p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 23. (6/8/1911)

Earlier text: Why We Should Read Our General Church Paper

Obituaries

CUDNEY.—Died April 27, 1911, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Carr, at Bellaire, Mich., Brother Cudney, in the eighty-ninth year of his age. He was born near Brantford, Canada, and came to Michigan in 1862. He accepted present truth about twenty years ago. His wife died four years ago last November. Mrs. E. R. Brown.

WESTERMAN.—Minnie Westerman was born near Mankato, Minn., and died at Minneapolis, May 15, 1911, aged 22 years, 10 months, and 14 days. She was the youngest of a family of eleven children. The father and mother and the ten brothers and sisters were present at the funeral, which was held in the Adventist church at Mankato. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 45: 18, to a well-filled house. A. O. Burrill.

OWEN.—Thomas A. Owen was born in Tennessee, March 4, 1825, and died at Healdsburg, Cal., Jan. 11, 1911. With his wife, Brother Owen accepted the faith of the third angel’s message in 1885, and ever after was a devoted and faithful member of the Healdsburg church. He died with a bright hope of life beyond the tomb. His companion and seven children survive him. Funeral services were held by the writer at the home, interment taking place in the Healdsburg cemetery. C. L. Taylor.

BLOW.—Died at his home in La Cygne, Kan., Jan. 21, 1911, Brother Peter Blow, aged seventy-three years. He was born at Lusbey, near London, England, and came with his parents to Ohio at the age of sixteen, serving in the Union army through the civil war. After his marriage to Louisa C. Bartram, they moved to Franklin County, Kansas, in 1870. Here they accepted the third angel’s message in November, 1877. He has lived at La Cygne since 1895. His companion, five children, and many friends are left to mourn. Dan E. Huffman.

STAINES.—Died at the St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Tenn., May 17, 1911, Ward Ora Staines. He was born March 18, 1910, and was thus fourteen months old, lacking one day, at the time of his death. Little Ward was the second and only surviving son of Prof. and Mrs. Ora Staines, of the Hillcrest School, near Nashville. Brother and Sister Staines have been deeply afflicted in the loss of their children, both having died as infants. The funeral was held at the Hillcrest School, May 18, the writer speaking words of comfort from Job 1: 21. Percy T. Magan.

SPENCER.—Edna Ramsdale was born in Denver, Colo., May 6, 1886, and died May 8, 1911, aged twenty-five years and three days. In early youth, she gave her heart to God, united with the church, and lived a consistent Christian life until her death. On March 28, 1905, Miss Ramsdale was joined in marriage to Mr. Frank I. Spencer. To them was born one son. The grief of the husband and child, and also of her mother, sister, and brother, is assuaged by the Christian’s hope. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral from Rev. 1: 18 and 21: 5. F. M. Burg.

ALBORG.—Christian J. Alborg was born near Alborg, Denmark, Aug. 24, 1833, and died at his home in Viborg, S. D., Feb. 9, 1911, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 16 days. At the age of twenty-eight he was married to Sophia Holgerson, who died seven years ago. They left Europe for America in 1866, and located in Racine, Wis. They came to Dakota early in the seventies, and were among the first settlers here. In 1875 they accepted the advent message, to which they ever remained faithful. Eight children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Tim. 6: 8. O. M. Kittle.

WOLF.—Angelina D. Wolf (née Dawson) was born in Clarksboro, N. J., Jan. 30, 1840, and died at the home of her daughter, May 12, 1911, in the seventy-second year of her age. She was united in marriage to James Albert Wolf, Jan. 21, 1864, in the town in which she was born. One of three daughters born to this union, as well as the husband, died before the wife and mother. Sister Wolf was a great sufferer during the later years of her life, but she found joy in present truth, which she accepted years ago. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13. Our sister was laid to rest in Clarksboro, N. J. George W. Spies.

