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Obituaries

FENNER.—Ednia Fenner, aged fourteen months, died at Chippewa Falls, Wis., Sept. 20, 1909, after an illness of two weeks. Elder P. E. Sheppler, of Bethel, preached words of love and comfort. MRS. LILLIE HEHNE.

RAGLAND.—Mrs. May Ragland was born in Carrollton, N. Y., March 22, 1864, and died Sept. 27, 1909, at the age of forty-five years. She leaves a husband, two sons, three sisters, and one brother to mourn their loss. Sister Ragland has been a member of the Bradford church for twelve years, and passed away in the faith of a soon-coming Saviour. Words of comfort and exhortation by the writer. I. G. BIGELOW.

GIBSON.—Alice, beloved daughter of the late Brother Geo. H. and Sister Rosa Gibson, of Eureka, Cal., was born Dec. 4, 1882, and died of smallpox July 17, 1909, at El Hualco, Arequipa, Perú. Alice knew and loved her Lord from early childhood, and was baptized at the age of sixteen and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which she was reared. Just one year ago she answered a call to take a position as governess in a Catholic family in Peru. She was sick but two short weeks, and that hope which was so precious to her through life was her comfort during those days of suffering, and her stay in the hour of death, for as she faced her last enemy apparently alone, she said, “I am so happy to go, if this is God’s will.” She was laid to rest by strangers, in a strange land, to await the call of the Life-giver. She leaves many friends, who not only mourn their loss, but who sorrow deeply with the brother and sister who have been bereft of one so precious to them. KATHRYN S. WAGNER.

CALHOUN.—John N. Calhoun was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, April 12, 1834. With his parents and family he went to Wisconsin in 1847. In 1857 he was married to Mary E. Marsh. Four children were born of this union, two of whom died in infancy. One son, John R., and a daughter, Mrs. M. C. Harnden, and the wife survive him. Brother Calhoun embraced present truth at Portage, Wis., in 1860, under the labors of Elder T. M. Steward, and, together with his family, was ever a firm believer in the third angel’s message and the truths connected with it. He and his wife were charter members of the Nevada, Iowa, church, which was formed in 1876, and after residing there till 1893, the family removed to Battle Creek, Mich., remaining there until 1908, when they returned to their earlier home. However, they did not long enjoy their residence there, as Brother Calhoun died June 15, 1909, having suffered from a paralytic stroke for about three months. In his dying hour he expressed his strong hope in Christ. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. M. N. CAMPBELL.

KERR.—Mrs. Jennie Alice Kerr (née Beasley) was born in Warren County, Missouri, July 19, 1882, and died Sept. 23, 1909, aged 27 years, 2 months, and 2 days. She accepted the message of the soon-coming Saviour at a camp-meeting held at Newark, Ohio, August, 1894, and was baptized and joined the church at Springfield, Ohio, of which church she was a devoted member until her membership was transferred to the Battle Creek church. She was graduated as a nurse from the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Nov. 19, 1905. She was married Dec. 21, 1906, to L. R. Kerr, at the home of her parents in South Dakota, and went with her husband to Lincoln, Neb. There she was soon taken with that fatal malady, tuberculosis. They came to the Battle Creek Sanitarium a few months ago. All was done that a loving husband and the parents of both could do, but it was of no avail. They laid her away to await the call of “the Saviour, when we believe she will come forth with the saints who have been sleeping in Jesus; then we, if faithful, can clasp her hands once more where there will be no more parting. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. T. Jones. J. M. WILBUR.

CONNER.—Mabel Esther, the little daughter of Floyd W. and Belle M. Conner, was born Nov. 28, 1907, and died Sept. 23, 1909, at Elkwood, Ala. Mabel was a very bright child, and endeared herself to those whom she was with; but we had to lay the little one away until Jesus comes. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by Prof. W. J. Blake; text, Job 14:14. WM. GREENTREE.

