Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE A STRONG MINISTER GONE Rev. Elijah Homes of Duquoin died last Thursday after a long illness. He was pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church of that city and an able minister. He was 74 years old at the time of his death had been twice married and was the father of 24 children. Peace to his ashes. He makes three ministers of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association that have passed from labor to reward within a few days of each other. The supply of ministers is becoming exhausted and more young men should aspire for ordination and some of the old soups should fall into the ranks and get busy. THANKS Metropolis, Ill. Feb. 12, '17 I take this means of thanking the officers and members of the Club Convention, who so ably, freely and willingly assisted me in making our past session such a grand success, not only financially, but along all other lines. Feeling that God has blessed our combined efforts for good, and that, love and union prevails among us, I again thank you. BESSIE M. CORK, President for Past Quarter RESOLUTIONS Whereas the Great and Supreme Ruler of the universe has in His infinite wisdom removed from among us one of our worthy and esteemed members, Sister Addie Philmore and whereas the long and intimate relation held with her in the faithful discharge of her duties in this circle makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of her Therefore. Resolved that the wisdom and ability which she has exercised in the aid of our Sewing Circle by service, contributions and counsel will be held in grateful remembrance. Resolved that the sudden removal of such a life from among our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realised by all members and friends of the Sewing Circle and will prove a serious loss to the community and public. Resolved that with deep sympathy for the bereaved relatives of the deceased, we express our hope that even so great a loss to us all may be overruled for good by Him that doeth all things well. Resolved that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the records of this Circle, a copy be printed in the local paper and a copy be sent to the bereaved family. Done by order of Sewing Circle this Day Feb. 2nd 1917. Mrs. Maggie Reed, Pres. Mrs. Susie Mancu, Sec'y T. F. McCartney Announces. In this issue of The Gazette, will be found the announcement of Mayor T. F. McCartney, as a candidate for re-election for May- MOTTO : HEW TO THE LINE. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY FEB 17 1016 ETROPO MOTT UME XIX. NO 33. or of the City of Metropolis. He has made a splendid mayor and is entitled to another term. It is not necessary to say much in this article as every voter knows that he possess business qualifications which especially fit him for the office to which he inspires and through whose influence and far sightedness has brought Metropolis in touch with the outside business and manufacturing world, and too it was largely through him that Metropolis landed the stove plant. We look upon Mr. McCartney as being a man equal to the office he is easily approached and is courteous and big hearted, and the poor can have an audience with him on any matters pertaining to business. Give his claims a fair and impartial consideration. CENTRALIA Please allow space to say a few words about our city and church work. Everything is progressing and people of our race continue to come here from the South A revival is in progress at our church of which I am pastor, conducted by Rev. J. R. Smart the Southern Evangelist and he is doing a great work in our city 22 have been added to the church he was recommended to me by the leading pastor of our district, and I feel safe to recommend him to any pastor. Much success to your paper. I W. Fitts NOTICE NOTICE As the Executive Board and Ministers and Deacons Union cannot meet with the 2nd Baptist church in March, who will take the Board. The meeting will hold two days, Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Sunday. Let me hear from you. The above named church is at Centralia, Ill. J. B. MCCRARY. METROPOLIS Please give space in your paper to say that the Eddyville Quarterly meeting of the Free Baptist church will convene in the city of Metropolis, Wednes. Feb. 21, and the local committee is on the look out for homes and arranging matters to make the occasion a pleasant one. All sister churches in the city are asked to visit the session as we want to make this meeting a success. We will close out on the 25th with a rally. Will you dear readers help us as we solicit your aid. Yours in Christ. Rev. W. Barnett, Pastor J, A. Baker, Clerk. DIED DIED The mother of Bro Thom Harmon, of this city died at the home of her relatives in Memphis, Tenn.. Sunday of old age and a complication of diseases. She lived here for some time with her son and was a member of the 1st Baptist church. Peace to her ashes. We are in sympathy with the relatives. DIED SUDDENLY Mr. Edward (Pigeon) Nuel, of Broadway, died very suddenly Sunday about six o'clock p. m. His death was caused from a hemorrhage which was brought about by a severe coughing spell. He had been in poor health for some time was able to be up and around in the house and had tried to work some. He leaves a wife, two sisters, a step-son and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. One sister lives in Buffalo N. Y. and the other, Mes Nancy Lee, lives in Chicago. The Odd Fellows will have the body in charge and the funeral will be held at the A M. E. church Friday at 3:00 p. m., conducted by the pastor Rev. I. S. Stone, assisted by Rev. J. B. McCrary The widow and relatives have our sympathy. Centralia, Ill. Feb 12, '17 Rev. J B. McCray, Dear Sir. This comes to inform you that I see in the columns of your paper that the Board is set for March 14th. But I am sorry to say that we will not be prepared to entertain the Board at that time. We will try to be prepared to entertain the Board the next quarter but not this one as we are making a number of official charges in our church work, that is proving a great help to church and community at large. Arranging to take up