The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1924-11-29
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TINE REGULAR TRAVEL NC S Sl1r,-
RESPONDENT OF THE BRO 1Il1 S AZ
HAS BEEN FOR THE PAST I T TA1e'
WEEKS AT THE JUMPING n ne
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escape. Science, skill. money. in
auence, position. or nothing else has
found a way whereby a man maN
escape death, yet ii is but changing
worlds. We come here and remain
a short time and then we pass into
the great Beyond. High and low.
rich and poor, learned and unlearned
all have to go the same way. And
while we know that, yet we cannot
get use to it, and when those with
whom we have been associated, and
connected BY blood or friendship leave
Us, It just seems that we cannot get
used to it and we have to stop to
shed a tear and then start life again.
only TO wait our own summon.
We have just laid to rest two nota-
bic characters, Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle.
Of Birmingham, and DIR. w. III.
Nixon, Of Selma. We had just about
settled down, when word is flashed
over the country that Chester E.
Bush died today" While We had been
expecting his death for several
months, yet it was sad message and
we pause at the open grave to praise
God for his life, and to extend our
sympathy to the widow, the child, the
mother, the sister and brother and the
Mosaic Templars Of the World, Of
which he was an Official
His career was short. He spent
much Of his time in preparation. He
was the son Of the late John E. Bush
and the whole country knew him and
for what he stood. He wanted that his
children should be prepared to take
hold of life and make it worthwhile,
hence he had them we'll trained. He
was at the head Of the Mosiacs, that
is to say he was one Of the founders,
and held the position Of scribe up to
the time Of his death. He was sue
ceeded by his son, Chester z. Bush,
who was not only prepared, but he had
reached the hearts Of the people. He
was loved by all who knew him. and
many loved him through reputation,
for there were thousands who had
never seen him. but loved him be-
cause of his business methods and
the services rendered to all.
About three years ago, he had to
leave the Offices on account Of illness
and when it was found he could not
get well, he was retired, and his broth
er, the baby Of the family was select
ed his successor, and the good work
has been going on just the same.
Young A. G. Bush, is business gen
Jus, and is regarded by all not for his
youth but his ability.
When wrote you that other letter,
was in Little Rock, attending the
meeting of the Baptist state conven-
ton. 1t was certainly great con
vention, and the Rev. DR.. J. r. jam
ison was reelected president, although
there were several aspirants for the
honor, but Dr. Jamison, who had
trained under the late Elias Camp
Morris. was put on top, or kept there
DR.. L. K. Williams, the leader Of
the Baptists Of America was on hand
and made wonderful address. We
told of the work of the National Bap-
list convention, for what it stood and
what it was doing now and what it
was going to do in the future. The
Baptists Of this country are certainly
falling in line, although there il NOT
much said about It.
DR.. A. NJ. Townsend, secretary Of
the Sunday School Publishing Board
Of the National Baptist convention
was there also, and he did not make
big speech, but he mingled with the
brethren. / am sure that you heard
Of the building they are erecting in
Nashville. II viii cost about half
million, and the Baptists Of America
are going to pay for it. and it will be
the property Of the National Baptist
convention in fee simple absolute
This is what DR. Morris wanted, and
while he did not live to see it, his
wishes will be carried out. They will
get in the building in January. and I
wish that you were going to be there
with them viii let you know just
when it is going to happen.
Il was bright and early Sunday
morning, that I got up made il to the
stable. Walter Booker. the son Of
President Joseph A. Booker was up
on time and toted me there in bis
automobile car carriage. The Miss
curl Pacific iron horse was little late.
but he got me there just the same.
mean BY that | got to Texarkana,