LOVELACE.—Anna J. Saunders was born in Harrisville, Wis., May 21, 1866. She died at Dryad, Wash., Oct. 1, 1909. At the age of fourteen she gave her heart to Jesus, and ever lived a faithful life of service to him. Nov. 14, 1893, she was married to C. E. Lovelace, by whom she had three children, two of whom survive her. The end came suddenly, after a brief illness, and the family and friends are left to mourn. She was laid to rest amid the evergreens, in a private lot near her home at Summit Park, Wash. The writer spoke of Jesus and the resurrection, from John 5:20–30, to a large circle of friends. J. W. BOYNTON.

WOODWARD.—James Woodward was born in England, Jan. 2, 1823, and died Sept. 16, 1909, being eighty-six years old. He joined the Methodist Church in his youth. In 1851 he was married to Emma Cox; and in 1856 they came to America, and settled in New York, moving to Sedalia, Mo., in 1874. He accepted the third angel’s message in 1878, under the labors of Elder G. I. Butler, and lived a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. His wife had preceded him sixteen years. He leaves eight children to mourn their loss—two girls and six boys. He died as he had lived, strong in the faith and hope of the soon-coming Saviour. He was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Mo., September 21, all but one of the children being present. D. U. HALE.

GREEN.—On Saturday night, Sept. 25, 1909, Mrs. Mollie E. Green, of Nashville, Tenn., died, in the fifty-first year of her age. Sister Green had for many years kept the Sabbath while a member of another denomination, but finally took her stand for this message, and was received into the church the early part of this year. For many weeks Sister Green had suffered from an incurable malady, though she continued to bear her afflictions with patience and fortitude, being strengthened by the knowledge she had of the Saviour. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held in our Memorial church, and was largely attended. The writer had for assistance in these services, Rev. Mr. Hudson, of N. Edgefield Baptist church, of which several members of Sister Green’s family were members. S. B. HORTON.

HEBNER.—Died at her home in Shelby, Mich., Sept. 17, 1909, of neurasthenia, Mrs. Lizzie Hebner, aged 63 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She was born in King Township, Pearl Co., Ontario, Canada. She lived in Canada with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson, until at the age of twenty-seven she entered into marriage with W. C. Hebner, of Michigan, and removed to this State. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Ida May Hayton, wife of Dr. Hayton. Early in their married life, under the labors of Elders J. H. Waggoner and D. H. Lamson, with her husband she accepted the Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and lived a consistent Christian life until her decease. Of a kind and genial disposition, Sister Hebner always had a smile and a kind word for all with whom she came in contact, and none knew her but to love her. Besides her husband, Elder W. C. Hebner, and a daughter, a large circle of relatives and friends are left to mourn, yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring forth with him.” The funeral was held at the residence, on Sunday, September 19, at 2 P. M., conducted by the writer. S. D. HARTWELL.

How to Write for the Press

THE Religious Liberty Association has just issued a little publication for the benefit of religious liberty workers, entitled “How to Write for the Press.” This contains many helpful suggestions on this subject, and is gotten out in neat, attractive form, with cover. The price is five cents; but it will be sent free to all who will promise to exercise their talents in this line, and “write for and the press.” It has been prepared with the hope of enlisting a large number of our people all over the country in this important but largely hitherto neglected work. All who desire a copy upon the conditions named, will be supplied by addressing W. A. Colcord, corresponding secretary Religious Liberty Association, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

Busy at the Review and Herald Office

By Editor

THE Review and Herald Office is a busy place these days. Its regular work in printing two weekly journals, two monthlies, and three quarterlies, with its large line of books and tracts, is quite sufficient to engage its normal energies. But added to this has come the large edition of the Missions REVIEW, together with circulars, announcements, etc., relating to the Ingathering campaign. Our presses are running nights as well as days, and all our office workers are doing faithful service in preparing the literature for the campaign to open November 1. This missionary effort enlists the interest of all classes of workers.

