Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE 16 NEGROES LYNGHED IN TWO STATES IN LESS THAN YEAR MODERATOR'S ANNUAL ADDRESS Metropolis, Ill., Sept. 19, 1917 Our Vice Moderator, Officers and Members of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Association our 66th annual session, is with becoming reverence to God, the one of the Church and Jesus Christ our Elder, the Captain of our salvation, and through virtue of the Holy Spirit who is our sealer, better, I attempt to deliver to you my first address. I must confess that it was through the guidance of the Church and Jesus Christ our Elder, the Captain of our salvation, and through virtue of the Holy Spirit who is our sealer, better, I attempt to deliver to you my first address. I must confess that it was through the guidance of the Holy Spirit that prompted you to select one unanimously at Colp, last year, for one and am still, quite grateful to you for the one imposed in me as Moderator. No undue influence was brought about by any one to be elected to said office, but by past association with me, my long and connection with the said Mt. Olive and my loyalty to the Baptist principle, marks of the Baptists, handed down by and practiced by his Apostles, would be made the old Baptist ship upon the turb of opposition to the haven of peace. We are pleased to meet so many of you and gathering and to know that most of succeeded in your fields of labor, and to you have been enabled to add many to the Baptist faith, also to note that the breaching a whole Christ and contending word, One Faith and One Baptism, contended regenerated membership and a restricted in, and baptism by immersion and that administrator, which only can be another regular Missionary Baptist church. We have earnestly prayed for the day would be a oneness among Baptists in South, in particular, when all the churches see the one thing, and the pastors and would see eye to eye and have a perfect name, best in fact and in truth. Metropolis, Ill., Sept. 19, 1917. Brother Vice Moderator, Officers and Members of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Association in our 66th annual session. Greeting:— It is with becoming reverence to God, the Great Head of the Church and Jesus Christ our Elder Brother, the Captain of our salvation, and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit who is our sealer and comforter, I attempt to deliver to you my first annual address. I must confess that it was through the guidance of the Holy Spirit that prompted you to select and elect me unanimously at Colp, last year, for which I was, and am still, quite grateful to you for the confidence imposed in me as Moderator. No undue influence was brought about by me over any one to be elected to said office, but you thought by past association with me, my long experience and connection with the said Mt. Olive Association and my loyalty to the Baptist principles and land marks of the Baptists, handed down by Jesus Christ and practiced by his Apostles, would fit me to guide the old Baptist ship upon the turbulent waters of opposition to the haven of peace. We are pleased to meet so many of you at this annual gathering and to know that most of you have succeeded in your fields of labor, and to know that you have been enabled to add many to the ranks of the Baptist faith, also to note that the brethren are preaching a whole Christ and contending for One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism, contending for a regenerated membership and a restricted communion, and baptism by immersion and that by a proper administrator, which only can be authorized by a regular Missionary Baptist church. We have earnestly prayed for the day when there would be a oneness among Baptists in Southern Illinois, in particular, when all the churches would practice the one thing, and the pastors and ministers would see eye to eye and have a perfect union, not in name, but in impact and in truth. WARS there have been wars and rumors of war and as never before since the world began PUR COUNTRY, is now engaged in a stair with Germany, and our churches are robbed Christian men who have either wished to offer their lives on their country's liberty and the flag which our fathers ford died for, or have been drafted to go to battle fields and there die in the trencher battlefields of France. This has greatly benefited the constructive work of the churches, and some of the pastors in their fields of many instances caused the church worst at a standstill. But God is the rule latter. There have been wars and rumors of wars in our land as never before since the world began and this, OUR COUNTRY, is now engaged in a state of war with Germany, and our churches are robbed of our young Christian men who have either volunteered to offer their lives on their country's altar for liberty and the flag which our fathers fought, bled and died for, or have been drafted to go to foreign battle fields and there die in the trenches and on the battlefields of France. This has greatly interrupted the constructive work of the churches and unsettled some of the pastors in their fields of labor, and in