"THE HARVEST TRULY IS GREAT, BUT THE LABORERS ARE FEW"

Vol. 20 Hutchinson, Minnesota, June 16, 1925 No. 24

Be Kind

Robert Hare One thing I have found, as the world goes 'round And I tread its changing mead, The sweetest bread is the loaf I shared, With someone found in needl

And the sweetest pillow, on land or billow, However the winds mat] plaq, • Is linked with the thought that good was wrought, CIo someone I passed tordaql

Not cloudless skies, or winning the prize qives life its brightest charm; 'Tis the many deed, so love would plead, That kept some soul from harml 2 NORTHERN UNION REAPER

LEST WE FORGET may invade human rights though jus- Old Glory, with its red of sacrifice, tice still confirms them. Mass judg- Minnesota its white of purity, its blue of loyalty, ments are often unjust, confusing Office-1854 Roblyn Ave., St. Paul. issues and overriding principles. The President—M. L. Andreasen. and its stars of hope, holds a unique Secretary-Treasurer—A. R. Smouse. place among ensigns of the nations. large the majority on any question the Sab. Sch. Sec'y.—Mary D. Hopkins. more sacred its responsibility and the Field Miss. Sec'y.—L. L. Grand Pre. Every great nation has been built Book & Bible House Sec'y.—Alice E. more essential its care not to abuse Mattson. around some lofty concept. With Religious Lib. Sec'y.—M. L. Andreasen. Greece it was the ideal man; with its high trust. Y. P. M. V. Sec'y.—E. L. Sheldon. Home Miss. Sec'y.—F. H. Yost Rome it was law, which she was or- A republic can usurp the rights of All office address. dained to give to the world; with its citizens, driving them with an iron Edu. Sec'y.—H. M. Hiatt, Anoka. Great Britain it was constitutional hand, directing the education of their government, which she brought be- children to an unwarranted degree, GLEANINGS FROM THE CONFER- fore the commonwealth of nations. dominating their private life beyond ENCE SESSION propriety, and interfering with their Liberty and equality of man has At the first meeting of the 64th religious convictions. The paternal- been America's contribution to human annual session of the Minnesota Con- istic trend of our government is progress. The founding of our coun- ference, held on Friday morning, really the expression of a perverted try is bound up with the establish- June 12, Elder Adreasen, our confer- religious urge. Religious organiza- ment of this principle. To this ideal ence president rendered his annual re- tions, discouraged at the failure of the New World republic was sacredly port to the constituency. As it will their efforts at moral leadership and dedicated. And it was the highest be published in a later issue of the. restraint, have turned to governmental concept that ever moulded in the for- Reaper only brief mention will be aid for the enforcement of their pro- mation of a nation. It is a priceless made regarding it here. The year grams of reform. heritage bequeathed to us, and makes had been one of progress along al-. On that is the crux of the whole sit- us debtors to the world to keep that most all lines of conference endeavor, uation. flag unsullied and the principles for and his report was an encouraging As the stagnant waters of the which it stand sundimmed. one. At the conclusion seven swamp breed disease, so do stagnant churches which had been organized Liberty as conceived in America is creeds breed intolerance. It is prima during the year were admitted to the vastly more than tolerance. Tolerance facie evidence that nominal Christ- conference and the delegates present is the allowance of that which is not tianity has lost its virility and spir- to represent them were seated. The- wholly approved, the permission of itual power when it resorts to gov- seven newly organized churches are that which is at variance with the ernmental force. as follows: Middle River, Pine River, established form. It is a concession Forget not liberty of speech, lib- granted the minority, which may be Mineral Center, Two Harbors, Wright, erty of press, liberty of education, Hibbing and Pillager. withdrawn at any time. If a gov- liberty of peaceful assemblage,—these ernment tolerates a religion that im- are the foundation stones of the glor- The following eight delegates were plies the right and power to establish ious temple of liberty reared by our then chosen from the floor to act in or proscribe religion. forefathers. Any one or any grounp conjunction with the executive com- Freemen are invested with liberty, who strikes at these is blasting at the mittee as is customary, for the ap- not intolerance. That greatest of lib- bedrock of American liberties. pointment of the standing committees of the conference session: L. H. Olson, erty's gifts, the worship of almighty More than that, intolerance is a Gust Freeman, Dr. C. F. Yates, C. W. God according to the dictates of the tacit acknowledgment of moral bank- Rubendall, 0 J. Dahl, D. F. Weath- conscience, is not a question here of ruptcy. When one denies an opponent erly, Prof. J. J. Mair and Peter tolerance but of inherent rights. Un- the privilege of expression of view, Morton. der the stars and stripes citizens seek it is because he distrusts his own con- not Old World concessions for their tentions. It is therefore the resort of The standing committees appointed religion, but claim full liberty as an the coward. When he curtails anoth- by this committee were reported to inalienable possession because of re- er's liberty to insure his own, it is the delegates at the close of the two ligious equality. because him own case is desperately o'clock meeting on Friday afternoon Yet the shadow of a great blight