Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-10-06
HONOR
RETIRING RECTOR

The universal high esteem in which
the Rev. Edward J. Haughton, rector
of Christ Episcopal church, is held, is
strikingly attested on the eve of his
departure for a new field after a seven
years pastorate in Danville. There is
scarcely day but some token arises
bearing testimony that he has not lab
ored in vain. The elimination of it
all occurred Saturday night, when he
was presented with a solid gold seven
! teen -jeweled Howard watch by his
| friends in Danville.
The presentation took place at the
home of A. H. Woolley, West Market
street. Mr. Haughton had no idea of
what was in store and when the mag
nificent token accompanied with a
beautiful sentiment was placed in his
hands he was overcome with emotion.
In responding he showed his high
appreciation of the gift and the value
he places upon the esteem and support
of so many kind and loyal friends.
On the watch were engraved the
Iector's initials "E. J. H." On the
inside case neatly executed by Carl
Ruckle are the words. Edward J.
Haughton, October l, 1910. Presented
by his friends " Along with the watch
the following testimonial beautifully
engrossed by G. p. Harder, Esq, was
presented to Mr.. Haughton:
To the Rev. Edward J. Haughton.
Dear Sir:-The undersigned friends
who admire you for your sterling char
acter, broad Democratic spirit, good
natured and sympathetic disposition,
find it difficult to express in words
their sorrow at your removal from
their midst, where in the past seven
years they have learned to know and
respect you.
We shall miss your cheerful smile so
often in evidence and the cordial
greeting it is your custom to extend
to all irrespective of class or station.
We feel that in your departure our
city is losing one of its best men and
one who has at all times had the well
fare of the community at heart and
labored for its betterment and advance
ment. and the many homes which have
been favored with your visitations and
cheered and helped thereby realize
that they are losing a good friend, a
wise counsellor and often a practical
helper.
We know, however. that what is TO
be our loss is to be your gain through
your entrance into a larger sphere of
usefulness and wish you Godspeed in
your journey to your new home, the
richest blessings ON your labors in
your new field and long life, he ,lth
and prosperity, to you and yours
CSigned) Frank Alderman, W. ].
Williams, 7. w. Cutler, Thomas ].
Price, George B. O'Connor, John Dos
ter, Arthur II. Woolley Frank L. De-
Long, Charles P. Hancock. DR.. l. II.
Jennings, Arthur Amesbury, II. w.
Guyer, Charles Watson, Will Watkins,
o. NJ Leniger, Fred W Howe, f. Q.
Hartman, Frank w. Magill, b. X.
Rhodes, Sam Rebman, Harry Phile,
NJ. II. Schram, w. w. Williams, J. @.
Peifer, Terrence Peifer, Frank j.
Montague, Harry Titley, Isaac Armes,
William lies, Charles Robson, Thomas
Williams, Thomas Pritchard, Jesse
Shultz, Andrew. Roat, Ira Swank. Jos.
eph Prout, Charles G.. Cloud, Will
Pritchard, George r. Sechler, John
Pritchard, Hurley Meyer, Will f.
Gosh, Harry Woods, Lewis Williams,
f. G. Goebel, Benjamin Harris, Arth-
ur Reifsnyder, w. W. Walker, Ernest
Reick, Frank Aten, W. J. Burns and
Carl Ruckle.
On the same occasion Mr.. Haughton
received number of letters all bear
ing testimony to the general high
esteem in which he is held by the peo-
pie of Danville.
Mrs. Haughton was presented with
handsome desk set.