Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE --- Officers of the General Batist State Association of Illinois Committee on Nomination beg to report as follows: Moderator Eld. J. F. Thomas. 1st Vice Mod. " W. P. Washington. Sud Vice Mod. Eld. C. w. Norrment. Recording Sec. Eid. P. B. French Corresponding Sec. Ed. J. B. McCrary. Treasurer Eld. H. C. Armstead. Added Members Eld. F. Homar Cairo Eld. J. E. Haywood Chicago Eld. Jas. Swanson Maywood State Missionary H. E. Mcwilliams. State Mission Board Chairman Dr. C. C. Phillips Cor. Sec. Eld. J. D. Davis Treasurer Eld. J. E. Haywood Other Members Eld. S. H. Pruitt Descon R. Lewis Sister Sallie Thomas Chicago Sister M. Hudgin Cairo Sist-r J. w. winston Olmstead Sister Carrie Casly Shawnetown Urish Jenkins Rev. J. A. Royal Chicago " L. Drane Chicago Rev. A. J. Bowers Dewmaine Rev. D. Johnson Dewmaine " B. H. Hunter Evanston " K. V. Howard Grand Chain " Robt. Grey Murphysboro " J. L. Martin Oolps Descon J. Simpson Hallidayboro " J. Baker Brookport Eld. Thomas Morris Metropolis Bro. Chas. Skates Mound City Descon J. L. Taborn Educational Board Chairman Dr. B J. Prince Chicago Cor. Sec. Sis. Frankie Jenkie Calre. Sister willie Greyer Colpis Sister Emma Parrow Cairo " J. M. Owee Sparta Md. J. B. McCrary Metropolis Committee on Nomination C. C. Phillips J. E. Haywood G. H. Mitchell P. Bomar Sister Stella Duprec " willie Greer " M. B. Taylor Elder H. C. Armstead " H. E. Mowilliams Members of various Committees of National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated.) Foreign Mission Board H. E. Mowilliams, D. D. Chicago, Ill. Home Mission Board J. B. McCrary, S. T. B. Metropolis, Ill. Educational Board Dr. B. J. Prince, Chicago, Ill. Evangelical Board Elder P. Bomar, Cairo, Ill. B. Y. P. U. Board Dr. W. P. washington, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Benefit Board Elder James Swanson, Maywood, Ill. Publishing Board Dr. J. P. Thomas, Chicago, Ill. Resolutions J. E. Haywood, Chicago, Ill. State of the Country Elder H. O. Armstead, Pulaski, Ill. Vice President Dr. C. O. Phillips, Golconda, Ill. Brookport, Ill. Nov. 6, 1917. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Editor of the Metropolis Gazette, Metropolis, Ill. Following are the names of those who were neither absent nor tardy in the Brookport Schools for the month of October. Primary Room, Edgar S. B. McCrary teacher: Earline Jordan, Clifford Shelton, Orthel Dougherty. Intermediate and Grammar Grades, Les R. Crim, Principal, Ethel Wheeler, Leona Givens, Naomi Davis. W. Henry Carlye, Nora Taylor Yours very truly, Prof. Williams, City Supt. Subscribe For The Gazette. M O T T O : "HEW TO THE LINE. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." Race Love. As I go about my daily occupation to and fro in the streets of this busy city watching the multitude that throng the highways, the majority of which are going on in the mad rush of haste floating with the tide of disgrace down to degredation. My soul grows in pain of grief because my people make up a large number of those who live on the lowest scales of life. Hence, we become aroused over the matter of Race love and pride which should claim the attention of every rational minded colored citizen of America. Were I to somewhat express my attitude towards my people as a race I would sound the alarm aloud with awakening power, but language canno, express it; however as an humble servant of God I'm forced to try to say something on this most important subject, not to master it but to give vent to my soul. I rejoice to note the rapid progress of our people in the few years since freedom; they have accomplished much good. They achieved great victory for both God and man, they are becoming more enlightened spiritually, intellectually and morally, which brings to my soul joy and happiness. But amid these encouraging thoughts I find yet a continued yearning within to see the black race spread itself in power, for there is much room for improvement and reformation among us. There are so many people who indulge in wrong rather than right it seems that they allow the undeveloped nature to predominate over the higher, and thus becomes enslaved by such, but however low they may be and whatever practice this or we the better thinking class must remember one thing and that is, they are our people. If they ure bad, they are bad boys and girls, husbands ahd wives, so why not try to make them good? Regaruless to what the conditions are I believe we should love God well enough to reach down and lift up fallen humanity. We should lay aside some of self pride and to take up race