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February 21, 1899
The Billings Gazette
Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
Rev. Geo. Comfort, former pastor in Billings and pioneer missionary in Montana for over 30 years, retires to Pennsylvania after serving the Methodist church and as superintendent of the state orphans' home.
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A FORMER BILLINGS PASTOR
Has Decided to Vacate the Pulpit and Return to Pennsylvania.
The Rev. Geo. Comfort of Bozeman has decided to return to his former home in Pennsylvania and spend the remainder of his days. He will be remembered in Billings by many as the presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal church of this district at the time that church was established in this city. Several years later he became pastor of the same church.
He came to Montana as a missionary more than thirty years ago, locating in Virginia City in the exciting days of old Alder gulch. He was a pioneer preacher in western Montana, holding the first religious services ever held in many places. There is only a small part of Montana where his footprints may not be seen. He was appointed by Governor Rickards superintendent of the state orphans' home, where he and his estimable wife did efficient service, until a political change in the governorship made it necessary for him to give place to another. His many friends will wish him bon voyage and that "At evening time it shall be light."
Has Decided to Vacate the Pulpit and Return to Pennsylvania.
The Rev. Geo. Comfort of Bozeman has decided to return to his former home in Pennsylvania and spend the remainder of his days. He will be remembered in Billings by many as the presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal church of this district at the time that church was established in this city. Several years later he became pastor of the same church.
He came to Montana as a missionary more than thirty years ago, locating in Virginia City in the exciting days of old Alder gulch. He was a pioneer preacher in western Montana, holding the first religious services ever held in many places. There is only a small part of Montana where his footprints may not be seen. He was appointed by Governor Rickards superintendent of the state orphans' home, where he and his estimable wife did efficient service, until a political change in the governorship made it necessary for him to give place to another. His many friends will wish him bon voyage and that "At evening time it shall be light."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Pioneer Preacher
Montana Missionary
Pastor Retirement
Orphans Home Superintendent
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Geo. Comfort
Governor Rickards
Where did it happen?
Billings, Bozeman, Montana, Virginia City, Pennsylvania
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Geo. Comfort
Governor Rickards
Location
Billings, Bozeman, Montana, Virginia City, Pennsylvania
Event Date
More Than Thirty Years Ago
Story Details
Rev. Geo. Comfort, a pioneer preacher in Montana, decides to retire and return to Pennsylvania after serving as missionary, pastor in Billings, and superintendent of the state orphans' home.