Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-12-02
VICINITY


sxtremely pleased 10 receive the formal
seceptance of the Rev. Otis w. Foye,
~ Torrington, Conn.,, TO become their
pastor. His iabors in this field will be.
ain on or about December 10. The
1nanimous call assures Mr.. Foye of a
toyal and undivided support.
Mr., Foye was born of Pilgrim and
Puritan stock in the city of Broekton,
an July 1, 1915 He passed through
the usual vicissitudes of boyhood, en-.
tering the Rrockton high school on a
double promotion, and was graduated
from that school in the class of "a.
Daring his high school course he was
an officer of various ranks in the
cadets, and was captain of Company
A of the school battalion, and a men,
her of some of their musical organiza-
lions. He entered Colby college at
Naterville, Me, in the fall of 81, and
vas graduated from thai institution in
the class of IS, ranking in the first div
jsion of the class. He was member
Of some of the college musical organl-
cations, and was somewhat prominent
IN indoor athletics, and for one year
was an assistant in the gymnasium.
He was member of the Greek letter
fraternity of Phi Delta Theta
He began preaching while in college
in little schooiheuse in the country
about Two miles from the college.
During his work with these people
there was wonderful revival, which
swept through the whole country side,
and many were converted. In the fall
Of IS he entered the Newton TheoIogi-
cal school, and was graduated from
that institution in 81, beingsone Of the
l..
course at Newton he had charge of the
work of the students in the Stamford
street mission of Boston. He also
preached at two chapels in Milton, and
later preached for some time In the
church at East F'reetown. After grad
uaiion he accepted the pastorale OF the
Thompson Conn. Baptist church.
In June, 1901, he was married to Miss
Jessie q. Curtis, of Southbridge, Mass,
having become acquainted with Miss
curtis at Colby university, where she
was a student at the time. He was
ordained by the Thompson church,
and served as its Pastor for about five
years. He had most delightful time
at Thomp son; the church had pros
perity such as ii had not enjoyed for
more than fifty years. A revival of
much power stirred the whole COM
munity, and many were brought into
the church. Such was the prosperity
of the church that the salary was twice
increased until they were paying the
largest in the history of the church
On April 10, 1906, he began his pas
torate with the Torrington church,
and the four and half years have been
ones of peace and prosperity, and the
church has been greatly encouraged
and increased in strength. The COM
mittee of the Winter-hil Baptist
church, in looking over the field served
by Mr.. Foye at Torrington, found him
10 be universally liked. Members of
other churches and Y. NJ. Z. A. work
ers had nothing but praise to say of
him, for his work had not been wholly
confined to his own church. for he en-
tered into the life OF the city, and by
coming in contact with the workers in
the factories, and knowidg their lol. he
was able TO speak TO them from a view
point which won their respect aud
their support, which made possible
his success. he has been connected
with the state organization of Baptist
young people for several years, for two
years As their president, and presided
at their meetings at the state conven-
tion- He has been invited TO speak be-
fore several of the Connecticut Baptist
associations, also speaking In almost
every city in the stale of Connecticut.
speaking before various mems classes
at their banquets in such places rs the
First church, Hartford, and the First
church, Waterbury. During his sum
mer vacationt he has supplied in New
Bedford and ut the Dorchester temple,
Dorchester, also at the First Baptist
church of Melrose, and the First, Bap-
fist, Brockton. 1t was the pleasure OF
the Winter hill Baptist church 10 have
him for sunday supply tor two Sun
days during vacation periods, where
the church people came TO know him,
and when they found them selves with
out a pastor upon the resignation OF
the Rev. Hermon :. Pinkham. they
were led to seek and call him TO their
pulpit.
Rev. Mr.. Foye has two children,
boy of seven and girl of two years oil
age, who, with himself and wife, Will
receive a cordial welcome IL Mr.
Foye's successes are still 10 continue,
as in the past, his iabors with the WIN
ter-hill Baptist church will mol alone
raise The church lie 10 higher plane,
out will spread through -omerSiiie,
making it IA better city in every way
The Kings Daughters sill hold their
regular monthly meeting tfiaa3, Dee
=. at the Inn. This viii % al aii-day
meeting, lunch being served at no9h.
There is considerable business to be al
tended 10, SO ii is hoped all members
will be present
Ellsworth Bixby shot fox Thanks
giving day and one saturday thus
making his fourth this season.
Lowell Davis met with quite loss
in the burning OF the barn owned ny
Miss Hattie Meserxe on Porter Plain,
saturday morning. His new engine
for saving wood had been left there Tor
a night. and there isn't much leit OF IL
now. lie had hay and miilei also IA
the barn which as also burned. Miss
Meserve will feel the loss of the build
ing and they both have the sympathy
of the immunity. Cause Is unknown
There was basket ball game, the
first Of the season, played on ihshhs'
giving evening between the IhoHlps
and Webster teams. Ii was yefs eA-
citing game the score being D Il 10
3 ID. There will be another game
next Thursday evening.
Mrs. Emma Eaton left last week Tor
Somerviiie, having spent about thfee
years here
Nn. John D. Fox entertained al
whist last Friday afternoon
Walter B. Farmer Of Brooklne,
Mas, has been in town few days
Among those coming 70 their sevefai
homes Tor Thanksgiving were Miss
sarah Crosby Of North Hampton, freq