pride. Some of us have so much self pride we think it a disgrace to try to save others. Too much self pride is bosh. I believe we as christians should pull off our low quarter shoes and put on boots sometimes that will go down into the ditches and secluded places where sin and darkness abound, carry the light with us and let our people know we love them and would have them look up and live. Look yonder behind that heavy curtain of shame, there are our boys and girls, some of them just out of school and where are they today? Listen, don't you hear the groans of our people in darkness? They are crawling to a high mountain of sin for resort and thus being slaved by the thousands, naked, hungry and without a shelter. Can't you see them falling down to eternal night and some of them crying for help? They are beckoning you and I. These are our brothers and sisters. Do we hear them? If so, let them know by hastening to their rescue. Are we willing to forsaken all and follow Christ to the savof the souls of men and the elevation of the Negro race. Where is the woman of today some of them have descrated themselves beneath the trap doors of unchastity forgetting they are responsible for the present and future generation by keeping the life blood of the nation pure and clean, its hon or untarnished, it hopes undimed and its strength conserved. Some of them are yet asleep in spite of this noonday age. But it's up to ns to see them we can do so if we will know its disgusting at times to meet men and women who care nothing far life, they care not for themselves or any one else. I know its a little embarrassing to stoop as low as we'll have to stoop to reach some of our peep, but regardless to these things we should put God in the lead, pull off our kid gloves roll up our sleeves, get busy in trying to save them if possible. I feel that I am responsible in part for the error of our people as I believe as all, other christians, because here is much to do and a part for each of us however small the task may be, we are responsible for that which we can do. There are people who will not go to church or any other place of elevation, hence they never hear the gospel unless it is carried to them. The class that really needs what I am endeavoring to set forth in this subject doubtless will not get it simply because they know nothing and care nothing for, a colored newspaper. Then what shall we do, how can we reach them? I believe we'll have to organize the missionary system but even in that there must be a real missionary spirit, race pride and love, together with courage enough to back it up, before we can succeed for fear and doubt stands between us and success simply because other races have impeded our progress, hence we would do good we fear even to start, and too, as our people are ready to block our way with stumbling stones, not realizing to retard one's success means hindering the entire Negro race. But regardless to these stumbling stones victory is ours if put our trust in God He will bring it to pass. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Shall we as civilized citizens of America as wide awake business minded men and women of the Negro race avail our selves in earnestness to fast and pray to our Father for a down trodden race of black faces. Can we prove to other races that we do possess a power of influence which stands for the saving of a nation. There is something for each of us to do in helping to develop our race from barbarism to civilization tho we be citizen. of America which is said to be the center of civilization, there is yet among us an uncultured class who seem to be void of an understanding so no slumber or tarry by the way for by the way we are confronting the perils in the history of the world. We as a race are inclosed within tho walls of a crisis; the nations at large are against us and if we put not our trust in God we willi Laborers Wanted! "Wanted: Ten or twelve laborers, white or colored, for work in lumber yard--most of work piece-work. Good wages, no trouble. Apply to Mt. Vernon Car Manufacturing Co.; Mt. Vernon, Illinois." The Club Convention The Club Convention will convene Saturday afternoon Mrs. Lillie A. T. Mts. Bessie Praise Service The following Topics to 1. What can be done to a church to actual church duties A. Towle. 