[If you are anxious to see the youth saved for service, do not fail to read what the Missionary Volunteer secretaries say about the young people's work in their respective conferences. Experience is confirming the message first sent us eighteen years ago, saying, “We have an army of youth to-day who can do much if they are properly directed and encouraged.” What the secretaries say will help you to seize your opportunities to lead young people into Christian service. Other secretaries will later tell us of their work.— M. E.]
Kentucky
The organization of the Missionary Volunteer societies in Kentucky has been a blessing to our young people. The privilege of studying Bible doctrines for the past year has caused us to know on these points what otherwise we would not have known in years. Then there is the great advantage of the Morning Watch Calendar, containing three hundred sixty-five texts, which are learned during the year. The Reading Courses that many have taken up are an inspira tion and an education. Instead of the youth feeding their minds upon demoralizing reading, these courses are helping them to choose that which is good. As the result of our camp-meeting efforts for the youth, two young women are engaged in periodical work, and a young man is doing Bible work.
DOLLIE CALLENDER.
Indiana
The Missionary Volunteer work in Indiana is helping to hold and train our young people in various ways. It is developing in them a missionary spirit to carry the truth to others through the printed page, through missionary correspondence, and by personal effort. Some have engaged in periodical work, earned scholarships, and are now in school, preparing for greater efficiency in the cause of God. Some are taking the Reading Courses at home. We hope to be able to push this part of the work more vigorously.
MRS. R. W. MCMAHAN.
Southern Idaho
The Missionary Volunteer work is an all-round work. It has a strong influence in a social way in holding together those of our youth who are not established in the message. Through personal, correspondence, society, and camp-meeting work, our young people in southern Idaho have been led to see the joy and peace of the Christian life, and to realize that it is something they can not do without. Seeing this, and entering that life, they desire to have others know of it; and realizing that “before they run,” they must have their “tidings ready,” they are anxious to prepare for service. The Reading Course aids in this, also giving them a permanent desire for good reading-matter. The Morning Watch is a great encouragement to our youth. The attendance of young people at camp-meeting has been greatly increased by Missionary Volunteer work, and the encouragement received from the associations and from the meetings has led some to enlist for service in the work of the third angel's message, as they have received a broader view of the work and of its importance.
MAY BELL.
New York
The Missionary Volunteer work has been a blessing to the New York Conference. It has been a universal experience that the young people who were helped to overcome their timidity and bear responsibilities in the young people's societies, have made good workers in the church and the Sabbath-school. Those who have taken the Reading Courses are anxious for more education, and most of them are in school, or taking correspondence school work. The prayer bands have had a wholesome influence on our camp-grounds. Some one is especially interested in every young person on the grounds, and gives him an opportunity to be helped.
MRS. BESSIE J. RICE.
Arkansas
The Missionary Volunteer work in Arkansas is growing, the reports of the last quarter showing an advancement of over one hundred per cent above that of the previous quarter. The subject-matter taken up in the societies is such that many are realizing the benefit of the study. The programs in the Youth's Instructor from time to time are just what we need to prepare us for active service. Another feature of interest to all is the Reading Course. Fifteen persons in one society alone are taking this work. The lives of these noble men fill us with a desire to do active missionary work. The Morning Watch is another potent factor for spiritual growth.
W. I. MOREY.
Good News From Japan
THE young people in the Orient have joined our ranks, and are moving forward rapidly. Seldom has a postal-card carried more items of cheer than one recently received from Brother J. Herboltzheimer, who wrote from Kobe, Japan. We quote his card in full:—
“Just a few words to tell you of the progress in our work for the young people. At our last general meeting, at which Elder I. H. Evans was present, it was voted to extend our young people's work. Elder H. Kuniya was elected secretary, and I as his assistant. Plans are being made to get out another Morning Watch Calendar. Our first effort in putting out two hundred calendars last year proved a success, and all like the idea very much. This year we shall print a much larger number. Our young people here responded nobly to the call for help during the recent floods, and more than two hundred garments were collected, and distributed among the sufferers. In July six young people were baptized, and several are waiting to receive this ordinance. Opportunity to earn scholarships in our school has been given, and many are taking up canvassing with this purpose in view. We praise God for his goodness to us, and we are all of good courage.” M. E.
