1861. To this union three children were born, two dying in infancy, while one is still living. The husband died in 1900. Brother and Sister Soggs were charter members of the Denver (Colo.) Seventh-day Adventist church, organized about thirty years ago, and both now sleep in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Funeral services were held by the writer at the residence of her son, with whom she made her home.
S. G. HUNTINGTON.
ROGERS.—The death of Augustine Rogers, an aged resident of Santa Barbara, Cal., occurred at his home, Jan. 12, 1909. Mr. Rogers was a native of Vermont, born in 1825, of stanch New England parents, and on his mother's side a direct descendant of Daniel Webster. He remained in Vermont until the fall of 1873, when he moved to California, and ever since Santa Barbara has been his home. He was engaged in business, but for many years has lived a very quiet and retired life. He was a highly respected citizen, a man of honor and strict integrity. Deeply religious, his Bible was his constant companion. He was an active worker in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He leaves a widow, two sons, and one daughter.
MRS. MABEL ROGERS.
WHITE.—Died at Colony, Kan., Sept. 26, 1909, Mrs. Mary A. White. She was born in East Greenwich, R. I., Dec. 7, 1824, and at the time of her death was 84 years, 2 months, and 10 days old. Sister White accepted present truth in 1864, and remained a firm believer that Jesus would soon return. Her life was a clear testimony to the world that Christ was her Saviour. She leaves two sons and one daughter and a number of grandchildren to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Methodist church, which was filled with sympathizing friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. He was assisted in the exercises by Brother J. L. McGee. Ps. 116:15 was used as a basis to show God's love for his people.
B. N. BROWN.
POPE.—Mrs. Cynthia S. Pope, née Watrous, was born in Connecticut in 1821. Soon after her marriage to Mr. Wm. A. Pope, over sixty years ago, she, with her husband, moved to Michigan, and finally settled in Highland Township. Four children were born to them, all of whom survive their mother. Eighteen years ago Mr. Pope died, since which time her home has been on the old homestead with the youngest son. Early in life she was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. In later years she embraced the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, to which she adhered until her death. March 23, 1909, at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 1 day, she fell asleep. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the Highland Congregational church.
E. K. SLADE.
BUNTIN.—Mrs. Lucy Buntin, born in Boone County, Indiana, Nov. 1, 1854, died at her home in Lebanon, Ind., March 18, 1909, aged 54 years, 4 months, and 17 days. Sister Buntin was a patient sufferer, having been an invalid for nearly twenty years, afflicted with heart, stomach, and nerve troubles. She bore her afflictions cheerfully, and had always a pleasant smile and a kind word. Her husband, William A. Buntin, and her son, Virgil, are the survivors of the immediate family to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Sister Buntin was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Lebanon. The third angel's message was dear to her, and she ever rejoiced in the hope of soon meeting her Saviour. She not only loved the truth, but was ever ready to help in whatever would be to the advancement of present truth. The writer, assisted by the Presbyterian minister, Rev. Carmichael, spoke words of comfort to a large gathering of relatives and friends, from Rev. 14:13-16. Soon the Life-giver will come to take his ransomed ones home.
A. L. MILLER.23
BOLTON.—Laura M. Bolton was born in South Hadley Falls, Mass., Aug. 21, 1852. At the age of sixteen she removed with the family to Denver, Mich., where she fell asleep March 15, 1909, aged 56 years, 6 months, and 24 days. She was united in marriage, Dec. 25, 1870, to John C. Wells, who survives. Besides the husband, there remain two daughters, one son, two sisters, and one brother. For over twenty years she was a faithful member of the Denver Seventh-day Adventist church. “I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness,” was the text chosen by the family, who find comfort and hope in the precious promises of our God.
CLIFFORD RUSSELL.
ANDREWS.—Mildred Andrews died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Welch, in Bartlesville, Okla., Thursday, March 18, 1909. Sister Andrews was born in Boone County, Missouri, in 1821. She united with the Baptist Church at the age of sixteen. When her daughter, Sister Welch, first accepted the truth, she opposed it very bitterly, but later learned to love the thought of a soon-coming Saviour. Some time ago she announced her intention of uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Bartlesville, but before the matter could be attended to by a competent person, she was laid away. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25, after which we laid her away to await the coming of the great Life-giver. She leaves four daughters, and many other relatives to mourn their loss; but they mourn not as those who have no hope.