2. The Club Convention Opened by Mrs. Ruth Nichols Saturday Unfinished business, election, Entertainment. Program of C Sunday Nov Sunday Program by the Juveniles Sermon Contribution Sunday Afternoon Sermon, Rev. I. S. Stone, o Sunday Evening Song Invocation Song Paper Reading Solo Reading Instrumental Solo Reading Paper Solo Paper Reading Solo Paprr Paper Instrumental Solo Paper Address Reading Paper Song Closing Remarks Contribution. Reports Installation of officers. Elder J. B. McCrary, Master Club Convention of the First Baptist Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Mrs. Lillie A. Towle, President. Mts. Bessie M. Cork, Recorder. Allowing Topics to be discussed: I can be done to arouse the christian actual church duties.—Opened by the Club Convention—Its success Mrs. Ruth Nichols. Saturday Night business, election of officers. Program of Club Convention Sunday November 18. Sunday Morning the Juveniles Sunday Afternoon Session v. I. S. Stone, of A. M. E, church Sunday Evening Session Elder J. Miss Miss Old Mrs. Amara Mrs. R. Solo Miss No. Mr. One Mrs. Fran Mrs. Mae Mrs. H. Miss Garnet Mrs. Eliza Mrs. V Mrs. Ju Solo Mrs. H Mrs. Mr. E. S. Mrs. Mrs. Ir Marks Rev. G. Reports of officers. McCrary, Master of Ceremonies. The Club Convention of the First Baptist Church will convene Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Mrs. Lillie A. Towle, President Mts. Bessie M. Cork, Recorder. Praise Service The following Topics to be discussed: 1. What can be done to arouse the christians of the church to actual church duties.—Opened by Mrs. Lillie A. Towle. 2. The Club Convention—Its success and failure—Opened by Mrs. Ruth Nichols. Saturday Night Unfinished business, election of officers Entertainment. Program of Club Convention Sunday November 18. Sunday Morning Program by the Juveniles Sermon Contribution Sunday Afternoon Session Sermon, Rev. I. S. Stone, of A. M. E, church Sunday Evening Session be the prey of all other nations to perish in their sight, but as for myself, dear sisters and brothers, I shall endeavor by the help of God to do everything in my power to uplift fallen humanity and strengthen the cause of Christ, for I learn more and more of how we are ostracised by other races. African blood beils within my veins as my heart broadens for Ethiopia. If necessary I would be willing to jeopardize my life to the last drop of blood in my body for the elevation of the Negro race Once more, my heart leaps for joy when I think of the real acts --- --- of the First Baptist Church on at 2:00 o'clock. Towle, President M. Cork, Recorder. be discussed: rouse the christians of the .—Opened by Mrs. Lillie —Its success and failue— s. Night of officers Club Convention ember 18. Morning. Boon Session A. M. E, church ing Session ...Choir ...Elder J. B. McCrary ...Choir ...Miss Ruby Smith ...Miss Ollie Williams ...Mrs. Amanda Kimball ...Mrs. Ruth Nichols ...Miss Naomi Alston ...Mr. Ontrue Cowper ...Mrs. Frances Smith ...Mrs. Mary E. Jones ...Mrs. Hattie Beard ...Miss Garnet Winnmon ...Mrs. Elizabeth Alston ...Mrs. Vienna Ford ...Mrs. Julia McCane ...Mrs. H. G. Burke ...Mrs. Laura Long Mr. E. S. B. McCrary Mrs. Ora Brown Mrs. Irene Haynes Choir Rev. G. W. Rowlett of Ceremonies. of the Master through the darkest day. May we have race pride and love to lift up our people as a race. God grant how soon the day may come when love will abound, where the chilly streams now flow, when the Afro-American race will come united together as one great family, no longer as babes but a fall grown race. Idea Not Modern. The brass paper fastener which is still used for thick documents was patented in 1867 by a government clerk by the name of G. W. McGill. Yet it was not new, for the Romans used a similar device 2,000 years ago and the modern appliances was a resurrection. --- Idea Not Modern. Notice To the Sisterhood of the Woman's Educational and Missionary Society, of Southern Illinois. Greeting: After attending one of our glorious meetings held at Unionville, with Silogam Baptist church, I feel grateful to say that the good Master was with us all the way. The meeting was very interesting. We were blessed both Spiritually, and financially, owing to the number of missing circles. Our most efficient president, Mrs. M. J. Blake with her corps of officers who were filled with the true missionary zeal, wide awake and on to need of the field May the Lord bless her in her labors, and being as a true example for others to follow. We were much encouraged by our loving moderator, pastors of disirict so much until I feel to rejoice and to go on and do more for the Master. I feel keenly the responsibility end sacredness of the work in hand. Now dear Sisters, this victory cannot be won on flowery beds of ease, but by prayer, hard work and righteous living. Let us strive harder this year, as never before to help foster the educational work as preparedness is the slogan of the