Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-08-14
A MAN AND HIS WORK.

A MAN AND HIS WORK.
There 10 probably not a resident of
Orofino who would. if he could, close
the doors Of the churches of the town.
There Is probably none who will not
agree that Orofino is the better for
having churches, and that it would be
a serious thing should the religious
sentiment Of the community sink to a
degree where the people did not care,
and where the churches had to close
for lack of financial support.
It must be patent to those who have
attended religious services during the
past few months that the attendance
has not been what it should have
been, but the long, hot weather. and
the absence from town Of many church
going-people would account for this,
and would not warrant undue notice.
Pastors expect it. But there should
be no falling off in financial support,
for the church should still command
some support from those temporarily
out Of town.
The Christian church Of Orofino
tried for time to maintain q regu-
lar pastor and found the burden too
heavy, and there IL reason to believe
that with only one pastor left, the
Methodist church is having none too
easy work meeting the expenses Of
its pastor, Rev. F. N. Morton.
And this brings US to the subject
we would emphasize at this time.
The years work Of Rev. Morton is
drawing to close. Saturday night
the local church will hold its quar-
terly conference, and the situation
canvassed. An invitation has been
extended to all citizen who are inter-
ested to attend. The district superin-
tendent Of the district, Rev. Warner,
will be present to meet the people
and to plan for the church. future for
another year. Whether or not Rev.
Morton will remain in Orofino will
depend on what the people Of Orofino
decide. What will Orofino do about
it?
Here is a man, one devoted to his
calling, who has won the confidence
and respect Of the people generally;
man who has worked with hands and
brain to make Orofino better place
in which to rear our boys and girls,
and better town in which matured
men and women may reside. With
his own hands he has improved the
church property, and his spare time
he has devoted to whatever has offered
q prospect of making for the proper
kind Of enjoyment for the little folks.
He has spent much time on little
park up the river near the cement
plant this summer, assisting others
in the making Of small park, with
big rustic swings and seats and
swimming hole for the little ones.
He has taken an interest in Orofino;
he has been enthusiastic over the rich
soil here, and has found time to
plant and care for q home garden.
He has been a worker, and all the
time has been mindful Of his real
work, making his life, in and out Of
the pulpit, measure up to the stand
ard the public expects Of = church
pastor. Now the time comes to take
stock Of the years work, and to de-
eide whether or not Rev. Morton will
be retained here for another year.
II the people are not satisfied with
Rev. Norton it 10 certain he does not
desire to stay. But If the people
want this man; II there is a desire
that he shall labor in this field for a
time longer the proper time to show
your appreciation Of the man and his
work 10 now.