The Missionary and Publishing Work
Notes, Plans, Reports, Statistics, and Other Information Regarding Missionary Endeavor and the Circulation of Gospel Literature
Conducted by the Missionary and Publishing Department of the General Conference
E. R. PALMER Secretary
N. Z. TOWN Assistant Secretary
A. J. S. BOURDEAU Missionary Secretary
Summary of Magazine Sales for October, 1910
Signs Monthly
Watch-man
Life and Health
Liberty
Protestant
Temp. Inst.
Lys over Landet (Danish)
Tidens Tecken (Swedish)
Zeichen der Zeit (German)
Miscl.
Total No.
Total Value
Atlantic Union Conference
Central New England ...
311
325
2315
200
150
...
...
...
...
...
3301
$330.10
Southern New England ...
97
4
621
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
722
69.20
Northern New England ...
80
50
305
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
435
43.50
Maine ...
400
20
795
...
20
...
...
50
...
...
1285
128.50
New York ...
230
50
375
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
655
65.50
Greater New York ...
490
370
625
68
50
...
650
85
110
...
2448
244.80
Western New York ...
246
25
650
100
...
...
...
...
70
...
1091
109.10
October totals ...
1854
844
5686
368
220
...
650
135
180
...
9937
993.70
September totals ...
3297
2651
7646
385
...
...
650
610
325
...
15564
1556.40
Canadian Union Conference
Maritime ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Newfoundland ...
30
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
30
3.00
Ontario ...
245
...
1545
...
105
...
...
...
...
...
1895
189.50
Quebec ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
October totals ...
275
...
1545
...
105
...
...
...
...
...
1925
192.50
September totals ...
100
115
755
25
350
...
...
...
...
...
1345
134.50
Western Canadian Union Conference
Alberta ...
125
...
25
...
25
...
35
...
...
...
210
21.00
British Columbia ...
318
260
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
578
57.80
Manitoba ...
70
...
25
...
25
...
...
...
...
...
120
12.00
Saskatchewan ...
138
...
12
...
...
...
...
30
...
...
180
18.00
October totals ...
651
260
62
...
50
...
35
30
...
...
1088
108.80
September totals ...
192
150
192
...
5
...
35
...
...
...
407
40.70
Central Union Conference
Colorado ...
175
200
170
...
...
...
...
50
...
...
595
59.50
Western Colorado ...
87
11
15
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
113
11.30
East Kansas ...
99
1
870
...
...
...
...
15
5
...
990
99.00
North Missouri ...
931
150
96
20
20
...
...
...
...
...
1117
111.70
Southern Missouri ...
175
100
200
...
...
...
...
...
5
...
480
48.00
Nebraska ...
182
101
200
5
5
...
50
...
5
...
448
44.80
Wyoming ...
60
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
60
6.00
St. Louis Mission ...
120
150
150
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
420
42.00
West Kansas ...
99
100
790
...
...
...
...
15
5
...
1009
100.90
October totals ...
1928
613
2491
25
25
...
50
80
20
...
5232
523.20
September totals ...
3547
1093
3470
150
250
...
87
50
175
...
8822
882.20
Pacific Union Conference
Arizona ...
114
...
30
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
144
14.40
California ...
684
1375
815
800
10
...
...
50
10
...
3744
374.40
Nevada ...
100
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
100
10.00
Southern California ...
1928
379
1260
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
3567
356.70
Utah ...
205
500
50
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
305
30.50
October totals ...
3031
1804
2155
800
10
...
...
50
10
...
7860
786.00
September totals ...
2488
1825
4315
25
25
...
43
...
10
...
8706
870.60
Lake Union Conference
Indiana ...
186
625
480
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
1291
129.10
East Michigan ...
210
150
1750
50
...
...
...
...
50
...
2210
221.00
West Michigan ...
212
100
285
25
...
...
...
...
...
...
622
62.20
North Michigan ...
130
5
145
...
...
...
...
50
...
...
330
33.00
Northern Illinois ...
1140
2309
1800
...
...
...
625
600
100
...
6574
657.40
Southern Illinois ...
140
100
310
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
550
55.00
Wisconsin ...
910
1
1027
10
20
...
190
90
5
...
2253
225.30
October totals ...
2928
3290
5797
85
20
...
815
740
155
...
13830
1383.00
September totals ...
6336
5441
3330
310
105
...
475
1015
80
10
17102
1710.20
Northern Union Conference
Iowa ...
1231
407
1800
55
60
...
250
10
150
...
3963
396.30
Minnesota ...
129
78
1025
...
...
...