C. B. WEST.
HENNESSY.—John C. Hennessy, born in Ireland, May 23, 1867, died Feb. 22, 1909, of a complication of Bright's disease and heart trouble. He was buried in the Kensico Cemetery, Feb. 24, 1909. He leaves a wife, one child, two brothers, and three sisters. Brother Hennessy came to this country twenty-four years ago, and nine years ago accepted present truth. For the last seven years he has been laboring directly in evangelistic work, holding a license from the Greater New York Conference at the time of his death. In Brother Hennessy we realize that we have lost a faithful, untiring worker. His life as a Christian was sweet and uncomplaining. A large concourse of people was present at the funeral service, at which Brother J. J. Kennedy spoke words of life and comfort. We believe that our beloved brother rests in the Lord, and that when the time comes that the trump shall sound, we shall see him raised with the redeemed and given immortal life.
M. L. ANDREASEN.
THOMPSON.—James Henry Thompson was born at Hanover, Mich., Sept. 8, 1845, and died at his home in Quincy, Mich., March 12, 1909, aged 63 years, 6 months, 5 days. During the Civil War, he served as a member of the Fourth Michigan Infantry. Not long after his return he went to the Health Institute in Battle Creek, hoping to be restored to health, but while he was disappointed in this, he there learned the truth as taught by Seventh-day Adventists, which he esteemed a greater blessing, and, having accepted it, was baptized by Elder J. N. Loughborough, and soon after united with the Quincy church, of which he remained a faithful member. Jan. 5, 1890, he was elected elder, which office he held continuously till the time of his death. He was a stanch defender of the truth, and gave liberally to the support of the cause he loved so much. Before the division of the Michigan Conference, he served repeatedly on the different camp-meeting committees, but his physical condition prevented more active service. A wife, one son, one sister, one brother, and other relatives, besides the church-members, deeply feel their loss, but they are sustained by the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour, sorrowing not as those without hope. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. G. Haughey, assisted by Brethren Freeman and McKee, local pastors, when we tenderly laid him to rest in Lake View Cemetery. Text, 1 Thess. 4:16.
CLARENDON H. THOMPSON.
PETERSON.—Mary C. Peterson, daughter of Soren and Anna Peterson, was born June 13, 1868, and died March 9, 1909, at Portland, Ore. Sister Peterson became a Christian about twenty years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In all her subsequent life she was faithful and steadfast, and gave unmistakable evidence of a genuine Christian experience and nobility of character. Sister Peterson's death was a sudden and unexpected bereavement to her relatives and friends. She leaves a father and mother and several brothers to mourn their loss. They mourn; but not as those who have no hope. Faith grasps the evidences of a glorious reunion in “the sweet by and by.” The funeral services were conducted by the writer, using Col. 3:1-4 as a basis for the words of consolation.
T. H. STARBUCK.
PARHAM.—Alice Dell Parham was born at Fairfield, Iowa, March 12, 1862, and died at Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 24, 1909, aged 47 years, 11 months, and 12 days. Her mother died when she was eighteen years of age, after which she went to Peabody, Kan., and lived with her uncle. She was married to Robert S. Parham at the age of twenty-two, and to this union was born one son, Hartzell, now eleven years old, who, with his father, are left to mourn their loss; but not as others who have no hope. Her religious life began in her tender years; she was taught by a God-fearing mother, to bear the yoke in her youth. She professed a hope in Christ, over thirty years ago, while living in Kansas, and united with the C. M. E. Church. Five years ago she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kansas City, Mo., of which she had been a most faithful member until her death. She has filled different offices in the church, and at the time of her death she was clerk and treasurer. She was a woman of very studious habits, and in her spare moments she always had the Bible or some religious paper at hand, and as a result she was well informed. Her exemplary life and gentle, amiable disposition won for her a host of friends. A large concourse of friends were present at the funeral service, which was conducted by Elder E. T. Russell, assisted by the writer. Interment was made at Union Cemetery, Kansas City.