some other matters pertaining to our financial plans for the year we cannot accept you at this time as I wrote you that if we decided to take it we would let you know in plenty of time. Hoping that you will be able to se the Board in location to the best advantage of us all. We are having a great revival, Dr. Smart of Selma Ala., is conducting the meeting with much success; from Feb. 5th up to this time we have had 22 additions to the church greater the greater number being old folks; he is a great preacher it will do good to have him run your meeting, he doesn't pastor any church I would be very pleased if you would have him conduct your meeting. The old citizens here say that this town is stirred as never before. Hoping to hear from you soon I am yours in Christ. J. W. Fitts, Pastor Second Baptist Church UNITY. ILL Dear Editor: Your letter received and contents noted. Please extend my thanks to Rev. Phillips, for his donation of $1. I appreciate very much kindly feeling and sympathy extended to me by the brethren, also please note that the W. E. M Society of Colp. sent me $1.50. Sist. Millie Greer, is Pres., and Rev. J. D. Davis, pastor These reminders bring joy to one that is afflicted. I am very weak but I think I am gradually improving. Yours in Christ, J. M. Blake. HARRISBURG Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say that our pastor was with us Sunday. Curley Hunter is very sick at this writing. I would like to say what are we doing at this time in this District in regard Education for the upbuilding of our people along Industrial education and the improving of the intellect? I believe the time has come that the idle brain should be improved and intellect prepared to do something. I believe before a man is fit for an officer of a church he should have the very highest school training. Some as consider the men who works the earth should have the highest intellectual agricultural training as well as a machinest, yet we stand back and say there is nothing for our boys and girls to do, yet we lail to prepare them for life along all line-of culture. What are we doing the upbuilding of our churches both morally and intellectually. We say that sinners have got hard to be brought to Christ. What is the matter! Is it because that a man don't understand? He should be trained that you may bring him to the light of the gospel. No man refuses the gospel except he who is ignorant. Rev. Geo Brown. PROGRAM For The Unity Baptist Church Brookport, Ill., Sunday Feb. 18, 1917. MORNING From 9:30 to 10:30, Sunday School. From 10:30 to 11:00, Praise Service; Leaders Bro. Ike Moore Wm Titsworth. 11:05 Instrumental Solo Miss Margie Tandy of Metropolis 11:10 Recitation Mrs Jennie Cowper Metropolis, 11:15 Instrumental Solo Miss Carrie Urquhart, Metropolis 11:20 Paper. Mrs. Lee Bell Dukes, Metropolis. 11:25 Music 11:30 Paper, Mr. Geo. L. B McGrary of Metropolis Solo Miss Jennie Woods of Metropolis. 11:35 to 12:00 Sermon. 12:00 Collection, Announcement and Benediction. AFTFRNOON 1:30 to 2:00 Song Service, conducted by Mrs. Annie Blackwell and James Baker. 2:00 to 2:10 Address, Mrs Laura Long, Belgrade. 2:15 Duett Mrs. Ruth Donlow and Mamie Maxwell. Welcome Address, Mayor H. W. Holifield. 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This is our Dollar Rally Day and we desire that every member attend and their dollar if you can't come send it. Come and serve with us and we will do thee good. All are invited, as we have plenty of room, and we will make your stay pleasant with us. The Pastor. SPARTA Editor Gazette : I am pleased to say through your paper that last Sunday the 4th our services were cut short on the account the blizard. We had our S. S. but no preaching. The 11, services of both School and church were well attended and Rev, P. B French, our pastor delivered a strong sermon from Leviticus 14:6. At 3:00 p.m. the communion was observed The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale background with no discernible features. and your friends only if you car on a Rural or star Route the Democrat Newsdealers. ers who live in towns served the regular price of the 6-cay- 5 per year. A special Ru- year is made. 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The Carnation club will meet at the home of Mrs. Agnes Smith this week, also they made their annual report for 1916 and for the last quarter of 1915 which was $116.83. Under the management of Mrs. Malinda Foster the Bible Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Nettie Mack in, Friday at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. Anna Owens, is on the sick lisit. Mrs. Ammanda Wrice, is still improving. Mrs. Bettie St. James, is not improving. She has been sick all winter. We are pained to learn of the death of Elders I. W. Winston, Elijah Holmes, of Duquion, and Rev. G. W. Braddock, of Md. City. Our loss is Heven's gain. The families have our sympathy. Mrs. Jessie McGee, has a sick girl and she has just recovered from a 3 weeks spell of sickness herself. J. J. Taylor. J. I. Taylor. Washington's Difficulty Was Untrained Men Written Record Left by Father of His Country, Says America Needed a Good Army, Not a Large One—Continental Army Outnumbered British Every Time the Latter Was Defeated. Where Training Counted. When Congress Was at Fault. Nov. 11 he wrote: "Many of the officers expected promotion, others stood aloof to see what advantage they could make for themselves. The difficulty with the soldiers was greater, if possible, than with the officers. They refused to enlist unless they knew their colonel, leftenant colonel, major and captain." All Wanted Furlough. Up to Nov. 19 only 906 men had enlisted. By Nov. 28 they had reached 2,500, and they all wanted furough. Washington wrote, "Our situation is truly alarming, and of this General Howe it well apprised, it being the "I find there are great numbers of soldiers and noncommissioned officers who absent themselves from duty, some employed by their officers on their farms and others drawing pay from the public while they are working on their own plantations or for hire." First Year of Campaign. "Seach the volumes of history, and you will not find a case like ours, to