weak. and were as follows: is spreading over America. It is the To permit race or religion to be- Nominating Committee: D. F. menace of intolerance. Its darksome come a cause for inequality before the Weatherly, Dr. C. F. Yates, I. G. form is seen in racial relations, in law is to wrench the torch out of the Ortner, F. J. Nenno, Gust Freeman, social relations, in economic relations, hand of liberty and plunge our land H. E. Crane, P. L. Shaleen. and, most serious of all, in the realm into the darkness of persecution, in- Credentials and Licenses: M. L. An- of religion. There is a growing tend- equality, and injustice. America, keep dreasen, A. J. Haysmer, August An- ency to de-limit and prescribe person- thy full liberty with all diligence, for derson. al liberty in unjustifiable ways. out of it are the issues of thy nation- Committee on Plans: H. J. Sheldon, There may be democratic imperil- al greatness. F. H. Yost, Mary D. Hopkins, A. R. ism as well as monarchial imperialism. (The foregoi-hg editorial appears in Smouse, F. W. Johnston, J. J. Mair, Intolerance is Rot inconceivable nor the July Watchman, a religious lib- erty number for which we urge a C. Edwardson, M. E. Anderson, G. A. unknown even in popular government. large circulation. Order through your Campbell. Despotic power of the people has and Book and Bible House.) Baptismal Committee: W. H. NORTHERN UNION REAPER 3

Schacht, A. A. Dirkson, C. Edwardson, General Conference Bureau of Home give first place to the spiritual work Mrs. V. B. Cummings, Erma Jondahl. Missions, Elder H. 0. Olson of Broad- of the meeting, and make all other Pastoral Committee: M. L. Andrea- view College, Elder H. H. Hicks of things secondary. We will have good sen, A. H. Rulkoetter, Charles Thomp- the Iowa Conference, and Miss Ran- help at the camp-meeting and hope to son, 0. J. Dahl, J. A. Swenson. dolph one of the nurses from the Iowa have everything convenient and ,com- A. R. Smouse, Secretary. Sanitarium. Dr. Morse of the Sani- fortable for the campers. The meeting tarium also expected to be in attend- will be held on the academy and ance over both week ends of the camp- sanitarium campus, the same as last A WEDDING meeting and give free consultation to year. Meals will be served in the acad- On the evening of June 1, occurred those who might desire it. emy dining room. Rooms in the acad- the wedding of Miss Alice Ruth Kipp emy will be rented to the campers. and Mr. Joseph R. Nelson at the home Even though the weather had been Tent and room price will be the same of Elder Anol Grundset who is a inclement and the storm had delayed as last year. We have secured Pro- brother-in-law of the bridegroom. the work considerably, everything was fessor W. I. Morey to take charge of Both these young people graduated in readiness for the opening of camp- the camp-meeting music. We are to this year from the Hutchinson Theo- meeting last Thursday. While the have some talented musicians at the logical Seminary and will labor in the rain delayed many from coming on camp-meeting this year and are ex- Iowa Conference. the opening day the attendance at the pecting to have excellent music and Elder Grundset performed the cere- first meeting of the conference ses- singing. mony which was followed by a deli- sion of Friday morning was almost Plan to attend the entire meeting. cious lunch. Quite a number of as good as usual, there being present Bring the family and you will not re- guests were present who all wished 19 delegates at large and 83 repre- gret the time and money spent in the newly married couple a success- senting the churches. Many more gaining a deeper experience in the ful future. came in Friday afternoon and at that things of God, and giving the family, time when this was written the indi- as well as yourself, the spiritual help, MINNESOTA ITEMS cations were excellent for both good benefits and pleasures, of the camp- weather and a large attendance. If meeting. Elder Daniells was expected to you have not already decided to come Some may ask, Why is the camp- come from the South Dakota camp- for the last part of the meeting, why meeting on Sunday and remain with meeting to be held in Nevada ? Why not do it now ? You may not have not go to a new place? Some of the us for the remainder of the Minne- an opportunity to attend next year. sota camp-meeting. main reasons are these. It would cost Sister Owen Garner underwent an us $1500 more to hold the meeting Elder J. M. Corner and family of appendectomy operation at the Hill- anywhere else than Nevada. We do the Texas conference arrived at the crest in Minneapolis, on Fri- not have sufficient tents without the camp-meeting last Friday afternoon day, June 5. We are glad to report academy rooms, to accommodate the for a few days visit and were heartily that she is making a good recovery. campers. Our meetings are held al- welcomed by many old friends. Min- most exclusively for the benefit of our nesota was Elder Corner's native state own people, but few not of our faith and he was a laborer in this confer- Iowa attend these meetings at the present ence a number of years ago. Office Address—Nevada. time. In the early days the preach- President—H. H. Hicks. ing was given entirely along doctrinal Alfred Sand of New York, a former Secretary-Treasurer—V. D. Hawley. Tract Society Sec'y.—C. A. Regester. lines, and the meeting was held much canvasser in this conference and stu- Home Miss. Sec'y.---C. A. Scriven. as our tent efforts are today. We feel dent of the Hutchinson Seminary, was Sab. Sch. Se&y.—Mrs. Flora V. Dorcas. Edu. Superintendent—Bert Rhoads. that we can accomplish the most for married on June 11, to Miss Florence Y. P. M. V. Sec'y.