p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 37. (9/16/1909)

Notice!

By F. M. Burg

WE wish, through the REVIEW, to say a word to all those who expect to attend the meeting of the General Conference Executive Committee to be held in College View, Neb., beginning October 5: All who anticipate coming to this meeting should send their names to the undersigned at an early date. We wish to state to those coming that, on arrival in College View, they should report at the college business office in the basement of the college building, where they will be met by members of the locating committee, and be assigned to their lodging places.

F. M. BURG,

For Committee on Entertainment.

International Publishing Association

By Wm. Asp

THE sixth annual meeting of the constituency of the International Publishing Association will be held at the office of the International Publishing Association at College View, Neb., beginning Oct. 5, 1909, at 9 A. M. The meeting will be held for the purpose of electing a board of trustees and counselors, and for the transaction of all other business which may properly come before the meeting. The constituency of this corporation includes the executive committees of the General Conference, Central Union Conference, Northern Union Conference, and the Southwestern Union Conference.

Wm. Asp, Secretary.

Opening of Union College

To give the canvassers more time for their delivery, the opening of Union College this year has been placed two weeks later than usual. Registration will begin Tuesday, September 28, and will continue until Sunday, October 3. During this time no registration fee will be charged. Students may enter later on payment of a registration fee of one dollar; but it is a great disadvantage to enter late. Come early, and have plenty of time for classification. Tuition and room rent begin September 29, and will be no less for later entrance until October 11. Rooms are fast being taken. They will be reserved without charge till October 1, but no longer unless request is accompanied by one month's tuition and home expenses — ten dollars. Write at once to C. C. Lewis, President, College View, Neb.

A Swedish Temperance Number

By Editor

We are preparing a Temperance number of our Swedish paper, Sions Vaktare, to present the true principles on this important theme. Among other good features will be a translation of the touching temperance story, “The Name;” also a good temperance song with music, and articles presenting the terrible prevalence and effects of intemperance, not only in regard to strong drinks, but in diet and other habits of life; also articles on the commendable efforts and movements now made for temperance reform. It will be well illustrated, and contain diagrams and maps which strikingly present various phases of this subject. The cover will have a beautifully designed front, printed in colors. In short, we aim to make it a splendid number, well adapted for its purpose.

We feel that this number ought to have a wide circulation, and to this end we ask the co-operation of our American brethren and sisters, living in communities where there are Swedish people. Since the year of the Review and Herald Office fire when our American brethren assisted us in circulating forty thousand copies of a special number of our Swedish paper, we have not made any special appeal to you in this line; but now, when so much stir is made everywhere to promote temperance reform, we would like to have you help us make this effort for our Swedish people a grand success. With your co-operation, we feel that at least fifty thousand copies ought to be sold in this country. We expect that Sweden and Finland will also assist in this good cause. The thousand workers who now are especially engaged in selling our English periodicals, and who doubtless meet many Swedish people, could give us a good lift in this effort for temperance, and thus at the same time make our Swedish paper favorably known in this country.

Brethren and sisters, we appeal to you to lend us a helping hand at this time. We shall greatly appreciate anything you can do to give this number a wide circulation. But we ask you to decide quickly how many copies you want, and let us know either directly or through the usual channels, before the end of this month, so we may know how large an edition to print.

The terms are: Single copy, 10 cents; 5 copies, 5 cents each; 25 copies, 4 cents; 100 copies, 3¾ cents; 500 copies, 3½ cents; 1,000 copies, 3 cents. Address The International Publishing Association. College View, Neb.

Obituaries

MILLER.—Sister Magdaline Miller died Aug. 28, 1909, aged seventy-eight years. She was born in Switzerland in 1831, and came to America thirty-nine years ago. She was married a second time, and was the mother of seven children. Three sons survive her. She was converted early in life, and accepted present truth ten years ago, through the preaching of Elder J. N. Summerville. She was a consistent Christian, and a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Black Rock, Ark. She was laid in the cemetery, by a large gathering of relatives and friends, to rest until the Life-giver comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. F. STRINGER.

SHARP.—Elizabeth Jane Prickett was born near New London, Iowa, Feb. 10, 1839, and died July 29, 1909, at the home of her daughter, near Mounds, Okla., aged 70 years, 5 months, and 16 days. She united with the Methodist Church when young. About forty years ago she commenced to keep the Sabbath, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, but at the time of her death was a member of the Perry, Okla., church. She was married to William Sharp, May 27, 1857, but was left a widow April 29, 1865. She was the mother of two children, both of whom remain to mourn their loss. Mother was a devoted Christian. She has been an invalid for several years, but was a patient sufferer, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral was conducted at the home; words of comfort were spoken by the elder of the Christian Church, and the remains were laid in Oakwood Cemetery, to rest until Jesus comes. MRS. J. H. DUNK.