1008
410
50
...
2700
270.00
North Dakota ...
475
200
875
100
...
...
425
50
35
...
2160
216.00
South Dakota ...
198
...
210
...
...
...
70
10
10
...
498
49.80
October totals ...
2033
685
3910
155
60
...
1753
480
245
...
9321
932.10
September totals ...
2680
587
2395
65
55
...
980
530
169
...
7461
746.10
North Pacific Union Conference
Montana ...
145
...
130
50
10
...
...
...
...
10
345
34.50
Southern Idaho ...
91
...
15
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
106
10.60
Upper Columbia ...
452
56
250
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
758
75.80
Western Oregon ...
1540
...
200
...
10
...
...
...
...
...
1750
175.00
Western Washington ...
809
50
265
...
...
...
100
...
13
...
1237
123.70
South Oregon ...
120
1
100
...
...
...
60
...
...
...
281
28.10
October totals ...
3157
107
960
50
20
...
160
...
13
10
4477
447.70
September totals ...
3635
681
860
...
...
...
145
210
60
31
5672
567.20
Signs Monthly
Watch-man
Life and Health
Liberty
Protestant
Temp. Inst.
Lys over Landet (Danish)
Tidens Tecken (Swedish)
Zeichen der Zeit (German)
Miscl.
Total No.
Total Value
Columbia Union Conference
Chesapeake ...
270
800
1055
150
2
...
...
...
...
...
2277
227.70
District of Columbia ...
7
50
755
10
...
...
...
...
...
...
822
82.20
New Jersey ...
365
433
645
50
50
...
25
115
100
...
1783
178.30
Eastern Pennsylvania ...
150
10
365
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
525
52.50
West Pennsylvania ...
445
300
405
...
...
...
150
20
...
...
1320
132.00
Ohio ...
723
510
641
...
20
...
...
...
28
...
1922
192.20
Virginia ...
190
1
425
525
...
...
...
...
...
...
1141
114.10
West Virginia ...
70
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
70
7.00
October totals ...
2220
2104
4291
735
72
...
25
265
148
...
9860
986.00
September totals ...
1113
1093
3934
287
183
...
28
...
100
...
6804
680.40
Southern Union Conference
Alabama ...
76
102
50
...
200
...
...
...
...
...
428
42.80
Kentucky ...
50
1245
1050
...
...
...
...
...
25
...
2370
237.00
Louisiana ...
30
85
500
50
...
...
...
...
...
...
665
66.50
Mississippi ...
47
145
130
50
...
...
...
...
...
...
372
37.20
Tennessee River ...
32
350
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
382
38.20
October totals ...
235
1927
1730
100
200
...
...
...
25
...
4217
421.70
September totals ...
300
1365
2760
100
208
...
...
...
25
...
4758
475.80
Southeastern Union Conference
Cumberland ...
...
100
145
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
245
24.50
Florida ...
29
...
300
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
329
32.90
Georgia ...
340
875
1320
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
2535
253.50
North Carolina ...
68
2150
300
...
35
...
...
...
...
...
2553
255.30
South Carolina ...
947
...
12
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
959
95.90
October totals ...
1384
3125
2077
...
35
...
...
...
...
...
6621
662.10
September totals ...
580
2827
1360
75
100
...
10
...
...
...
4952
495.20
Southwestern Union Conference
Arkansas ...
12
120
10
125
...
...
...
...
...
...
267
26.70
New Mexico ...
89
80
1325
...
10
...
...
...
...
...
1504
150.40
Oklahoma ...
898
350
192
...
...
...
...
...
150
...
1590
159.00
Texas ...
204
1160
625
...
10
...
...
...
20
...
2019
201.90
West Texas ...
37
...
35
...
50
...
...
...
...
...
122
12.20
South Texas ...
...
...
70
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
70
7.00
October totals ...
1240
1710
2257
125
70
...
...
...
170
...
5572
557.20
September totals ...
562
1930
1362
275
50
...
3
...
122
...
4304
430.40
Miscellaneous
Foreign & miscellaneous ...
861
486
6322
25
...
...
12
250
166
...
8122
812.20
Single list ...
1864
5109
6700
14422
...
...
...
...
...
...
28095
2809.50
Grand totals ...
23661
22064
45983
16890
887
...
3500
2030
1132
10
116157
$11615.70
Comparative Summary for Ten Months
Signs Monthly
Watch-man
Life and Health
Liberty
Protestant
Temp. Inst.
