# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1905_S117
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11th Delegate Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States, 1905. 117

"We suffered a heavy blow in October 1902 through the death of our blessedly departed co-worker and foreman of our typesetting and printing department, Mr. Conrad Erbe, who had presided over this post for 33 years with great faithfulness to duty. But we immediately found a replacement in Mr. Philipp Rühl, who had worked in our typesetting department almost as long as Mr. Erbe and had thoroughly learned his typographical skills under Mr. Erbe. Mr. Rühl declared himself willing to take on this position of responsibility, and was then unanimously elected as Mr. Erbe's successor, a position he fills to our complete satisfaction.

"Through the resignation of Mr. Julius Tolzmann, whom considerations of health compelled to take this step, and of Teacher G. C. Franke, who followed a call to the East, the Board of Directors found itself obliged to fill its ranks, and, with the approval of the Reverend General President, elected Mr. H. Lührmann in place of Mr. Tolzmann and Teacher A. C. Meyer in place of Teacher Franke.

"As members of the Board of Directors, for a term of six years, three men are to be elected, since the terms of office of Messrs. H. Wichmann, Jos. Schüßler, and H. Lührmann have expired, though nothing stands in the way of their re-election.

"May God the Lord also continue to be with us with His blessing, hold His protecting hand over us, and prosper our work to His honor." (Report of the Board of Directors.)

Report of the General Agent of Concordia Publishing House
from February 1, 1902, to February 1, 1905.

Capital account on February 1, 1902.......$300,000.00
Surplus account on February 1, 1902..... 34,759.17

                                        $334,759.17

Sales and Profits.
Sale of books, imported goods, periodicals, etc.....$665,587.23
Net income from rents............................. 2,450.33
Discounts received.................................. 2,176.99
Collected on receivables written off as worthless.. 549.25
Interest account..................................... 252.77
Premium account...................................... 701.00

                                        Total: $671,717.57
Stock of goods, per inventory on February 1, 1905..$225,135.31
Stock of machinery, presses, etc..................... 18,582.26
Stock of type, plates, etc.......................... 10,271.86

                                                       253,989.43

                                                      $925,707.00