Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZEITE NEGROES' RIGHTS DEFENDED BY MRS. KATHERINE GOULD How the Gulls Saved People from Starvation During Knee Days SEA GULL MONUMENT On Mormon Temple Block - Salt Lake City SEA GULL MONUMENT On Mormon Temple Block, Salt Lake City No event in Western history awakened more interest than the epiphane of the Crietkes and the prevailed Guils. It occurred in 1848, when done Salt Lake City, the earliest settlement in the Rocky Mountain region upon one year ago. The so-called "Uls" was the not even a village at that time; it was by a little more than a camp, consisting of said a log-and-mud fort, enclosing huts, cackle and hundred inhabitants. Most of these Gauls followed immediately after the Pioneers, who, with Brigham Young, their coach leader, arrived on the shores of the Great Salt Lake in July 1848. They returned to The Missouri River to bring more of fields their migrating people to their new but home among the mountains, and those who remained here were anxiously They awaunting the results of their first invasion to the desert and make the selves alike to blossom. Thoroughly alarmed, the community—men, women and children—murshaled themselves to fight the ravenous foe. Some went through the fields, killing the crickets, but crushing much of the cattle. The farmers, turned water into the trenches and drove and drowned therein to the black devourers. Others beat LIFE'S DEMANDS Worthy individuals, unless we ourselves are worthy individuals we cannot enfluence our fellow men with the idea. In order for our race to become great we must possess those qualities that are uplifting to humanity. We should practice the habit of promptness to duty, the habit of saving. If we desire racial success we must feel the need of those qualities for enduring individual success. We should realize that without the aid of our fellow man we cannot succeed alone. Together we stand divided we fall. If our race cannot form the habit of working together it will be shut out from the higher joys of life, and we must stand doomed to gaze in hopeless sorrow, at the success gained by others yet de- them back with clubs and brooms, or burned them in fires. Still the crickets prevailed. Despite all that could be done by the settlers, their hope of a harbored vantage vanishen—a harbor which itself is a harbor. They were rescued, as they believed, by a miracle—a greater miracle than is said to have saved Rome, when the cackling of geese reused the slumbering city in time to be back the invading army, when it seemed as if nothing could stay the destruction, great flocks of gulls appeared, filling the air with their white wings and plaintive cries. The army, in turn, they porousely self-selves, disgusted, and again traumatized the white gulls upon the black crickets, like hosts of heaven and hell contending, until the pests were vanquished and the people saved. The birds then the grateful settlers to shed tears of joy over their timely deliverance. A season of sorrow followed, but no fatal famine and before the worst came, the glad people celebrated, with a praise of the settlers. The gull is still to be seen in the vicinity of the Great Salt Lake. The wanton killing of these birds was made punishable by fire. Rome had her sacred gulls, forever sent messages that saved the Pilgrims—Orson F. Whitney. To commemorate the above incident, a sea gull monument has been completed and unveiled upon Temple Block. For several years the erection of such a monument had been contemplated, and a few years ago, Mahouri M. Yolouni, Yolouni Leader, Brigham Young, submitted a design which was accepted by the First Presidency and he was authorized to proceed with the work. The weighting twenty tons, rests upon a concrete foundation. From the base rises a round column of granite fifteen feet high, surmounted by granite globes. Two feet of bronze rest upon the granite ball. The birds weigh about 500 pounds and the stretch of the wings, from tip to tip, is eight feet. From base, in relief sculpture, the Sea Gull story is told; the arrival and early movements of the Pioneers; the threatened devastation from the crickets' invasion and the pioneers' first attack. Of fourth nature is the title of the monument. It is simple—too much narration would have spoiled it: "SEA GULL MONUMENT, ERECTED IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF THE MERCY OF GOD TO THE MORMON PIONEERS." nied to us. We must therefore be possessed with a firm mind amid unfavorable surroundings. Let us take this as a motto for our race. We shall unite and grow large. There is one subject of note that confronts us as a race Thus, Emotionalism. As a rule we act only when our emotions are aroused. Let us realize that in co-operative enterprises and business we cannot wait for the spirit of work etc. to be pumped into us. To be successful we must sometimes work in misery, work with a will, and vim to reach the good things in store for us. Let us all set to the task of developing character let us be firm of heart and honor the begar because of his honesty, over the man who has accumulated wealth in a dishonest way. Unless our race has developed men of an honest character, what might be progress, will in the end prove a disaster. Whenever one of a race serves as a representative and is laboring for our common good, we should give him all our honest support. I believe more of this race should be willing to follow for it is in need of good following, this necesitates wise leadership, all members of a race should strive to lead wisely where they are due to follow. Let not personal differences be dragged into public affairs, have ability to put these aside and work harmoniously to getter for good of the race. We should do away with the spirit of jealously. Our race is full of enviousness and prejudice toward each other. We do not realize how much the race is kept back because of such feelings. The thing that will add power to the race is power to unite with each other. Not until the Negroes can be moved to action by what they read will the race begin to be marvelous. Each one of us should feel a personal responsibility for the good name and welfare of our people. We should act as we would if the whole responsibility rested upon me alone. The strong of the race should be willing to assist the weak. If there is