J. MARION CAMPBELL.
RICE.—Died in Rutland, Vt., March 17, 1909, of influenza with complications, Mrs. Roxana Boynton Rice, aged 80 years, 5 months, and 15 days. Sister Rice was born in Grafton, Vt. At the age of twenty-two years she moved to Clinton, Mass., where she was converted, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Two years later she was united in marriage with Benjamin F. Rice. In 1857 she, with her husband, attended meetings held by Elder J. N. Loughborough, and embraced present truth, and was one of the eight charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass., when it was organized in 1864, and continued a faithful member while she lived. In 1869 she was chosen the first president of what was then known as the Vigilant Missionary Society, which was later merged into the International Tract and Missionary Society, extending its operations to all parts of the world. Her husband died in 1869, but she continued to reside near the people of her choice and the church with which she had been so long and actively identified, till age and failing health, a few years ago, compelled her to relinquish the dear associations, and reside with her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Ball, of Rutland, Vt. Although attended with much suffering, her last illness was short. Her faith in the promises of God and the special message for this time was unclouded; and looking for the blessed hope, she fell asleep near her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Rutland, the remains being taken to South Lancaster, where funeral services were conducted by Elder E. W. Farnsworth.
T. H. PURDON.
DAVIS.—Prof. J. M. Davis died at Graysville, Tenn., March 13, 1909, aged 66 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Professor Davis was born at Crookedfork, Morgan Co., Tenn. The greater part of his life was spent in his native State. He finished his college work in 1869, graduating from the classical course. Following this, he taught in a number of places in his native State. For five years he was principal of the Wartburg, Morgan County, high school. He was married to Miss Mary Butler, of Coalfield, May 16, 1893. Brother Davis was not a Christian until the year 1905, and in the following year he became a Seventh-day Adventist, living an exemplary, Christian life from that time until the day of his death. The remains were taken to the family burying-ground on the home farm near Coalfield, where Brother Davis spent a large portion of his life. His wife and three sons survive him. Funeral services were conducted by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:6-8 and kindred texts.
M. B. VAN KIRK.
GLEASON.—Died at Darien Center, N. Y., March 13, 1909, Alexander Gleason, aged 81 years, 3 months, and 13 days. About three months before his death Brother Gleason had a stroke of paralysis, which rendered his left side helpless. He hoped that the Lord would restore him, but as weeks went on, he realized that the time was nearing when he would rest. He made all necessary arrangements, and left a testimony to be read at his death, which expressed courage and faith. He said that he accepted the Bible as the infallible Word of God at Toledo, Ohio, from his study of a pamphlet, “The Four Universal Monarchies.” He was baptized by Elder J. H. Waggoner at Hillsdale, Mich., in the spring of 1859. Since that time he had never doubted the truth of this message. The writer has been personally acquainted with Brother Gleason for twenty-five years. He has ever been at his post, faithful to the principles of the message. In his last hours he realized that the battle had been fought, the victory won. We laid him to rest like a fallen warrior to awake at his Master's call. The church sorrows, but with a bright hope. He leaves three daughters, also his life companion, to mourn his death. He chose for Scriptural texts 1 Cor. 15:21, 22; Job 19:25, 26. Remarks were made by the writer.