hour, therefore let us take on new life and fresh courage. Let us pray for our missionaries on the field; Sisters Laura Leake, and N. Brooks, and others who are, laboring so enthusiastically. Dear Sisters, let us stand by our editor and manager of The Gazette, so when we meet in Duquoin, next Sept we can shout and sing All hail the power of Jesus name, Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem. And crown Him Lord of all Yours for the Master, M. Hudgins, Cor. Sec. 2809 Commercial Ave., Cairo, Ill. NOTICE The Executive Board of the State Women Educational Missionary Association, will convene with Paul Chapel Baptist church Marion, Ill., Nov. 17, 1917. Rev. J. D. Davis, pastor. All members of the Board are expected to be present. The $2.00 assessment that is due from each circle represented in our State work last May, that has not paid their assessment is expected to respond at this session. Additional Members: Berta Adams.....Dewmaize Naomi Alston.....Metropolis Ora Johnson.....Murphysboro M. J. O. Connor.....Carbondale Lula May Oliver.....Murphysboro Hester Corneal.....Centralia Esta Smith.....Marion Ora Street.....Grayson Ruth Rowley.....Golconda Minaie Paine.....Shawneetown Anna Oweni.....Sparta Naomi Taborn.....Carrier Mills Thought and Kindness Best. It is not written blessed is he that feathd the poor, but he that considereth the poor. A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money—John Ruskin. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRONT BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. MOORARY, MANAGER FRIDAY NOV. 9. 1917. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. G. 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AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Please pay up your subscription. Can you afford to loose your race papers for want of support? It is up to you. What are you going to do about it Mr. non payer? Decide by paying up please. If you have any Race pride and leve for truth, you will pay your subscription. We are toiling day and night to give you the news. We solicit your patronage at the Leader 900 Pearl St. We are pleased with the many nice things said of the Gazette, but we appreciate the money you owe us the more. Remember, the paper is $1.50 per year. The paper has taken another raise, postage will be higher, 3c for stamps and 2c for post cards. So please pay up. Any one writing to this office on private matter and requiring an answer must enclose a stamp. Notice. Notice is hereby given to all those who are in arrests for The Gazette, that we will be compelled to cut you off our list Nov. 15 and if not paid by that time the account will be given out for collection. We are giving you fair warning as we would like to retain you on our list. You used the paper and the money to operate the plant. If you can't pay all pay a part and have to the 1st of Jan. to pay up in full. NOTICE. Elder J. H. Hilly, Missionary for Mt. Olive Baptist Associatio n postoffice address, in Colp. Ill. $100 Reward, $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is catarrh. Hall's catarrh cure is the oely positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's catarrh is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. send for list of testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY & cO., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Fried Fish every day at the Grand Leader Cafe. The Gazette has just received another lot of new type faces and other material which adds much to the output of the work of the office. We deserve your patronage. We have a full line of cards, Letter Heads, Envelopes and other material. Let us do some of your work. Let us do your minute work and any other church advertisements. Thanksgiving will be observed by pastor McCrary, and members at Brookport. Preaching at 10:30 a m and prayer and praise service. Dinner will be served in the basement at 12:30. A splendid musical and literary program at night. Something doing every minute in the basement; be sure to be there and meet your friends. Watch for the announce ment later. Mrs. Ruth Donlow, will have one side and profably Mrs. Janie Wimbly the other. Watch the paper for Spieldoch's Ad next week. The people's store for bargains. It will pay the people of Brookport, Joppa and Unionville to visit Spieldoch's store for bargains. Rev. J. H. Hilly, the Missionary passed through the city enroute to Villa Ridge, Ill. Mr. Boyd McCane, presented his wife last week, a modern cook stove "Peninsula". It is a very handsome piece of material and is considered a precious gift. Mr. McCane is a