That these "SCRAPS OF BIOGRAPHY" may help to instil the great principle of faith in the minds of the rising generation is the earnest desire of
THE PUBLISHER.
CONTENTS.
[SKETCH OF AN ELDER'S LIFE.]
Birth and Parentage of Elder John Tanner—Himself and Two Children are Bitten by a Mad Dog—They are Healed—He Becomes Wealthy—Afflicted With Unknown Disease—Physicians Fail to Cure Him—"Mormon" Elders Visit Him—He is Converted—Is Miraculously Healed—Goes to Kirtland—Freely Gives Money for the Benefit of the Church—His Elder's Certificate.
Receives Blessings in Temple—Assists With "Kirtland Bank"—Starts for Missouri—His Daughter Dies—Is Attacked by Mob—Nearly Murdered—Retained as a Prisoner—Released—Removes to Iowa—Receives the Prophet's Blessing—Goes to the Rocky Mountains—Loses His Property by Fire—Thrilling Indian Adventure—At Death's Door—Remarkable Escape—His Death.