FORD.—Augustus Ford was born in Courthessen Landenburg, Germany, April 27, 1835, and died at his home in Hillsdale, Mich., April 23, 1911, aged 75 years, 11 months, and 27 days. At the age of eighteen he came to America. When twenty-five years old, he was married to Lydia E. Bitgood, who survives him. To this union were born a daughter and three sons, one of whom fell asleep twenty-nine years ago. Two sons and the daughter survive him.—G. D. Ford, of Galesburg, Mich.; I. A. Ford, of Washington, D. C.; and Mrs. S. M. Vosburg, of Augusta, Mich. Jan. 5, 1863, he enlisted in the United States army, and marched under General Sherman through Tennessee, Georgia, and North and South Carolina to Washington, returning home June 25, 1865. In January, 1874, he, with his companion, accepted the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a consistent and faithful member till his death. Brother Ford was a kind husband, a good neighbor, and a true Christian. He fell asleep with a bright hope, and will hear from the Saviour’s lips the words, “Well done.” The funeral was held at the home in Hillsdale, and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. The services were conducted by the writer, from 2 Tim. 4: 7, assisted by Elder Lawback, of the Free Methodist church, and Elder Clarence Cummings, of Oregon. The remains were taken to Augusta for burial. L. F. Westfall.

MULLENEX.—John Sherman Mullenex was born in Correctionville, Iowa, May 19, 1894, and was killed by lightning near Crawford, Neb., April 21, 1911, aged 16 years, 11 months, and 2 days. About six years ago, John, with his parents, became a Christian, and at the time of his death he was a member of the Crawford (Neb.) church. Less than a month before his death, our young brother was present at, and took an earnest part in, our quarterly meeting. Father, mother, three sisters, and two brothers are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, and our brother was laid to rest in the Crow Butte Cemetery. L. E. Curtis.

JUDD.—Florence Victoria Kilburn was born in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, May 24, 1840, and died in Idaho, April 20, 1911, aged 70 years, 10 months, and 26 days. While in young womanhood, her parents moved to Illinois, where she met Geo. H. Judd, to whom she was married Jan. 9, 1864. They moved to Kansas, where six children were born to them. Later they went to California. Here Mrs. Judd heard and accepted the third angel’s message. They finally came to Newton, Kan., to spend their remaining days. She united with the church there, which membership was retained until her death. The Methodist minister, Mr. Woodward, conducted the funeral service. Mrs. M. L. Lawry.

MASON.—David Elliot Mason was born in Rensselaer County, New York, Dec. 31, 1842, and was killed by accident, May 11, 1911. He had lived near Willis for many years. The truths of the third angel’s message were brought to his attention about twenty years ago, and he accepted them, and became a member of the Willis church, retaining his membership there until the time of his death. His wife, two sons, and a large circle of more distant relatives mourn their loss. Brother Mason was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Willis. Text, 1 John 4: 9. E. K. Slade.

KINNEY.—Died at Carlingford, N. B., May 16, 1911, Sister Annie Alice Kinney, wife of Brother Clarence J. Kinney. The deceased was in the thirtieth year of her age. She accepted present truth three years ago, and since that time has been an earnest and consistent Christian. She fell asleep confident of awakening at the coming of the Lord, and of entering the eternal kingdom with the redeemed. She leaves four little children. The funeral took place at Florenceville, N. B., the girlhood home of Sister Kinney, and was attended by a large company of relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by the resident Presbyterian minister. J. A. Strickland.

WEAVERLING.—Died in Aledo, Ill., April 30, 1911, Henry H. Weaverling, aged seventy-six years. His sufferings were borne with patience, and he died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Brother Weaverling was a soldier in the Federal army, and was buried by his comrades of the G. A. R. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15: 49. The Methodist minister assisted in the services. A profusion of flowers, as well as a large attendance of friends and neighbors, testified to the regard in which he was held. Besides his companion, he is survived by three sons and one daughter. The services were held in the Aledo court-house. *

Damaged Books Exhausted

The stock of damaged books from the recent Review and Herald fire has been entirely exhausted, and no more orders can be filled from this stock.

Piotrowskis Sail for the Levant

We have omitted to mention that the last week in May, Brother F. Hermann Piotrowski and wife, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, sailed from New York for Europe, in response to a call to enter the work in one of the Arabic-speaking fields of the Levant Union Mission.

Reports on Two Missionary Colleges

Last week Prof. W. E. Howell, principal of the Fireside Correspondence School, returned from a visit to the Mount Vernon and Emmanuel Missionary colleges. At Mount Vernon he gave the baccalaureate sermon, taking for his subject, “The Abundant Life.” He delivered the graduating address at Berrien Springs on the theme, “The Dominance of Character in the Life Career.” He reports both of these schools as doing excellent work.