prosperous tailor and own one of the best homes in the city. Rev. Moody, of Ky. came over and preached a strong gospel sermon to the members of the First Baptist church at their evening service. Several of his members accompanied him. Mrs. Francis Smith, and sister Mrs. Amanda Stevenson visited their aunt in Peducah, Ky. Mr. Alex Starks is on the sick list. Mr. Luke Crosslyn, and two children left for Mound City Thursday. Mrs. Amanda Stevenson, returned to her home in Fnlton, Ky. after a fortnights visit with her sister Mrs. McClellan Smith. Mrs. Laura Tombs, received a telegram stating the death of her brother Mr. William Woods, who died in Ohio. The Gazette extends its deepest sympathy to the relatives of the deceased. Mr. and Mrs. George Long, of Belgrade, visited Miss Beatrice Edmunds of Unionville, who is very sick. The program rendered by the pupils of the High School Wednesday afternoon was splendid. Mrs. Edgar McCrary, and little son Joseph Edgar, of Brookport, spent a few days in the city this week. Mrs. Mary Robins, of Brookport was in the city this week. Billie and Jimmie Will Take Military Training. "I am mighty sorry, Uncle Dan, that this is your last night with us. Can't you stay longer? We boys are having a peach of a time," said Billie. "Well, if you get more out of it in the way of pleasure than I," said Uncle Dan, "you are going some." "Billie, I have been talking seriously with your father and mother about sending you to a military academy and they asked me to talk with you about it." "Whooopee!" Billie screamed, like a wild Indian. "Now, hold your horses," said Uncle Dan, "and listen to me. You know I sent my boy, Howard, to one of these schools for a year when he was about your age. He was narrow chested, stoop shouldered, rather loose joined; he had the big head and needed discipline and physical development. He was growing fast and I wanted him to be strong physically." "Sny, Uncle Dan," said Billie, "I believe your description of Howard fits me pretty well, eh?" "Well," said Uncle Dan, "to be frank I think it does; you need the same thing. Howard did not like it at first. I am told for a few weeks he had 'rough sledding,' but after he found that the only way was to obey orders, he caught the spirit of the institution and liked it. We did not see him for about six months, then he came home for a few days. We were astonished at his appearance. He had gained about 20 pounds in weight, his muscles were as hard as nails, he stood as straight as an arrow, he was courteous consider- B A A B A A Note the result of six months of military training. Compare lines A-A and B-B in cut. ate and manly. His awkwardness had disappeared. The change was wonderful and it was all to the good. Here is a photograph showing 'before and after taking', and I am sure no patient medicine advertisement could beat it. "Well, mother and I were delighted. That was ten years ago, and Howard says the year he spent at the military academy was the best year of his life. "Now," said Uncle Dun, with great earnestness, "when such training does so much good, makes better citizens and at the same time fits a man to defend his country, why should not Uncle Sam furnish this training at the government's expense? The government has the right to call anyone to serve in case of war, and without training, a man is worth nothing as a soldier. Uncle Sam has splendid new training camps that will soon be available for the purpose, therefore, here is double reason why the Chamberlain bill for compulsory military training should be passed at once, so that every boy physically fit may have this training and not leave it for his parents to pay for. On account of the expense, not one boy in 50 can take the training now. I am glad that you can do so. These big crops and big prices, I find, make the farmers rather 'cocky,' and that the best is demanded by them." Billie was up with the lark the next morning, more excited and enthusiastic than ever. He had a plan. He knew Jimmie owned a colt worth $100; that he would make almost another $100 on his potatoes if they turned out well, and that he had from his previous savings, bought a $100 Liberty bond. Billie's plan was to have Jimmie cash in and go with him. He was disappointed to find that Jimmie would still lack about $300 of having enough to see him through. His lip quivering, he said: "Tm mighty sorry to leave Jimmie." Uncle Dan was silent a moment or two, then he asked Bille to go down to the orchard and get him some apples to eat on the train. While he was gone, it was arranged that Uncle Dan and Mr. and Mrs. Graham would advance the money necessary so that Jimmie could go. When Bille returned he was told about it. He ran to the phone and called Jimmie, saying: "Come on over, run just as fast as you can. I've got the greatest news you ever heard." To Mrs. Cora Burton pany M. 8th IL, Inf. Captain A. Williams.....