maintain : post against the flower of the British troops for six months together, without powder, and then to have one army disbanded and another to be raised within the same distance of a re-enforced army. It is too much Time Needed In Making Soldiers. Militia Unreliable. In the same missive he adds: "Men who have been subject to no control cannot be reduced to order in an instant. The privileges they claim will influence the conduct of others, and the derived from them is nearly counterbalanced by the disorder, irregularity and confusion they occasion." He adds that on account of their unreliability he cannot undertake the defense of New York. He concludes, "it is The Sunday School Lesson painful and extremely grating to him to give such unfavorable accounts, but it would be criminal to conceal the truth at so critical a juncture." SETTLING A RATTLER. A Mistake Corrected. "I hear your newly married daughter and her husband are going to live with you." "That's a mistake." "A mistake? I heard it from good authority." "A mistake, all the same. They are not going to live with me. They are going to live on me."—Baltimore American. Wisconsin was a part successively of Indiana, Illinois and Michigan before it was made a state in 1848. Jesus heals a nobleman's son (John iv, 43-54). Memorize verses 49-51, Golden Text, As thou hast believed so be it done unto thee (Matt. vill, 13). Verses 43-46a.—The return to Galilee. Verses 460-50—A miracle of faith. "A certain nobleman"—better, is in Sex Owners No Novices Famous Athletes at Front: Athletics Lost Money. Prosperity marked the American league season just closed, according to B. B. Johnson, president of the organization. "Only one club in the league lost money," he said, "and some teams practically made up what money they lost through the invasion of the Federal league. Philadelphia is the only club that lost money." OLD KASSAN VILLAGE. HIS CHEERFUL RECEPTION. WHEN PETROLEUM WAS FREE. Fooling the Enemy. "Say, Ben, that fire eating pickle salesman you bought in last night is over there laying for you and is going to knock your alleged head off as soon as you go to breakfast." Rubbing his cheek speculatively, he said in his peculiarly mild drawl: "I'll just fool that guy. I won't go to breakfast!"—Saturday Evening Post. Assisting Women In Their Work M. Lynx, a square of it so cut as to give a military slant to the shoulders and fastened with a huge tasseled box of black satin ribbon, makes a modish cape collar to wear over thin gowns or over a lightweight coat. Please notice the hat so smartly trimmed with one quilt. Lynx, a square of it so cut as to give a military slant to the shoulders and fastened with a huge tasseled box of black satin ribbon, makes a modish cape collar to wear over thin gowns or over a lightweight coat. Please notice the hat so smartly trimmed with one quilt. Washington's Last Letter Minut Verse 13 Dec 1799 Mr. Anderson: I did not know that you were here yesterday morning until I had mounted my horse, otherwise I should have given you what I was led. As Mr. Railless was going to the West Farm to lay off the Diver Lots, I sent by him the duplicate for that farm to his brother—and as I was going to Diver Farm myself, I carried a copy for that Farm to Dendal—both of them have been directed to consider them attentively, to be prepared to give you their ideas of the mode of arranging the work when they are called upon. Such a view as I saw yesterday at Union Farm would if the cattle were kept in it one month, destroy the whole of them—they would be infinitely more comfortable in this, or any other weather, in the open field—some rain Farm for may be in the same condition. It did not occur to me as I paped through the yard of the barn to look into it. Mr. Paul Anderson F. Washington George Washington's last letter, written on Dec. 13, 1799, the day before he died and when he was suffering from the illness which carried him off, shows no wavering in the neat, methodical, familiar handwriting. It refers to the ride around his estate on which he contracted the fatal cold. George Washington's last letter, written on Dec. 13, 1799, the day before he died and when he was suffering from the illness which carried him off, shows no wavering in the neat, methodical, familiar handwriting. It refers to the ride around his estate on which he contracted the fatal cold. "THIRTEEN" PARTY ON 22D. Unique Way One Hostess Entertained Guests Work hardest Birthday Guests on Washington's Birthday. This hostess was very brave and had just thirteen guests at the unique party which she gave on Washington's birthday. When questioned as to why she had asked just thirteen guests, she replied, "One for each original state, don't you see?" The guests, both boys and girls, were told to do their hair in colonial style. As they arrived each was handed a slip of paper on which were written the nicknames of the thirteen first states, which are: The Granite State (New Hampshire), the Bay State (Massachusetts), the Nutmeg State (Connecticut), Little Rhody (Rhode Island), the Empire State (New York), the Razorback State (New Jersey), the Keystone State (Pennsylvania), the Blue Hen State (Delaware), the Lime State (Maryland), the Old Dominion (Virginia), the Tar State (North Carolina), the Palmetto State (South Carolina), the Cracker State (Georgia). This is a good starter, and conversation was lively until tea was announced. Here is the menu: Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean (Oysters). Croquette de l'American Eagle (Chicken). Peas. Olives. Biscuit. General Green Salad (Lettuce and Celery) Lafayette Dressing (French). Revolutionary Navy Halls (Cheese Balls). American Ice. Washington Pie. Liberty Cakes. Old Government Java. Snapping Crackers. STRIPES FOR SKIRTS. Lines Are Again to Be Long and Straight, Albeit Full. Taffeta and velvet stripes in one tone coloring are used for the skirts of some of the prettiest short shortening frocks, and wide stripes in silver or gold and color are also liked. With these striped skirts, which call for little or no trimming, though they usually show a softening fron-frou of tulle about the bottom, go new bodices chiefly of the tulle or