The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1912-05-30
CITY COMMENDS
REV. MR.. HURT
A FAREWELL RECEPTION
BOARD OF TRADE ADOPTS RES
OLUTIONS ON MINISTER'S
DEPARTURE.
From Fridays Daily

From Fridays Daily
At the invitation of the Junior Aid
Society, large number of citizens of
Conway gathered at the First Baptist
church last night to extend parting
greetings to Rev. John Jeter Hurt
and Mrs. Hurt, who leave about June
for Durham, NJ c., where Mr.. Hurt
has accepted the pastorate of the
First Baptist church. The assemblage
was representative one and the oc-
casion was a striking demonstration
of the regard felt for the retiring
pastor, not only by his congregation,
bu by the citizenship of Conway.
Brief tributes to Mr.. Hurts work
here and feeling expressions of re-
greet over his departure for another
field of labor were paid by President
j. Frauenthal on behalf of the Board
of Trade, Prof. w. B. Hubbell On be-
half of the educational institutions
and other churches and Col. G. w.
Bruce on behalf of the Baptist
church. At. the conclusion of the re-
marks by these gentlemen, Mr.. Hurt
responded in touching and eloquent
talk, expressing his regret at leaving
the people among whom he had lived
and labored for the past seven years
and declaring that Conway, the town
which occupied the closest place in his
heart, would never be forgotten by
him.
On behalf of the Junior Aid, Mrs.
HI. S. Traylor presented Mr.. Hurt
with handsome gold-headed cane.
The following resolutions, which
oIn hvr ri of
at meeting held Wednesday, were
read at last nights reception:
The progressive movements of the
city of Conway, in which the Board
of Trade has always taken special in
terest are so greatly indebted to one
of its members for his ardent support
and untiring efforts in behalf of this
city that an expression of apprecia-
ton from those with whom he has
been associated in the movements for
public good is justly deserved.
From the time that John Jeter
Hurt first came to our city he has
been recognized as one whose every
effort has been for the upbuilding of
Conway He has never stopped be-
cause of obstacles in his way, nor
shirked public duty. One of the
most magnificent structures of our
city stands monument to his I'M
ceasing efforts, excellent foresight in
plans and good taste in architectural
designs.
His ability as public speaker has
made him what at times doubtless
seemed to him convenience in the
numerous meetings of our body when
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have called on him for assistance Of
ten and always found him ready to
respond.
The great moral good that Mr..
Hurt has done for our community
would be difficult to estimate. In ev-
cry question where the public good of
our city was at stake he has been es-
pec;ally active and efficient.
We know Of no man who has done
more to cause people outside of Con-
way to think well of our city than
has this man. for whether at home or
abroad, he believed in Conway, talked
Conway. Like one of his favorite
writers, he felt that he was "a citi
zen of no mean city"
We believe in John Jeter Hurt and
appreciate his having lived with us,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the secretary of
the Board of Trade be instructed to
convey to Mr.. Hurt the sense of this
meeting, and our appreciation of his
many services rendered
10 FRAUENTHAL, President.
G. L. BANNER, Secretary.
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