—J. C. Nixon. Field Miss. Sec'y.—M. W. Shidler. the cause of God and the good of our Laurson of Minneapolis, at Champlin, Religious Liberty Sec'y.—W. K. Smith, people, to hold our meeting again this Minnesota. Mr. Sand received his B. 3322 Cambridge St., Des Moines. year in Nevada. More will be said A. degree from the university of New later, through the columns of this York this spring. CAMP-MEETING paper concerning the camp-meeting. It is getting time for you and your The offering for next Sabbath, June Watch for reports. H. H. Hicks. family to lay plans to attend the annu- 20, is the regular third Sabbath of- • •IK-• • al Iowa conference and camp-meeting fering for missions. Those who are to be held in Nevada, August 20-30. We GOOD NEWS in attendance at came-meeting will are expecting to have the best meet- The Iowa Sanitarium at present has make a liberal offering at that time ing ever held in Iowa. We had a forty-one patients in the institution. and we trust those who remain at splendid meeting last year, but we be- This is the largest patronage the in- home will do likewise. Let us en- lieve it will be much better this year. stitution has enjoyed for many years, deavor to make up our share of the We feel that the time has come for and some tell me the largest it has mission funds needed so much. God to pour out His Spirit in a large ever had. The blessing of God has Among those in attendance at camp- measure on His people. Elder A. G. been resting upon this sanitarium in meeting from outside the state were Daniells will be with us during the en- a special way during the past few Elder David Gulbranson of Winnipeg, tire meeting, and will lead out in a months. Its success is due to the who is the editor of the Icelandic pa- strong way in the revival work on the blessing of God and faithful and effi- per, Elder August Anderson of the campground. We are determined to cient leadership. Some changes have 4 NORTHERN UNION REAPER been made of late which will be of graduation has been laboring in the DECORAH interest to our people. The work has neglected continent. He has had some During June, July and a part of become too heavy for Dr. Morse to thrilling experiences and remarkable August I shall assist Brethren D. K. carry alone, so the Board has invited deliverances through the Lord's power. Olsen and Joseph R. Nelson in a tent- Dr. Guy Fredericksen and his wife, His messages will be greatly appre- effort among the Norwegians at De- Dr. Alice, to connect with the insti- ciated, and I trust that our people will corah. This is a strong Luthern cen- tution as assistant ; both make a special effort to attend his ter, and we need much of the grace H. H. Hicks. are graduates from our medical school meetings. and Spirit of God to be able to carry- at Loma Linda, California, and they goo*" on the work successfully. As we start have recently been associated with our WHAT ABOUT THAT 1000? this effort we would earnestly ask the sanitarium at Chamberlain, South brethren throughout the conferences There has never in years been the Dakota. They will arrive in Nevada, to pray to God for us that souls may opportunity that there is now to se- June 18, and Dr. Guy will take up his be won for Him at this place. duties at once, while Dr. Alice will lect efficient and trained teachers for We had our announcements out for visit relatives in Colorado for a short our church schools. Our normal de- our first meeting to be held Thursday time. Miss Daisy Randolph, R.N., partment at Union College has been a the eleventh. It started to rain late who has been acting as head-nurse the bit old fashioned in its requirements in the afternoon, it continued till past past year, is leaving for her home in of those who sought admission to the the time for the meeting, and it ended Washington state, following the Min- normal course. And then during the in a severe hailstorm. It looked bad nesota camp-meeting, and will return years of training, these young folks for us. A large number of the hail to Nevada just before our camp-meet- have been constantly taught that it is were the size of hens eggs; some said ing. She has resigned as head-nurse no disgrace for even a college gradu- ate to teach a church school. they had never seen as large hails. of the institution, and Miss Adeline Fortunately, the wind was not strong During a recent visit at Union it Renius, R.N., has been elected by the and no damage was done, but our first was an inspiration to find such an ex- Board as head-nurse of the sanitari- meeting could not be held as adver- cellent company of students who are um. Both Miss Randolph and Miss tized. Martin S. Reppe. willing and desirous of teaching church Renius came to us from the Glendale e.*41,410 schools the coming year. There are Sanitarium a year ago; and both have ROOMS AT THE ACADEMY FOR been rendering excellent service. The several of these young people who THE CAMP-MEETING Lord has blessed us by sending to us want to come to Iowa to teach. And a corps of efficient, consecrated nurses, they are teachers to whom we may The school will open its dormitories and we believe the institution is enter- safely commit our most stupendous for camp-meeting again this year. ing upon the greatest period of use- interests—the Christian education of These rooms have dresser, chairs, fulness in its history. We solicit the our children. table, electric lights, screens, and one prayers and cooperation of our people This year there is no question about double bed with mattress only. All throughout the state that this insti- getting properly