Lys over Landet (Danish)
Tidens Tecken (Swedish)
Zeichen der Zeit (German)
Miscl.
Total No.
Total Value
January ... 1910
18881
13996
32800
15374
1302
710
...
...
...
6399
89462
$8946.20
February ... "
29305
11410
36098
3116
14513
220
8242
5036
3098
5160
116198
11619.80
March ... "
28667
15101
34223
5833
2397
38063
558
535
252
6545
132165
13216.50
April ... "
27269
26335
40662
18357
693
60804
4537
5324
...
...
183981
18398.10
May ... "
29038
24647
42260
20873
726
49020
558
1135
6589
40
174886
17488.60
June ... "
35600
26571
59899
17081
16219
32908
2260
820
650
1719
193727
19372.70
July ... "
45183
37243
68312
22569
1616
22894
2527
12621
6046
3135
222146
22214.60
August ... "
33395
36644
59800
3802
7934
6311
1275
385
720
2254
152520
15252.00
September ... "
27510
25199
49698
1797
1391
...
2556
5115
4677
2077
120020
12002.00
October ... "
23661
22064
45983
16890
887
...
3500
2030
1132
10
116157
11615.70
(October ... 1909)
(30483)
(13035)
(37812)
(22171)
(2819)
(1126)
(...)
(...)
(...)
(1125)
(108571)
(10857.10)
Totals, 10 mos., 1910
298509
239210
469735
125683
47678
210930
26013
33001
23164
27339
1501262
$150126.20
Totals, 10 mos., 1909
313876
195270
464779
143691
29045
110076
...
...
...
1125
1267062
$126706.20
A Remarkable Record
By A. J. S. B.
A LETTER from Brother Charles Lake, of the Signs of the Times Office, contains the following interesting account of the experiences of one of our agents who sells the Signs Monthly in Portland, Ore.:—
“Sister — has been selling the magazine since it was first started. Thus far she has sold nearly 38,000 copies. Her net average wage per week for the entire time has been about $24. She has the missionary spirit, and is willing to endure harsh words and trying experiences, in order to sell this magazine.22She has been approached repeatedly with different commercial propositions, which would pay her much better than selling the Signs, but she has refused them all.
“At one time while she was handling the weekly Signs, she was taken sick with the grip, and was unable to get out of her room for nearly three weeks. We were sending her nearly four hundred copies a week at that time, but she did not tell us of her illness until she was able to get around again. Her papers were sent on until she had accumulated about twelve hundred copies, and they reached almost to the ceiling of her room. She wondered if she would ever be able to dispose of them all; but as soon as she was able to get out, she attacked that pile, and sold every copy, and, in addition, managed also to sell her regular number of four hundred copies a week. This is the most remarkable experience of a magazine agent that I know of. I doubt very much if there is another in the whole country who has a record equal to that of this sister.”
Such experiences are exceptional, yet they only prove the great possibilities wrapped up in magazine salesmanship, and will greatly encourage the faithful, plodding agents who sell from ten to fifty magazines a month, and who make up the majority of our large and worthy army of magazine agents.
A. J. S. B.
Business Notices
This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.
No advertisements of “agents wanted,” or “partners wanted,” and no “promotion” nor “colonization” enterprises, will be printed in this column. 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. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him “known” to the managers, nor constitute sufficient 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.
WANTED.—To correspond with a middle-aged, experienced Seventh-day Adventist woman as laundry matron. References required. Wabash Valley Sanitarium, La Fayette, Ind.
FOR SALE.—Eighteen acres on the county road, and joining Pacific Union College grounds. Fenced on two sides. Four acres one-year-old apple trees. New barn and good well. For further information address J. B. Fradenburgh, St. Helena, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gallon can, $4.30; 10-gallon can, $8.45; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 79 cents a gallon; 1 bbl. (50 gallons), 78 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT.—Excellent quality this year. Early varieties ready to ship now. Advantage of car-load freight rates to many points. Let us send you our Circular R right away. Address St. Helena Home Fruit Co., Sanitarium, Napa County, Cal.
FOR SALE.—New, inspiring Scripture Postcards. Beautifully embossed. Lead everything in the market. 200 assorted, post-paid, 90c per 100. Send for sample (5 for 10c). Don’t delay to order, but write at once. Address the Waterbury Specialty Co., Brandon, Wis.
