Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1893-06-29
FAREWELL SERVICES.
An Interesting Occasion In the Presby-
terrain Church.

farewell service was held in MS cnurcn
last Sunday evening.
Revs. J. P. Doggett and Sutherland,
at present pastor of the NJ. E. Church,
assisting, Mr.. Switzerland read as a
scripture lesson a portion Of the Goth
chapter of Acts, Paul's farewell ad-
dress to the Ephesian Elders. Mr.. Pol
hemus selected MS his text for the
ewing Mas. 70: 20 10, am with you
always, even unto the end OF the
world" deducing from it the friend
ship of Christ and preaching a sermon
full Of earnestness and practical n
elevating thought so characteristic OF
the man. The sermon was closed by a
few appropriate remarks, expressing
his gratitude thankfulness for the uni
versally kind treatment of his little
flock and the good people of Jonesboro
towards himself and wife. We took a
synopis of the sermon which we would
give did not space forbid. After the
sermon s. H. Anderson read Il paper
which was UNANIMOUSLY adopted by the
audience. Upon application this pa
per was kindly turned over to us which
we gladly publish with the warmest
wishes for the happiness and useful
ness of Mr.. Polhemus and wife, whom
the people of Jonesboro have learned
to love and esteem SO highly for their
intrinsic worth and Cody walk among
us. The following is a copy of the pa
per read:
In the first part OF the year 1892 Rev.
G. A. Duncan,-former Pastor of this
church,-was made Synodical Missi.
Onary by the Synod of Tennessee.
After some correspondence, Rev. C.
H. Polhemus, of Minneapolis, Min.
consented to come and fill the vacancy
for a while. On May 8, 1893 Rev. G.
II. Polhemus and wife arrived, and he
took charge of the church as temper
airy supply. After serving as Pastor
for several months, with great salts.
faction to the congregation, he was the
unanimous choice of the church as
stated supply for an indefinite time.
In the spring of 1893 Mr.. Polhemus &C.
cepted a position as Prof. in Greek,
French, and German, at Tabor, Iowa
which neccessitated his giving up his
charge here as stated supply July 1st,
1893. Mr.. Polhemus and his most est.
mable wife have been ready and will
ing to work in the causes of education,
temperance, Sunday School and
church, anywhere and at all times:
where called. They have, both, ever
been ready, to visit the sick, and com
fort the s%orrowing. They have never
neglected to look after the welfare
and spiritual interest of any and all
both rich and poor, where opportunity
presented itself. Never pushing for
ward, but watching for an opportunity
to do good. always about theiI
Masters business"
The children and young people: (ant
especially the members of the JUNO
Endeavor Society'') will never forge
Mrs. Polhemus' gentle and unasuminl
teachings, when she has pointed then
in such a plain, attractive and practi
cal way to the Lamb of God tina
taketh away the sins of the world.
The members af the boys prayer meet
ing, that Mr.. Polhemus organized an,
so faithfully watched over-will eve
feel grateful to him for his great in
terest in helping them start on tn,
road that leads to God in all branche
of Sunday school and church work
We all, old and young, of all classes
feel grateful beyond our ability to ex
press it to both Nj. and Mrs. Polhemu
for their interest and kindness; Away
the same, and ready when duty calls
Mr.. Polhemus has performed tn
sacred rite of baptism for some; he ha
brought some of III children into full
membership in the church: he ha
united some in the "Holy bonds q
matrimony:" he has, besides so plain
ly and practically preaching the word
several times administered the Lord
supper to US; and has given words U
comfort and consolation at the gray
of dear departed friends. Hence, "
we are drawn together by ties kindre
to those above. Words are i~nadequat
to express our high appreciation an
gratitude to Mr.. and Mrs. Polhemus fo
labor, kindness and sympathy Will
among us the short period of fourtee
months. Language fails us to give Vi
terance to our feelings Of loss sustain
ed and sadness that comes over us b
the departure Of our beloved misistt
and his most estimable wife, therefore
be it resolved: That as a community
as a Sunday school, and IS a church
we very much regret that Mr.. an
Mrs. Polhemus must leave us 80 300
and we feel an almost irreparable loi
in their departure. While we recol
inize Gods goodness in sending thel
to US, we must also bow our heads
submission to His will In taking thel
to other fields. 1t is the prayer
this people that their lives and healt
may be spared to do much good in lf
and have many stars in their Grow
of rejoicing" and some of them frol
old East Tennessee. Finally, we hol
+ that wherever they go, and VIII
ever they do; they will daily remeu
Der the people of Jonesboro in the
prayers: and may the blessing
Heaven ever rest upon them, is o,
wish and prayer. BE it resolved ais