qualified teachers for other bedding must be furnished. Rates tution may fill the place God ordained our schools. But the public schools are $10.00 for second floor, $9.00 for that it should, and be a great blessing are calling for them, and if we can- third floor. Extra charge will be made to the work of God in this state. not place them they will turn to world- for cots. Reservations for full time H. H. Hicks. ly pursuits. We have in Iowa some- and price only. Do not ask the school ..g.. thing like 1000 boys and girls of to find you a room mate. NOTICE church school age getting their educa- Positively no cooking in any room. tion in the public schools. Will they a Preferences given to adults, especially Brother John Howell and wife, who year hence love the principles of our the older people. Arrangements ftor have been laboring for a number of faith more because of this attendance? children must be made definitely and years as missionaries in South Amer- What has the experience of the past early. Some rooms already reserved. ica, are spending a portion of their been ? Or have you seen some schools Write for reservations to Oak Park furlough visiting churches in Iowa. function badly and have concluded Academy, Nevada, Iowa. They will return to their field of labor that they are all bad? Of course a in South America, the first of Septem- church school sometimes functions IOWA NOTES ber. From week to week Brother badly; and so do school boards and Without a doubt, last Sunday fur- Howell's itinerary will be given in the church constituencies. But we would nished the greatest activity ever wit- Reaper so our people living in the not want to get along without them. nessed at the Iowa Sanitarium. From vicinity of the churches which he visits They could all do worse by not func- early till late the crowds of patrons will have opportunity to attend his tioning at all. and visitors, were moving through the' meetings. His schedule is as follows: Just now there is a rare opportunity halls on the different floors. One of Council Bluffs June 20-21, Red Oak of getting excellent teachers for some the visitors made the statement that June 22, Atlantic June 23, East Exira of these 1000 boys and girls attend- thirty-five cars were parked about the' June 24, Exira June 25, Elk Horn June ing the public schools. What will it institution at one time and they were 26, Jacksonville June 27, Harlan June cost? What equipment will be need- coming and going all through the day. 28, Audubon June 29, Carroll June 30. ed? Please write me, there may be It would delight the hearts of all who, Brother Howell is a graduate from some very pleasant surprises. were for a time discouraged' with the' our Oak Park Academy, and since his Bert Rhoads. changeful history of the: ilustitutitar,, to, NORTHERN UNION REAPER 5 see the evidences of success, the ever teacher of Union College, is in Iowa A SPECIAL ISSUE OF PRESENT increasing token of prosperity, that to spend several weeks traveling over TRUTH delight the hearts of those who see the state with Professor Rhoads in On the Darwin-Huxley Drama of and hear. Doctor Morse was in con- the interests of local educational work Dayton, Tenn. stant demand and he is untiring in and of the College. his efforts to give to every one the The eye of the world is now on the little town of Dayton, Tennessee, attention that is needed. Brother and Sister W. A. Burdick, and their daughters, Verna and Leila where in 1893, the great, never-to-be- Monday evening, June 1, at eight of the conference office, left Nevada forgotten wave of persecution of Sev- o'clock a wedding occurred in Jarosa, last Wednesday morning for a two enth-day Adventists in the South be- Colorado, which will be of interest to weeks trip to Yellowstone Park and gan. July 10 it will be the storm cen- many friends of the contracting other places in Wyoming, where they ter of the beginning of a world strug- parties, in this state. Miss Naomi will visit "Grandma Bliss" and other gle between the teachings of the Bible Medill, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Med- relatives. and evolution. ill, formely of Persia, Iowa, and Louis Last March the Tennessee legisla- E. Neiermeyer of the Cedar Rapids Sister S. F. Martony of Ute, former- ture passed a law prohibiting the church, and more recently of Union ly Miss Esther Larson and a graduate teaching of evolution in the public College, were at that time united in of the sanitarium training class of schools of that state. Professor marriage. They will make their home 1918, is at the sanitarium with her Scopes, teacher of science in the Day- for the summer at least, at Montrose, little three year old son, Keith, who ton high school, disregarded this law, Colorado, where Brother Neiermeyer is taking treatments. and continued to teach evolution. He is to hold an evangelistic effort, hav- was arrested, and his trial is set for ing been called to labor in the Inter- Sister N. B. Nelson of Madrid, came Juyl 10 in Dayton. Mountain conference. The best wishes to the sanitarium last week, her The great question centers le the of all will attend this young couple as daughter, Mrs. Milo Smith accom- principles of religious liberty—the they work together for the advance- panying her there. rights of Christian people in defend- ment of the cause of God. ing their children in the attacks of the DeWayne Fickess technician at the antibiblical teaching of evolution in Elder Hicks went to Anoka, Minn., sanitarium, underwent a tonsilectomy the public schools. operation last week. last Thursday, to assist during the • This special number of Present first half of