Do you use Shortening? Dr. Godsmark’s Hygienic Vegetable Shortening is an excellent and hygienic food fat. Write to-day for free cook-booklet, circulars, and special prices. Address the Home Supply and Manufacturing Company, Department A, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Milks.—Lionel Darwin, infant son of Brother and Sister Freeman Milks, died at Westfield, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1910, aged four weeks. The hope of a reunion in the morning of the resurrection affords comfort to the sorrowing parents.
MRS. H. W. CARR.
Cornish.—Died Oct. 21, 1910, near Sebastopol, Cal., Shirley W. Cornish, aged thirteen months, son of Brother and Sister Jesse Cornish. The parents and children will miss him much. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral, from Rev. 21:4.
ISAAC MORRISON.
Lewis.—Died at Chitwood, Ore., Sept. 14, 1910, of paralysis, Mrs. Margaret E. Lewis, wife of Brother Thomas F. Lewis, aged 72 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Mrs. Lewis had been a member of the Baptist Church since 1860. The last years of her life were full of suffering. Her husband and one daughter survive her. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
D. J. CHITWOOD.
Adams.—Pauline Adams was born in Vernon County, Mo., May 8, 1863, and died near the same place, Oct. 11, 1910, aged 47 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Early in life she accepted the third angel’s message. In 1880 she was married to Peter Adams, who, with three daughters, is left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 14, by Elder L. W. Terry.
MRS. R. F. HOPKINS.
Roderick.—Died at Maplewood Academy, Maple Plain, Minn., Oct. 23, 1910, Luther Roderick, aged 22 years, 5 months, and 6 days. He leaves a father and mother, seven brothers, and two sisters to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. It was much comfort to the bereaved family and the large company of sympathizing fellow students to know that our young brother sleeps in hope of a part in the first resurrection.
W. A. ALWAY.
Myers.—Died at North Yakima, Wash., Oct. 30, 1910, William C. Myers. He was born in Ohio, Dec. 25, 1849, and was married to Ruth J. Middleton, Oct. 4, 1875. To them were born seven children, all of whom still live. Last July our brother surrendered to the Lord, and he fell asleep in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at North Yakima, words of comfort and admonition being spoken by the writer.
F. A. DETAMORE.
Clark.—Died at Temple, Okla., Oct. 15, 1910, Sister Mary E. Clark, aged seventy-four years. Sister Clark was born at Natural Bridge, Va., May 16, 1836. She was married in 1873 to James W. Clark, who, with two sons, lives to mourn her loss. Sister Clark accepted present truth thirty years ago at Nebraska City, Neb., under the labors of Elder G. I. Butler. For a number of years her home was at Columbia, Mo., from which place she removed to Oklahoma nine years ago. Her death is sorely felt by the members of the Walter, Okla., church, of which she was a faithful and respected member.
I. A. CRANE.23
Gibson.—Curtis W. Gibson was born in Ludlow, Vt., Sept. 18, 1840, and died at Hopewell, Ore., Oct. 26, 1910. In 1859 he moved with his parents to Rochester, Minn., where he lived until 1882, when he and his family moved to South Dakota, and from there to Oregon in 1901. Brother Gibson was converted under the labors of Elder John Bostwick in 1865, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rochester as a charter member. He has loved the truth, and fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. His wife, four children, and twelve grandchildren, with his mother, three brothers, and one sister, besides many friends, mourn their loss.
P. A. HANSON.
Hooke.—Within a period of three months, death has entered this family again, taking another sister, one of the trio who accepted the third angel’s message some twenty-five years ago in a tent effort held at Port Republic, Va. Amanda A. Hooke was born Nov. 29, 1839, and died at her home near Port Republic, Oct. 18, 1910, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 20 days. About a year ago Sister Hooke went to the hospital for an operation, from which she never regained her strength. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the M. E. Church in Port Republic, and the interment was in the family graveyard near her home. We trust she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth to eternal life at the resurrection of the just.
R. D. HOTTEL.
Klooster.—Menna Krossawky was born in The Netherlands, Dec. 31, 1851. She moved to America and settled in Chicago in 1872. In April, 1878, she was united in marriage to Jacob Klooster. With her husband she accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths by reading in 1893, both becoming members of the Forty-sixth Street church. She loved the truth devotedly until the day when she fell asleep in Jesus, Oct. 28, 1910. Brother and Sister Klooster moved to Holland, Mich., a short time ago, that they might assist in the gospel work among the Hollanders in that place, but they did not remove their membership from the church in Chicago. Funeral services were held in their home, November 1, where a large number of friends had gathered to express their love and sympathy.
