Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 July 1912 — Erring Preacher Forgiven. [ARTICLE]

Erring Preacher Forgiven.

The Rev. Parker, w’ho caused a stir in Tipton county , and its vic.nity wh-‘u he disappeared (from his home in Kempton, following the open accusation of his wife that she caught him and a beautiful lady evangelist in a compromising position, while hiding under a bed, is seeking to regain position in the church. He wrote a letter that was presented to the congregation. Ih that epistle he implored forgiveness,' admitted his indiscretion and sought to set himself right in the eyes of those whose confidence he had betrayed. He wanted his old place back in the pulpjt and assured all that if given another chance he would prove his merit. The matter was presented to the congregation and all voted that he should be forgiven. There were sixty-five persons present and it is said that the vote to a|}pw the minister to return was also unanimous. —Carroll County Citizen. The above report is denied iby other papers.