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Mary Isabelle Cobban-Ingle

Obituaries

Mary Isabelle Cobban-Ingle

The relatives and personal friends of Sister Mary Cobban-Ingle were made inexpressibly sad by the word flashed over the cable from Africa the eighth of March, telling of her death. Letters had told of a slight illness, but none, even in Africa, supposed it was serious until the close. Mary Isabelle Cobban-Ingle was born at Howard, S. Dak., Oct. 21, 1884, and died at Durban, Natal, South Africa, March 8, 1914, after an illness of about three months. She was baptized by Elder G. B. Tripp at the age of ten years. She received her education in our own schools, having attended school at Battle Creek, Graysville, Mount Vernon, and South Lancaster. She finished the normal course at South Lancaster in the spring of 1908, and began teaching in the Takoma Park church school in the fall of the same year. In December she was invited by the Mission Board to connect with Claremont Union College, South Africa. She sailed on the eighteenth of December. After being connected with the college for some time, she went to Rhodesia and continued school work, returning after two years to serve one year in the college. She was married Nov. 15, 1912, to Brother Arthur Ingle. They made their home in Durban. The sweet, sunny, modest life of Sister Mary won the heart love of those with whom she had close association. It was a sad day for her children in the Takoma Park school when she left them for Africa. What comfort there is in the glorious and sure hope that these broken ties will soon be restored! The funeral services were conducted by Elder O. K. Butler. She was laid to rest in a cemetery on a hill overlooking the blue, sparkling waters of the

Bay of Durban. Her husband, parents, one sister, and one brother are left to wait and work until the Life-giver returns to call her forth to a glorious and immortal life. A. G. DANIELLS.

BANKS.—Mary J. Banks was born in Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1826, and died May 19, 1914. She was an earnest, consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over ten years. She is survived by two daughters. Her cheerfulness and faithfulness as a Christian worker were an inspiration to many. We feel confident that she will come forth in the first resurrection, when the King shall claim his own. J. S. WASHBURN.

NEWMAN.—Alvin Newman was born June 2, 1888, and died May 22, 1914. During his long illness he gave his heart to God. His attention was called to the message for this time, and he readily received it, remaining faithful until the last. Two sisters, three brothers, and many relatives and friends survive. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother R. L. Bradford. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:19. J. W. ALLISON.

WILKS.—Susan J. Wilks was born in Lapeer County, Michigan. She was married to Mr. Wilks on Nov. 15, 1864. The deceased accepted present truth at Battle Creek, Mich., but her home for years was in East Jordan, Mich. She was a cheerful, hopeful Christian. A few months before her death the family moved to La Mesa, Cal., where she peacefully fell asleep at the home of her son April 7, 1914. Elder W. M. Healey spoke comforting words at the funeral service. ILLA M. KNOX.

HARRISON.—Effa Cornelia Wilson was born Jan. 6, 1881, at Moe's River, Compton Co., Quebec, and died May 22, 1914, near the place of her birth. In 1903 she was married to Earnest Harrison. Five children were born to this union, four of whom are left to mourn the loss of a kind, loving mother. Sister Harrison was born to Seventh-day Adventist parents, and died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. A husband, four children, an aged father, two brothers, two sisters, and a large circle of friends mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the church and by M. O. Dingman. A. V. OLSON.

SANFORD.—Died May 24, 1914, at Mountain View, Cal., of cerebral hemorrhage, Sister Cora A. Sanford. She was born in Rochester, N. Y., April 6, 1858. Her maiden name was Stewart. She was married to Mr. Van R. Sanford in Princeton, Minn., on Sept. 16, 1877. Their union was blessed with a son and a daughter, both of whom, with an adopted daughter, are left to mourn. For thirty-eight years Sister Sanford lived for the Lord. She was a faithful, devoted, conscientious Christian. The Mountain View church and her family feel that they have suffered loss in the sudden death of Sister Sanford, but we believe that she sleeps in Jesus, and that, if faithful, we shall meet her at the first resurrection. M. C. W.

BRISTOL.—Carolina Amelia Malory was born in Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, May 27, 1854, and died at her home, in Hanover Village, Mich., April 25, 1914. The deceased with her parents came to Michigan in 1866, settling in Chesaning. On Nov. 28, 1872, she was married to Wm. H. Snyder, of Spring Arbor. To this union two children were born, one of whom survives. Her husband died in 1906, and six years later she was married to Philip Bristol, who is left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife. Sister Bristol was a faithful follower of the Master and a believer in the third angel's message. She learned this truth several years ago, and as a nurse had many opportunities to speak of her faith to those about her. She died in hope of the soon coming of Christ. A large and sympathetic congregation listened to words of comfort and warning based on Job 23:10. WM. GUTHRIE.