WM. COVERT.
Bixby.—Benjamin Burch Bixby was born at Royalton, N. Y., May 24, 1823, and died Oct. 1, 1910, at Harrison, Neb., aged 87 years, 4 months, and 7 days. When a young man, he settled at Byron, Ill., where he was married July 4, 1847, to Mary Jane Daniels. They remained at that place for about twelve years, after which they came to Iowa, and spent most of their remaining days in Tama and Story counties. Mrs. Bixby died June 13, 1903, since which time Mr. Bixby made his home in Nebraska, where he died, at the home of his daughter. He accepted the Adventist faith in 1875, under the labors of Elders R. M. Kilgore and L. McCoy, and remained faithful to the end. He was beloved and respected by all who knew him. Three daughters survive him. The remains were brought to Nevada, Iowa, where the funeral service was held.
J. C. CLEMENS.
Frye.—Emily Catharine Frye, wife of Erasmus Frye, died at her home near Hamburg, Va., Nov. 4, 1910. Sister Frye was born in Shenandoah County, near New Market, June 22, 1841; she was therefore 69 years, 4 months, and 12 days old. She was married to Erasmus Frye, April 4, 1863. To this union eleven children were born, eight of whom are living. Besides her husband, children, and twenty grandchildren, she is survived by three sisters and five brothers. Sister Frye, together with her husband, was baptized by Elder J. O. Corliss at the first Seventh-day Adventist camp-meeting in Virginia, held at Valley View Springs, near New Market, in 1883. The funeral services were held from the Adventist church, near Hamburg, on November 6, and she was laid to rest in the Fultz graveyard near her home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company. Text, 1 Thess. 4:13-18.
R. D. HOTTEL.
Jacobs.—Mary B. Jacobs was born at Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1871, and died Nov. 1, 1910, at Graysville, Tenn., aged 39 years, 1 month, and 7 days. She was married to H. U. Jacobs on June 21, 1893. About seven years ago Brother and Sister Jacobs came to Kentucky as self-supporting missionaries, to which purpose they have been faithful. Sister Jacobs was greatly beloved by all who knew her, and her dear ones are comforted by the knowledge that she sleeps in Jesus. The funeral service was held at McKinney.
A. O. BURRILL.
Blake.—Albert H. Blake was born Sept. 18, 1841, in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and died suddenly at the home of his son, near Vancouver, Wash., Sept. 9, 1910. He accepted present truth nearly fifty years ago, while living in Wisconsin, in which State he resided until seven years ago, when he removed to Vancouver. We believe that his life is hid with Christ in God, and that in the glad morning of the resurrection he will come forth glorified with the faithful. He leaves a wife, three sons, and two brothers, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service by Elder S. W. Nellis.
C. H. BLAKE.
Moore.—Died at Hygiene, Colo., Aug. 10, 1910, Sister Hannah Smith Moore, aged 62 years, 7 months, and 22 days. She was born in Lower Canada in 1846, going to Upper Canada in her early girlhood. At the age of eighteen, she was married to William H. Moore. Sister Moore early gave her life to the Saviour. For more than thirty-five years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, being the first woman baptized into that church in the State of Texas. She was also a charter member of the first Seventh-day Adventist church in Colorado. Her useful life is ended; but we rejoice in the blessed hope of the soon coming of Jesus and the resurrection of his saints. The husband, six children, and an only brother are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14.
C. R. KITE.
Rogers.—Jessie Rogers was born at Meridian, Miss., Aug. 25, 1892. She was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in April, 1906, and was a devoted and consistent Christian until her death, which occurred at Graysville, Tenn., Oct. 25, 1910. For the past four years Jessie had lived with Brother and Sister Pierce, who adopted her for the purpose of educating her to become a worker in the cause, which she dearly loved. She spent the past summer in canvassing for our denominational works, and did not return in time for the opening of the school; but she had enrolled, and begun the year’s work, and was in school one week before the day of her death. The students attended the funeral in a body. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on Matt. 9:24. The remains were taken by her mother to her home at Atlanta, Ga., for burial.
SMITH SHARP.