PROUTY.—Died at the home of his brother, in the house in which he was born, at Whitman, Mass., Aug. 14, 1909, Brother William Prouty, aged seventy-four years. Brother Prouty was converted when young, but about five years ago he and his wife accepted present truth, and have since been loyal members of the Boston church. He was a great sufferer, a cancerous growth on the neck being the cause of his death. Two or three days before he died, he gave this testimony, “I am weak and feeble in body, but strong in the faith, and stand fast for the truth, the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus, and nothing can turn me or make me depart from it.” His warfare is accomplished, and he is resting till the time when he shall receive his reward with the overcomers. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. H. C. HARTWELL.

VORIS.—Died at Glenwood Springs, Colo., Aug. 2, 1909, Emily Voris, aged 65 years, 11 months, and 29 days. Sister Voris was born at Lincolnshire, England, and at the age of six years came, with her parents, to America, locating for a time in the State of New York, but later traveled westward to Marshall County, Iowa, where, on July 4, 1861, she was united in marriage to W. W. Voris. To this union were born seven children, five of whom remain to mourn the loss of a good and faithful mother. After patiently suffering for a period of nine weeks of cerebral hemorrhage, the deceased fell asleep in Jesus to await his call at the first resurrection. For twenty-five years she remained a faithful and devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and though our loss will be keenly felt, we rejoice in the hope of the speedy return of the Life-giver to call forth his sleeping saints. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. WM. M. ANDRESS.

KELSO.—Brother J. F. Kelso was born Jan. 5, 1851, in Franklin County, Missouri. He died Aug. 5, 1909, being fifty-eight years and seven months old at the time of his death. He was married to Vienna V. Vaughn, Sept. 1, 1873. To this union were born seven children, six sons and one daughter. The daughter and two sons fell asleep in Jesus before the death of their father, but the remaining four sons and wife mourn the loss of the loved one, but not without hope. Brother Kelso embraced present truth under the labors of Brother R. S. Donnell, at Excelsior Springs, Mo., in 1887, and without the shadow of turning from the truth he first loved, he was faithful to the moment of his death. His hope was in the first resurrection. At his request, the writer chose words from the fourteenth chapter of Job as a basis of remarks made at the funeral. He was laid to rest at West Kimswick, near St. Louis, Mo. A large number of sympathizing friends followed the remains to the grave. L. F. TRUBBY.

SEVERSON.—Mrs. Maren Severson fell asleep in Jesus July 19, 1909. Sister Severson was born in Christiania, Norway, April 29, 1863. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith Sept. 30, 1877. June 9, 1889, she came to America, and married Mr. Jergen Hagen the following year. To this union three children were born, two of whom are still living. Brother Hagen fell asleep in 1894. On Dec. 24, 1895, she married Mr. John Severson. To this union were born two children who survive their mother, as also do her first two sons. Shortly after her first marriage, she, with her husband, embraced the third angel’s message, to which she faithfully adhered till the day of her death. She was a member of the oldest Scandinavian Seventh-day Adventist church in America, now called the Oakland church of Wisconsin. The writer used 1 Thess. 4: 13-18 as the basis of his remarks to the people on the funeral occasion. May we, with Paul, ever be zealous to “comfort one another” with the words of this text. M. H. SEENS.

Business Notices

This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

For Sale.—Good, small ripe olives, 50 cents in 5-gal. cans; order these now for first cool weather, as I can not send new crop much before November 1. Pure extracted honey, 7½ cents, 60 lb. cans. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.

For Sale.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 61 cents a gal. in half-barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

Wanted.—A lady or gentleman teacher for two girls, eight and twelve years of age. Good home and reasonable salary to competent person. Very healthful location, quiet country life—near town. Address G. W. Mitchell, Box 14, Austen, W. Va.

Wanted.—By October 1, man to run gentleman’s side treatment-rooms. Must be of good appearance and capable of holding patronage. We have good business. Wages one half. Detail experience in first letter. Address Dr. Alace Mantz-Kani, Old Boston Store, Omaha, Neb.