chiffon, with just a little of the velvet or metal to repeat the skirt note. A successful model of this sort is a yellow and silver evening frock, whose taffeta and silver skirt stripe is surmounted by a bodice of yellow tulle, silver embroidered and made with waistcoatlike lines dropping over the skirt top. And This Is For the Children A COLONIAL TEA. Suggestion Which May Prove Helpful For Washington's Birthday. The ideas for this colonial tea are so attractive that, I hope they will be in time to help some one the 22d. We all like to celebrate the natal day of the immortal George Washington, and the shops are so full of alluring favors that it makes it almost impossible to forget the day. For the tea make cards of dark blue, cut out a row of tiny white teapots and paste across the top or paint them. Use red ink and say, "Take tea with me at 3, Thursday, the 22d of February." Name and address follow. Decorate the rooms with all the colonial articles that it is possible to beg or borrow, use brass candlesticks with unshaded "dips" and bayberry candles. Have pictures of George and Martha and any other prints of the time that may be owned in the family. Spread the tea table with blue dishes, serve the tea with sugar and cream, but no lemon, for it was not used in colonial days. Have crullers and ltarts, unfrosted brown, crusty sponge cake, preserves and toast fingers. Have a five minute paper on "Home Life In Virginia" and one on Martha Washington and a short program of patriotic songs. Have place cards for favors with bunches of artificial cherries tied to them by red, white and blue ribbons. If a frappe is served make it of cherries with a cherry placed in each glass. If the hostess wishes something more to eat have little individual cherry tarts with a candied cherry on top. Washington Birthday Card Party. If a hostess or card club wishes to entertain on the 22d, these hints, I am sure, will be appreciated. Have two little children, not over seven, dressed as George and Martina, to receive the guests at the door and present each one with a small hatchet favor to be pinned upon the gown or coat. Decorate with red, white and blue drapery, flags and pictures of our first president and his wife; also have any other pictures of that period. If regular card table covers are not obtainable, cover each table with a large sheet of white blotting paper; a dab of paste at each corner will hold it on smoothly. Number the table on a United States shield pasted on one corner and use cards backed with patriotic scenes. For score cards use flags with the blue left blank. As the games are won have little George and Martha give the winners gilt stars, which are to be pasted on to form the starry part of the flag. Make these cards of cardboard with water colors and tie a loop of tricolored ribbon through one corner. For one of the prizes for a low score have a little booklet entitled, "Fifty Views of Washington." On opening it there will be disclosed fifty two-cent stamps. WRITING WASHINGTON POETRY Older Boys and Girls Can Enjoy This Fun. A poetical competition, in which heroie acts in American history are exploited in a quatrain, or little verset of some kind is well to try at the Washington birthday party. These effusions must be original in sentiment, but can be burlesques of other poets, parodies of songs, pathetic, eulogistic, humorous, anything so it resembles poetry and adds to the general amusement. For this purpose a big bag is brought forth containing large sized slips, lettered alphabetically; the guests, a lady and a gentleman, alternately, draw a slip from the bag, and whatever letter luck favors them with, they must indulge their paean to a hero, or heroine of whose surname it is an initial. To facilitate matters it is well to exhibit a roster of historical names, and where all letters are not represented, one particular, or several letters, can be used a number of times for different characters, like Jackson, Jefferson, Washington, Wayne, each person selecting him own hero. There is plenty of opportunity to infuse a comedy element into the poems 1" the witty folks will only take up those public personages who at periods have contributed to the hilarity of the nation by their antics. When finished all the compositions are piled on a table and mixed up thoroughly. After this some one not connected with the game is brought in blindfolded and told to draw from the pile, choosing a card at random. This is the method followed of passing literary judgment, the first, second, nine and nineteen being previously decided upon to win the prizes, those to include the baby gifts, or to have the latter be drawn by the unucky thirteen. The four former numbers, as near as possible, stand for 1902, and for that reason are declared pre-eminent to any others. The chief fun of this competition lies in the awful privileges taken with poetical license, and the reading aloud of these songs of praise when given back to their owners. Washington Objectives Game. Here is a Washington birthday game with a novelty that recommends it to show the general plan: Give each player a pencil and paper and ask him to write down the name of George Washington, placing the letters one below the other upon the sheet. Opposite each letter he must KILLED BY IMAGINATION By Andrew Olcott HERR LIEUTENANT." said General Blankor, "I wish you to carry a message to the commander of the Bulgarian forces operating on our right. We are within half a dozen miles of them, and it is necessary that we come together. There is no road leading in that direction, and you'll have to go on foot. But the moon is nearly full, and your way will be lighted. Here is the written message." Lieutenant Obermeir took the message, saluted and left his superior, starting at once. The general had spoken correctly in saying that the moon was nearly full, but when Obermeir got beyond the tip of the army's wing he looked up to see that a film of mist was spread over it and the sky about it. "Well," he said to himself, "I shall cast no shadow. Tonight I am not myself. I feel as I did after that last wound when the pluck had gone out of me. In other words, if I should see my shadow it would frighten