All that your "proof" proves is that Russell's handpicked administrators (Van Amburgh, MacMillan, Pierson, etc.) met back on Russell's hometurf in Allegheny, with all its interested class members present, and less than 10 weeks after Russell's death, and unanimously decided that Rutherford would succeed Russell.
(It was in January 1918 that the "crybabies" were again beaten by 93-94%.)
The real "thugs", the "Gang of 4" and their dozen or so followers could have:
1. Contested the July 1917 BOD ouster.
2. Won the 1918 Election.
3. Won the 1919 Election.
4. Won the 1920-1-2-3-4- .... well you get the point.
They LOST because none of the Society members wanted them in control.
Its a good thing, too, because PSL Johnson made Charles Taze Russell look like the posterchild for SANITY.
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Love & Affection Shown Between Charles Taze Russell and Judge JF Rutherford
by West70 ini am posting this for the consideration of those who "assume" and "rumor" that charles taze russell and j.f.
rutherford were no longer friends in 1916. .
this article by judge j. f. rutherford was published in the december 1, 1916 issue of the watch towe magazine.
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Was Charles Taze Russell A Drug User, Drug Abuser, or Even An Addict?
by West70 inin his lengthy address at russell's funeral, menta sturgeon disclosed the following: .
"you know that our dear brother was so considerate of the feelings of others that he never drew much on the sympathy of the friends --so considerate was he, that but few knew that he had been a physical sufferer for thirty years.".
only a few months after sturgeon made the above disclosure at russell's funeral, this "different version" was published on page 57 of the finished mystery book: .
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Love & Affection Shown Between Charles Taze Russell and Judge JF Rutherford
by West70 ini am posting this for the consideration of those who "assume" and "rumor" that charles taze russell and j.f.
rutherford were no longer friends in 1916. .
this article by judge j. f. rutherford was published in the december 1, 1916 issue of the watch towe magazine.
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Rutherford was practically everyone's choice as successor to the WatchTower Society throne. Rutherford received 93-4% of the votes (without Russell's personal shares being voted as Russellites allege). At the January BOD meeting, the BOD voted to vest all administrative powers in Rutherford's hands.
It wasn't until the Russellite Kooks on the BOD started trying to control daily operations that Rutherford exercised what he already knew -- that the "Gang of 4" were not properly elected -- and he did exactly what the Charter permitted him to do -- REPLACE THEM.
If the Russellite Nuts had a legal leg to stand on, they would have exercised it back in 1917.
The Russellites then lost again in January 1918.
Ever, since then the Russellites have been whining and nipping at Rutherford's heals because Rutherford gave them an old fashion simple butt-kicking.
It was only later that most of Russell's followers gradually started leaving the WTS, since Rutherford wasn't able to replace the "God-Figure" that Russell served as for the Russellites.
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Was Charles Taze Russell A Drug User, Drug Abuser, or Even An Addict?
by West70 inin his lengthy address at russell's funeral, menta sturgeon disclosed the following: .
"you know that our dear brother was so considerate of the feelings of others that he never drew much on the sympathy of the friends --so considerate was he, that but few knew that he had been a physical sufferer for thirty years.".
only a few months after sturgeon made the above disclosure at russell's funeral, this "different version" was published on page 57 of the finished mystery book: .
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Love & Affection Shown Between Charles Taze Russell and Judge JF Rutherford
by West70 ini am posting this for the consideration of those who "assume" and "rumor" that charles taze russell and j.f.
rutherford were no longer friends in 1916. .
this article by judge j. f. rutherford was published in the december 1, 1916 issue of the watch towe magazine.
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I'm surprised noone caught Rutherford's last statement about ChuckieCheese:
Charles Taze Russell, thou hast, by the Lord, been crowned a king; and through the everlasting ages thy name shall be known amongst the people, and thy enemies shall come and worship at thy feet.
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Was Charles Taze Russell A Drug User, Drug Abuser, or Even An Addict?
by West70 inin his lengthy address at russell's funeral, menta sturgeon disclosed the following: .
"you know that our dear brother was so considerate of the feelings of others that he never drew much on the sympathy of the friends --so considerate was he, that but few knew that he had been a physical sufferer for thirty years.".
only a few months after sturgeon made the above disclosure at russell's funeral, this "different version" was published on page 57 of the finished mystery book: .
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There is no way that Charles Taze Russell was not either an OPIATE user, abuser, or even an addict given his 30, 40, or 50 years of constant pain.