Correction to April Literature Sales Figures

OUR attention is called by Elder N. Z. Town to a mistake in the Publishers' department last week, of the total value of literature sold during the month of April. In the canvassers' summary, the figures should have been $92,800, instead of $265,000, as stated in the note.

Young People Enter the Evangelistic Field

From the schools just closed, hundreds of our young people have gone into the evangelistic field, to aid in tent-meetings or Bible work, or to engage in selling books and periodicals that will bring the truth for this time to the attention of many thousands. May the blessing of the Lord attend them.

The Foreign Mission Problem

THE question propounded by Elder E. W. Farnsworth in his article on page 6 is well worth the personal consideration of every reader. Let us consider how we would feel were we in the place of the brethren and sisters in the foreign field, and then let us relate ourselves to the great foreign mission problem as we should wish them to do.

Postgraduate Work for Nurses

ATTENTION is directed to the statement of Dr. R. S. Ingersoll, medical superintendent of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium, regarding the work for postgraduate nurses in connection with the institution. Many young men and women who have finished the nurses' course in other sanitariums would find it greatly to their advantage to avail themselves of the postgraduate work offered in connection with the Sanitarium and the Seminary.

Dedication of the Palmyra Church

From Elder A. R. Ogden, president of the North Missouri Conference, we have received copies of the Palmyra (Mo.) Spectacle and Herald, giving excellent accounts of the dedication of the new Seventh-day Adventist church building in that city. In connection with the account of the dedication is given a brief but clear presentation of the general work of Seventh-day Adventists, with some of the leading doctrines held by us.

White Memorial Church Dedicated

At Portland, Maine, Sunday, May 28, the White Memorial Church was dedicated to the service of the Lord. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Prof. C. S. Longacre, principal of South Lancaster Academy. Several days' meetings were held in connection with the dedication, in which Elders W. B. White, J. F. Piper, and Daniel Nettleton took part. We hope all will bear in mind the appeal which has been made in behalf of this church building, and will desire to have some part in the plan building of this memorial for the truth in this important city.

Elder Knox Visits Europe

Last week Elder W. T. Knox, treasurer of the General Conference, left Washington for Europe. He will visit some of the centers of our work there just before the July biennial council, returning in August.

Elder Horton Improving

SHORTLY after Elder S. B. Horton’s appointment to the assistant secretary-ship of the Religious Liberty Department of the General Conference, he was taken with an acute attack of inflammatory rheumatism, and for the past three weeks he has been sick at the Washington Sanitarium. We are glad to report that he is now improving. During Elder Horton’s illness, Elder C. B. Haynes has been assisting in the department as much as he could in connection with his other responsibilities.

Political Changes in Mexico

Following the agreement between the insurgents and representatives of the federal government, President Diaz and Vice-President Corral resigned their offices in the Mexican republic, and Señor de la Barra was chosen temporary president, pending the general election, which will be held in six months. Shortly after his resignation, General Diaz sailed for Spain. Upon the resignation of President Diaz, General Madero resigned as president of the provisional government. President de la Barra is making every effort to pacify the country. Important reforms are being instituted, and the better classes of all parties in the republic are heartily uniting to secure a stable government and restore the equilibrium of business and commercial conditions.

Looking to Us

By Editor

On another page is a message to our South African brethren, sent from a Basutoland village: “We perish! Come to help us. We will listen to the voice of the Great Shepherd, and obey his commandments.” This is a type of the calls that are now coming to us from every continent. A tribe of Indians, that has never been visited by a white man, is calling to us from north of the Amazon, in South America, reporting that many of its members are keeping the Sabbath.

It is a pitifully urgent and yet a most thrilling situation in Asia and Africa and all the world. The fields are white unto harvest, and there is such a call for workers and for advance into yet untouched regions as we have never before known. The next great hope for missions, under the blessing of the Lord, is the coming midsummer offering, to be made made in all the churches on Sabbath, July 1. It is none too early to begin to plan for it and pray for it. The fields will watch anxiously for reports of that day’s service.