the state camp-meeting Others on the sanitarium register Truth will deal with these principles being held there, June 11-21. Elder since our last report are: and make a strong defense against the Andreasen, who is president of the teaching of religion or religious phil- Mrs. Ralph Tipton, Mrs. J. Russell, Minnesota conference will assist in osophy of any kind in public schools. Robert Bivens, Merle Morgan, Mrs. our Iowa camp-meeting, they having While the people are interested in this I. R. Stone, Nevada; Charlotte Olsen, agreed to exchange efforts. The many question, this issue of Present Truth Roland; Ruth Mills, Zella Mills, Col- who have enjoyed Elder Andreasen's will be welcome in their homes. It lins; Agness McCarthy, Mrs. Daniel camp-meeting visits in othe years will will be eagerly read: the foundation Zunwalt, Ames; Mrs. W. I. Lyons, be glad to know he will come again. principles of our special message will Jefferson; J. McDonald, Algona; D. W. be planted under most favorable con- Wise, Fernald; Mrs. W. J. Brady, Elk- Cards have been received announc- ditions, and again Dayton, Tennessee, hart; Vinnie Wylie, Boone; Mr. and ing the marriage of Frances Grace, will be providentially made a far Mrs. Jas. Parks, both taking treat- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. greater center from which the prin- ment, Ottumwa; Mrs. Arba Dunahoo, Robinson of Council Bluffs, Iowa, to ciples forming the foundation of the Maxwell; Juliette Pearson and Delilah Mr. John Vernal Moore of that city, third angel's message will shine far Scott of Maxwell, who went home to on Tuesday, May 26. Miss Grace spent beyond the confines of the southern some time in Oak Park Academy, spend a few days have returned. states. where she made many friends. Her This special issue will be dated husband is active in Missionary Vol- Elders Hicks and Scriven are plan- July 1, will be No. 123, and ready to unteer and church interests in the ning to meet with churches in south- mail June 15. A million copies of this Council Bluffs church. We wish for ern Iowa, as follows: Friday even- special issue ought to be donated to them happiness and blessing through ing, June 19, Osceola; Sabbath, Davis Elder Heckman in whose Union the all the days to come. City; Evening after Sabbath, Mystic, trial is to be held, for free distribution with tent company; Sunday enening, Miss Daisy Randolph, R.N., left in the South. Sharpsburg; Monday, Ladoga; Tues- Nevada Thursday of last week to be • .30E• • day, Clarinda; Wednesday and Thurs- in attendance at the Minnesota camp- day, Mt. Etna; Sabbath, June 27, THE SAN FRANCISCO DEBATE TO meeting, remaining there throughout Clarinda. At this last place they ex- BE PUBLISHED IN BOOK FORM the meeting. pect to hold a baptismal service and The interest in the subject of Evo- Sister E. H. Graves of Birmingham to organize a church and they hope lution in general, and in the debate on is at the sanitarium, where she under- to have an all day meeting. Our peo- Evolution to be held in San Francisco, went a minor operation. ple in the vicinity of any of these in particular, is so intense that it has places are invited to attend the meet- been decided to publish this discus- Professor Rex Jacobsen, commercial ings. sion in book form. On the two even- 6 NORTHERN UNION REAPER

ings of June 13 and 14, Elders F. D. position. His home life was beautiful. In 1883 she was united in marriage Nichol and A. L. Baker, associate edi- The writer spoke words of comfort to John Best. To this union four to a large and sympathizing congre- daughters were born, one preceded her tors of the Signs of the Times, will gation, and we committed this dear mother in death many years ago. The meet Dr. Maynard Shipley, president father into the hands of Him who three surviving her are: Minnie Gillis of the Science League of America. On has promised to restore again in the of Watertown, Stella of Florence, and the first night the evidences in support great day. E. G. Olsen. Iva Rose of Tyndall. of the evolutionary theory will be dis- Sister Best fell asleep in Jesus and cussed, and on the second night the Chaffee, Eva Hope, eldest daughter she is now awaiting the Life-Giver, of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chaffee, was Jesus, who has promised to come moral and religious aspects of evolu- born in Pine City, Minnesota, July again to receive His faithful children tion, dealing particularly with the live 26, 1904. Passed away May 15, 1925, unto the promised home, where there question of whether it should be aged 20 years, 10 months and 19 days. will be no more deaht, no sorrow, for taught in the public schools. The ar- She united with the Seventh-day the former things have passed away. guments for both the affirmative and Adventist church, August 5, 1916, re- Words of comfort and admonition maining a faithful member until death. were spoken by the writer to a large the negative sides of the questions She was laid to rest in Rose Hill andience at the Christian church at will be given. cemetery, May 17, there to await the Watertown. Th lemaIns were laid In their preparation Elders Nichol call of the great Life-Giver. to rest in the Watertown cemetery. E. H. Oswald. and Baker had done a large amount She leaves to mourn besides her of research work, going to original parents, three brothers and six sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Johnson, Ole Peter, born in Nor- sources and examining very largely the writer, a large congregation being way, Nov. 16, 1848, died at Modesto, the works of evolutionists. In a very present. M. L. Andreasen. California, April 19, 