Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1909 — Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Calls Rev. J. C. Parrett. [ARTICLE]

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Calls Rev. J. C. Parrett.

Rev. J. C. Parrett, who has been pastor of the Presbyterian church ia this city for the past three years haa received an offer from the Presbyterian church at Chippewa Falls, Wlsl Some three weeks ago Rev. Parrett delivered a sermon there on the question of “boys,” to which he has gives much thought and considerable practical demonstration. His sermon was not in the nature of a try-out as a candidate, but it received such approval from the congregation that an offer of the pastorate was extended ts him. The city has a population of about 12,000 and the church is a large and influential one, and the salary is also S4OO larger than is paid here. But Rev. Parrett has several reasons why; he does not wish to leave Rensselaer. His congregation have been especially kind to him, have raised his salary, twice within the past six months, ani in other ways shown their appreciation of his efforts in behalf of the church. The opening at Chippewa Falls, however, may lead to greater opportunities than he will have here and he is uncertain now whether he will go or remain. His many friends both in and out of the church would like to have him continue a resident of Rensselaer but do not want to stand in the way of his greater success at another place. Whatever he makes up his mind to do, his friends here are pleased to realize that his qualities are receiving favhrable attention at other and larger places.