me." The country, through which he walked was no man's land. It was sparsely settled with peasants, but war had driven most of them away. What else was there was probable, but not certain—that is, a sniper lying in wait for any enemy. One passing would not likely receive a challenge; he would be more apt to receive a bullet. The way, too, was rugged. Nature had not smoothed the country, which was up and down grade, rocky, covered with decayed trees, and, to make it worse, war had filled it with shell holes. The lieutenant had come to a comparatively level sweep when, looking down on the ground before him, he saw what seemed to be his shadow cast by the moon—such a shadow as the moon would throw covered with the thin gauze that partly obscured it. Turning, he looked up to where the moon should be. It was not there. Turning again, he saw it overhead and slightly before him. "Surely," he said, "that cannot be a shadow cast by the moon. Shadows are on a direct line with the light that makes them." He looked down in front of him again. "There was that dark something, shadow or whatever it was. But it was not well defined. Indeed, it was like a film of darkness. He turned his eyes upward to see what was causing it. There was nothing in the heavens except that pale mist which dimmed the moon, and a line from the moon formed an angle with the shadow. The warrior trembled. Why was it that in battle he could stand up against shot and shell without a quiver and here in perfect silence, with not a creature, so far as he knew, to harm him, he was shaking like a leaf in the wind? In the distance was a light. He Is For the In Father Washington's was a day of powdered men themselves did not disdain to app their wives and sisters. They vied wit The costumes worn during and just aslant the Philadelphia dancing ensemble and colonial gayeties in the smaller cities In Father George's TIME Washington's was a day of powdered wigs, silk and dainty brocade, and the men themselves did not disdain to appear in as delicate toned fabrics as did their wives and sisters. They vied with them, in fact, and even outdid them. The costumes worn during and just after the Revolutionary times made brilliant the Philadelphia dancing assemblies, the balls and receptions of New York and colonial gayeties in the smaller cities. then write an adjective beginning with this letter and appropriate to the great first president. Here is a rough example: G—Glorious. E—Energetic. O—Opportun. R—Ready. G—Great. E—Eloquent. A committee should be appointed to read the lists and decide which list shows the most thoughtful selection of adjectives. blessed it and hastened his pace making straight toward it. The nearer he came to it his fear grew less. And when suddenly he heard "Who comes?" in the German tongue and heard the click of a rifle, instead of fearing a picket might shoot him before he could make himself known he felt brave as a lion. The lieutenant was taken to headquarters, delivered his message to the general commanding and was about to set out on his return when the officer said to him: "Why not return with us, lieutenant? We shall move to make a junction with your force at daylight." Obermeir would gladly have done as the general suggested. But there is a professional pride among soldiers that must be maintained. The lieutenant was afraid of his shadow, but he was more afraid of an imputation of cowardice, not so much from his comrades as from himself. He thanked the general and set off on his walk back to his own command. The atmosphere had not changed; there was the same mist over the face of the moon. Obermeir would not look for his shadow. Why? He said to himself it would be cowardly to do so. Then it occurred to him that it would be cowardly not to look for it. The moon was now at his back. With a dread he could not control he looked down before him. There was the black thing, denser if anything, than before. He shuddered. But he trudged on, trying to make himself think that some peculiar atmospheric condition caused his shadow to be out of place. Many things cause refraction of light. One thing he had often noticed himself. An oar dipped in water will appear to be broken at the point where it touches the surface. His efforts to explain away the mystery were futile. And had he satisfactorily explained them to himself it would not have helped the burden that welged him down. The journey homeward seemed longer than his going. This was doubtless that the farther he went the stronger the spell under which he staggered. Yes; he staggered now, his eyes held by an invisible power on the black mass before him, which constantly grew denser and larger, too, till there was no space about him that it did not fill. At daylight the Germans marched to meet the Bulgarians. A short distance from where the Germans started they came upon the body of Lieutenant Obermeir lying dead in a shell hole. They turned him over to see where he had been hit, but could find no wound. "Killed by a ball's wind," said the surgeon. "There are many such cases." They did not know that Obermeir had died of fright, caused, not by an enemy, but by his own imagination. George's TIME I wigs, silk and dainty brocade, and the ear in as delicate toned fabrics as did them, in fact, and even outdid them. After the Revolutionary times made bril- ls, the balls and receptions of New York R—Ready. G—Great. E—Eloquent. A committee should be appointed to read the lists and decide which list shows the most thoughtful selection of adjectives. Religious Work Belgium Y. M. C. A. Needy. Belgium. T. M. C. A. Neely. Not the least of the misfortune which the war has caused in Belgium is the almost complete ruin of the Y. M. C. A. work in that country. The Brussels Y. M. C. A. had before the war several hundred members and was beginning to play an important part in the religious life of the city. Its effectiveness was due largely to the enterprise of the two foreign sections, German and Anglo-American, which disappeared entirely at the outbreak of the war, and as millions of Belgians are wholly or partially objects of charity, the society is now almost absolutely without funds. Mr. Van Duyen, the Brussels