a member who has fallen by the way the strong should reach down and lift him up. The churches should extend him a hand of aid. Help him to know that it is never too late to do good. A nation can do nothing better than to prepare for the coming generation. A regard for the welfare of coming generations demands that the women be surrounded with protection, respect, and kindliness. Every man who acts nobly toward any woman is aiding the life of our race. To succeed as a race we must move up out of the age of the voice, the age of personal appeal, and live in an age where an idea can enfluence to action by whatever route it drifts one's way. Chris Walbright Announces. In this issue of the Gazette will be found the announcement of Chris Walbright, as a candidate for County Commissioner. Mr. Walbright, is a citizen of Joppa, and owns one of the largest grocery stores in that city. He was appointed by the Commissioners a few months ago to finish the unexpired term of Wiley Nix who departed this life. Mr. Walbright is well qualified and will give justice to all concerned it elected. Consider his claims before casting your vote. United States Post Office Office of the Postmaster General Washington, D. C. On and after April 1, 1918, parcels for members and individuals connected with the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe shall not be accepted for mailing or dispatched unless they contain such articles only as are being sent at the written request of the addresses, approved by his regimental or higher commander or an executive officer of the organization with which he is connected. Such parcels must bear the following endorsement under the name and address of the sender: "This parcel contains only articles sent at approved addresses, which is inclosed." The approved written request shall be inclosed in the parcel. Subscribe for The Gazette holding on to himself NEGROE'S RIGHTS DEFENDED BY MRS. KATHERINE GOULD The former Mrs. Howard Gould, now Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould, who is in Chicago to attend the National party convention next week, explains that the party is made up of radicals, former Progressives, Prohibitionists, and others whose aim is democracy in government, in industry and in international relations. Among the well known persons affiliated with it are John Spargo of New York, J. G. Phelps Stokes, and Upton Sinclair. Mrs. Gould has been brought into the limelight recently because she spoke in support of Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, a Negro candidate for Congress in the Twenty-first Congressional District. "I see nothing unusual in my speaking at a meeting in support of Mr. Ransom." Mrs. Goul said. "We are supposed to be a democratic people. We are quite willing to allow the Negroes to go into this war for democracy, to put on the uniform of the United Settles army and give their lives for our country, but if we are to be a real democracy there is as much reason for permitting a Negro to sit in Congress as there is for allowing him to die for his country. Mrs. Gould stated that her interest in the colored people was not based on the fact that her people came from the South. "I myself was born in Illinois," she said, "although my family came from Clemmonsville, N. C. I am interested in the Negro be cause I feel that he has been asked to give and has not been given a square deal in return." CAPTURED IN INDIANA BROUGHT BACK BY SHERIFF SEIRK. Rev. Jas. G. Miller, who was at one time the pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church, this city and while here played a confidence game with Mrs. Mary Blackwell, by pretending marrying her in St. Louis, Mo. He had her sell her property and give him the money. Then the same Rev. Miller took her to Louisianna and placed her on a ship and sent her to Cuba, but he still remained in the U. S. Later, he masked and laughed at her calamity. Through the goodness of God Mrs. Blackwell returned to this city, but nothing could be heard of Rev. Miller. Having been at large for five years, he was captured at Indianapolis, Ind., where he was pastoring. The Sheriff returned with him Tuesday p. m. and landed him in the county jail to await the action of the Grand Jury. MARION The W. E. & M. society of Paul Chapel Baptist chuch, gave a church rally Sunday April 7th. The speakers for the day were Rev. J. D. Davis, our pastor; Rev. Lee, f Dyersburg, Tenn., Rev. Madison, o Freeman, Ill. Money raised was $21.10 President Sister Sarah Price, Sister Minnie Sanders, Secretary, 1008 S. Morde St. UNITY BAPTIST RALLY IN BROOKPORT SUNDAY. Pastor McCrary, Elated. Total of $91.10 Realized. Sunday broke the record in the little city of Brookport, among the churches. In 30 days two tribes raised $91.10 for the Unity Baptist church. 11:00 a.m. Covenant meeting; many souls testified for Christ. 3:00 p.m the pastor, Rev J. B. McCrary, preached to a large congregation and administered the Lord's Supper. 8:45 Rev Edgar McCrary, the son of pastor McCrary preached to a good audience. The music was interesting Mrs. Edgar McCrary performed at the instrument. Mesdames Mamie Maxwell, and Ida Martin, captains of the two tribes reported; Mrs. Maxwell, reported $50.00, Mrs. Martin $39.10, Contributed by collection to Rev. Edgar McCrary, $2. Total from all sources $91.10. The members and friends are rejoicing over their success. Rev. J. H. Hilley, the Dis't. Missionary, is preaching a few nights this week, beginning Tuesday. Board Meeting A Success Much Interest Manifested The Mt. Olive Baptist Executive Board and Ministers' and Deacons Urion convened Thursday and Friday of last week with the 2nd Baptist church, Centralia. Rev. Carter, the efficient pastor. Thursday, the president of Ministers' and Deacons Union, Rev. S. H. Prutti, of Duquoin, called the meeting to order. Interest high. Discussion by various ministers of the District. At 8:00 Rev. W. P. Washington, of Mt. Vernon, pastor of the Central Baptist church, Centralia, and moderator of the East Mt. Olive Baptist association, preached a strong sermon to a large audience. Friday a. m., the president of the W. E. £ M. Society, Mrs. M. J. Blake opened the meeting, after a lengthy discussion on "Making Baptists," the president then introduced Mrs. Bettie Wilkerson, president of the W. M. Society of the General Baptist State