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Was Charles Taze Russell A Drug User, Drug Abuser, or Even An Addict?
by West70 inin his lengthy address at russell's funeral, menta sturgeon disclosed the following: .
"you know that our dear brother was so considerate of the feelings of others that he never drew much on the sympathy of the friends --so considerate was he, that but few knew that he had been a physical sufferer for thirty years.".
only a few months after sturgeon made the above disclosure at russell's funeral, this "different version" was published on page 57 of the finished mystery book: .
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In November 1916, Menta Sturgeon reported:
"Brother Russell labored under a heavy handicap, inasmuch as three days out of nine he had severe headaches. Frequently he was forced to take Bromo Seltzer to enable him to give the public address and then afterwards suffer the consequences of its partaking. But without it he could not have given the talk at all. Yet he never complained, although often was he compelled to seclude himself and avoid the greeting of friends following this exertion. His suffering was intense and he could not endure having to meet God's people with a painful expression on his face; with a nearly breaking heart he wreathed his face in smiles. Only his most intimate associates knew how he suffered. Fortunately the noble brother was asleep within two minutes of the time his head touched the pillow at night, midnight usually being his retiring hour. Is it any wonder he died a score of years ahead of his natural time? His father looked younger at 84 than did the son at 64. In his lifetime Brother Russell has equalled the service of a man whose life reaches several hundred years. In other words, in actual experience, Brother Russell was several hundred years old.
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Was Charles Taze Russell A Drug User, Drug Abuser, or Even An Addict?
by West70 inin his lengthy address at russell's funeral, menta sturgeon disclosed the following: .
"you know that our dear brother was so considerate of the feelings of others that he never drew much on the sympathy of the friends --so considerate was he, that but few knew that he had been a physical sufferer for thirty years.".
only a few months after sturgeon made the above disclosure at russell's funeral, this "different version" was published on page 57 of the finished mystery book: .
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Note this excerpt from an article published in the December 1, 1899 Watch Tower magazine:
"What do you think about the saints using opiates for pain, especially in a last illness? I have thought of it in connection with our Redeemer's refusal of the vinegar and myrrh. ...
[REPLY.--We are glad, dear Sister, to note that your worldly surroundings do not ensnare your heart, but that on the contrary you fully maintain your love for the Lord and his way, the "narrow way." ... ...
Respecting our final illness and opiates: I had not thought of our dear Master's example in refusing opiates. Personally I would incline to leave the matter in the hands of friends and trust to the Lord's providence respecting what they would do and prescribe at such a time,--praying that the Lord's will might be fully done even unto death. --EDITOR.]
Note carefully how Charles Taze Russell finesses the question so that he only addresses "the use of opiates for pain" during a "final illness".
The anonymous "Bible Student" who posed the question to Russell actually was asking about the GENERAL USE OF OPIATES as painkillers by the "saints". Assuming that Russell might publicly condemn the general use of opiate painkillers by the saints, the Bible Student then specifically asks about their use during a terminal situation.
For those who would respond that Russell would never publish this "Letter" and its' question in the first place if Russell were an opiate user himself, then I suggest that Russell could not "afford" not to publish this "Letter".
Why? Because it was written by Gertrude Seibert, who was a major financial contributor. Maybe she had "reasons" for wanting Russell to publicly comment on this issue?
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NEWSPAPER Reports JW Family With Sex Offender Son In Child Custody Battle
by West70 inthe local jws in enid, oklahoma will probably be twisting and squirming this morning.
they will spend the rest of the week in field service explaining that the davis family members "aren't really jehovah's witnsses".
"they take good care of her.
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The local JWs in Enid, Oklahoma will probably be twisting and squirming this morning. They will spend the rest of the week in field service explaining that the Davis family members "aren't really Jehovah's Witnsses".
http://www.enidnews.com/cnhi/enidnews/homepage/local_story_312012355.html?keyword=leadpicturestory
Published: November 08, 2005 01:23 am
Enid [Oklahoma] couple wants granddaughter to live with them permanently
By Tippi Rasp
Staff Writer
Stuffed animals and playthings neatly placed in a toy box and the quiet of the child's room seem almost incongruent to one another.
Kenneth and Murriel Ary's house looks and sounds like the typical home of grandparents neat and serene. But every other weekend it is filled with the giggles of their 2-year-old granddaughter and the laughter of grandparents relishing every minute they have with the toddler.