$2.25 Sergt. Charles Hall.....25 Corpl. Frederick D. White.....10 ** Charles S. Stone**.....10 ** Thos. J. R Wilson**.....10 ** Garfield Dallas**.....10 ** Aaron Blackwell**.....10 ** John Crabtree**.....1.00 ** Henry C Reid**.....00 Prvt. Harry Riley.....50 ** Bob Parks**.....35 ** Norris Turner**.....1.00 ** Ben Jones**.....50 ** Smittie Mays**.....10 ** William Bell**.....25 ** Joe Cochran**.....10 ** Odie Wiggins**.....10 ** George Duncan**.....25 ** Clarence Martin**.....20 ** Clyde Quals**.....10 ** Edward Madison**.....10 ** Edward Madison**.....10 ** Winstead Humphrey**.....10 ** Allie Rice**.....25 ** Roy Davy**.....30 ** Hiram Gleghorn**.....25 ** Harvey Carter**.....25 Cook Pete Miller.....15 Prvt. Hosea Stewart.....25 ** Lester Holland**.....25 ** Archie Scott**.....25 ** Ray Roberts**.....10 ** Clifford Carter**.....10 ** David Hartwell**.....10 ** Dellia Marsheh**.....10 ** Coy Crawford**.....10 ** Ell Smith**.....10 ** Edward Jones**.....10 ** Tobe Olive**.....10 ** George Dampton**.....10 ** Cornelius (Robinson)**.....125 ** Harley Thorp**.....15 Many thanks for your kindness, Mrs. Cora Burton Little Miss Necie Belle Duke, who was indisposed for a day or more is able to be at school again. Vienna Ill. Nov. 6. '17 Rev. J H, Hilly was with us Tuesday Nov. 7, and preached a soul stirring sermon from James 4:3, text Draw nigh to Cod, subject 'Near to God', all present seemed to have enjoyed it. Missionary Hilly will be with us again the first Sunday in Dec We pray God for his return. The Moderator will be with us on Monday night following the first Sunday. S. T. Olliver. Prow His Own Experiences From His Own Experiences. A west and school teacher told a funny one the other day. The teacher was attempting to drill the class in the use of the word "felt." She expected some one of the children to say "The ice felt cold" or "The stove felt hot," or something of the sort. She was much discouraged when one little alien who had raised his hand to volunteer a sentence said: "I felt downstairs."—Boston Post. Only One. Little Jack's mother showed him a letter from a "new aunt," who had attained to this relationship by marrying Jack's favorite uncle. "Mamma," said Jack innocently, as he laboriously spelled out the signature, "Belle Paine," "does sunny pronounce her front name in two syllables"—Lippiacott's. Broft In Study of Names From in Study or Nanny. To study out names may often bring a good deal of not only amusement, but positive instruction and education. Try it on your friends, or perhaps, better, your enemies. For then you can prove for yourself the old proverb (hereby invented on the spot). Tell me your name and I can tell you what your ancestors were. Fashions Little Changed. From the fresco paintings of women in Cretan palaces of the period about 2000 B. C., it is learned that the women of that time pinched in their waists, bad bounced or accordion plaited skirts, were an elaborate collure, shoes with high heels and hats which might have come from a Parisian hat shop, while one woman might be described at wearing a jupe culette. Good Advice. Since thou art not sure of a minute, to not throw away an hour — Franklin. Notice is hereby given that the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association according to the adjournment of the Board meetina at Unionville, last September will meet with the Shiloh Missionary Baptist church, Future City. Thursday before the 4th Sunday in November. We are praying for a great meeting, and invite all the members to join us at that time and place in a spirit of meckness and prayer, Prepare good strong gospel sermons and come prepared to bombard Satan's camp and Sin as never before. Cry aloud and spare not, and make this meeting worthy of the name in every particular. To the Ministers. Let each minister come prepared to do his christian duty, to give liberally for the expense of the meeting, to be able to do this have your church to send not less than $1 00 by you or in a letter for said purpose. To the Churches Let's be all that word "Missionary" stands for. Be true to the cause for which Jesus died, and think of the foot prints of the Baptists stained with blood, from John the Baptist and through all the ages until now for the principles set forth in the Bible and send up 5c per member this quarter for the missionary. We