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Letter to Editor
June 26, 1890
Sharp County Record
Ash Flat, Cave City, Evening Shade, Sharp County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
The newspaper corrects its previous report on Rev. J.S. Brooke's resignation as pastor of Evening Shade Class, quoting his note that the reason was lack of congregational interest, not inadequate salary, as Evening Shade paid well compared to other places on the circuit.
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A CORRECTION.
Upon the authority of one of the stewards, the Record announced last week that Rev. Brooke had sent in his resignation, and that a lack of interest and inadequate salary was the cause. The following note from the preacher himself corrects the statement:
"MR. Editor: Would you permit me to make a slight correction to your local in reference to my resignation as Pastor of Evening Shade Class?
"Your first reason given was the right and only reason for my resignation—lack of interest. Money matters had not a thing to do with it. Evening Shade was paying as well or better than any place on the circuit, except LaCrosse. I would preach for Evening Shade, or any other place if they would come out, for nothing, sooner than preach to empty seats for a fortune."
Respectfully,
J. S. BROOKE, P. C.,
Evening Shade Circuit.
Upon the authority of one of the stewards, the Record announced last week that Rev. Brooke had sent in his resignation, and that a lack of interest and inadequate salary was the cause. The following note from the preacher himself corrects the statement:
"MR. Editor: Would you permit me to make a slight correction to your local in reference to my resignation as Pastor of Evening Shade Class?
"Your first reason given was the right and only reason for my resignation—lack of interest. Money matters had not a thing to do with it. Evening Shade was paying as well or better than any place on the circuit, except LaCrosse. I would preach for Evening Shade, or any other place if they would come out, for nothing, sooner than preach to empty seats for a fortune."
Respectfully,
J. S. BROOKE, P. C.,
Evening Shade Circuit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Pastor Resignation
Lack Of Interest
Church Salary
Evening Shade Class
Circuit Preaching
What entities or persons were involved?
J. S. Brooke, P. C.
Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
J. S. Brooke, P. C.
Recipient
Mr. Editor
Main Argument
the resignation from evening shade class was due solely to lack of interest from the congregation, not inadequate salary, as the pay was comparable to other circuit places.
Notable Details
Quotes The Preacher Directly
Mentions Evening Shade Circuit And Lacrosse
Emphasizes Preference For Preaching To Attentive Audiences Over Empty Seats