But Murriel Ary struggles to understand why the child isn't able to live with her. The grandmother has a hard time fighting through her emotions to even be able to talk about the dispute for guardianship between the child's grandparents and a friend of the child's mother.
"I've always worried about her," Murriel Ary said. "It just hurts to know that you've got a granddaughter out there that you can't have ... she's got a family that loves her and really cares for her."
Although she gets time with the child every other weekend and overnight every other Tuesday, Murriel worries about the child's safety and well-being when the girl is in the care of the custodial guardians.
The toddler has lived with Jerry and Delphine Davis for about 1 1/2 years. Rebecca Ary, the child's mother, and the Davises are friends. The Davises often served as baby-sitters until the spring of 2004, when Rebecca apparently left the child in the Davises' care for good. It came not long after Murriel and Kenneth Ary ordered their daughter-in-law out of their home, saying they could no longer condone her behavior and Rebecca and Kenny Ary's all-too-often, short-term abandonment of their own child.
Now, Murriel laments the decision to force her daughter-in-law to leave her home, and she also regrets the family's lack of knowledge of the court system and child guardianship protocol.
The child's grandparents have court-ordered visitation, but rarely more, they say.
Now, Murriel and Kenneth Ary are asking the court for custody of their granddaughter. The hearing initially was set Sept. 2 but was postponed to Nov. 28.
The best interest of the child
The Ary family members say they are bewildered by a Garfield County judge's decision to allow the Davises to maintain custody of the child because of questionable contact with the Davises' two sons one of whom is a registered sex offender and a difference in religion. The Arys attend Davis Park Christian Church, and the Davises are Jehovah's Witnesses.
The child's safety is of utmost importance to the Ary family, said the child's paternal aunt, Debbie Richards.
After parents' rights are considered, state law says grandparents should be considered for guardianship preference, according to court documents.
"I don't know why the judge let them keep her," Murriel said. "Actually, we thought we would come home with her."
Garfield County District Court Judge Richard Perry's decisions in January and again in February were based on the length of time the child already was in the custody of the Davises, according to court documents filed by the Arys' attorney. An e-mail request sent to the judge seeking comment on the case late last week was not returned, and someone answering his office phone said he would not be available Monday because he was presiding over a jury trial.
The Davises originally asked the court for emergency guardianship of the child in January 2005, according to the Ary family. The judge ruled guardianship should remain with the Davises.
Rebecca Ary has requested the Davises keep the child away from her estranged husband's family, Murriel Ary said. Court documents, although not public record, were provided to the News & Eagle by members of the Ary family. Murriel and Kenneth Ary's attorney, John Hogdgen, declined to comment on the case.
"It is in the best interests of the minor child that she be placed with grandparents rather than an unrelated third party," according to the court documents requesting the transfer of custody to the Ary grandparents.
Bill Maxwell, the Davises' attorney according to the court documents, said he would neither confirm nor deny anything about any child guardianship case because all guardianship cases are closed court proceedings and it would be "illegal" for anyone to comment.
Family worries for child's safety
The News & Eagle has tried to contact the Davises. Their phone number is unlisted, according to directory assistance, and they did not respond to a visit to their home in which a reporter left a note on their door seeking comment.
But one of the Davises' sons, Leslie O. Davis, when reached by phone at work, said his mother spoils the child, and he believes the child is much better off now than she was with her parents.
"She's good with my mom," he said. "They take good care of her."
Davis said he has seen on a number of occasions how his family interacts with the child. His teenage daughter, he said, lives with the Davis family and his daughter and the child get along great. "She calls her 'Sissy,'" he said.
As for Murriel and Kenneth Ary, Leslie O. Davis said he doesn't know them nor does he care to know them.
Murriel and Kenneth Ary and Debbie Richards all say they are concerned about any contact Leslie O. Davis may have with the 2-year-old. Court records show he is a convicted sex offender who recently pleaded no contest to an indecent exposure charge stemming from a December 2003 incident at Oakwood Mall. He pleaded guilty and was convicted in 1998 of the same charge, according to the documents. He was sentenced just two weeks ago to five years, all suspended, except for 90 weekend days in the county jail.
Richards said Enid police often are called after incidents involving members of the Davis family. An Enid Police Department report from September 2004 alleges the Ary child was nearly hit twice during an altercation between the Davises' granddaughter and another teen.