1925. He was strong, clear, and logical way the married at the age of 24 to Jennie Engen. Four sons and three daught- striking lack of evidence in support Oleson, Mr. C., fell asleep in Jesus of the theory of evolution is present- ers were born to them. The third at his daughter's home near Pipestone, angel's message came to them in 1886. ed. In this permanent form, this ma- Minnesota, May 14, 1925, being 77 He was will known in South Dakota, terial will be found invaluable for use years, 7 month and 25 days old. where they lived for many years. by our ministers, Bible workers, and Brother Oleson was born in Crogan, They moved to western Canada in Norway. When 19 years old he with people generally. The book will 1906. His wife died there in 1913. his parents came to Wisconsin, and a Since then he had lived much of the strongly supplement the special six year later located in Dane County, time at the home of his daughter, months program of the Signs of the, Wisconsin. At this place he was mar- Mrs. C. Schafer, coming to California Times beginning July 1 so a combina- ried to Bertha Elingson. Twelve with them a few months before his tion price of $1.50 for the book and a children were born to this union, six death. He leaves three sons two of whom are living to mourn the loss daughters and four grand-children. six months subscription for the Signs of a dear father. The mother pre- is offered. Or you may secure the We laid him to rest in the Modesta ceeded the father in death about 8 cemetery. Brother Johnson had been book postpaid separately from the years ago. known these many years as a true, Signs at $1.00. Order at once from In his early years, Brother Oleson faithful, self-sacrificing brother, one your Book and Bible House. belonged to the Lutheran church. who loved and feared the Lord. We About 33 years ago he joined the confidently expect to meet him again Seventh-day Adventist church, and when Jesus comes. G. A. Grauer. has always lived a consistent Christ- H. S. Shaw. OBITUARIES tian life. He loved to talk about the Zimmerman, F. F., was born in bright hope of eternal life and was Augustville, Pa., Sept., 19, 1880, and much devoted to the study of the Tufte, Sister Carrie, of Duluth, died at his home in Sioux Falls, So. Bible. Many times in the stillness passed away at Hinsdale Sanitarium, Dak., May 18, 1925, being 44 years of the night he could be heard pray- May 4, 1925, at the age of 61 years. and 8 months old. ing to his heavenly Father, whom he Sister Tufte whose maiden name loved so well. was Bresden was born in Norway. When 7 years old Mr. Zimmerman Services were conducted in the Ad- When she was but two years of age came with his parents to South Da- the family came to America, first to kota and settled on a farm near ventist church in Pipestone, the writer spoke to a large and sympa- , and three years later in 1869, Roscoe. In 1903 he was married to they came to Duluth. Her husband, Miss Bertha Stark. Two children thizing concregation and this dear brother was laid to rest to await the C. J. Tufte, who conducted a drug were born to this union, Marguerite store at the West End in the early and Erwin. glad resurrection morning. E. G. Olsen days died 20 years ago. She is sur- Brother Zimmerman had formerly vived by one brother and by her fos- belonged to the Presbyterian church. ter daughter, Mrs. Roy Fleaten of Of late years his wife and children Best, Mrs. John, of Florence, South Duluth with whom she had made her joined the Seventh-day Adventist Dakota, was born in Boone county, home the past three years. church, and within the last half year , December 5, 1859, and died It was in 1887 that Sister Tufte ac- he began to keep the Sabbath with at the hospital at Watertown, May cepted the Truth and became one of his family and also to pay his tithe 11, 1925. the charter members of the first Sev- to the Lord. As yet he had made no Sister Best received the taste of the enth-day dventist church of Duluth, public confession of his Master, yet message in her girlhood days. The which was organized in 1888. Hence his life was a model of true Christi- truth was precious to her, and it Sister Tufte has been a faithful be- anity. Shortly before his death he molded her life to the extent that she liever and worker in this message for told his family he would meet them united with the Seventh-day Adventist 38 years. in the City of God. church, of which she was a faithful All who knew Sister Tufte honored He leaves to mourn their loss his member for many years. The Florence and loved her for her humble consis- wife, his two children, five brothers, church loses an active, devoted and tent Christian life, her unselfish ser- two of whom were present at the God-fearing member, and the home of vice and giving to the point of sac- funeral, and a host of friends. Bro- Brother Best is robbed of that tender, rifice. She was ever willing to par- ther Zimmerman had a lovable dis- sweet and loving care of a mother. ticipate in every missionary activity NORTHERN UNION REAPER 7 of the church and her liberality was Brother Nelson leaves to mourn, a after forty-five to sixty minutes con- unstinted. She will be greatly missed wife, eight children, an aged father, sideration ? Use the "Signs." by the Duluth church but we trust a brother and two sisters. He passed that her example may be an inspira- away May 30, Sabbath morning at tion to greater faithfulness on the the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. ADVERTISEMENTS part of all who remain. He was a member of the North Wis- Several months ago she became a consin Conference church. Approved advertisements will be