p. 23 | Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 24. (6/15/1911)

Earlier text: Streams of Light That Encircle the World

Obituaries

LITTLE.— Died at Minneapolis, Minn., May 26, 1911, Jeanette E. Little, aged 65 years, 8 months, and 26 days. She was born at Gorham, Maine, Aug. 30, 1845, and was married Aug. 30, 1863, to Brother J. M. Little. She died with a hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Her husband, four children, and many friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, after which our sister was laid to rest in the Lake Wood Cemetery. A. W. KUEHL.

KILTZ.— Mrs. Lucinda Parker Kiltz was born in Allen County, Indiana, April 13, 1850, and died May 26, 1911. She came with other members of her family to Sand Lake, Mich., in the fall of 1870, and was married to William H. Kiltz, Feb. 22, 1871. To this union seven children were born, four of whom are now living. Sister Kiltz united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Sand Lake about twenty years ago. She had a bright experience, and died with a full hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a husband, four children, and other relatives to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Text, John 14:1-3. JOHN W. COVERT.

OXLEY.— Ella T. Rees was born May 4, 1862, near Plainfield, Wis., and died at College View, Neb., April 15, 1911, aged 48 years, 11 months, and 11 days. In 1887 she was married to David K. Oxley, who, with their only son, survives her, together with six brothers and two sisters. Her faith and trust in God were unshaken, and she died in triumph. Sister Oxley's life was an exemplary one. She enjoyed the fullest confidence of all who knew her. The husband and son are sustained by the blessed hope, and look forward to the time when the parted shall meet again. Services were held in the College View church, April 17, conducted by the writer, and the remains were taken to Battle Creek, Mich., where a service was held by Elder Meade MacGuire. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery, April 19. F. M. BURG.

KENISTON.— John Wesley Keniston died May 28, 1911, aged 73 years, 4 months, and 8 days. He was born in Exeter, Maine, June 20, 1838, and was the eldest of a family of seven children born to George and Charlotte Keniston. He was also the last of these to be called to rest. In June, 1860, he married Elvira Kimball, also of Exeter, and though not yet having made a profession of faith, he set up the family altar with her. In 1861 he and his young wife were both converted. In 1882 his entire family accepted the third angel's message. He was ever zealous for the work of God, and spent all his spare time in active service. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and was highly esteemed by his neighbors. His wife and son survive him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, the funeral being held May 30, at the old Chamberlain meeting-house of 1844 in Exeter. M. B. BUTTERFIELD.

HAGBERG.— E. G. A. Hagberg died at his home at Frederic, Wis., May 6, 1911, aged 74 years, 5 months, and 22 days. He was a native of Sweden. Mr. Hagberg was a devout Christian, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which faith he professed until the end of life. He was married to Albertina W. Quarfordt in 1860, and immigrated to America in 1868. They settled in Chicago, and lived there until 1875, when they moved to Grantsburg, Wis. From there they moved to Minneapolis in 1886, where they resided until 1900. They then returned to the farm at Grantsburg, and lived there until 1905, when they moved to Frederic. Five children were born to Mr. Hagberg and his wife, three of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn. The funeral was held from the Methodist church, and interment was made in Maple Grove Cemetery. MRS. E. G. A. HAGBERG. (Swedish papers, please copy.)

BRITTAIN.— Robert Brittain was born May 11, 1844, and was thrown from a load of lumber and instantly killed at Harris, Mo., May 8, 1911. In the death of Brother Brittain the church has lost a faithful and honored member, and the community a patriotic and useful citizen. Not only will he be missed in his home church, but also at our annual conferences and camp-meetings, where he was always present, and ready to do faithfully any part that he could for the success of the meeting. In 1861, when Abraham Lincoln made his call for three hundred thousand volunteers, Robert Brittain enlisted. He was wounded in the battle of Shiloh, and afterward received an honorable discharge from the army. In young manhood Brother Brittain enlisted in the service of Jesus Christ, and at the hour of his death was carrying the flag of Prince Immanuel. He first united with the Baptist Church, but after hearing the doctrines and views of Seventh-day Adventists presented in 1874, he accepted the same, and united with the Half Rock church, identifying himself with the remnant who keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus. Brother Brittain gave liberally of his earthly substance for the advancement of the message which he loved. We have every reason to believe that he will come forth in the first resurrection, and that faithfulness and victory will crown his life's efforts. In 1863 he was married to Martha J. Hill, and together they traveled the journey of life until the morning of his death. To this union were born eight children, six of whom with the wife remain to mourn. A. R. OGDEN.

Addresses

THE present address of J. C. Harris is 825 W. Main St., Ottawa, Ill.

THE headquarters of the Ecuador Mission is now located at Quito, Ecuador, South America, instead of Ambato, Ecuador.

