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August 31, 1908
Lewiston Evening Teller
Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho
What is this article about?
Rev. W.T. Euster, pastor of Pendleton's First M.E. church, buys a $1000 automobile and $10 Panama hat, sparking indignation among some members over the extravagance, though he justifies it for efficient church work.
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REV. W.T. EUSTER BUYS BIG AUTO
PASTOR WHO STARTED LEWISTON CHURCH SPENDS $1000 MACHINE AND $10 PANAMA HAT—MEMBERS INDIGNANT.
Pendleton, Ore., Aug. 31—When Rev. W. T. Euster of the First M. E. church of this city arrived Saturday evening from Spokane with an automobile costing $1000 he met with a mild surprise from his flock.
That a minister should invest in an automobile and "gallivant" around the country at a 50-mile-an-hour pace is more than some of the staid members can accept, and there are mild protests from many quarters.
However, Rev. Euster is equal to the occasion, and explains that he can now cover his large field and visit his country membership with a great deal more comfort and less expense than on foot or by team, and the sting of the innovation is somewhat dulled.
When he bought a $10 panama hat during the summer there were gentle inquiries as to the propriety of the procedure, but when he came home with an auto the protest was open and pronounced from a small proportion of the membership.
The Methodist is the largest congregation in the city, having a $30,000 stone church, and Rev. Euster is a very progressive pastor. He drove his automobile from Spokane to Pendleton in 13 hours actual running time, and will use it constantly in his church work in this city and surrounding towns.
PASTOR WHO STARTED LEWISTON CHURCH SPENDS $1000 MACHINE AND $10 PANAMA HAT—MEMBERS INDIGNANT.
Pendleton, Ore., Aug. 31—When Rev. W. T. Euster of the First M. E. church of this city arrived Saturday evening from Spokane with an automobile costing $1000 he met with a mild surprise from his flock.
That a minister should invest in an automobile and "gallivant" around the country at a 50-mile-an-hour pace is more than some of the staid members can accept, and there are mild protests from many quarters.
However, Rev. Euster is equal to the occasion, and explains that he can now cover his large field and visit his country membership with a great deal more comfort and less expense than on foot or by team, and the sting of the innovation is somewhat dulled.
When he bought a $10 panama hat during the summer there were gentle inquiries as to the propriety of the procedure, but when he came home with an auto the protest was open and pronounced from a small proportion of the membership.
The Methodist is the largest congregation in the city, having a $30,000 stone church, and Rev. Euster is a very progressive pastor. He drove his automobile from Spokane to Pendleton in 13 hours actual running time, and will use it constantly in his church work in this city and surrounding towns.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Minister Automobile
Church Indignation
Pastor Purchase
Progressive Pastor
Social Propriety
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. W.T. Euster
Where did it happen?
Pendleton, Ore.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. W.T. Euster
Location
Pendleton, Ore.
Event Date
Aug. 31
Story Details
Rev. Euster purchases a $1000 automobile in Spokane and drives it to Pendleton, causing protests from church members over ministerial extravagance; he defends it as practical for pastoral duties, following earlier mild criticism of his $10 Panama hat.