Association of Illinois, who made an impression upon her hearers. She brought greetings from the East Mt. Olive Executive Board. Friday afternoon, the moderator Rev. J. B. McCrary, of Metropolis, editor of the Metropolis Gazette, called the Executive Board to order. Devotionals by Revs. Parnell, and French. Several of the ministers made good points in their addresses. Round Table talk. At 8:00 the moderator introduced the Rev. Joseph W. Harris, pastor of the St. Paul Baptist church, Duquoin, who preached an eloquent sermon, Subject. The Divinity of Christ. Many amens were heard. One sinner came forward for prayer. Rev. Edgar McCrary, offered a fervent prayer. Centralia, made every delegate and visitor, welcome and throws wide her doors to the brethren at any time. The collection for Thursday and Friday was $42.50. Thus closed one of the greatest Executive Board meetings of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Several remained over Sunday and the full report not given. The Pastor of the First Baptist church together with his good wife Mrs. Mollie Moody, enjoyed CITY JUDGE SMITH MEETS WITH ACCIDENT Late Saturday afternoon on 4th and Ferry, sts. the City Judge, Robt. N. Smith met with an accident; being run over by an automobile, driven by Leslie Elliott, the youngest son of J. M Elliott, the well known furniture dealer. Mr. Smith, was hastened to the Walbright Hospital where he was given medical attention, which met with no success and at 12:30 a.m. succumbs to the Great Monster Death. Mr. Smith, was city Judge of Metropolis for fourteen years; always polite and courteous and will be missed by his many friends of this city. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow lodges. The funeral was attended Tuesday afternoon at the Congregational Church before a large crowd of sorrowing friends. To mourn his demise he leaves an aged mother, a weeping widow and many sad friends. a very pleasant, beneficial, storm and donation party, Thursday evening April 4th. The party was gotten up by Mrs. Ruth Nichols, but other members followed and brought something. While the pastor Rev. Moody, with his companion were enjoying a pleasant call from Mrs. Rachel Shannon, they heard the tramping of many feet and many voices singing, and they sang as if it had been a new song. The words of the song were. These shall be showers of blessings. The pastor arose and opened the door, 35 or 40 persons walked in, singing as they came, each one hod a load. The doors of the large dining room being opened they marched to the table and deposited their packages. There was on the table, flour, meal, rice, syrup, jellies, peas, beans, sugar, meat, potatoes, soda, soap, bluing, canned fruit, towels, and quite a sum of money After a few remarks by the pastor and wife, we were led in prayer by the pastor, and the stormers left for their homes leaving smiles and thanks. Among those who were present and donated were as follows: Mesdames Mattie Fossie, Lula Barnes, Ruth Nichols, Benie Jackson, Rachel Shannon, Minnie Newell, Amanda Barnard, Vienna Ford, Mattie Henry, Lee B. Duke and children, Minerva Upshaw, Ollie Walker, M. J. McCrary, Celia Thomas, Adelaide McCraay, Lucy Murray, Lillie Towles, Princess Bell, Millie Griggs, Jennie Cowper, Luella Gunn, Rosa Payne; Misses Helen Buchanan, Izora Rodgers, Norlie Parks, Messrs Geo, Tombs, Will Finney, Rev. Berry Thomas, Edd Young. Remember, the paper is $1.50 per year. The paper has taken an other raise, postage will be higher, 30 for stamps and 20 for post cards, please pay up. Mrs. Minnie Buchanan, left last week to join her husband in East St. Louis, who has employment there. PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. MeTROVOLIS, - - + + = ULL MAS. M. J. MoCRARY, MANAGER. J.B. MoOnaxy, Epirox FRIDAY APRIL 12; 1948 Office oth and Pearl Streets, Me- tropolis, Illinois Enterered as second-class mail mat- ti,at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. eRAddrose ait communications 10 J B.Mo- CRAB, Pearl St, Mgtropa)is,f —<—<—<< The names and addresses of contrib- © ors must be Known to us in evey in- tance, in order to secure publication. 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Cummings, as a cand date for Sheriff of Massae Coun- ty, Ill, supject to the Rupubflean Primary September 1, 1918, For County Clerk. We are authorized to antiounce Hen- ry Morrow, as a candidate for the nomination for County Clerk, on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. Assessor and Treasurer. Wenee authorized to announce Join Kotter, ssa candidate for Assensor and Treasure® of Mussae County [Minois, subject to the Repab- dean Primary September 1, 1916 Assessor and Treasurer We are sutborized to announce. El- mer Brown, as a candidate for Asses- sorand Treasurer of Massae County, subject to the Republican Primary Sept, Ith. County “Superintendent. ‘ We are authorized to announce T. F. MeCatrhey, as acandidate for the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools, of Massac County, Il-, on the Republican Ticket at the Septem- der Primary election. ‘We are authorized to announce F. C. Prowdley, asa candidate for the nom- ination for County Superintendent of Schools on the Republican ticket at the September Primary electidn. FOR ALDERMAN SOMN'S-ANDERSON, ns 4 candidate for ree Glestign, for Aldermen of the Firat, Ward Wiection’ ‘Tueday Apeit th 908 | (Ws hd ‘sstuortied ta! aisource thant Or- iRsaen aie lomMiota tor torment ot) (he Wise Ward, Blection Tuceday April 16 eras candidate for/Aldermany of the ‘Fired Ward. Hlection Tuesday April 6ph 1918, FOR COMMISSIONER ‘We are authorized to announce the name of Chris Walbright, as a candi- date for County Commissioner. Elect. jon Septemben, 11th. Mrs. Minnie Cook, has return- ed from Grand Rivers, Ky. Rew, Wm.» Moody, has moved his family from Belmont, Mo. to ‘this city where they will reside, “The Gazette welcomes their com- ing, Mr. Larry Rodgers, of Padu- ‘cah, Ky. visited his wife Satur- day and Sunday, Subscribe for Gazette. $100 Reward, $100. ‘The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has bebs able to cure in all its. stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's catarah cure is the oely postive cure now now known to the medical fraternity, catarrh he- ing a constitutional disease, requires a ronstitutional treatment, Hall's ca- tarrh is