Postage to Switzerland

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Notice

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Business Notices

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Liberty Educators’ Number

It may not be known, or if known, may have been forgotten, that the issue of the magazine Liberty for the second quarter of this year is an Educators’ number, especially designed for use among the teachers of the United States. No expense was spared in the effort to make it the best number ever gotten out. A study of the contents and illustrations contained in that number will convince most people that the effort was a successful one. The topics that American educators ought to be familiar with are thoroughly and forcefully discussed in that issue. Of course, the effort and the expense will largely go for naught unless the people take hold in this missionary endeavor for the enlightenment of American teachers upon the principles of religious liberty. That class of individuals is in a position to exert a tremendous influence in this country, and it need hardly be said that this influence ought to be on the right side rather than on the wrong. This issue of Liberty will help in molding that influence aright. This is a work for individuals and for conferences. The North Carolina Conference has the honor of being the first conference to send in an order for the magazine Liberty to be sent to the leading educators in that State. Mississippi stands second. We learn that other conferences are planning to do the same. This is well; but it should be done soon, before the issue is out of date. A copy of that magazine in the hands of every educator in the country would mean a great deal for the cause of truth; but with every conference helping, the task will not be a great one. It is to be hoped that there may be a general taking hold of this important work at once; for delay will weaken the effect of the work.

Workers Cross the Persian Border

At last workers have crossed the Persian border. A post-card from Brethren Dirksen and Oster, dated May 18, says: “This morning we crossed the Persian border, en route to Tabriz. We shall proceed by automobile in a day or two. The distance is eighty miles, and our destination is reached in seven or eight hours. We spent five very profitable days with our people in Tiflis. The Lord blessed our work, and hearts were melted by the Holy Spirit. We are of good courage in the Lord.” All will thank the Lord for this good news from the ancient land of Persia. Pray that the labors of these brethren may be blessed of God.

Greater New York Churches Launch Summer Campaign

The churches in Greater New York met on a recent Sabbath in union session, and launched their summer campaign in the great city by a new consecration to the Lord for service, and the raising of a fund of a thousand dollars to strengthen the conference resources.

Editor's Camp-Meeting Travels

The editor left Washington last week to attend the camp-meetings in the New York and Western New York conferences. He will be absent until about June 30.

General Conference Committee Council

Last week Elders G. A. Irwin, R. A. Underwood, E. T. Russell, G. F. Watson, C. F. McVagh, Chas. Thompson, and Morris Lukens sailed from New York for Europe, to attend the biennial council of the General Conference Committee. This week Elder B. G. Wilkinson will leave for the same meeting.

Debate Leads Opponent to Study the Sabbath

WHILE public debates upon the different points of this message are not encouraged by our people, it sometimes appears necessary to accept an invitation to such discussions. Such a situation was found recently at Franklin Centre, Ontario, where Elder William Guthrie stood for the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. The debate continued two evenings, occupying over five hours in all. The point of interest is in the effect which the debate produced upon Brother Guthrie’s opponent, who, after the more than five hours’ discussion, admitted on the following day, according to the Canadian Union Messenger, that “we could not do without a decalogue, if the old one was done away we would need another; that Sunday could not be in the new covenant; and that the seventh day, corresponding to our Saturday, was the day of rest from creation down.” He has promised to study still further the question of the right Sabbath.

Midsummer Offering Day

The program of readings for the midsummer offering day, Sabbath, July 1, is being sent out from the Mission Board office to the churches and isolated members. So much depends upon a strong effort in giving for missions on this occasion that it is hoped announcement will be made of the service the previous Sabbath. Last year's midsummer offering was $16,400. Let us lift it to $25,000 this year.

Cardinal Gibbons’ Anniversary

ONE of the most significant events in the history of this country occurred at Baltimore, Md., June 6. The occasion was the fiftieth anniversary of the elevation of James Cardinal Gibbons, of the Roman Catholic Church, to priesthood in that church, and the twenty-fifth anniversary of his elevation to the office of cardinal, or, as it is termed, “the elevation to the rank of prince in the Roman Catholic hierarchy.” There were present on this occasion President Taft, Vice-President Sherman, former president Roosevelt, Chief Justice White of the Supreme Court, Speaker Champ Clark of the House of Representatives, Ambassador James Bryce of Great Britain, and members of both houses of Congress, besides the governor of Maryland and the mayor of Baltimore. Speeches were made by the President, the vice-president, Mr. Roosevelt, and Speaker Champ Clark. In one of the reports of this gathering there is this significant statement: “The business of the United States government, superficially at least, was at a standstill for four hours yesterday on account of the exodus of public men to attend the anniversary ceremonies in honor of Cardinal Gibbons at Baltimore. The Senate adjourned shortly after two, so that most of the members could get away early. Assistant secretaries held down the lid in most of the government departments, most of the cabinet officers going to Baltimore on the President’s special train.” It appears then that the government of the United States for a period of four hours was doing homage to a prince of the Roman Catholic Church, while its highest officials, both executive and judicial, were present to take part in these sectarian felicitations. The President himself recognized the occasion as being one very far out of the ordinary, but seems to have given a partial apology for his presence when he stated that those who were present were there as citizens and not in any official capacity. This incident marks another long step forward in the church’s program, and ought to be a striking contradiction of the statement—often made by uninformed Protestants—that the influence of Roman Catholicism is waning in the United States.

Elder Erikson Called to America

The brethren of our Swedish school in the West have called for Elder J. M. Erikson, of Sweden, to come to this country, to connect with the school work. We learn from Europe that the Swedish Conference has released Elder Erikson, and the General Conference Committee has taken action recommending him to come to America.

Progress of the Work in Indiana

Every Seventh-day Adventist will rejoice over the excellent report of Elder Morris Lukens concerning the progress of the work in Indiana. This report will be found in the department of Field Work. The Lord has truly added his blessing to the efforts put forth for the advancement of his work in Indiana.