The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-30
A FAREWELL TO HEATH.

The friends and neighbors of Henry
Heath. Cass county commissioner,
pleasantly surprised him Saturday af-
ternoon, March II, at his home near
Gardner with a farewell reception in
honor Of him and his excellent wife.
After thirty years of farming in the Red
River valley Mr. Heath retires from
active work. AS a small token of the
high esteem in which he was held Mr..
Heath was presented with an elegant
Turkish leather rocker while Mrs. Heath
was the recipient Of a plush mahogany
parlor chair. Mr.. Upton gave the pre-
sentation speech and spoke as follows:
1T is great blessing to be able to
catch the sunshine though there be
some shadows on life's pathway. we
have this afternoon been trying TO
brighten the shadows both for these
our neighbors and ourselves. We can
not separate from the old ties and as
sociations without regret and vet we
have many things today to brighten
the picture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heath came here when
this was bowling level waste instead
of what we have today. They have
contributed no small part toward +he
transforming of that waste into the
great Red River valley When difficuI-
ties confronted us they by force. cour
age and perseverance have been an in
SEPARATION to us. AND financially. relig-
1ously and socially they have heIned
with the sowing, led on and lifted when
the burden was heavy. And thus for
thirty years they have helped build our
commonwealth and builded unto orr
esteem and objections.
NOW we have come to say good bve
with them to the old homestead with
all Its pleasant associations--the home
where their children have been horn
Graded and educated. They have
grown to womanhood and manhood
and each is seeking his or her chosen
| neld of activity. 1t Is easier for us
to say goodbye today because, al
though Mr.. and Mrs. Heath are ouit-
ting the old farm with much of its
activities, we may yet have them near
u.s. We will still have their counsel
help and cheer.
In behalf of the many friends as
| a slight token of our esteem and
friendship we ask you to accent these
presents"
Mr.. Heath for many years has been
one of Cass county's leading farmers
lie has been prominent in the social
religious and political life of his home
community. His methods of farming
nave been practical but progressive.
lie was always ready to grasp and ap-
ply new ideas in farming operations
and his highly fertile farm and suh-
stantial buildings and equipment
stands as monument to the energy
| industry and intelligence of the owner
Mr.. Heath was diligent worker in
| the Congregational church of which he
was member. During all the wears of
residence on the farm he has been !
| member of the school board. He has
served for many years on the township
board of supervisors and two years ago
became a member of the board Of
commissioners for Cass county.
While Mr.. Heath has invested heav-
| lily in lands In northwestern Canada
he still retains interests here and in
tends to remain in the county for the
| time being. He will make his home
in Gardner. All Of the many friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Heath joi.. in
wishing them long and continued pros
perity.
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