LAST week Elder H. H. Dexter and family sailed from New York on the same boat with the India party, on his return from the General Conference to his field in France.

Reports from the General Conference Council

BRETHREN returning from the General Conference Council at College View, Neb., bring good reports of the spirit which characterized the meetings. Important plans relating to the various departments of the cause were considered. These will be placed before our readers in the future.

Outline of Missions

THE Mission Board is receiving many requests from schools, sanitariums, and individuals for “Outline of Missions” (the little booklet giving the brief history of missions down to the close of 1907) to be sent them. During the long evenings now coming on, our isolated brethren and sisters will find it both interesting and profitable to take up the study of the world field as outlined in this little history of missions. Those who do so will find their interest kindling afresh in these great mission fields. Those who wish it, should enclose a two-cent stamp. Address Mission Board, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

Missionaries Sail for India

A PARTY of missionaries left New York last week Wednesday on the steamship “Adriatic” bound for India. The company was made up of Elder S. A. Wellman, wife, and child; Elder G. G. Lowry and wife; Prof. R. B. Thurber, wife, and two children; A. G. Kelsey and wife; and Miss Estella Secrist. This party will add material strength to the work in India, and we rejoice that they can go on at this time.

Harvest Ingathering Notes

By A. J. S. Bourdeau

We are acknowledging all orders for the Missions Review by sending the papers themselves.

Everything indicates a great Harvest Ingathering for our missions. What are you doing to help?

Orders for the Missions Review will be filled until December 31. Continue sending your orders.

Up to Thursday noon we had received orders for 234,770 copies of the Missions number of the Review.

If you see that you can not begin work the first day of the first campaign week (November 1-5), plan to begin work the first day of the second campaign week, November 7.

We are filling all orders for campaign supplies as rapidly as possible. Do not feel anxious if either your Missions number of the Review or other supplies are a little late in arriving.

Every missionary visit, canvass, or other experience gained by our people during the great Harvest Ingathering campaign to open November 1, means an increased uplift to our future missionary operations.

Please do not write us that you have not received the “Official Solicitor’s Card” or the “Instruction Leaflet.” They were mailed later than the Missions number in hundreds of cases. You may belong to that class.

We began to mail the “Instruction Leaflet” and the “Official Solicitor’s Card” Thursday, October 14. Many orders for the Missions Review were filled before the other supplies were printed. Those having received only the copies of the Review may look for the leaflets and the cards within a very few days.

As far as possible let every field missionary agent, conference missionary secretary, and book and periodical agent be prepared to assist the officers of our churches in planning for the “preparatory meeting” to be held in each church Sunday, October 31. At that time the printed canvass for the Missions Review will be studied, territory assigned to campaign workers, and other important plans laid.

Brother D. K. Royer, secretary-treasurer of the New Jersey Conference, has apparently gotten the start of us all by securing a check for ten dollars from a Wall Street (New York) business man the morning of the twelfth inst. He says: “I wrote him a letter, telling him I would shortly send him the Missions number of the REVIEW. He replied that he would be glad for the REVIEW. This man is not an Adventist, but I have been keeping in touch with him as I would with others of our isolated people, and secured ten dollars from him for our midsummer offering a few months ago.”

A. J. S. BOURDEAU.

Elder Loughborough Visits Washington

HALE and hearty for one of his advanced years, and full of his usual hope and faith, Elder J. N. Loughborough reached Washington last week. Leaving California for Australia more than a year ago, he spent several months in that great field, attending general gatherings and visiting various churches. Later he sailed for South Africa, laboring in the same manner. The last few weeks he has been attending various conferences in Europe, and visiting some of the centers of our work. The labors of Brother Loughborough have been greatly appreciated by our brethren in these countries. He is spending a few days at the Foreign Mission Seminary, occupying the chapel hour in instruction to the students. We are glad that, with other old pioneers in this movement, he is still spared to bear his testimony of faith and courage in God's leadings in this message.