Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-24
REVEREND ERRETT LEAVES.
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organizations. This has been striking
ly true of the organizations of women,
which have shown remarkable growth
in membership ana IN results The re.
firing minister says these organizations
have done much work which a pastor
cannot do. Mr. Errett declares that the
last year Of his service in the Salem
church has been the best year Of his
pastorate here. More members have
been added to the church than in any
previous year, and the unity of the con,
gregation has been stronger.
Was Newspaper Man.
Mr.. Errett began his career as a
preacher in Omaha in 1885, Before that
time he was newspaper man and a
lawyer. For a number of years he was
editor and publisher of the Saline
County Republican, at Marshall, Mo.
He is a nephew of Isaac Errett, who
founded the Christian Standard, and
who was also founder of the Foreign
Christian Missionary Society.
Shortly after entering the ministry
Mr.. Errett took up evangelical work
as head of the State Bible school worl,
in Nebraska, and held that position
for four and one.half years. From Ne
braska he went to Kirksville, Mo-, t.
become pastor of the church at tha
place. His next pastorates in Missour
were at Palmyra and at Kant. From
Missouri he was called to Waco, Texas
and from Waco to Salem.
In Oregon Mr.. Errett has received
statewide recognition by the Christian
church. For one year he was presiden
of the State Ministerial Association
and for four years served as presiden
of the State Missionary Board, witt
headquarters at Portland AT presen
he is chairman of the committee Of
ministerial standing in this state.
Holds Local Honors.
Locally, Mr. Errett has held position
Of responsibility and honor outside o
the church with which he was connect
ed. He has beeS an active member o
the Ministerial Union of Salem, an
has served both as president and secrC
tary of the organization. He has bee
in close touch with the Young Men
Christian Association since coming her
and has co.operated with the differen
secretaries who have been stationed i
Salem. For several months he has cor
Quoted a Sunday school class for me
at the local association. Yesterday h
closed series Of lectures on the life q
Christ, which have been. well attended
At the close of the lecture yesterda
afternoon speeches of appreciation wer
made by several of those who have bee
associated with him in the work, NJ
Errett is 50 years old. While not th
Oldest preacher in Salem, he is tn
senior minister in time of service.
Wife Helps Her Husband,
Mrs. Errett has been Of great assis
ance to her husband in his pastorato
Salem. She has been honorcd with III
, icepresidency Of the State Christia
, Women's Board Of Missions, and
president of the Ladies Missionary s.
3 ciety Of Salem. She has been col
. slant worker in the Bible school Of u
I church Her chief work with this d
: partment has been as instructor Of Il
:. Loyal Daughters This is n class
teachers training, and numbers abol
!, so members. Mrs. Errett is n woma
of literary talent, Poetic contribution
y lTOlu HCT pcui uObh VI " h"i''"i""" ~
r serious nature, published in local p
= pers, have pleased Salem peopI
y Notable among her contributions is h
, - Owed" to Governor West. "
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Errott express !
:. greet at leaving Salem. They docla
f that they will always feel strong ii
> Of friendship connecting them with {
It city. Mr.. Errott has not confined hi
self to church affairs, and his inf
o ence has been felt in other lines.
Has Seen City Develop.
"Tho nino and one.half years u
have been in Salem has seen the mt
ID ing Of city," said Mr.. Errott q
ID was not a paved street in town, and
A largo buildings in the business Secti
The last ten years has been an era
prosperity for the Oregon capital
a "I have kept in close touch with
public affairs Of the city, and pl