Early Religious Life in My Home Town
Smyrna, Chenango County, New York
Leland L. Ferris
Norwich Sun, January 12, 1934
Part 4
"Those who have never known the old time Quaker with the broad brimmed hat and old Quaker bonnet will never know what a treat they have missed. They were a sweet, lovely people, strictly honest, good farmers and homemakers and citizens of the best class. Their beautiful characters might well be emulated. Anyone who has ever known the Knowles, Peckham, Weaver, Purdie, Boss or Willcox families could never doubt their sincerity and belief in the Quaker faith. Of all those who were members at that time, there are very few relatives left in town, and surely there is a work left of all to help keep the home fires burning.
"People of those days attended church each Sunday when the old 'democrat' wagons and the two and three-seated carriages were always filled. I could describe with surprising accuracy every team and wagon, single or double, which came to our church. They are implanted indelibly on my memory. Hoping these lines may refresh the memories of those who have nothing to do but read the news of the day and warm their feet by the furnace, I am, sincerely---Leland L. Ferris"
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