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November 5, 1903
The Daily Telegram
Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In Mankato, Minnesota, Baptists honor departing Rev. M. A. Summers and wife with a surprise farewell supper and silver gifts as he takes a new missionary position in West Virginia after four successful years.
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FAREWELL
GIVEN TO
REV. SUMMERS
Baptists of Mankato, Minnesota, Sorry
to See Him Leave That State and
Honor Him as He Departs.
The Mankato, Minnesota, Daily Free
Press says:
A very pleasant event occurred at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Palmer
on South Broad Street, last evening. It
was a farewell supper given by them in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Summers,
who will next week move to Parkersburg, W. Va. The pastor of the Baptist
church and officers of the Sunday
school, fourteen in all, were the other
guests.
At about 8:30 o'clock, fifty or more
members of the church and congregation
executed a surprise upon those gathered
at the residence by filing into the house.
The evening was most pleasantly spent
and before the people left Mr. and Mrs.
Summers were presented with a dozen
solid silver spoons and a dozen silver
knives. Rev. F. E. R. Miller made the
presentation speech in a touching manner, and both Mr. and Mrs. Summers
responded. The best wishes for the future were extended to this worthy couple by all present.
Mr. Summers has for the past four
years been district missionary, with
headquarters in this city. He will now
take the position of general missionary
and superintendent of Baptist missions
in West Virginia. He is very successful in his work, and his departure will
be regretted, as will that of his excellent
family.
GIVEN TO
REV. SUMMERS
Baptists of Mankato, Minnesota, Sorry
to See Him Leave That State and
Honor Him as He Departs.
The Mankato, Minnesota, Daily Free
Press says:
A very pleasant event occurred at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Palmer
on South Broad Street, last evening. It
was a farewell supper given by them in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Summers,
who will next week move to Parkersburg, W. Va. The pastor of the Baptist
church and officers of the Sunday
school, fourteen in all, were the other
guests.
At about 8:30 o'clock, fifty or more
members of the church and congregation
executed a surprise upon those gathered
at the residence by filing into the house.
The evening was most pleasantly spent
and before the people left Mr. and Mrs.
Summers were presented with a dozen
solid silver spoons and a dozen silver
knives. Rev. F. E. R. Miller made the
presentation speech in a touching manner, and both Mr. and Mrs. Summers
responded. The best wishes for the future were extended to this worthy couple by all present.
Mr. Summers has for the past four
years been district missionary, with
headquarters in this city. He will now
take the position of general missionary
and superintendent of Baptist missions
in West Virginia. He is very successful in his work, and his departure will
be regretted, as will that of his excellent
family.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Farewell Suprise
Baptist Pastor
Missionary Departure
Community Honor
Silver Gifts
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. M. A. Summers
Mrs. M. A. Summers
Mr. And Mrs. Geo. M. Palmer
Rev. F. E. R. Miller
Where did it happen?
Mankato, Minnesota
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. M. A. Summers
Mrs. M. A. Summers
Mr. And Mrs. Geo. M. Palmer
Rev. F. E. R. Miller
Location
Mankato, Minnesota
Story Details
Baptist community in Mankato surprises Rev. and Mrs. Summers with a farewell supper at the Palmers' home, presenting them with silver spoons and knives as they depart for a new missionary role in West Virginia after four years of service.