Historical gazetteer and biographical memorial of Cattaraugus County, . l gatherings of this section has long been a familiar figure, often lecturing, dedicating school build-ings, and engaging in kindred work. As a minister he has preached fre-quently, being especially called upon for anniversaries, church dedications, andfunerals. He has been twice elected delegate to the General Conference,the lawmaking body of the i\I. E. church, and three times reserve delegate. Dr. Edwards is an of the natural sciences and has endeavoredto make these studies of practical value
Historical gazetteer and biographical memorial of Cattaraugus County, . l gatherings of this section has long been a familiar figure, often lecturing, dedicating school build-ings, and engaging in kindred work. As a minister he has preached fre-quently, being especially called upon for anniversaries, church dedications, andfunerals. He has been twice elected delegate to the General Conference,the lawmaking body of the i\I. E. church, and three times reserve delegate. Dr. Edwards is an of the natural sciences and has endeavoredto make these studies of practical value in this region by discussing, at agri-cultural fairs, farmers institutes, and conventions, their principles as appliedto agriculture. He built the first silo in southwestern New York and showedthe wholesomeness and utility of ensilage. He is the author of numerouspublished addresses and of two volumes entitled respectively The GrassFamily and The Silva of Chautauqua Lake. Dr. Edwards has been iden-tified with the great Chautauqua movement from its beginning, for most of.
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