The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-02
1. MOYenci Leader

Vocal solo ........ Mir. Chesterfield Reading ..... Miss Holme Duett ... Bennett & Chesterfield Vocal solo ........C. E. Hull Vocal solo ........ James Bennett Vocal solo .............. Ray stanton Remarks ...... Rev. Curry H. Love Short talk Rev. H. P. Cory of Globe
 Presbyterian Synodical Mis.
 Following the excellent talks given by Rev. Cory, MT. Donahue announc ed L. J. Owen who addressed Rev. Krichbaum, as follows
 Ladies and gentlemen, friends:
 We have had good people come and depart from us-people of many walks of life-people in whom we were very much interested, but no minister has staid by us-stood the test of time-worked as has MT. Krichbaum. The life of the camp would scarcely permit it, and it may seem strange when I say to you that only one minister in Arizona is on the field he occupied when MT. Krichbaum first landed here-14 years ago.
 He was away from us once for eight or nine months, when those of us residing here at that time found how much we missed him and re- quested his return, to which he res bonded.
 Church work in Morenci is diff cult at best as so many of us have seen and know. AS so well stated by him last night, he doesn't go about as half baby and half Pharisee, but as man and minister, which has commended him, not only to us of his faith, but to those of other faiths, and those who are not church attendants good people, who it is easily understood are his friends.
 He has done a great deal of work which out of pride he did not bother to tell generally. You will remember when the prohibition amendment was advanced, he did not make him self distasteful to anyone, who was not of his opinion on the matter there is diplomacy in all things-the result of the ballots disclosed his eff forts, and do not forget the fact that a spot not far from where this build ing now sands was once known as h. town. When public difficulties arose he was on the "job"-we know of his efforts in Morenci in succoring the poor and needy, in the depression at Iu0 OuIUISdh Ol AOSIulIlSS III Eu- rope, as well as during the late ces- sation of operations in this district. Everybody knew without asking where he stood on important ques- tions that came up. He is what many of us know as a Prince among men," and in his going we feel the loss of something out of our lives.
 MT. Krichbaum, you are leaving of your own accord, and the know ledge I have from the members, ad- herents and supporters of Morenci Chapel, justifies me in saying to you that at any time we have no minister, wonder pulpit extends you call.
 Your many friends extend to you every good wish that man could wish for his minister and friend, and ask Gods blessing upon you; and these friends have requested me to present to you at this time this small parcel as a remembrance of this parting, which it is hoped will not be your last one from Morenci.'
 Rev. Krichbaum then responded with few remarks of thanks and appreciation and extended his best wishes and blessing upon all. This closed the program and the entire audience was invited to stay and en- 1 JOy d oOClcl tune oo WOll elo IllC ooAiO wiches, cake and coffee provided for i the affair in abundance. Rev. AL Ian Krichbaum bade his adieus to hundreds during the evening and he extended his hearty thanks to the Ladies Aid for their kindly work. 1 The parcel given to Rev. Krich- baum in behalf of his many friends | in all walks of life, contained a purse with two hundred dollars. The Copper Mess" of which he was a moving spirit and an old member, presented him with handsome humidor and their hearty good wishes. Owing to numerous requests for the christening of children and other engagements Rev. Krichbaum has been detained this week from leaving immediately for the coast. The Era also joins with his many friends in extending regrets over his departure and best wishes of happiness in his new home.
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