"BEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY." ~ The Rev. Dr. Carter of New York Praises Kansas City.

May 19, 1908
"BEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY."

The Rev. Dr. Carter of New York
Praises Kansas City.

Members of the First Presbyterian church will hold a reception in the church at Tenth street and Forest avenue tonight in honor of Rev. and Mrs. William Carter of New York city. Dr. Carter was for seven years, prior to 1906, pastor of the church, and he is spending ten days with friends here. He will also attend the Presbyterian general assembly.

Dr. Carter is pastor of the Madison Avenue Reform church at New York. Because of throat trouble, he was granted a year vacation. After spending ten days here, he will leave for Switzerland. He is acompanied by his wife and three children. They will sail on May 28.

"It certainly seems like home to get back to Kansas City," said Dr. Carter, yesterday. "This is the best city in the country."