FISH.—Died at his home in Bandon, Oregon, March 9, 1914, J. G. Fish, aged 53 years. Our brother accepted present truth about twenty-two years ago, and fell asleep in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Prof. W. H. Bunch conducted the funeral service. T. G. BUNCH.

COPELAND.—Catherine Magdalene Axe was born at Mount Joy, Pa., Jan. 8, 1835, and died at Arkansas City, Kans., April 22, 1914. She was married to Miles Copeland Feb. 4, 1855. Sister Copeland accepted the truths of the third angel's message several years ago, and for the last two years was a member of the Arkansas City church. She was laid to rest beside her husband, at Augusta, Kans. Five sons and one daughter mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. C. Wilson of the United Brethren Church. MRS. V. H. FUNK.

WARD.—Died on Feb. 22, 1914, Marjorie Belle Ward, aged 7 years, daughter of Clifton W. and Ethel Breed Ward, of Wilmington, Vt. She was a sunbeam in her home, and the grief-stricken family feel greatly in need of God's help in this hour of trial. The parents, with one brother and one sister, are left to mourn. It was not possible to hold a funeral service at the time of burial on account of the nature of her disease, but a memorial service was held later, largely attended by Marjorie's schoolmates and friends. F. W. STRAY.

WILLIAMS.—Sarrilda Winget was born in Indiana, and at the age of seventeen was married to R. S. Smith. She was the mother of seven children, one of whom survives. Her husband died, and in 1904 she was united in marriage with Horace H. Williams, and was again left a widow, in 1906. In June of that year she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Princeton, Ind., and remained a faithful member until her death. She fell asleep at the home of her son, in Bermont, Fla., March 26, 1914, aged 73 years, 4 months, and 14 days. *

BRYANT.—Maranda K. Delano-Swan-Bryant died April 8, 1914, at the home of her son in West Paris, Maine, lacking only a few days of being 80 years of age. For forty years she was a faithful member of the South Woodstock Seventh-day Adventist Church, and her steadfast Christian life was a constant witness to the truth and the grace of God. She was a widow for about thirty-two years. Three sons, three stepsons, and one stepdaughter, together with other relatives, will miss her as she is laid away beside her companion to await the resurrection of the just. F. M. DANA.

KINNE.—Martha Elizabeth Emerson Kinne was born at Iron Ridge, Wis., in the year 1845. At the age of twenty-one years she was married to Daniel Kinne. About six years later she accepted the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a faithful Christian, liberal in her support of the gospel work, until her death. In her peaceful life one could see that she had learned in Christ's school of rest. She passed away at the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium on May 15, 1914. The writer spoke words of consolation at the funeral service. Two brothers and one sister are left to mourn. T. G. LEWIS.

FREEMANTLE.—Sister Amy Harwood was born in England, Jan. 3, 1844, and died in Bellingham, Wash., May 20, 1914. May 18, 1874, she was married to Edwin Freemantle, at Brighton, England. They went to British Columbia in 1889, afterward moving to Colville, Wash., where she heard the truths of the third angel's message preached by Elder W. W. Stewart. She accepted the truth at that time, and proved faithful to it till she died. She was perfectly resigned to the will of the Lord, and had a bright hope in the first resurrection. She bore her suffering with great patience, and had perfect trust and confidence in the Lord. A husband, with whom she had lived for forty years, and a brother and a sister in England, mourn their loss. Elder H. M. Hansen spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:12, 13. STELLA B. LOWRY.

ALTMAN.—Harriett Lucetta Altman was born in Ohio, Aug. 21, 1839, and died March 6, 1914, at her home in Colorado Springs, Colo. She is survived by her husband and two of their three children. Some twenty-five years ago the family came to Colorado on account of our sister's failing health. Although an invalid, she was always of good courage, and continually rejoiced in the Lord and in the blessed hope of his soon coming. We have every reason to believe that she sleeps in Jesus. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

MCALLISTER.—Isabella A. McAllister was born Aug. 14, 1841, and died April 19, 1914, at her home in Holly, Mich. In October, 1865, she was married to Joseph Hooper, and in 1869 they moved to Edenville, Mich., where most of their married life was spent. Our sister is survived by her husband and three daughters. She accepted present truth in 1871, and was ever a faithful worker for God. She sought in every possible way to encourage and help those around her. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer to an audience of sympathizing friends. M. SHEPARD.

