When was it published?

October 13, 1906 in The Daily Alaskan

Domestic News October 13, 1906

The Daily Alaskan

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment, Religious Event, Arrival Departure

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. John F. Hearst, Rev. N. B. Harrison, Mrs. B. Harrison

Q: What keywords are associated?

Presbyterian Church, New Pastor, Skagway, Minister Appointment, Pastor Resignation

Skagway, Alaska

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What is this article about?

Rev. John F. Hearst of Idaho Falls, Idaho, accepts call to become pastor of Skagway's Presbyterian church starting Nov. 1. Rev. N. B. Harrison resigns and will depart with his wife for Caldwell, ID, then New York for studies.

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NEW MAN
Presbyterian Church
Gets
New Minister

The Rev. John F. Hearst, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, has accepted a call to be the pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city. The committee, appointed at the time of the acceptance of the resignation of the Rev. N. B. Harrison on securing a new pastor, offered the Skagway pulpit to the Rev. Mr. Hearst, and this week a cablegram was received from him accepting the offer. His duties will begin Nov. 1st.

The Rev. Mr. Hearst is said to be one of the strongest preachers of the Presbyterian church in the West. He is a very highly educated man, being a doctor of philosophy, and is an eloquent speaker. He has a wife who will accompany him here.

The Rev. and Mrs. B. Harrison expect to depart from Skagway in about two weeks. They will go to their old home at Caldwell, Id. The Rev. Mr. Harrison will take up a course of special study in New York for the winter. Next year they expect to return to the West, probably the state of Washington.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Religious Event Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Presbyterian Church New Pastor Skagway Minister Appointment Pastor Resignation

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. John F. Hearst Rev. N. B. Harrison Mrs. B. Harrison

Where did it happen?

Skagway

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Skagway

Event Date

Nov. 1st

Key Persons

Rev. John F. Hearst Rev. N. B. Harrison Mrs. B. Harrison

Outcome

rev. hearst accepts offer and will begin duties nov. 1st with his wife; rev. and mrs. harrison to depart in two weeks for caldwell, id, then new york studies.

Event Details

The Presbyterian church of Skagway appoints Rev. John F. Hearst as new pastor after Rev. N. B. Harrison's resignation. A committee offered the position, and Hearst accepted via cablegram this week. Hearst is a PhD, strong preacher, and eloquent speaker from Idaho Falls. Harrison and wife will leave soon for their old home and studies.