Good Old Days

8 years ago

Jan. 27, 1888

A local organization of the Protestant Episcopal church has been affected in Colfax under the name of “The Church of the Good Samaritan” with C.E. Mets as warden, C.F. Adams treasurer, and Wm.

Hoare clerk.

The official papers of organization were issued by the Rt.

Rev. Bishop Paddock on Dec. 30, 1887, and were read to the congregation by the Rev. Mr. Gill at the morning service on Sunday last.

The organization starts out with flattering prospects of liberal outside assistance towards the erection of a suitable church building and there are indications that a becomin...