Garfield County Department of Human Services Director Don Henderson said his office may or may not become involved in a guardianship case. Henderson cited confidentiality laws and would not say whether DHS is involved in the Ary/Davis guardianship dispute.
In a typical situation, Henderson said, DHS tries to find permanent placement for a child, which initially involves reunification with parents.
"If at some point that is not a possibility, (we) look at other family members," Henderson said.
He said DHS looks at risk factors when recommending placement.
"We have one thing in mind, and that is the safety of children," he said.
'It was Satan working on us'
Rebecca Stewart Ary was living in Oklahoma City, the last the Ary family heard. Directory assistance said a Rebecca Stewart was listed, but the number was not published. Rebecca Stewart Ary's parents are deceased.
But the child's father has cleaned himself up, is worried about his daughter's safety and is ready to seek custody of her, he said in a telephone interview. Kenny Ary says he has a good job in Oklahoma City and has filed the appropriate paperwork to get his daughter back.
His court date also is Nov. 28, he said. "I want my daughter," Kenny Ary said. He said he deeply regrets his actions leading up to and after leaving his daughter in the care of the Davises.
Kenny and his wife moved to Oklahoma City in the spring of 2004 and continued to make mistakes, he said.
He hopes the court will see he is trying to make a fresh start.
"I made some mistakes. I admit to that. I'm very shameful of it," he said. "I love my kids. It was Satan working on us."
He said the Davises lied to get guardianship of the girl, and he now is afraid for her safety. At first, however, it appeared the Davises took good care of the child, he said.
Jaqueta Byerly, Kenny's ex-wife and the mother of his oldest daughter, Bria, also is still close with the Ary family and pledges her support of them getting guardianship of the child.
Last Dec. 26, Kenny was staying with Rebecca in Oklahoma City when he called Bria and asked her to come pick up the baby.
The Davises had brought the baby there and Rebecca had kicked out both Kenny and the baby.
He said his car had broken down and he couldn't care for the child. The then-16-year-old Bria disobeyed Byerly's wishes that she not get involved and drove to pick up the toddler, stopping to purchase diapers and a car seat.
Bria took the child to Murriel and Kenneth Ary's home. The following day the Arys called a DHS caseworker to report the incident. The child was ordered returned to the Davis home.
Kenny Ary said he admits he is guilty of placing her in a dangerous atmosphere. "I made a big mistake, (and) my baby's going to pay for it," he said. "The judge is so hard-nosed."
A waiting game
Meanwhile, the Arys are enjoying visitation and any extra time they can get with the girl while they wait to hear their fate Nov. 28. They said they wish they could see more of their granddaughter for family holiday and birthday celebrations.
The Davises don't celebrate national holidays and birthdays because of religious beliefs, Richards said, and so they don't allow the Arys visitation on those occasions.
When the toddler's half-sister graduated from high school last May, the families had to coordinate the exchange through their attorneys, and even that was a struggle, Richards said.
Murriel said she doesn't believe the child would have any problems adjusting to living full time at the Ary home, and the guardians' age shouldn't be a factor because Murriel Ary and Delphine Davis are the same age.
"I bonded with her when she was a baby, now we just have a great time," Murriel said.
But just as laughter fills the home as the child arrives for visitation, Murriel said her heart aches when the child leaves. She said she misses her and needs her to know her family is devoted to her.
"I want her to know that she has a grandmother and grandfather that love her," Murriel said. "She needs to be with her family and she needs to know that people care."
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Was Charles Taze Russell A Drug User, Drug Abuser, or Even An Addict?
by West70 inin his lengthy address at russell's funeral, menta sturgeon disclosed the following: .
"you know that our dear brother was so considerate of the feelings of others that he never drew much on the sympathy of the friends --so considerate was he, that but few knew that he had been a physical sufferer for thirty years.".
only a few months after sturgeon made the above disclosure at russell's funeral, this "different version" was published on page 57 of the finished mystery book: .
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The "fall" which led to Russell's lifetime of "sick headaches" and probable use of narcotics is interesting for some other reasons also.
This "fall" allegedly happened around 1866 when Russell lost his faith in Christianity and began studying the "Eastern religions". Maybe Russell was also studying the soothing benefits of "hashish" with a local Eastern guru???
Also, which OTHER CULT was it that got started in the late 1800s when its founder fell and hit his head? The guy was from Madisonville, Kentucky but I can't recall his name or the cult???