inserted in victim of cancer from which she suf- Words of comfort were spoken by the Reaper at the rate of fifty cents for the first twenty-five words or less, and two cents fered greatly. At last, with the hope the writer from II Tim 1:12. for each additional word, per issue. Payment of securing relief if not restoration, M. E. Anderson. must accompany the advertisement. Right re- she was taken to Hinsdale Sanitarium. served to reject any or all advertisements. All that medical skill and loving care Waddell, Margaret Evelyn, died at could do was done for her. Her pa- Wanted—By a middle aged Adven- tience and resignation were the won- Charles City, Iowa, May 20, 1925. der of all who knew her and were She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. tist woman, work on a farm as house- surely a demonstration of the keep- Jesse Waddell and was born in Floyd keeper, or as a practical nurse. Ad- ing power of Christ. Of her we be- county, April 6, 1918. The mother, dress Mrs. Bertha Richter, 512 W. and the grandmother, Sister Elfers, lieve it may be truly said as Jesus 5th St. Muscatine, Iowa. said of the woman of old, "She hath are members of the Charles City done what she could" and also "Bless- church. Complications following dip- ed are the dead which die in the Lord. theria caused paralysis of the heart, Wanted, at once—Man for general . . . . that they may rest from their and when seemingly on the way to farm work by the month until No- recovery she was suddenly stricken. labors, and their works do follow vember 1. State wages wanted in them." E. L. Sheldon. While the family feels heart-broken over their loss, they also feel that the first letter. S. D. A. preferred. Char- Anderson, Mrs. Erik, was born near Lord knows best. On account of ley Carlson, Cooperstown, North De- Herman, Minn., Feb. 6, 1880, and died quarantine an Adventist minister was kota, Route 1. 2t at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, not called and a local minister, Pastor on Friday, May 8, 1925, at the age of G. A. Hess, conducted the service SUMMER CREDITS which was private. F. V. D. 45 years, 3 months, and 2 days. . Students taking work with us in She leaves to mourn their loss, her the summer can enter next fall with husband, three sons and an aged mo- Robinaugh, Mrs. May, was born Oc- ther, and other relatives and many extra credits, which a little later on tober 8, 1879, at Maiden Rock, Wis., friends. may mean a large saving both of time The deceased accepted the Advent and died at Cromwell, Minn., on May and of money. More than sixty message and was baptized at the 7, at the age of forty-five years, six courses to select from. Work fully Hutchinson camp-meeting in 1910. months and thirty days. She was accredited. Prices Reasonable. Pay- Though Sister Anderson was called married to Leonard Robinaugh on ments in easy instalments. Write to pass through many trials and dis- Sept. 12, 1901. About the year 1920 appointments, her hold on God and for catalogue. Fireside Correspon- her faith in Jesus was strong. She they settled at Cromwell, Minnesota. dence School, Takoma Park, Wash- had a willing heart and mind to obey Sister Robinaugh was baptized into ington, D. C. God's word and was courageous and the Seventh-day Adventist faith about faithful to the end. 1915 at Staples, Minn., and she was Wanted: A young single lady of Sister Anderson left this testimony a faithful member until the close of pleasing manner, some high school as the end was nearing, that she felt her life. During the last year she training, who uses good English and accepted in Jesus, and if the Lord willed it so, was ready to lay down suffered from Brights Disease and penmanship, and has an understand- life's burdens to rest a while till He Dropsy which caused her death. ing of simple bookkeeping, to do our comes, but if the Lord so willed she Words of comfort were spoken by book work and learn to be general would be glad to live, that she might the writer on Sabbath, May 9. She helper in doctor's office. Knowledge of be a help to her family, to her aged leaves to mourn, her husband, two stenography or typewriting preferable mother and to her community. sisters, and other relatives and but not required. Must be in good Funeral services were conducted by friends. We believe that Sister Rob- the writer in the Methodist church inaugh sleeps in Jesus. health. Wages to start $25 per month before a large and attentive audience. Aug. S. Anderson. with board and lodging furnished. 2 Sister Anderson was held in high esteem, and many testified that she DO YOU KNOW? Also wanted: Young or middle aged had left • influence of helpfulness lady who understands plain cooking and had lived a devoted life. Do you know that no one can be and kitchen management, to cook for We laid her to rest in the Lakeside saved without being a saviour of small hospital. Average of about 12 to cemetery at Herman, Minn., to await others ? cook for and with modern convenience the dawn of the morning of the first the work is not severe. Small amount resurrection and the coming of the Do you know the joy of the know- Life-Giver to call forth those that ledge of having led even one to the of house work when time permits. sleep in Jesus. A. Grundset. acceptance of the truth through your Must be strong and well and unincum- own personal efforts ? bered. Wages to start, $40 per month Nelson, 0. C., was born Nov. 8, Do you know that from fifteen to with board and lodging. 1869, in Chicago, Ill. When a child, he came with his parents to Albert thirty minutes reading, or listening, is Applicants for both the above posi- Lee, Minn., where he grew to man- required to establish an interest in a tions please write immediately to Dr. hood. He was raised in the Seventh- new theological subject? E. M. Stansbury, Vermilion, S. Dak., day Adventist faith and was a very Do you know the average mind usu- stating age and references. Do not, faithful and diligent student of God's word. We believe he sleeps in Jesus, ally reaches a definite decision, for come until you have received instruc-. awaiting the call of the Life-Give. or against, a new religious subject tions to do so. 2t; •