many instances caused the church work to be almost at a standstill. But God is the ruler in this matter. LOYALTY TO THE FLAG he negro today is loyal to the flag of his protecting those who are not willing to p. He is the most loyal citizen of the U. S. that can be trusted during these trying or which we commend him. the high cost of living and the scarcity of past year have greatly injured the churchational work. The negro today is loyal to the flag of his country, protecting those who are not willing to protect him. He is the most loyal citizen of the U. S. today, one that can be trusted during these trying ordeals for which we commend him. The high cost of living and the scarcity of food in the past year have greatly injured the church and associational work. PEACE AND HARMONY We have ever contended for peace and harmony in the district, not only within our own bounds, but between us and the brethren of the East Mt. Olive Baptist Association, and are pleased to say we have lived to see the desire of our heart thus far and trust such peace may continue to abound. I attended the meeting of the East Mt. Olive Association at Murphysboro, last month and was royally received and was accorded all the rights and privileges of a Missionary Baptist minister and Moderator of this Association and was given a collection to assist me on my fare, for which we thank them. I found them doing a great work in the district from the reports which were made, and financially speaking they are leading us which ought not to be, considering our numbers. We have ever contended for peace and in the district, not only within our own bo- tween us and the brethren of the East Baptist Association, and are pleased to sa- vived to see the desire of our heart thus fa- cuch peace may continue to abound. I am meeting of the East Mt. Olive Associati- ysboro, last month and was royally re- as accorded all the rights and privileges nary Baptist minister and Moderator o The two associations in this part of the state are accomplishing more than any other religious bodies in the state. The day of friction between the two associations has passed except, possibly a few ill informed brethren as to the law of Christ, which is love. Whoever says he loves God, whom he has not seen and hates his brother whom he has seen, is a liar and the truth is not in him." In union there is great strength, for divided we fail as Baptists. Because to be Baptists we must have a ONENESS. Jesus prayed that the members of his church be one. I have been informed that some of the churches and pastors of this association are practicing the doctrine foreign to the teachings of Jesus Christ and practiced by his Apostles, (that of "Pedo-Baptism.") RECOMMENDATIONS As a strong believer in the doctrine of the Missionary Baptist church, having practiced One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism, contending for a regenerated membership, I therefore recommend that if there is any church or churches, pastor or pastors who may now be a member or members of this association who are practicing, or teaching alien immersion, open communion and freewill ordination, he or they shall be dropped from this association unless they beg pardon and correct the error. We further recommend, that if any association shall be guilty of accepting and holding any such church, churches, minister or ministers as a member or members of their body that the hand of fellowship be withdrawn. We recommend that Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Ministers' and Deacons' Union be rigidly enforced. We recommend that the deacons of the churches composing this association strictly carry out Article 13 of the Constitution of the Ministers' and Deacons' Union. As we find that a number of unworthy men are infesting our district and are seemingly more for the money than they are for the success of the churches and the Baptist cause, we recommend that they be forced to comply with our Constitution. OUR SCHOOL Considering the unfinancial condition of this country and the high cost of living, we feel that the association would not be using the very best judgment in trying to erect a suitable school building at the present time. We recommend that all the money sent up or collected for Education be turned over to the Treasurer of the Trustee Board/of the Livingston Institute and placed by him in the bank for a Building Fund of the Livingston Institute on interest after the expenses of the Womens' Educational Convention have been paid and the same remain until such time as this body sees that it is advisable to build. OUR DEAD Since our last session at Colp, Illinois, death has invaded our ranks and forever severed from our connection some of our most faithful members, who have gone to their reward. Our loss is heavens eternal gain. Among them were some of our officers and ministers, namely: Elder J. M. Blake, Pres. of the Ministers' and Deacons' Union, Elder I. W. Winston, Missionary, Elder G. W. Braddock, Missionary, Elder E. Holmes, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, Duquoin, Elder A. Roberts, Unity. These all died in the faith. We therefore bow