Stark.—Sister Ann Stark, of Battle Creek, Mich., died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Rhodes, Oct. 21, 1910, aged 87 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She was born in Devonshire, England. With her parents she came to this country when she was eleven years of age. In early life she became a Christian, and her experience was full of hope, faith, and good cheer. She had regular hours for reading the Scriptures, and maintained the practise until unable to do so longer. During the past summer the fourteenth chapter of John was her special delight. A short service was held at the home of Brother Rhodes, and the remains were then taken to Clyde, Ohio, for burial. At the latter place Elder A. C. Shannon conducted the services, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church, R. F. Mayer. Three of Sister Stark’s children are left to mourn,—Sister Rhodes, of Battle Creek; Sister Cleveland, of Takoma Park, D. C.; and a son, Reuben Stark. “He giveth his beloved sleep.” Sister Stark rests as it were but “a little moment, until the indignation be overpast,” and so we leave her in the Saviour’s care.
E. W. FARNSWORTH.
Cowen.—Wm. A. Cowen died suddenly Nov. 1, 1910, at his residence in Farmersburg, Ind. He began his Christian life with the Methodists in 1858; but in February, 1883, he accepted present truth, and has lived in this faith for over a quarter of a century. An aged wife, two daughters, one son, and many other relatives are left to mourn. Brother Cowen often expressed his resignation to the will of the Lord. He was laid to rest in the Farmersburg cemetery, to await the call of the Life-giver.
E. R. LAUDA.
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Roberts.—Hetty Caroline VanMarter was born in Lyons, Wayne Co., N. Y., May 25, 1832. She was married to Harvey Roberts, June 13, 1855, and moved to Lapeer, Mich., in 1856. Her companion died Sept. 29, 1892; and she fell asleep at the old home near Lapeer, Oct. 14, 1910, aged 78 years, 4 months, and 19 days. She leaves four children, one brother, and other relatives to mourn. At the age of sixteen she gave her heart to God, and ever lived a consecrated, devoted life. Two years ago she became acquainted with the Adventist faith, and accepted it in its fulness; she loved the message with all her heart, and often said that her last days were truly her best. The last day of her life was spent in the Master’s service. She sleeps in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort based on 2 Sam. 14:14, were spoken by Elder Claude White, after which we laid our aged sister away to await the Master’s call.
A. V. MORRISON.
Driver.—Stephen Haskell Driver, son of Brother and Sister C. B. Driver, was born in Fresno, Cal., Jan. 23, 1895, and was fatally injured by an accidental fall from a cliff near Land’s End, San Francisco, on Friday afternoon, from which he died at French Hospital, in that city, at 1 A. M., Sabbath morning, Oct. 29, 1910, aged 15 years, 9 months, and 6 days. He accompanied his father to San Francisco, expecting to return home to Dinuba by way of Los Angeles. At his own request the trip to the seashore was made that afternoon; and it was while waiting for a car to take them back to the city, that the fatal accident occurred. The funeral service was held in Fresno on Monday afternoon, October 31. The first part of the service was conducted by Elder Stevens, of Oakland, who read two tributes to Stephen’s memory, one from his teacher, and the other from an associate in the Sabbath-school work. A short sermon was preached by Elder C. L. Taggart, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery. The school he attended was closed on the occasion of his funeral, the principal and many of his schoolmates going twenty-five miles to attend the service.
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Detamore.—Etta Flaiz was born in Washington County, Kansas, June 4, 1881, and died Oct. 1, 1910, aged 29 years, 3 months, and 28 days. When ten years old, she was baptized by her father, Elder C. W. Flaiz, in Lake Eunice, Merthen, Minn. She has enjoyed a constant progressive Christian experience throughout her life. She was married to Elder F. A. Detamore, March 1, 1903, at her parents’ home in Medford, Minn. This union was blessed with the gift of three children. It has ever been the chief ambition and joy of her life to instruct and rear these little ones for the Lord. In her faithful endeavor as a companion and mother she constantly overtaxed her strength, which gave way, and she suffered a severe illness about two years ago. When Elder Detamore brought the family to the Coast, Sister Detamore recovered, and enjoyed good health until she was taken with typhoid pneumonia during the last week of prayer, which finally resulted in her death. Besides her husband and three children, she leaves her father and mother, four brothers, and two sisters, all being present except the oldest brother, who is attending Union College. These all sorrow at the loss of their loved one, but look forward with joy to that meeting where there are no more partings. Words of comfort were spoken by Prof. M. E. Cady and the writer.
E. W. CATLIN.
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