secretary, last February was found without a fire. "We have had no heat in the building all winter," he said. "We can't afford it." For the past two years he has received only a fraction of his always modest salary, and if help is not forthcoming it is possible that it will be necessary to abandon the work entirely. When a few hundreds may save the life of this useful work and a few thousands would keep it going generously, Americans will certainly not allow it to die. Minister Brand Whitlock has given assurance that funds addressed to him for the Y. M. C. A. will reach the proper hands safely. A letter sent to the department of state at Washington for him will be forwarded to him at Brussels, or subscriptions may be sent. It is hoped by Y. M. C. A. workers that well wishers of this useful organization will not hesitate because they are not in a position to give largely. The smallest contributions as well as the largest will be gratefully acknowledged and faithfully forwarded, they announce. ```markdown ``` Funds For Church History. At the annual meeting of the American Society of Church History in the Union Theological seminary in New York the Rev. O. H. Pannkoke, executive secretary of the reformation quadricentenary committee, presented a paper in which he urged that the society raise an endowment fund "to advance sound scholarship in the study of church history in this country." "This nation has become wealthy through the misfortunes of Europe," he said. "It is the duty of this nation to use some of the gold which has enriched it to take over the tasks of European scholarship which the war has destroyed. In urging that the society try to raise an endowment fund for church history publications Dr. William Walker Rockwell of Union Theological seminary, secretary of the society, pointed out that the government and various states aid the American Historical association and various state historical societies, but that there was no such aid for church history. He thought the society should publish impartial histories of the development of religion in this country and foster research work in the providing of material. The society decided to try to raise $100,000 to start both the publication and research fund and the fund to stimulate scholarship. The Rev. Dr. S. W. Loetscher of Princeton Theological seminary was appointed chairman of the committee to conduct the campaign for the fund. At the election of officers Dr. David Schley Schaff of the Western Theological seminary in Pittsburgh, son of the founder of the society, the late Philip Schaff, was elected president to succeed Dr. Edward Payson Johnson. Solomon's Temple. The temple of Jerusalem was built by King Solomon B. C. 1000 and was destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon B. C. S86. It was rebuilt by Zerubbabel B. C. S34 and partially destroyed by the Roman general Pompey in B. C. 63. It was rebuilt by Herod B. C. 21 and was finally demolished by the Romans under Titus A. D. 70. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` WASHINGTON SAID: Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. Vile words should not be used in jest or in earnest. Scott at none, although they give occasion. Haste not to relate news if you know not the truth thereof. In talking of things you have heard name not your author always. A secret dispose not. Associate yourself with men of good quality if you value your reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company. Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand, walk not when others stop. Zealously strive to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience. * Think before you speak; pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your words too hastily, but orderly and distinctly. * Speak no evil of the absent; it is unjust. * Let us have a government by which our lives, our liberties and properties will be secure. * Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any. * When you speak of God or his attributes let it be seriously, in reverence. PUBLISHED ON FR‘TaY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. @etRorelis, - - - - > Wl. WAS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER. J.B. MoOrasy, Eorroz FRIDAY FEB. 16, 1917. —— Qffice oth and Pearl Streets, Me- ropolis, Illinois. ee Maverered as second-class mail mat- er, a Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. ——<—<—— (@vcéree 411 communications to J. B.Mo- BARY, Box 107 Metropolis, Illinots. ———<—<$<—<—<— $$ ‘The names and addresses of contrib- tors must be known to us in evey in- sance, in order to secure publication. We want the gews of your vicinity enen week. Terms OF Sugsckirtion: Wi ene... ens s oe dae sone 0100 fae MOmthe........256eceee deseo ingle Copy... eee cee cere OB ser In Advonce. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. BGerYou must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ———— ANNOUNCEMETS We are autho ized to announce the name of T. F, McCartney, asa candi- date for re-election to the office of Mayor of the ‘City of Metropolis, at the City election in April. We are authorized to announce the name of Judge W. F. Smith as a cen- didate for City Judge, subject to the decision of the voters at,"the April e- Jection. Read-r if a blue orred mark appears on the head of your pa- per marked with on [X] itis to notify you that you owe for the paper and are notiged Ito pay up. Fred R. Young, Solicitor. Master in Chancery Sale. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss, In the Circuit Court of said County, January Term A. D. 1917. Elizabeth Wymer Vs. C. H, Dunn, and Ella Dunn. Bill to foreclose mort- gage No, 340. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the January Term of said court, to wit, on the Ilthday of January A. D. 1917 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bart- Jett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday February 10th A. D. 1917 at the east door of the Court House in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinis, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wit: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) in Block feven (7) in the Fostlewaite and Mor- ton Addition to the village of Brook- lyn, now the City of Brookport, in Massac County, State of Illinois. Terms of sale, Cash in hand. Dated this 11th day of January A. D. 1917. 