taken internally, acting direct- ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destioying the foundation of the Sa, giving ‘the patient strength by Huilding up the ‘constitution and assisting nature in do- ‘ing 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 & 0., Tole- do, 0. > Sold by all Druggists, 5c Take Hall's Family Pills for consti | pation. im every home ia the city with in 30 days. Will you help u neighbor? Special inducement: willbe given. Let every reade help us to get subscribers Buile up your Race Enterprise. The Gazette has just receivec ancther lot of new type faces anc other material which adds muct to the output of the work of the office We deserve your patron. age. We havea full line of cards Letter Heads, Envelopes and oth. er material, Let us do some ot your work Mrs. Ollie Walker, of Evans- ville, Ind is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs Millie Griggs. Fried Fish every day at the Grand Leader Cate Mrs Elsie Campbell, and grandson, Percy McCallister, have returned from St. Louis, Mo. where they witnessed the marriage of the latters sister Miss Libbie McCallister, of this cily to Mr: Charles Martin, of St. Louis. We wish them a nappy married life Several of the Massac Co Teachers attended the Teacher's meeting at Carbondale, last-week They report a very interesting wecting. The main feature was the address mace by Ex Presi- dent Tait Mrs. Georgia Jchason, of Indi ana Harbor, Ind. is in the city visitin3’ Ler parenrs, Mr. ard Mrs. John Reeder Dr. Neville, Nominated. We learn that Dr. J. L. Neville. has been nominated for the impor- tant position, as President of the Educational Hoard of Metropolis, llinois. * Dr. Neville is not seeking. the office, but the good people of Me- tropolis thinks he is the man for the place. They have the. good Doctor in the race on his merits. He has been a citizen of Metrop- olis for nine years, coming here a perfect stranger, and now he has friends without measure. Many of the industries that came to the city are by his efforts and toil Now is the time to reciprocate and elect a good man to this position. Schcolelection, Aprile Consider his claim before, casting 4 vote. pi HARRISBURG Please give space in your paper to say a fewwords. Rev. Green was with us Sunday, $.S. met at 9:30'with’ good attendance, We had churen service Sunday morning. but not many were pres- ent. Preaching at the usual time by Rev. Smith ‘ Sunday evening Rev. Brown, preached. text found in Matt. 24: 6, he showed himself to be an a- ble preacher of the Association. It was felt byiall. Since the quarantine has been lifted ou Pastor hasn't come yet, but we look for him next month. (ETROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, IL SPARTA _ Y. —=—- ey et egy ee eee eee Mr, Editor, Pam very much animated indeed to write through your good paper. : We were bless with a fine ‘Raster last Sunday, Our S. S$ as opened as usual ary:30 a.m and avery interesting review was manifested to each class by. their teachers, afterwhich the lesson ‘was pointedly reviewed by the ‘Supt., Wm Macklin. After this Me Ida Cushingberry, the S. S. missionary made her report and [as placed on file At 11:00 a.m. Rev, M. E. Parnell, preached a very_interest- ing sermon from Rev. 2:4—Nev- ertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy jfiret love AtGo'clock p.m., the S. § reassembled for Easter progam exercise under the auspices of Mrs Besie Barnhill, and Miss Rachel Smith. Miss Louise Browning. | The program opened as follows : Song by S$. S ; Victory Prayer by . J.J. Taylor Trio by Rachel Smith, Willie B Browning, Everlyn Dabney Recitation by Mabel Nance Recitation Margarét Taylor Dialogue by Anna Smith and Mabel ‘Nance Song by class 3. “*Fix your eyes upon. the cross’* Recitation by Hazel Clark. Recitation by Evelyn Dabney Recitatation by Leslie Watson Song b¥ class 4th : / “Little Stars" Recitation by Almond Morrison Recitation by 4. ; oS aise Beatrice Brown'ng Recitation hy Willie Ethel Nance: Dialogue by class 3 . Closing song, **Rise and follow, Jesus.” Aftetwhich Miss Mabel | Nance \and Anna M. Smith, with the assistance of Bro, D. B. Barn hill, came forward and lifted a! collection of $3.31. In the ean time the hour arrived for preach- ing and Rev. P. B. French, as- cended the rostrom’ preached A soul's stirring sermon suitable: for! the occasion from Luke 22 | Money collected from all sourées was $13.81 Mrs. Jennie Johnson, arrived from Memphis, Tenn., to be at the bedside of her sister Anng Qwens who" has been confined to her bed for two months from pa- ralysis Mrs,. Ida” Cushingberry will leave today for St, Louis, in route for Terre Haute, Ind., for an in- definte stay. ° Mr. and Mrs. Overall, left last Saturday for Brownville, Tenn., on a visit of three or four weeks. Mrs. Minnie Wheeler of Str Louis, Mo., is visiting her parents Rev. P. B. French and wife. Rey. H. J, Hardison, the pas- tor of the A. M. E. church was called to Cairo, last’ Thursday by telegram’ on the account of his wife's déath. Se en Oe Re ~ (eer | te ee oY ] * WN N pee died) AAR R FOR clothes that Lege ARE | fit your forn Pibssigd IN a eae a eg Sik | }| and follow the ROR movetnent of your eee? Lig) tara Pa eahee folios it ye i ais Cal , our famous Chicago ee ehh A BE re Nef oo aa ap DA i GV; peer [FI || TSAR ats ~~ i wm 2 MWe Atwhateverprice Ue he ARN rs o. you pay for the i BA 5? BRARAGE woolens you select, || mG if MAIN) the cost will be |} 1 ae 4 m many dollars below i a what the average i | _& A wailae Would aie Gen | (5 fr equal quality. i ame. x: y oe _) —_ aml . ho Be measured now. | i Je . | cas va \ t mi 2 i Be \ a % f | pe? ? { zi } Pat at Pd THE QUALITY STORE ¥ wi Notice To.all circles of the East Mount Olive Association: . By order of the President you are hereby notified to send> to the President Mrs. M. J. O'Connor, Carbondale, Lil. $2.50 for her ex- pense to the State Association, which convenés in Chicago, on May 22, 1918. Dear sisters, the time is drawing near and we must be up and doing, as we want to send our President to the Associ- ation, M. J. O'Connor, Pres. Ruth Rowly, Sec, Don't forget the Grand Mrs. Bettie Wilkerson, Leaker Cafe, 901 Pearl St., of Mt. Vernon, Ili. just opened to the public. President of the W. E. & M. Mrs. M. J. McCrary, Mgr. General at State Conventoin of MMinois. Page Two ONLY A FEW | MORE DAYS | | The Big Bankrupt | Sale of the | | PUGH GO°S. STOCK | Will Soon Be Over | The Stock has been badly depleted, | Some Lines Entirely Sold Out But There Still Remains Several Hundreds of Dollars Worth of Good Merchandise | That Must Be Sold and Quickly Too | Gome nom before the goods | you want are gone | | 6. E. ROSS & COMPANY Place of sale, Pgh Gompany’s Store Upper Market St. ree ee APPEAL. What a.man sees depends up- op several thir Tis the mind alone that sees.and hears. Our Spiritual staté as well as our phy- al condition enfluences our vis- our interest, and opportuni- ties in Hie. So ictus concentrate our best spititusl power in inter- est of our Woman's auxiliary of the General Missivpary Baptist State Association Yur next session will be held with the Salem Baptist church Chicago. IN. with Eld. J M. Hay- Wood pastgr, May, 21 and. 2and We purpose to form plans where- by | Baptistlaged \ Ministers. will have homes alter years of toil, The Executive staff and co-labor- ‘ets are trying under God to do jthe will of Him who sees all things In Our third anawal set- |ting, a recommendation cfiered that a special effort be taken on the filth Sundays in Septem- ber ard Dee tyt7 to help. te State fund. One circle responde ed Sisters. we must de more work, "SUCCESS" is the word that should he stamped in big letters onthe mind of every Baptist im the state of Illinois, There is ne question but that we must be sue- oesstul, tor God has promised to fight the battle if we do our part. We insist that each circle send up something for the needle de- partment. Pastors, see tu it that your members help in this noble cause by sending a representative with financial help to our 4th an- nual setting of the State Associ ation. Not only send some one, but come yourself and help make the setting a grand one. In God's name let me appeal to you. _M.B Taylor, Pr: RR See. ae Officers of Ministers' Alliance. resident; ..... Elder ..... C. W. Norment, Carbondale Vice President W. P. Washington, Mt. Vernon Recording Secretary, ..... J. B. McCrary, Metropolis Corresponding Secretary ..... J. D. Davis, Colp Treasurer ..... H. C. Armstead, Pulaski Vigilant Committee Elder Wm..... Young, Joppa " D. Partish, Md. City " S. H. Pruitt, Duquoin " F. Bomar, Cairo " P. B. French, Sparta " Thos. Morris Mefropolis " A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis Any one writing to this office on private matter and requiring an answer must enclose a stamp. LYNGHED IN COURT YARD Louisiana Mob Not Deceived by Story Suspect Had Been Removed. Monroe, La, March 16.—The body of George McNeel, one or two colored men suspected of implication in the assault of a young white woman here a few days ago, was found hanging to a tree in the court house yard early today. It was stated at the sheriff's office that the sheriff and his deputies had started in automobiles for Shreveport with McNeel and John Richards, the other suspect. Elder J. B. McCrary. Editor and Publisher of The Gazette. and Cor. Sec'y. of General Baptist State Association Golconda, March 25, 1618. We wish to call attention to a resolution passed in the W. E. & M. Circle during the Association, held with the Shiloh Baptist church Murphysboro, Aug 1917 The Ladies in their annual session veed to represent their Mission Circle, in the Women's State work in Chicago, which meeting convenes on Wednesday before the 4th Sunday in May 1918 thru the President sister M. J. O'Connor. The resolution was to the effect that each circle contribute so much for the expenses of the president. We are writing this notice to remind the circles of their obligations. May we not suggest that each circle take the matter under advisement at once. Sisters we cannot afford to overbook our written obligation. Let us say nothing about the supposed hard times. There never was so much of the Lord's money in circulation. Say the right thing, and do the right thing and the money will come. We have just had a conference with the president, Sister Alma Berry she says the president can rely on her circle for $2. to assist the president. The Mt. Pensant Circle is one of the smallest in the district. If others will contribute in proportion the amount will be raised very readily. May we not suggest to the brethren that did not attend the Executive Board meeting which met in Centralla, on Wednesday before the 2nd Sunday, that in as much as you failed to attend the Board meeting; and failed to send a communication with the $1., we may add in this connection, that you may have been hindered by circumstances over which you had no control. If this suggestion is not too far reaching, you will please send the $1. to the president to assist in defraying her expenses to and from the meeting. A number of the circles contributed to the expenses of the Executive Board meeting. Brethren, we must not neglect this matter. "The winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of the is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; etc. "Yes let us rise and be doing." Will some brother respond, if he thinks this right? Jo Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern Illinois You are invited by the Unity Missionary Baptist church, Brookport, to hold your second meeting with their church, on Thursday and Friday before the 4th Sunday in April. The Minister's are requested and urged to meet on the above named date. Come prepared to do some constructive work. Notify the Sec. so he can arrange. Let the Committee on program for the great State Association prepare for the great meeting in Chicago in May. We want to get them in the hands of churches and pastors at an early date. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL Metropolis, Ill. Dec. 1917. To whom it may concern: The Metropolis Gazette will begin its twentieth year in March 1918. In celebration of its twentieth anniversary the Editor has decided to publish a special edition devoted to the interest of the Churches, Schools, Lodges, City, County and State officials. There fore we take this method to ask any and all that desires to make this paper a success to send by the bearer at once your cut and manuscript to the above named office to be printed in this special edition. To the merchants in the city your ads will be printed in the latest type and borders. We are offering to the merchants special pages at special prices. No ad will cost more than 100 per inch. Our slogan is 1000 subscribers by June 1st. Will you do all in your power to encourage this effort and help to build up one good Race paper in this the Southern end of the grand old State of Illinois? The Gazette is 19 years old now and it is well noted for the past record it has made in spite of its hard kicks and it is destined to be the leading Negro paper of the day. We are rather early, but to make this move a success, we must work now. As the children of Israel was commanded to move onward, we have received the command from our race and friends and our determinations are "To get up and get there. J. B McCrary, Editor. Notice. To the Women of the Educational and Mission Society of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Notice is hereby given that the meeting has been changed from Thursday before the 1st Sunday in June, with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Harrisburg, to Thursday before the 1st Sunday in April with the 2nd Baptist Church, Centralia. Hope to have a full representation. Yours in Christ, M. Hudgins, Cor. Sec'y. 2809 Commerical, Ave. Cairo, Ill. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Woman's Educational and Mission Society of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, that there will be a meeting held at the 2nd Baptist church Duquoin, III., Thursday before the First Sunday in June 1918 unless the time is extended by the Moderator and the church, and in such case, due and timely notice will be given. Space will be given for the women to transact such business as they see fit in this meeting. We sincerely hope that all will observe the golden opportunity for doing good. Come prepared to influence some one to do more one to do more actual work. Bring your sweet spiritual papers, and bring somt money also. Let us strive to do well the work assigned to our hands. Let us shine out above ignorance, superstition and prejudice. Let us strive to be a factor in the great world encouraging education and thrift, lift up the fallen, care for the distressed, comfort the sorrowing and make this district a beacon light for all who are groping in darkness. Your servant for Christ, M. Hudgins, 1209 Commercial Ave. Cairo, Ill. Page Three Notice. 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 Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist church, Duquoin, Thursday before the 1st Sunday in June 1918 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 partioular. She will always take care of you and treat you right. D. H. Young staple and Fancy Groceries Soda Fountain in Connection which will be in running Order for our many Satisfied Customers April 1st. A nice clean place for every one. General Merchandise 525 Comick St. Phone 453-R Centralia Illinois. 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. J. B. McCrary. Moderator. AN APPEAL. My dear co-laborers:—Your attention is now called to the Woman's auxiliary of the General Baptist State Association of Ill.. We received a letter from our National Corresponding Secretary Mrs. M. B Fuller, stating that the stamp report is falling short of last year. Of course this should not be. The correspondence has increased 100 per cent since the close of the Convention, besides the increase in postage such conditions handicapped in mailing out literature to the different fields of labor This real bargain offer is open to you and your friends on the following bases only: You and they are to receive the paper via rural or star route mail delivery-or at a post office where there is no Daily Globe-Democrat news dealers. The regular price of the Daily Globe-Democrat, without Sunday, is $5.00 per year. A special rural route rate on yearly subscriptions only, of $3.00 per year is made. You can cut that special price to only $2.50 per year IF YOU SEND IN TWO OR MORE OTHER SUBSCRIPTIONS PLUS YOUR OWN, AT ONE TIME, WITH MONEY ORDER FOR AT LEAST $7.50. I appeal to each Department, each church and Sunday School to solicit a penny collection for the stamp donation and forward same to my address at an early date M. B. Taylor, Colp, Ill. and I will forward the same to Mrs. M. A. B. Fuller our N. Cor. Sec. up to date I have received from Mt. Zion Dewmaine, $3.15 You well Know the Innumerable Merits of the Always Reliable Globe-Democrat It is sold on its value as a real newspaper, a great faet newspapers. It is believed in. For 65 years the Globe Democrat has been recognized throughout its great territory as the ONE SUPREME NEWSPAPER—honored for its reliability, its fearlessness, its honesty, its adherence to its high principles. Sister E. C. Long, Centralia $1.15 and Mt. Olive, Colp 15cts, same has been forwarded to our Secretary. Let me urge you to apply promptly as the work is in need to be circulated over the field. Any one so desiring may get the annual address of Sister Fuller for 10cts each at her office 900 E 10th St. Austin Tex. The womeu of Ill. have pledged themselves to raise $100.00 for the Theological Seminary and training school located at Nashville Tenn. $25 00 for Foreign mission: It will be necessary for women to rally as never before to enable us to meet our obligation. THE DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT INCLUDING SUNDAY, IS $7.50 PER YEAR. If you are entitled to receive the daily at the rural route rate and also wish the GREAT SUNDAY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT you may send your subscription to the DAILY INDLUDING SUNDAY, at the special price of $5.50 for one year. Or you may send a complete club of three or more, DAILY INCLUDING SUNDAY, at the net club rate of $4.75 for each yearly subscription. No subscriptions accepted at the special rate for less than one year. You are aware of the pending advance in postage retes. You are advised as to the constantly increasing cost of production. You realize the danger in delay. *SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW—TODAY! Mrs. M. