Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-10-08
NEW PASTOR
Rev. A. E. Hartman Takes up
Work with Baptist Church.


Last Sunday witnessed the commence
ment of the pastorate of Rev. Arthur E.
Hartman of the Memorial Baptist
church. AT the morning service, the
new pastor was greeted by a good con-
gregation. His text was Isaiah 1858,
and his theme was Kept in Perfect
Peace After the sermon, the ordi-
nance of the Lords Supper was OBJ
served, and the hand of fellowship was
extended to Rev. and Mrs. Hartman by
Deacon r. S. Benedict,
AT 1850 p. m. union recognition SER
vice was held in the auditorium, Rev.
w. A. Dawson, d. D., supt. OF the YER
mont Baptist Convention, presided. The
invocation was offered and the Scripture
lesson was read by Rev. George r.
Stair late pastor of the Memorial church.
The welcome to the town was extended
by Rev. DIR. Dickinson, pastor of the
Congregational church. Prayer was
offered by Rev. DIR. Corkran, pastor of
the NJ. E. church. The welcome on be-
half of the college was extended by Prof.
Wright. DR.. Dawson greeted the pas
tor on behalf of the Baptists of the state.
The sermon of the evening was de-
livered by the new pastor, who took for
his text John :9-"That was the true
Light, which lighteth every man that
cometh into the world" The sermon
was ably wrought out, finely delivered,
and made profound impression.
Rev. Mr.. Hartman comes to Middle
bury after strong pastorate in one of
the largest churches in Lynn, Mass. He
was the dean of the protestant ministers
in that city, and was one of the most
popular and best known men in the COM
munity. He identified himself with
many fraternal, social and moral reform
organizations, and took an active inter-
est in politics. He represented his ward
on the School Board, where he served
for full term of three years. He was
also selected by the delegates at the last
congressional convention of the Southern
nomination on behalf of Hon. Ernest W.
Roberts, who now represents that dis
trict at Washington.
In Mr. Harriman's home plans were
formulated, and an organization formed,
for the purpose of banishing liquor sa-
looms from the streets of Lynn. After
strenuous campaign, the No-License
League won out and for the past two
years Lynn has remained in the no.
license column.
The new pastor was born in North
Adams, Mass, and remained in that city
until he left for college. During his va
cation. he was employed as bank clerk
in the Adams National Bank, and for
year, between his college and seminary
courses he was paymaster for the G. |.
Sampson Mfg. Co. He has found his
business experience an invaluable prep
aration for his chosen profession. Upon
graduating from the theological semi
nary, he settled as pastor of the Baptist
church IN Colchester, Conn. Later he
was called to the First Baptist church of
Leominster, the largest church in the
Wachuset Baptist Association. In 1901
ne accepted unanimous Call u the
East church of Lynn. During the last
year of his connection with the latter
society, over one hundred new members
were received, and more money was
raised than during any one of the pre-
vious seven years. 1t was with great
regret that the East church parted from
its successful and beloved pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartman are at The
Addison. AS soon as repairs are COM
pleted they will occupy the new Baptist
parsonage at So Seminary street. They
have two children, Philip L., aged 10
years, who is fitting for college at Colby
Academy, New London, n. H., and
little daughter Frances, aged eight
years. When the pastor and wife are
settled in their new home, they are to
give reception to the members of the
church and congregation.