The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-05
AN OLD EDITOR RETIRES.

Rev. John G.. BURRUss, of Alabama,
announces in the last issue of the
Georgia Universalist" that be has
disposed of the list and good will Of
the old Universalist Herald to Rev.
]. M. Bowers, the publisher of the
former paper, who has recently
entered our ministry and begun the
publication of the Georgia Univer-
salist" at Canon, in that State. This
paper has appeared monthly for six
months past. The proprietor an
nounces that after January l, 1897 /,
the Georgia Universalist will be
issued twice a month, or possibly
weekly, and that the old name may be
given to the combined papers. 1--WE
lean considerably to the old title"
says Mr.. Bowers in announcing the
change.
We copy the announcement of
Bro. Burruss of the sale Of his SUBJ
scription list and his retirement from
the field as the editor and publisher
of the Herald. la length of service
on one paper Bro. Burruss is the vet
eran editor of our denomination. For
over forty years he has managed the
Herald and made it welcome visi-
tor in Universalist homes in the
Southern States. From the begin
ming it has been missionary sheet,
with only limitei circulation, and
attended in recent years with dis
couraging delinquent list.
1t has been maintained only by I'M
ceasing toll an 1 self sacrifice on the
part of it's owner. Now that age
comes on apace, and the burden has
become too heavy to bear any longer,
Bro. Burruss commits the responsible
ity of publication to other hands.
Relieved from the care of the paper
he will travel through the Southern
States and correspond With his old
friends through the paper which will
take the place of the old Herald. We
wish him an abundant success in his
labors as an evangelist and many
years of usefulness in the work al
ways nearest to his heart, the preach
ing of the GLORIOUS Gospel of the
blessed God" His address will be as
heretofore, Notasulga, Ala. His val
edictory follows:
"Brethren and Friends: For several
years | have occasionally felt that /
would like to be released from the &C
tive duties and responsibilities incum
bent upon the editorial and publishing
business, and this desire has become
more deep-seated with the lapse of time.
For more than forty-two years have l
edited the Universalist Herald, and in
parting with it, feel almost as if were
parting with dear child.
II have nursed it through sunshine
and storm, amid many vicissitudes, feel
ing from the bottom of my heart that
the doctrine it has so long and unfinch-
ingly defended is true. That it is the
best faith ever cherished by man; and
one which is so much in harmony with
the character Of God. the mission of
Christ, and the teachings Of the Script
ures when understood.
II have arranged with Rev. John M.
Bowers to supply you with his paper.
through which hope to keep in touch
with you as associate editor, trusting
you will give it cordial support, and
cherish it as the Herald's proxy. In
30 doing. you will not only aid in the
general spread of Universalism in
the South. but you will gladden. the
heart of Bro. Bowers and myself and
enable US to press forward with renewed
energy. therefore request that you do
all you possibly can in behalf of the
paper, and may l urge it upon such as
are indebted to me land there are many
to make an honest, earnest effort to set
tie; which they can do. either with Bro.
Bowers or myself"
A PIONEER TNTVERSATJST NJ 0HT-