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec The Globe-Democrat Co., Publishers St. Louis, Mo. Elder J. H. Hilly, Missionary for Mt. Olive Baptist Association postoffice address, is Colp, Ill. Extra Ordinary Notice. To the Missionary Baptist women of Illinois: Dear Co-workers in the Master's Vineyard:—I have been silent but not asleep, realizing the shortness of time we shall be expected to meet each other in our State Association which will convene with Rev. Dr Haywood and his good people of the Salem Baptist church Chicago, on Tuesday before the fourth Lord's day in May. I thought I had better let you know that we are looking forward to that eventful day with great hope in spite of the severe winter and the quietness of our people about the work. Dear co-workers it is high time that we were at our Father's business; every avenue is calling for volunteers to work, pray, and give for the furtherance of Christ's Kingdom on earth. The winter has just passed and we have not paid our pledges and now we have it all to do in this short time that remains. The National Corresponding Secretary has appealed to us the second time, and we have been informed of the same, by our worthy State Cor. Sec. of our pledge of $25.00 to the Foreign mission board, also of our pledge of $100.00 to the school at Nashville, Tenn. was in hope we could have paid a part of it this winter but we could not bear from our circles but we know the winter has been hard, so we all are going to get busy and send in or bring our part to Chicago in May. Send word to our corresponding Sec, sister M. B. Taylor, Colp as to what you can or will do, answer some of her communications and make her feel that you are willing to co operate with us and help make the work what it ought to be. She asked each pastor to arouse the women to a sense of their duty, and in so doing he would only be helping himself, for when a pastor gets the women to working along the mission line they move everything, and raise money for more than one thing, so do not be afraid dear pastors that it will take from your church, instead it will add to the amount you have, for in helping others we always help ourselves. There has never been a time when the christian army needs to arouse to duty as now, there has never been such wholesale slaughter of humanity as now, and sin is the cause of it all. Oh, think of the innocent combatants of our race who are faced into this human slaughter, and of the many whose souls are unprepared, christians there is a great work awaiting. Will we do our bit for Christ and humanity? Then let us arise and be doing something to help spread the gospel. Let us be preparing places and educating our boys and girls for the great fields of opportunity that are and will open to them let us help support the missionaries at home and in the foreign fields. Let's send the light of the gospel. We do not know what will become of us as a nation. The thought is one that should cause Solemn reflection on the part of every patriot and christian, for if the truth is not diffused error will be; if God and His word are not known and received, the devil and his works will gain ascendency. Dear sisters, let us unite our forces and pray, work, give and do everything that is in our power with God's help to make this the banner year for mission in the state of Illinois, for Home and Foreign mission. We are inviting every mission woman, man and child to help us in this great cause, and every friend to the Baptist cause that we may do a great work for the cause of Christ this year. We are asking every Missionary Baptist church in the state from the cradle roll to the W. E. and M. to a representative by person or letter to the Association which convenes with the Salem M. B. church Chicago, Ill. May 21, 1918. You must help spread the gospel if you are Missionary Baptists. We welcome all Baptists that have not joined us to come see what we are, for yourself, and what we are doing. We welcome you with all the power of our being, to join us for Christ and humanity. Humbly your servant, Bettie Wilkerson. Notice. To the Women's E & Mission Societies of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Dear Sisters:-The time is fast approaching for the Executive Board, each auxiliary is asked to send a delegate or some money to help defray the expense of the meeting and for the building of the Livingston Normal. The meeting is called to meet at Dequoin, before the 1st Sunday in June Thursday. The Vice President is requested to be present as I may not be able to be present. The weather and other expenses may not allow me to leave home, but if it is possible for me to attend, I will. I am praying for a good meeting. Sisters, let us get up and get busy and prepare for the State Meeting in May. Some of us may be gone to our Reward, but if so let those that remain close up the ranks and keep pressing forward, "Move forward" is the slogan. Notice. Notice is hereby given to all those who are in arrears 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 need 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. We would thank all of our subscribers who are in arrears for the paper to remit at once. Do unto us, as you would that others do to you. This is one part of genuine religion. 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J. H. Hilly, to ask the churches and pastors throughout the district who failed to pay the missionary at the Board meeting to please bring or send to next Board meeting which will convene with the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Euquoin, Ill., Thursday before the 1st Sunday in June 1918. The only way for any enterprise to succeed is to have both moral and financial support of the friends of the race. Our slogan is to have 1000 subscribers by June. Reader will you help to reach this goal by sending in your neighbor's name with $1,507. We pay the postage. Help to make a greater Metropolis Gazette. We have just received several fonts of new type and have others of the way. Try our Job Department for your next job. We can serve you satisfactorily. To those who live out of town send us a job to day, and we will mail it out the first mail the next day. Special attention given to this class of work. We know what you need and our 23 years of experience enables us to please you. Our next meeting of the General Baptist State Association will meet with the Salem Baptist church, Chicago. Thursday before the 4th Sunday in May. The faithful minister's of this the Southern part of Illinois, should have an outing and a little recreation from their post of duty in the spring and there is no better place to take this trip and at the same time be of service to the