GAULT.—Mary Ellen Gault died at her home near Ashland, Ohio, April 14, 1914, aged 58 years. She was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, but at the age of twelve years accompanied her family to Ohio, settling in Ashland County. Her death is mourned by her husband, four children, and a wide circle of friends. The deceased suffered much during the last year and a half of her life, but was always patient and cheerful. From childhood she was an earnest Christian, and during the last ten years of her life a believer in the third angel's message. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastors Keller and Wylie of the Dunkard Church. NED S. ASHTON.

HARLE.—Died at the home of her daughter in Brentcreek, Mich., April 17, 1914, Mrs. Sarah Harle, aged 90 years. A son and a daughter, three brothers, and one sister survive. Sister Harle believed in and loved the third angel's message for more than forty years, having accepted present truth during a tent effort conducted by Elders I. D. Van Horn and J. O. Corliss. At the funeral service words of consolation were spoken from Rev. 14:13: “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” B. L. POST.

Camp Meetings

ATLANTIC UNION

Massachusetts, Boston .......... June 11-21

New York, Utica .......... June 18-28

Western New York, Salamanca .......... June 18-28

Maine, Camden .......... June 25 to July 5

Northern New England, Claremont, N. H. .......... Aug. 20-30

Southern New England, New Haven, Conn. .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

CENTRAL UNION

Wyoming, Edgemont, S. Dak. .......... June 11-21

North and South Missouri, Clinton .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

COLUMBIA UNION

West Pennsylvania, Homestead Park, Pittsburgh .......... June 11-21

Eastern Pennsylvania, Emmanuel Grove, Allentown .......... June 18-28

New Jersey, Camden .......... June 25 to July 5

Ohio, Mount Vernon .......... Aug. 13-23

Virginia, Lynchburg .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

Chesapeake .......... Sept. 24 to Oct. 1

West Virginia, Parkersburg .......... Oct. 1-11

EASTERN CANADIAN UNION

Quebec, South Stukely .......... June 16-23

Ontario, Oshawa .......... June 25 to July 5

LAKE UNION

East Michigan, Orion .......... June 11-21

Wisconsin, Wausau .......... June 18-28

Indiana, Logansport .......... Aug. 6-16

West Michigan .......... Aug. 13-23

North Michigan .......... Aug. 20-30

Southern Illinois, Altamont, Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

Northern Illinois .......... Sept. 3-13

NORTHERN UNION

South Dakota, Huron .......... June 12-21

North Dakota, Jamestown .......... June 22-28

PACIFIC UNION

Northern California, Sacramento .......... June 10-21

Montana, Helena .......... June 11-21

California, Oakland .......... June 23 to July 5

Southern California, near Los Angeles .......... Aug. 3-16

Western Washington, Auburn .......... Aug. 20-30

Utah .......... Sept. 7-13

Arizona .......... Oct. 8-18

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Carolina, Greenwood, July 30 to Aug. 9

North Carolina, Greensboro .......... Aug. 13-23

Georgia, Macon (colored) .......... Aug. 20-30

Georgia (colored), Macon .......... Aug. 20-30

Cumberland, Lenoir City, Tenn. .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

SOUTHERN UNION

Tennessee River, Jackson .......... July 10-20

Mississippi, Jackson .......... July 23 to Aug. 2

Louisiana, New Orleans .......... July 30 to Aug. 10

Louisiana, New Orleans (colored) .......... July 31 to Aug. 9

Alabama, Montgomery .......... Aug. 7-17

Kentucky, Nicholasville .......... Aug. 20-30

SOUTHWESTERN UNION

South Texas, Houston .......... July 23 to Aug. 3

Arkansas, Hot Springs .......... Aug. 13-23

WESTERN CANADIAN UNION

Alberta, Red Deer .......... June 18-28

Saskatchewan, Regina .......... June 25 to July 5

Manitoba, Morden .......... July 2-12

Tennessee River Conference Association

By J. W. Norwood; F. C. Varney

THE second annual meeting of the Tennessee River Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene on the camp ground at Jackson, Tenn., at 9 A. M., July 13, 1914, for the purpose of electing officers and transacting other necessary business. Accredited delegates to the conference are delegates to the association.

J. W. NORWOOD, President; F. C. VARNEY, Secretary.

Maine Conference Association

By Franklin M. Dana; W. O. Howe

The first meeting of the regular annual session of the Maine Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held on the Adventist camp ground in Camden, Maine, Monday, June 29, 1914, at 10:30 A. M., in connection with the Maine Seventh-day Adventist camp meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of trustees for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association. All the accredited delegates to the regular session of the Maine Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (unincorporated) are members of the association.

FRANKLIN M. DANA, President; W. O. HOWE, Clerk.