For Rent.—82 acres land and dairy of 8 or 10 cows, to a man (with family) who understands farming. Must give recommendation. No one but Sabbath-keepers need apply. 1¼ mile from railroad market. A desirable place to live. Address Isaac Hague, Shreve, Ohio.

Hygienic Vegetable Cooking Oil.—Used by our institutions, government inspected. Fully guaranteed. Send stamp for circulars. 2 gal., $3.50; 10 gal., $6.75. Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 60 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.

“Life’s Tempest.”—A new solo, the words composed by Clifford G. Howell, principal Cumberland Industrial School, Daylight, Tenn. Price twenty-five cents a copy. Address the author for one or more copies, and obtain a pleasing song, and also aid in the Southern work.

For Sale.—Peanut Butter, 10c a pound; 100 pounds, freight paid, $12; Peanut Oil, used same as Olive Oil, $2 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7; 57 pounds Vegetable Cooking Oil, in 6 cans, $6; freight paid, $6.50. Cash with order. Vegetarian Meat Co., Washington, D. C.

California Dried Fruits.—Shipped direct from ranch in Napa Valley to families, schools, restaurants, and sanitariums. Larger variety, better facilities, prompt shipment. Write for circular “R” giving full information. Address St. Helena Home Fruit Co., Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal.

Wanted.—Agents to sell our ten-cent magazines: Liberty, Life and Health, and Protestant Magazine. Many are earning a livelihood doing this, and at the same time are doing much good in the circulation of religious literature. Order a few copies, and see how easily our journals sell. Address your tract society, or Review and Herald Publishing Association, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

Special Offer.—Send $10 and get 225 of our new beauties. The whole world is waiting for a new Father and Mother motto, size, 12 x 16. Father and Mother mottoes, if taken alone are $12 for 225. Beautiful roses and pansies, with many other nice flowers. We pay all express charges; so try a nice order before the holidays. We expect to sell one million of the Father and Mother motto alone. Address Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa, or L. N. Muck, College View, Neb.

Cuban Farm for Sale.—Sixteen acres, in the American colony of San Claudio. All cleared, and half under cultivation. Five hundred banana plants, bearing; one hundred fifty orange and grapefruit trees two years old, other native fruits, and two acres in sugar-cane. New six-room frame house, also smaller house, frame. Good water. Church-school and church privileges. Reason for selling, unable to occupy owing to position in work. Further particulars on application. Enclose stamp. This ad. appears but once. Address E. W. Snyder, Box 35, Marianao, Cuba.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire for missionary use late, clean copies of our denominational papers. These should be neatly and carefully wrapped, and sent post-paid:—

Mrs. Elsie Leatherberry, Ladysmith, Wis., periodicals for missionary work.

Mrs. Kate Taylor, 6503 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, papers for missionary work.

A. L. Manous, Cartersville, Ga., denominational literature suitable for missionary work.

Mrs. J. E. Carlson, 2023 Hillside Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn., Swedish, Danish, and English reading-matter.

J. L. Kelley, 1114 First Ave., N. E., Birmingham, Ala., denominational periodicals and tracts for missionary work.

Addresses

THE address of J. V. Willson has been changed from Kimberley, South Africa to 56 Roeland St., Cape Town, South Africa.

The address of F. A. Stahl is Mission Boliviana de los Adventistas del Septimo Dia, Casilla 7, La Paz, Bolivia, South America.

The Next Special Effort

By Editor

On Sabbath, October 2, comes the annual offering for the work among the colored people of the South. We should plan definitely for liberal gifts at this time. The organization of the new department for work among the colored people has brought new courage to our workers in the South, and has brought into the field those who are giving special attention to the organization and extension of this work. Let church officers call attention to this coming offering, so that all may be prepared.

We were glad to greet in Washington last week Elder F. I. Richardson, who has come from Southern California to accept the presidency of the Chesapeake Conference. He will make his home in Baltimore, where the conference office is located. Elder Richardson was for years in missionary service abroad, in the West Indies and South Africa.

School Catalogues and Harvest Ingathering

By Editor

WE acknowledge receipt of the following catalogues of schools, giving date of school opening: The Shenandoah Valley Training Academy, Newmarket, Va., September 14; Adelphian Academy, Holly, Mich., September 7; the Central California Intermediate School, Armona, Cal., September 13; the Strode Industrial Academy, Oswego, Kan., September 8; the Otsego Academy, Otsego, Mich., September 7; Lornedale Academy, Lorne Park, Ontario, September 15; the Berean Industrial School, Malaga, Wash., September 13.

