St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-29
SUTTON.
Resolutions ON the New Pastor.

The following resolutions were passed
by the Free Baptist church at East Wa
terboro. Me-, where Rev. Franklin Blake,
who is to commence bis work next Sun
day, closed his pastorate last Sunday.
They speak very highly of Rev. Mr.. Blake.
Whereas: After five years of tender,
loving associations with our pastor,
Rev. Franklin Blake, he has felt con-
strained by the Holy Spirit to sever the
bonds which have united us as pastor
and people. therefore, be it
Resolved, that the East WATERFORD
Free Baptist church desire to express in
this way their feeling OF love and esteem
for our beloved pastor and wife.
Resolved, that the victories in Christ
which have been attained under their
leadership will help us in our Christian
experience and guide us to further achieve
ments in the warfare OF life.
Resolved, that we wi h to express our
sincere thanks to Bro. Blake in behalf of
his Jealous, ardent labors, which he has
used in the erection of our new church
edihce.
Resolved, that we shall ever pray that
the special benedicton of the Holy Spirit
may abide with and rest upon our dearly
beloved pastor as he goes from us, bear.
ing with him our hopes for his success in
whatever field the Holy Spirit may lead
him.
Resolved, that we commend Bro. Blake
and his wife in the spirit of tenderest love
to all Christian people everywhere and
assure him and them that we shall cher
ish memories of their pleasant associa-
tions with us while life shall last. As
Christian leader, as devoted, tireless,
and spiritual worker our pastor has
always merited and received prayers of
devotion and confidence in unlimited
measure.
May Gods choicest blessings always
surround and encourage him.
Mrs. Jennie n. Sayward,
Mr.. Fred S. Hamilton,
Committee on Resolutions.
Ora S. Jesseman has sold his farm to |
Everett Lampher. Price $1,000. Pos.
session given at once. Mr.. Jesseman is |
to move to the Levi Ball place on the
Lyndon road which he owns.
Mrs. Addie Burnham has bought the
place at the Hollow where Freeman
Hyde once lived, of F. O. Gray. Mr..
Miles, who now lives there, is to move
to the Caleb Moulton place near c. W.
which he bought of Taplin &
Rowell recently,
All Of the schools in town commenced
the spring term Monday. There have
been some changes in teachers from the
past.
The dedication of the new Union House
is to take Place Wednesday, May 6, at
2 O'Clock p. M. and services are to be
held in the evening. 1t is not yet known
who will preach the dedication sermon,
but several ministers are to be present
and have part in the services and some
one will be secured for the sermon. The
house is nice little audience room and
will fill long felt need in the place. All
are invited, especially all former residents
Of that neighborhood, and it is expected
t will be an interesting service.
Mrs. Addie Burnham went to South
Newbury Saturday morning, where she
s to teach the spring term of school.
Miss Madge Burnham and her brother
Herbert went to Lunenburg, Monday,
where they are to teach in the graded
school the spring term.
Mrs. Rebecca Harvey from Lyndonvile
S at her brothers, D. E. Ruggles, for
while.
J. E. Wentworth, who has been under
he doctors care for while past, has so
ar recovered that he went back to his
hop to work Monday morning, as Chas.
\. Aldrich, who has done the work in
he shop tor the past few weeks, had to
20 home to work on his farm.
Re sure to be at F. M. Abbotts auction
'ale on Tuesday, May s, at one o'clock,
% buy new farming tools at your own
price, also household goods, sewing ma
hines, etc.