denomination than a few days spent at the General Baptist State Association in Chicago. The churches should send their pastors to this great meeting. Notice is hereby given that the S. S. convention of the East Mt. Olive Association will meet in June with the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Hallidayboro, Ill. Each auxiliary is urged to join in and make this meeting a success. So I am requesting each Sunday School to represent with their $12.00 and each B Y P. U. with their $5.00 We sincerely hope that all will observe the golden opportunity for doing good. Come prepared to enfluence some one to do more work for the Master; we need more laborers in the vineyard. So let each individual strive to be a factor for good in this so noble a cause. Nobody can be said to be really down on his luck to the down downed degree until he has had presented to him a very valuable watch which every time it is repaired costs from $10 to $25. There's no place where the percentage system works so logically as with the valuable watch owned by a poor man. 4743 State Stree Notice Notice. Real Hard Luck Phone Drexel 1744 Young Man Startles Restaurant Patrons When He Ravenously Gulps Down Water and Food. The young man strolled into a Sixth avenue restaurant of the better type and quietly gave his order. There was nothing conspicuous about his manner or appearance, but when the bus boy came along and the young man asked for, received, and drank four glasses of water in rapid succession, persons near by stared at him out of the whites of their eyes, so to speak. Presently the waiter returned with a huge steak and about six types of vegetables. The young man asked for two glasses of water and proceeded to eat slowly. The water was brought and drunk, and the young man carefully devoured the vast supply of food before him. Then he ordered chicken, with potatoes an gratin, and two glasses of water. Just when the now thoroughly interested observers of this strange repast were on the verge of irritation from curiously another young man strolled in and sat down disconsolately across from the first. "It's all off," said the newcomer; "no Plattsburg for me. I weigh 138 and I needed 161. Gosh. it seems as if I can never make anything." The first young man looked at him intently and thoughtfully. "I got all my papers through," he said, "but I don't weigh in until three o'clock." He turned to the attentive waiter. "Will you please," he said, "bring me an apple turnover, some rice pudding, a napoleon, and two cups of coffee."—New York Herald. PERSHING KNOWS RED MEN Noted General Has Had Much Experience with Indians, and They Would Receive Welcome. "If a contingent of American Indians is sent to France to fight for Uncle Sam against the central powers they will find a warm welcome from General Pershing," Col. J. A. George of South Dakota remarked recently, according to the Washington Post, "General Pershing has been a friend of the Indians for many years. He commanded a company of Sioux Indian scouts in the Sioux war of 1880-1881, and has lived among the red men for a good many years. "I happened to be at the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota during the winter of 1890-1891," when Pershing was a second lieutenant. He participated in the battle of Wounded Knee and remained on the reservation for months after the surrender of the Indians, commanding the company of Sioux scouts. "In the summer of 1891 Pershing received promotion to first lieutenant, while he was at the head of the Sioux scouts. His brother, who was with him then, a kid boy, afterward became an officer, but retired a few years later because of ill health, while Black Jack went on to great things. "Of course, it would be silly for me to say that Pershing is a first-class officer, for his present position as head of the American forces in France proves that, but I may say that as far back as 1890 Pershing showed that he was destined to become one of the great figures in the military history of this country." Vernacular of Cantonments. The American polite is not going over scens unprovided with his own fingo, as is clearly pointed out in Everybody's. He calls himself, by the way, a "doughboy" or "crusher," which is fairly American-sounding. Cavairmen he calls "bow-legs," a soldier who shares his shelter is his "bunkie," the company barbed is "butcher," a soldier who works for an officer is a "dog robber," the commanding officer is attached to as "K O," a junior officer is called a "goat," the provost sergeant is a "hobo," a tenister is a "mule skimmer," an old officer is called "old file," the drum-major is the "regimental monkey," the doctor is "saw-bones," a new second lieutenant is a "shavetall," field artillerymen are "wagon soldiers," and a trumpeter or bandman is a "windjammer." And our daughboys are like Tommy and poli in that they never complain when the "slum," i. e., the meat or vegetable stew, or the "sow-belly," as the bacon is called, are bad. It's all in the game—the game of "Kan the kaiser"—which is the only American equivalent thus far of any of the French war slogans like "His ne passeront pas," or "On les aura," "We'll get them," "They shall not pass." 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McCrary, and monary Baptist church men celebrate his third Anniv istor of Unity Baptist chur port, Friday, Saturday and april 19, 20 and 21; great time is in store for al l. You are invited to atten tch for program later. McCrary, and Unit Baptist church members his third Anniversary unity Baptist church on day, Saturday and Sun 0 and 21; is in store for all wh are invited to attend program later. Elder J. B. McCrary, and Unity Missionary Baptist church members, will celebrate his third Anniversary as pastor of Unity Baptist church of Brookport, Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 19, 20 and 21; A great time is in store for all who attend. You are invited to attend Watch for program later. Mrs. Anna Wade HAIR CULTURIST Colp, Illinois, is an expert in her line of work. Only a trial will convince you She presses out the Kinks The Hair plays an important part in every woman's life. Have beautiful hair General Baptist State Association in Chicago in May. Baptist State Association W , in May. Attend the General Baptist State Association Which Convennes in Chicago, in May. Page Four