have a man out on field looking out for the waste places and his family is looking to him, while he is depending on you. Do all you can for the District and State work this year. I know you are loyal to Christ and your Association. Commence now to collect your money. Let us go through the gates, gather up the stones and lift up a Standard for the people Yours in the cause. SPARTA. ILL Editor Gazette:- It is so pleasing to say some thing from time to time through the columns of your worthy paper concerning our church and S. S. Our Sunday School was opened at usual time Sunday morning with a good attendance. The lesson was reviewed by Bro. Wm. Macklin, and remarks by Rev. M. E. Parnell. Our pastor, Eld. P. B. French read Prob. 11 and Rev. D. G. Hutson, preached a strong sermon from Mark 13:33. Prayer and praise service in the afternoon. At 3:30 Rev. Parnell, delivered a short sermon from Mark 14:14. The Lord's supper was administered by the pastor. At 7:30 Rev. Parnell, delivered a strong sermon from Joshua 2:2 The sewing circle will meet at the residence of Mrs Anna Owens, Mrs. D. Browning, prsident. The golden leaf club, will meet at the home of Mrs. Birdie Terry Mrs. Ida Cushingberry, presiding. The carnation club, will meet at the residence of Mrs. Sallie Williams, with Mrs. Malinda Foster president. Mrs. D. Browning is on the sick list. Albert Meridish is under a physician this week. J. J. Taylyr. Household Philosopher Household Philosopher. "Strange what a difference there is," said the household philosopher, "between things we need and things we want. There are many things we need in the house, but never can find the money for, while somehow we can always find the money for things we want that we personally fancy." The blank pages of the Gazette are caused by reason of American Press Association with whom we had a contract to furnish inside pages selling out to the Western Newspaper Union without giving us time to arrange with the other company. We will be able to give you better service shortly. Notice. To the Ministers, Deacons and Membres composing the Institute and Executive Board of the East Mt, Olive Baptist Association Notice is hereby given that the Institute and the executive Board of the East Mt, Olive Baptist Association is called to meet with the Antioch Baptist church of Metropolis, Ill., on Thursday before the 2nd Sunday in Nov. 17. Pastors are urged to rally with their churches and have them to send us at least five cent as per our agreement, to help support our missionary this is one phase of our work and duty that have been neglected by all of us for more than two years, let's wake up and take up the slack, come ourselves and bring our churches to that point of duty, that no part of our work will to suffer on the part of our neglect. We are also calling attention to the fact, all pastors identified with East Mt, Olive Baptist Association are members of the Executive Board and are expected to send $1 to help defray the expenses of the meeting. My Dears, you should not expect the brethren to take care of these board meetings, and pay their travelling expenses to attend to your district work, the district should pay these expenses, and the district will pay if we pastors will do our duty in putting it properly before our churches. Let us see to it, that our Board meeting at Metropolis is worthy of note, both spiritually and financially. Let us make the Second Sunday in November one hundred dollar day in Metropolis at the Antioch Baptist church. I am respectfully yours. Just as we ready to leave for train Friday for Murphysboro we received notice that they could not entertain the S. S. Instititte, on the account of the open condition of the building. It was too late to notify the other officers. We trust herealter any church or school that cannot care for the meeting will notify at least ten days before the date so we can arrange with some other church and school. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Ministers and Deacon's Union will meet with the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association with the Shiloh Baptist church, Future City. Thursday before the 4th Sunday in November, and we hope each member of board will be present. Klder S. H. Bratt Mrs. Mae Woods, the wife of Willie Woods, went to Mound City, Saturday. Mesdames. Della Lyons, Ida M. Mayes, and Mae Woods, were Paducah visitors last Friday. Applied Learning The Absent-Minded Professor—"My tailor has put one button too many on my vest. I must cut it off. That's funny. now there's a buttonhole too many. What's the use of arithmetical—Sourts