Western New York Conference Association

By H. W. Carr; T. B. Westbrook

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Western New York Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held on the camp ground at Salamanca, N. Y., the first session being appointed for 9 A. M., June 25, 1914.

H. W. CARR, President;

T. B. WESTBROOK, Secretary.

New York Conference Association

By W. H. Holden; F. N. Johnson

NOTICE is hereby given that the New York Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) is called to convene in Utica, N. Y., on the Seventh-day Adventist camp ground, at 10:30 A. M., June 23, 1914, for the purpose of electing officers and transacting other necessary business.

W. H. HOLDEN, President.

F. N. JOHNSON, Secretary.

Manitoba Conference

By E. M. Chapman; B. L. Grundset

THE eleventh session of the Manitoba Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Morden, Manitoba, July 2-12, 1914. The first business session will be held July 3, at 9 A. M. It is desired that all delegates be present at the first session of the conference.

E. M. CHAPMAN, President;

B. L. GRUNDSET, Secretary.

Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By GEORGE E. JUDD

THE seventeenth annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, on North Washington Avenue, Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, July 1, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

By order of the board of trustees.

GEORGE E. JUDD, Secretary.

Pennsylvania Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By A. R. Sandborn

THE annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held in connection with the Eastern Pennsylvania conference and camp meeting, at Emmanuel Grove, near Allentown, Pa., June 18-28, 1914, the first meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 24, at 10 A. M., for the election of trustees, and the transaction of any other business that should properly come before the meeting.

A. R. SANDBORN, President.

The July “Watchman”

The great miners’ strike in Colorado has been causing no little uneasiness among State and federal officials the past few weeks. There has been actual warfare in the strike zone between the strikers and government troops. It has been reported that troops patrolling the strike region have taken undue advantage of the situation and have committed many outrages. As a result, Judge Ben B. Lindsey, of Denver, has headed a committee composed largely of miners’ wives to visit President Wilson and protest against the outrages of the soldiers.

The condition in Colorado is just another one of the many signs of the soon coming of Christ. But the public generally does not realize this, therefore this situation will be dealt with in a leading article in the July Watchman. What a splendid opportunity to show the public what all such unrest is leading to!

The Mexican situation also lacks a great deal of having quieted down. From a diplomatic standpoint, the situation in Mexico is still tense. Another leading article on the Mexican controversy will appear in the July Watchman.

Some other leaders in the July issue are:—

“A Century of Peace.”

“Will the Coming of Christ Be Secret ?”

“California and the Sunday Law.”

“The Peace Movement Versus the War Movement; Which Will Prevail ?”

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Revival of the Work

This impressive and convincing testimony in favor of more energetic endeavor for souls is intended to create a determination on the part of every worker to put forth his best effort in the cause of God. It emphasizes the call to active service, the needs of the hour, and the necessity for consecration, faithfulness, courage, perseverance, faith, and tact. 6 pages. Price, 40 cents per one hundred copies.

Gospel Order

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While attending the recent General Conference many persons received a copy of the tract “The Darkness of Millennial Dawn,” and frequently was it said, “Just what I have been looking for.” In this tract many teachings on the subject are shown to be vagaries, and the truth concerning the millennial reign of Christ is clearly presented. 16 pages. Price, 2 cents per copy.

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The Moderate Drinker's Great Crime

While a man may drink moderately all his life and not become a drunkard, he imparts an inherited appetite for liquor to his children, which they may not be able to control: and, besides, he subjects them to physical, mental, and moral deformity.

Scientific Investigation

has established the fact that liquor-drinking parents are responsible for the majority of the deformed, epileptic, idiotic, and incorrigible children of the world. Only 23 per cent of the children of drinking parents are found to be proficient , 77 per cent are dullards, and 76 per cent suffer from some organic disease.

The Temperance Instructor is needed in the homes of all moderate-drinking parents. It will lead them to repentance and to the forming of better habits.

Some Special Features in the Future Make-Up of Our Church Paper

By Editor

The editors of the REVIEW have been giving careful thought during the last few weeks to the general make-up of our church paper, and studying wherein it can be made stronger and better in the fulfillment of its world-wide mission as the general church paper of the denomination. We are glad to present herewith several features which will be incorporated into the journal in the near future, and which, we believe, will materially strengthen it:—

1. Our general departments. We shall seek in these departments to deal with some of the larger and more general questions which pertain to the progress of the work. For instance, in the Religious Liberty department we shall seek to obtain reports from the various sections of North America and from other lands, telling how the movement in behalf of religious liberty is being carried forward, and calling attention to the issues which are pending in relation to our work as a people. We shall seek to strengthen each one of our departments by similar provision.

