Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 118, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1903 — Gave Preacher a Farewell Reception [ARTICLE]

Gave Preacher a Farewell Reception

Saturday’s Lafayette Courier: Bev. H. L r Kindig, who has been pastor of the West Side M. E. ohuroh for the paat two years, was tendered a pleasant surprise at his home last evening by a large party of his West Side friends, comprising people mostly of his congregation. The affair was in the nature of a farewell, as the genial pastor has been transferred to Rensselaer, where he will preaoh his first regular sermon tomorrow. About one hundred and fifty participated in the surprise and the hours were spent in divers ways. The feature of the evening was the presentation of a handaome present to the departing minister, whioh oame wholly unexpected.