H. W. CARR.
GARDNER.—Died at Salem, Ore., March 18, 1909, Robert Gardner, aged sixty-six years and eight months. Brother Gardner was born in Canada. His parents went to Iowa when he was a boy, and settled near Des Moines. He served one year and eleven months in the United States army, during the great Rebellion. Nine months of this time he was a prisoner in Andersonville Prison. After the war he went to Greeley County, Nebraska, and took a homestead. In 1876 he was married to Miss Ada Worden. There have been born to them four children, two sons and two daughters. One son died at the age of eight years. The other children are yet at home with their mother. Brother Gardner was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1870, at Petersburg, Neb., under the labors of Elder C. L. Boyd and myself. He has been a faithful and earnest Christian since. He has been local elder of his church in Nebraska and also of the Salem church, in Oregon, to which latter place he moved eleven years ago. His home has always been the home for the Lord's ministers. “He has been a pillar in the house of our God.” Last spring he received an injury on the head, from the effect of which he died, as stated above. He died with the right use of his mind, and in the triumphs of the victor's faith in Christ. All of his family were at his bedside, and united in prayer with him and for him. He said, “This is the happiest day of my life.” He died as he had lived, calmly, peacefully, and trustfully. His funeral was held from the Seventh-day Adventist church in Salem. A large congregation of neighbors and friends were present, and followed him to his last resting-place. He sleeps in Jesus. Sermon by the writer, from Heb. 11:13-16.
DANIEL NETTLETON.
M. Rhode Appointed to Brazil
ACCEPTING an appointment to Brazil, Brother M. Rhode, of our Hamburg Publishing House, sailed, with his wife, from Hamburg, April 1. He will take charge of the printing-office in Sao Paulo, where our brethren are earnestly working with meager facilities to bring out a good line of Portuguese publications for the twenty-two millions of the Brazilian republic. His help was very much needed.
South American Workers Visit Washington
· DR. R. H. HABENICHT and family, of Argentina, South America, passed through Washington last week on the way to their former home in Iowa. The doctor will do some special post-graduate work, and attend the General Conference before returning to Argentina. By the same boat Mrs. Arthur Fulton, and Mrs. Lulu Corliss Gregory, of Argentina, also arrived in New York, the latter to remain in Washington until the Conference, the former going to Nebraska.
Nurse Sent to India
LAST week Miss May Brunson, a graduate nurse of the Loma Linda College of Evangelists, sailed from New York and for England and India. It is expected that the Caterham Sanitarium school will select another nurse in England to go forward with Miss Brunson to the Mussoorie Sanitarium, in the Himalaya Mountains.
Two Laborers Join Mexico Field
Two additional laborers, released by the Southern California Conference, have recently joined the evangelistic staff in Mexico. Juan Robles and family left California the last of March, to locate in San Luis Potosi, and J. F. Blunt and wife entered the field early in April, to make Mexico City their home for a short time.
Elder W. A. Sweany
ELDER W. A. SWEANY and family, of Grenada, West Indies, reached Washington last week. They had planned to go direct to the Bahama Islands, their future field of labor, but delays by bad weather and changes in sailing dates of connecting steamers detained them, so that now they will remain here until after the General Conference.
Death of Elder J. M. Rees
WE are deeply pained to announce the death of Elder J. M. Rees, president of the West Virginia Conference, which occurred at Washington, D. C., April 8. Brother Rees had but recently returned to his conference work from the Washington Sanitarium, where he had successfully passed through a serious surgical operation. The day before his death he had brought his wife to the Sanitarium for treatment. The next day he went to Washington to transact some business. Standing on the street-car tracks at the corner of First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, he stepped aside to avoid an approaching car. In so doing he was struck by a car coming from the opposite direction, and hurled violently against the car he was seeking to avoid. The collision resulted in the breaking of three ribs, a severe fracture of the skull, and other injuries. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital, where he died three hours after the accident, not having recovered consciousness. This terrible accident comes as a severe blow to his invalid wife, and children. Prof. D. D. Rees, of the Mount Vernon (Ohio) College, came immediately to Washington to take charge of the funeral arrangements. A funeral service was held in Washington, Sunday, after which the body was taken to Kokomo, Ind., for interment. Elder Rees has been long associated with this cause, for years holding important official positions, and his tragic death will be deeply and widely regretted. More extended notice of his life and labors will be given later.
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Teacher Sent to Bonacca
In response to a call for a teacher of a public school in Bonacca, Bay Islands, C. N. Harvey and wife, of College View, sailed April 1, from New Orleans, for Belize, British Honduras, expecting to go on to the islands with the Bonacca brethren returning by sailing boats from the Central American conference meeting in Belize.
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