2. In addition to the excellent general variety of material which will be provided from week to week, Elder W. A. Spicer has kindly consented to begin soon a series of articles covering the leading features of our religious faith. These will be presented in Brother Spicer’s inimitable style, and made concise, comprehensive, and simple.

3. Brother C. M. Snow will begin in the near future a series of articles dealing with some of the great false religious systems of the world. Mohammedanism, Hinduism, Mormonism, hypnotism, Christian Science, theosophy, New Thought, Spiritualism, etc., will be embraced in these studies. Their aim will be to make our people intelligent with reference to the leading principles of these cults and their errors, from the standpoint of reason and the Word of God.

4. Arrangements have been completed with Mrs. C. C. Lewis to take charge of the Home and Health department beginning with our issue of July 2. We believe that this department should be a strong factor in the upbuilding of the home life. Many practical questions relating to the home and its material phases, together with the relations existing between parents and children, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, etc., will be considered. Sister Lewis brings to this work an experience of many years as a devoted and successful mother, as a competent teacher, and as a writer on various religious themes.

5. We propose to open in the columns of the REVIEW the Questions and Answers department, the same as was conducted by Elder Uriah Smith some years ago. Many helpful and practical questions relating to the various phases of this message, church government, Christian doctrine, duty and experience, etc., will be considered.

We hope to be able to place the REVIEW in every English-speaking Seventh-day Adventist home before the close of 1914. Will you help us accomplish this purpose?

The conferences are continually being called upon to release workers for the fields abroad, and the Mission Board finds ever the heartiest cooperation in this matter from conference officers; and we know the believers in the churches, much as they miss workers called away, are glad to bid them Godspeed as they go to labor for souls over the seas. Recently the Pacific Union Conference was again asked to release two valued workers, and Elder E. E. Andross, president of the union, writes to the Mission Board: “We will release Brother and Sister J. P. Casey to respond to the call from South Africa, though it will be a loss to us. We send them forth with our blessing, praying that God may make them a great help to the work there.”

Recruits Arrive in Sumatra

From Brother B. Judge, of Sumatra, comes a letter expressing joy in the arrival of Elder J. S. and Mrs. Yates. Brother Judge has been holding the fort in Sumatra longer than health conditions would safely warrant, and he and Mrs. Judge will now be granted a much-needed furlough to Australia, their homeland. Brother Judge writes: “We are indeed happy to greet these strong young people who come to labor among the millions on this great island. May God be with them. They will need your prayers and your gifts. Personally we wish to thank you for sending us these recruits, which enable us to have a much-needed change.”

Miss Florence Shull Appointed to China

UNDER appointment to China, Miss Florence Shull, of the office of the Pacific Press, sailed June 3 from San Francisco, traveling by way of Australia in company with Elder and Mrs. Daniells, in order to assist Elder Daniells in his writing and correspondence. Miss Shull is a stenographer, and has been assisting in the editorial department of the Pacific Press. She goes to China to join the staff in the Shanghai office.

Miss Helen Knight Arrives from South America

Last week Miss Helen Knight arrived in Washington from South America. She goes on to the West, planning to enter the Pacific Union College to complete her school work. Miss Knight is the daughter of Elder C. E. and Mrs. Knight, formerly of Argentina, though now of Ecuador, where Elder Knight is acting as superintendent of the Ecuador Mission.

Christiansen Sails for Europe

On June 13, from New York, Elder A. G. Christiansen and family sailed for Europe. Elder Christiansen was released from the superintendency of the Nevada Mission in order that he might respond to an invitation to take the presidency of the Denmark Conference.

Important Prohibition Item

By S. B. Horton

THE status of the prohibition question before Congress has received a sudden change. About six weeks ago the administration caucus of the House decided to postpone consideration of the Hobson amendment (H. R. 168) until the next session of Congress, which convenes the first Monday in December. The prohibition leaders, while desirous of immediate action, accepted the caucus decree, and for this reason sent out request that the petition work be held in abeyance for the present.

But within the last few days, pressure, presumably from the liquor forces, has been brought to bear to force a vote in the House of Representatives on the question. At this writing it is expected that a rule will come from the Committee on Rules, naming an early date in July for the consideration and disposal of the Hobson amendment. It will be incumbent upon all those who favor eliminating the liquor traffic to at once send in petitions and strong letters to members of Congress, asking for a favorable vote on the proposed amendment. A good, strong, respectful letter to individual members of Congress will do as much as petition blanks containing a few names, and perhaps accomplish more. However, the petition work should not be discarded. It is to be hoped that our churches and leaders throughout the country will give this matter prompt attention. Church officers and leaders should address letters to the respective members representing the districts in which the writers are located.

S. B. HORTON.

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