Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 295, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1916 — A Farewell Word By Rev. J. P. Green. [ARTICLE]

A Farewell Word By Rev. J. P. Green.

By the time the readers of The Republican are .reading this article, the writer will (be speeding eastward as fast as the train can carrs him. It seems but fitting thpt, after a residence of more than six years in Rensselaer, and having enjoyed the friendship and confidence of the people for that length of time, one should leave some word of appreciation behind when severing such pleasant associations. Only a call to duty 'n another field could have taken me away from a place where joy and sorrow have been so wonderfully mingled. Rensselaer is a beautiful city, a pleasant city to live in, and a hard city to leave, and I leave it with many regrets. It is not a matter of money that takes me away, but things that are of vastly more importance than money. If, in a business way, I am able to do as well in my new location, I shall be perfectly satisfied. If in a social way I have as much to enjoy I shall have nothing to complain of. I leave with the kindest feeling for all, both in and out of the churches. Thus I bid you a farewell. Should any care to write me I will try to answer either with a personal letter or through the columns of The Republican (if I may). My address for the present be 1630 .Unity St., Frankford Station, Philadelphia, Pa. Shall be pleased to hear from Anyone at ( any time. Many persons have asked me who is to continue my work. Am pleased to state ttiht Mr. H. R. Lange has decided to take it up. and I have no doubt he will give you entire satisfaction. To The Republican I want to leave a word of appreciation. From the time I first set my foot in its office to leave my first church notice, our relationship has been very cordial indeed. I have appreciated its daily visits and been in sympathy with its policy and politics. My connection with its staff has been most cordial. Now I make my farewell bow, wishing for the city great things in the present and the future, prominence and power; also a deepening religious tone. May God bless you all. Yours truly,

J. P. GREEN.