8. Bartietr Kerr, Master in Chancery. Geo. H. Crippins The. Blacksmith W. 7th Street, between Market and Pearl Streets; Metropolis, \ Tay fe net Gl was: chat: ba ¥5 ve aise IRSA | Worse Shoeing’ and Rubber Tire- ing a Specialty General Repair Work Give me atrial. All work Guar- taneed. Common Sense » Bad Master ‘e creative thought common sense fo bad master. Its sole criterion for fudement 1s that new tdeas shall look old onen In other words, ft cam nly act by suppressing originality — AN. 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The revival is still going on at the A M_ E. church with sever- al additions, Edgar McCrary was at home Saturday from his school at Unionville. Thos, P. King of Unionville was in the city Saturday on busi- ness. Mrs. Lurania Blakemore is somewhat improved from her re- cent attack The Free Baptist Quarterly meeting ‘and S. S Convention will convene in this city with said church Wednesday Feb. 21 Rev. W. H. Barnett, fis pastor, who is leaving no stone unturned for its succe:s The war cloud between this country and Germany is getting thicker every day, America for Americans is what we stand for, either in peace or times of war, and if Us.cle Sam ‘will urn loose the negroes, there will bea hot time any old place. Miss Leola Marable) of Padu- cah was in the City this week. Prof, Alston of Sth St. is con- valesing. Miss Izora Davis of Brookport was in the city Saturday and Sunday. Hosea Stewart returned home Sunday from St Louis. Mrs. Julia Baker ae through the ci.y Saturday en-| route to her home, Brookport, from St. Louis, Misses. Marjorie Tandy and Grace Mayberry gave a Valeatine Masquerade party Wednesday’ night at'the home of Miss May- berry. +. Hiram Simms of Brookport, pass-d thru tie city Suaday en- route to his home from St. Louis A.C. Tranzor isin Centralia on business this week. Miss Sciesse Jenkins and Mr John Renfro Jr, were Paducah visitors Monday. Samuel Upshaw was in Padu- cah this week on business. N W, Long, the Undertaker was cal'ed to Unionville Wednes- day, The kitchen of Mrs. Andy Winstonicaught fire Wednesday am froma defective flue; ow- ing to quick action on the part of neighbors, very little damage was done Mr, and Mrs. G. W_ Long of Belgrade attended the revival at the A. M E. church Tuesday night. Mrs. Ann Tiasley of 12th st, is on the sick list, Mr. A. P, smith of Johnson st. is confined to his bed. Mr, Lee Porter continues very. sick. Mrs. Tommie Herrce is quite sick at this writing. | Mr. Rufus Mitchel is conhined to his home.on gth St. NOTICE IS GIVEN To our subscribers that beginning with the ist of March the sub- scription price of The Gazette, will be raised to One Dollar and Fifty Cents per yearin advance, instead of $100 the present price. Those who are in arrears with the paper that will pay up between now and the ist of Mar and renew for one year can get the paper for $1.00. The price of the news that we have been printing our paper on advanced the 1st of the year to almost double to what we were paying until we are compelled to raise the price of subscription in ordet to keep our paper running We cither baveto raise the price or cease the publication of his organ. We cannot very well affurd to do this, as the Ne- groes of Southern Ill, should have a mouth piece through which to speak. Alter the rst of March we wil be compelled to place all of owr delinquent subscribers Out for collection, becawse any one could have paid the smail price one dollar a year if hadtried. We have several who have ordered their paper stopped without pay- ing us and these will be placed for collection as the law protects in the collection of subscriptions. The Gazette has been publish- e? since March 4th 1898 and with your assistance we will com tinue its publication, and give you a better paper in the future. We have eliminated the foreign advertisements from our patent insides and give you pure reading matter in its stead, and hope to be able in the near future to give you all home print or at least to increase the size of the paper. All of the weekly papers white and colored with afew excep: tion of a few colored have saised the price of their subscription to $1.50 and $2 00 per year in ad- vance and we not raise our price last fall, as we thought possibly the cost of news print would fall but instead of a fall the price was raised. to almost double. We would like to have you to continue to read the paper. Take motice to the above, and Read! them Act! CLUB CONVENTION OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH The Club Convention of the First Baptist church, Metropelis, which wasin session Saturday and Sunday was a suceess in every way. The Clubs reported as follows: Silver Leaf $31.45 Industrial 41.00 Nehemiah's Band 36.03 Sunny Juvenile 14 27 | Public Colleetion 19 58 Total: $142 26 Mach interest was manifested throughout the session; a ‘splendid program was rendered. The Gazette Office has been’ supplied with a new Eleetric Motor, and we havea two horse, power gasoline engine for sale, Any one in need of a good en- gine it will pay youto call and see the Gazette Manager gor Cor. oth & Pearl Ste, Invention of Cut Glew, Pressed ginss was invented by an ‘aumble carpenter of Sandwich, Mass, but in the primftive stape of Adaira Mt profited him Ifttle. “More than 200 years ago a Bohemian jase neker coucetved the idea of making tut gins, This idea was destined ta vevolutionize the entire giasy indus try of the world. The inventor began by making the walls of the erticle on which he was working thicker than he was wont so that be might cut the lass with # sharp knife into figures ekheasce xk. W. L. KRONE, Attorney Complainant’s Solicitor. Notice of Publication, in Chancery STATE OF ILLINOIS Massac County 8s. In the Cireuit Court, April Term, A. D. 1917, Blanche Blakemore, vs Charles Blake- more. Bill IN CHANCERY for Divorce. Affidavit of non-residence of Charles Blakemore the above defendant hay- ing been filed in the Clerk's office of the Cirenit Court of said County, notice is therefore hereby given to the above non-resident defendant that the ‘complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, on the Chiancerysside thereof, on the 8th day of Febuary 1917 and that thereupon a Summons issued out of said Court, wherein said suit is uow pending returnable on the secon. M.nday in the month of April A. D. 1917 as is by law required.’ Now unless you, the said non-resident de- fendant above named Charles Blake- more; shall personally appear before said Court, on the first day of the next term thereof to be holden at Metropo- lis in and for the said County, on the Second Monday of April A, D. 1917 and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's biil of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged end stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree en- tered against you according to the prayer of said bill. Courax Moxnis Clerk. Metropolis Illinois, February 8th 1917. W. L. KRONE, Attorney. Complainant's Selicitor NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANCERY STATE OF ILLINOIS Massac County. Ss. In The Cireuit Court, April Term, A.D. 1917. Daisy Brady ve C. P. Brady. ‘Bill IN CHANCERY for Divorce. | Affidavit of non-residence of C. P. Brady, |the above defendant having been filed in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is therefore hereby given to the said Ron-resident defendant that the com- Plainant filed her bill of complaint ia ‘said Court, on the Chancery side there- of, on the 8th day of February 1917 fand that thereupon a Summons issued out of said Court, wherein said suit is now pending returnable on the Second Monday in the month of April A. D. 1917 as it is by law required. Now, unless you, the said non-resident de- fendant above named C. P. Brady shall personally be and appear before said Cireuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to beholden at Metropolis, in and for the said County, on the Second Monday of April A. D. 1917, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant,» bill of com- plaint, the same andthe matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. . Cotvax Morais, Clerk. Metropolis, Illinois, February 8th 1917. CS a \ get 3 ‘oy wife" | y wife Se > Wy iE isle ©) NEL be a — NO OTHER LIKE IT. —> NO OTHER AS GOOD. Pope Mn fhm ee repair expense ‘7 tnperog, workmanship and bey Se ee ca hating the UNEW ROME™ WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME. ore secede oo THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE CO.,ORANGE, MASS, Native Salve. We have just recived some more of Native Salve and itis going very fast, those in Carbon- and Md. City can secure a box or more now by $0c, per box. Act quick if you want-it. Send all orders to Rew. J. B. McCrary, The Grand Leader Cafe Opened its doors to friends and well wishers Saturday Night, Dec. 30, 1916 No. 900 Gor. Ninth and Pearl Sts. For a Nice Clean Cafe, where you will meet your friends and receive careful and courteous attention, come to the _ Grand Leader Gafe Ia connection with our cafe, we will con- duct a 5c and-l0c variety bargain counter. Our Motto: The best is not too good for any of our customers. ; . | Hot and Cold Lunches Served Hot cat fish, “Kentucky Oysters” Saturday night. You can get soup, stew, pork chops, ham and eggs, tripe, pig feet, etc., in» fact, we can serve you on short order. Give us a trial is all that we ask. Everything in sanitary condition. Watch this space each week. For one and ali, a successiul New Year. «Remember the Place. J. B. MoGRARY, Mgr. Subscribe for The Gazette Breakfast !’~Saturdae Beantme 1.66 iiji~, HAIR A Pos N } Chie t > 7 & Asente, Os. ERR qBecewe Het Se ea Slew eo tg ome Whiekesey kovciclc: AEM loci Ioan ot. £0 fs ed Neg Shy Os Pee ae Saretese : ‘Yours truty, ls Oe Don’t let come fake Kink Remover fool you. You really can't streichten your hair Sanit ee nice cod bonds “That'e what EXELENTO gomnz SkseresTenbe neces ae nected bday Attn wine's freee tll the ocd after a ide while Jriltbo ws prety and tong tht you oan foe Bip towellyes, it Gittomtodeet dose Bese ee EF ew vee AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE, rw Por Porta. exnrawre webecmns COs Aanete, Oa The Churches. B. Y, P. U's, S$. S. and W. E. M Societies are requested to send oor to the Executive Board whith meets in Centralia, I, Mar.14, 1917 by letrer or messenger to as»ist Rev. J. N. Washington in School at Nashville, Tenn. Don’t for- get to specily for what purpose, This is aside from the amount churches are required to send up fer missionary, and expenses of Board. Please do not fail. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Moderator Rev. J. H. Starks, Corresponding $«e'y. Administrator's Notice Estate of Malissa Gaines, Deceased The undersigned, having been appoint- ed Administrator of the Estate Malissa Gaines late of the County of Massac and the State of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice that he will appear before the County Court of Massae County at the Court House in Metropolis, at the April Term on the first Monday in April next, A. D, 1917 at which time all persone having claims against said estate are notified and requested to at- tend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned Dated this 80th day of January, A. D. 1917. NELSON Gaines, Administrator, S, BaRTLeTr Kener, Attorney, Sale of Personal Property | Notice is Hereby Given that on Sat- ‘urday at 1 p.m. the 24th day of Peb- ruary, A. D. 1917, next, between the hours of ten oféiéck in the forenoon ‘and five o’¢loek in the afternoen of the said day, at the late residence of Ma- lissa Gaines, on Let 1, Block 66, Me- tropolis, Ill., pergoual property of said decedent, consisting of Household goods, and other articles, will be sold at Public Sale, in actordande with an order of the County Court of Massac County. Terms of sale: All sales up to $4.00 cash, and $5.00 and over one months time with acceptable security, and 6 per cont interest from date. February Ist, A. D. 1917 NELSON GAINES, Administrator. S. Bantiett Kerr, Atty. Cumr Rosy, Crier The Promts of Gardening. . I this unjust world a largo part of the profits of a town gardep are made by the hardware store-—Atchisos Globe.