NEXT week a full and definite statement will be made of the program of the coming ‘Harvest Ingathering’ campaign for missions. Watch for it. It is a most interesting outline.

Volume IX of Testimonies Ready

By Editor

VOLUME IX of “Testimonies for the Church,” is ready for mailing. Every reader should provide himself with a copy.

The Time to Help the Colored People

Do not fail to read the article on page 11, “The Time to Help the Colored People,” by C. F. McVagh, president of the Southern Union Conference.

Special Program for Missionary Service

A SPECIAL program is being prepared for the next second Sabbath missionary service, October 9, which, along with notes from the mission fields, will deal with the campaign for missions with the special Harvest Ingathering REVIEW.

Special Harvest Ingathering Review Number

By Editor

THE artists are just finishing their work on the special Harvest Ingathering number of the REVIEW. This issue, to be used in gathering funds for missions, will give the public a strong review of the world-wide work we are engaged in.

A. F. Haines Goes to Panama

WE learn that last month Brother A. F. Haines, formerly with the Pacific Press, of Mountain View, sailed from New Orleans for Panama, where he is now in charge of our West Indian printing-office, recently established at Cristobal, Canal Zone.

Reports from Camp Meetings

THE General Conference brethren, returning from camp-meeting work, report splendid meetings, with a spirit of courage and devotion among the people. The Lord has been good to us, and has given us a glorious message to carry to all people. Let us be true and faithful to him in the service.

Willson Returns to Africa

AFTER a brief visit in the West, since the General Conference, Brother J. V. Willson, secretary of the South African Union Conference, returned to Washington last week and sailed with his wife for Africa. Though glad of this brief furlough, after eleven years abroad, Brother Willson is rejoicing at the prospect of soon being at work again in his field of labor.

Toppenberg to the Abyssinian Mission

Last week Brother V. E. Toppenberg, of Iowa, sailed from New York for Europe, en route to East Africa, where he will join the Abyssinian Mission. This mission is now in the Italian colony of Eritrea, on the borders of Abyssinia, and our brethren are studying the language and working among the people while praying and watching for the open door into Abyssinia proper.

South American Publishing Work

ON the eighth, Elder N. Z. Town, assistant secretary of the Publishing Department, sailed from New York for South America. He will be absent for six months or more in the interests of the book work in that continent, in accordance with plans laid at the General Conference for the thorough organization of the Spanish and Portuguese publishing interests in South America.

Death of Elder H. F. Phelps

FROM Brother T. D. Gibson, of Minneapolis, Minn., we have received the sad announcement of the death, in that city, of Elder H. F. Phelps, known to many of our people as a faithful laborer in the cause of truth. For some years failing health had kept Elder Phelps from active field work, but by pen and voice he labored almost to the end. In former years he was especially active in religious liberty and health and temperance work. We are assured that our brother fell asleep in “the blessed hope” to which he had devoted the service of his life.

The Temperance Cause

By Arthur G. Daniells

OUR brethren connected with the International Publishing Association, College View, Neb., are planning to issue a special Temperance number of the Sions Vaktare, our Swedish paper. Full particulars regarding this special issue will be found on page 22 of this number of the REVIEW.

The Lord has greatly blessed the efforts of our English-speaking people in the dissemination of over one hundred fifteen thousand copies of the Temperance number of the Youth's Instructor. The judgment day alone will reveal the good that this effort has accomplished. The vice-president of one of the leading universities in the country ordered five hundred copies to be placed in the rooms of the university students. The temperance committee of a large denomination asked the privilege of using articles and cuts from the magazine, as did also the Anti-Saloon League of a Western State.

In a recent bulletin of the Associated Prohibition Press, Seventh-day Adventists are classed as one of six leading Protestant denominations doing all in their power to abolish the crime-making, soul-destroying liquor traffic. This is as it should be, and we should do even more in this direction. Several years ago we were admonished that, “the honor of God, the stability of the nation, the well-being of the community, of the home, and of the individual, demand that every possible effort be made in arousing the people to the evil of intemperance.” And again: “Let the danger from the liquor traffic be made plain, and a public sentiment be created that shall demand its prohibition. Let an army be found to stop the sale of the drugged liquors that are making men mad.”

The special number of the Sions Vaktare will be issued on or about the first of October. Our English-speaking brethren and sisters everywhere should now assist the Scandinavian brethren in giving this paper a wide circulation. Many live near Swedish communities, where many copies can be sold. Thousands of this nationality will also be found in our large American cities. Let these be searched out and introduced to this special Temperance number.

A. G. DANIELLS.