8 NORTHERN UNION REAPER

NORTHERN UNION REAPER made a stirring appeal to our people Harald Olsen, our bookbinder, made a business trip to the northern part Issued weekly for the to remain fast to the principles of Northern Union Conference Adventism. There was a large re- of Minnesota visiting towns an the of Seventh-day Adventists sponse to the invitation given at the iron range and Duluth and Superior. by end of the service for reconsecration; Professor Ledington accompanied him The Hutchinson Theological Seminary at practically the whole audience took on this trip. Hutchinson, Minnesota, U. S. A. part. a Subscription Price-50 cents a year in the In the afternoon Elder Charles ; 75 cents in Canada. -Fifty THE PAPAL JUBILEE numbers. Thompson delivered an address on the All papers will be discontinued when time expires unless promptly renewed. comfort to be found in Jesus and in Perhaps you have been reading the Holy Ghost. about it in the newspapers and, of Stanley Ledington - - Editor course, our publications are abreast of I. G. Ortner - - Corresponding Editor Dr. Morse, superintendent of the Iowa Sanitarium, who is present on the times since the July Watchman Entered as second class matter October 26, Magazine has a splendid article on 1917, at the postoffice at Hutchinson, Minne- the campground spoke in the evening sota, under the act of March 3. 1879. of the part the health work has in this by Harold S. Maxwell who knows "Acceptance for mailing at special rate of the threefold message, and of the Rome and gives us some facts as postage provided for in section 1103. Act of countless multitudes make a pilgrim- October 3, 1917, authorized July 27, 1918. need there is of our appreciating its Notice.-Copy for the Reaper must reach position and of taking hold of it. age to the Vatican this year. What the editor not later than the Saturday night is the significance of this splendid preceding date of issue. Copy arriving late The weather was splendid and quite will be held over. parade? What about the offered a large company of people spent Sab- "plenary indulgences"? What will the bath on the campground. The report pilgrims see in Rome? These and SUNSET TABLE of the Sabbath school offering will, other facts of interest to every Pro- Sunset, Friday, June 19, 1925. no doubt, be given later. testant are clearly presented. Circu- MINNESOTA Time • • . Virginia 8:11 late the July Watchman among your Minneapolis 8:02 SEMINARY NOTES Austin 7:57 friends and neighobrs. It is an un- NORTH DAKOTA Professor H. M. Johnson just re- usual religious liberty number. Ob- Minot 8.49 tainable in lots of ten or more at only Jamestown 8.33 turned from the South Dakota camp- SOUTH DAKOTA meeting and left again for the Minne- ten cents each through your Bible Aberdeen 8.25 sota camp-meeting to spend a few House. Sioux IFalls 8.11 IOWA days. Nevada 7.53 Osceola 7.50 The following from the seminary Looking Ahead Educationally Spirit Lake 8.03 spent Sabbath on the campgrounds: You are planning to attend school Correction- Mrs. Anderson, Miss Paulson, James next fall. There is one study (perhaps For every 12 miles west of the churches listed Hanson, Florence and Erma Adamson, add one minute ; for every 12 miles east of two) that you could work off in your the churches listed subtract one minute. Henry Peterson, Ernest Larsen, Car- spare time this summer. Write the rie Dean, Hazel Connor, Professor and Fireside Correspondence School about Mrs. S. Ledington with Phyllis and it now. Their calendar lists more than Union Conference Billie, Elmer Nelson and Frank Jen- sixty fully accredited courses. It is Northern Union Conference-Office ad- dress, 2718 Third Ave. S., Minne- sen. yours for the asking. apolis. Telephone So. 0604. President-Charles Thompson. Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor and. Transportation Agent-I. G. Ortner. STATEMENT OF SIXTY-CENTS-A-WEEK FUND Y. P. M. V. & Ed. Sec'y-H. J. Sheldon Field Miss. Sec'y.-Geo. A. Campbell. January 1 to May 31, 1925 Home Miss. Sec'y.-Anol Grundset. Per member Conference Mem'ship Quota Rec'd Short Per week Iowa 2943 38259.00 14089.06 .220 NOTICE 24169.94 Minnesota 3299 42887.00 15044.29 27842.71 .210 There will be no Reaper issued next No. Dakota 1745 22685.00 6800.88 15884.12 .170 week. Editor. So. Dakota 1296 16848.00 8896.60 7951.40 • .316

CAMP MEETINGS FOR 1 9 2 5 Union 9283 120679.00 44830.83 75848.17 .222 South Dakota (Local,) Rapid City, COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF SABBATH SCHOOL OFFERINGS July 1-5. January 1 to May 31, 1925 North Dakota, Devils Lake, June 18-28 North Dakota, (Local,) - July 8-12 Conference Mem'ship Am't Rec'd. Am't Rec'd. Per Capita Iowa, Nevada. August 20-30 1924 1925 Per Week 1925 • Iowa 2943 10043.43 10435.79 .174 Minnesota 3299 10938.68 11316.83 .155 UNION NOTES No. Dakota 1745 3059.91 4907.43 .127 Sabbath was a splendid day on the So. Dakota 1296 5244.19 58'7,1.43 .205 Minnesota campgrounds. The morn- ing service was taken by Elder Hicks, Union 9283 29286.22 32531.48 .159 president of the Iowa Conference, who I. G. Ortner, Treasurer.