our heads in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well. We recommend that a page in our minutes be set aside and dedicated to their memory draped in black with suitable inscription thereon in token of our high esteem for their work among us. ELDER J. B. McCRARY, Moderator. Fred Smith Announces In this issue of the Gazette will be found the announcement of Fred Smith, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Judge at the primary election in September. He is not a stranger to the voters of Massac county as he was born on a farm in Logan precinct and was reared in that part of the county. Mr. Smith spent several years in college after finishing in the common school preparing himself for his life's work and received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Northern Illinois College and a lawyer's degree in Northern Indiana College and was admitted to practice law by the Supreme Court the same year of his graduation in law, and opened up a law office in Metropolis where he has been successful. Mr. Smith was elected City Attorney and served one term and was elected and served four years as State's Attorney for Massac county. Mr. Smith is a young man of acknowledged ability and trained in the law and we ask that the voters give his claims a due consideration before casting their vote. St. Louis Mo—The Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton and Maple avenues, has been forced to dispense with the services of white boys as "bellhops" and has Colored girls to act in this capacity. This is the first time in the history of the city that white boys have been replaced by the girls of our race. Since the United States, entered the war many of the large hotels have employed women and girls as elevator operators and starters, but the Hamilton hotel is the first resort to employ girls as "bellhops." The hotel management says it became almost impossible to get white boys. So far the service of girls have proved entirely satisfactory. 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, please pay up. Elder J. H. Hilly, Missionary for Mt. Olive Baptist Association postoffice address, is Colp, [11] GIRL BELLHOPS NOTICE BRITIAN USES HIS INVENTION Adopts Colored Man's Patent Which Prevents Airships From Falling. L. A. Hayden, a colored inventor, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Aviation Corps of the British army, and the British government has accepted and is using his stableizer which he perfected and patented to prevent airships from falling. Lieutenant Hayden was commissioned an officer in the British army some weeks ago. He is an present assigned to an aviation station on Long Island by the British government and is giving demonstrations and teaching those preparing to do service in the air the practicability of the invention. The stableizer invented by lieutenant Hayden is not unknown to the United States army officials, for months ago when Hayden was anxious that his government give it a favorable consideration he went to Washington and gave several demonstrations. But he was unsuccessful in his attempt to get his invention adopted, it is said. Seeing that he could do nothing with his stableizer in the United States, Hayden went abroad where he soon convinced the British officials of his invention's usefulness. The action of the British war department, in commissioning the American Negro shows the high regard in which he is held. Lieutenant Hayden is a native of Charlotte, N. C. KRONE ELECTED CITY JUDGE Judge W. L. Krone, was elected over his opponents by a small majority, for Police Magristrate. The day was very inclement as rain came down in showers, but there was a good vote polled and the race was warmly contested. Krone.....173 Wells.....160 Grace.....149 Wright.....99 NEGROES IN FRANCE It is estimated that there are now fully 25,000 Colored men in France with the American army. Among the Colored regiments there are the 13th New York, the 8th Illinois and the 372d, the latter being made up in part of the 9th Ohio Battalion, the first Separate Barallion of Washington, D. C., and militia companies from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. To these 10,000 fighting men can be added, perhaps, fully that number of non-combatants, stevedores, etc. In addition there are many Colored Americans "over there," fighting with the Canadian troops. The Black Phalanx 'will soon be heard from displaying the traditional heroism of black troops in battle. The Irish with representation in the English parliament, fighting against conscription and the American Negro who not representation in congress yet waiving even every right to exemption in 16 NEGROES LYNCHED IN TWO STATES IN LESS THAN YEAR The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, through its secretary, John R Shillady of New York, makes public telegrams of protest against lynchings occurring within the last three days in the states of Louisiana and Tennessee. These telegrams have been addressed to Governor R. G. Pleasant of Louisiana and to the Chambers of Commerce of Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Monroe, La., and to Governor Tom C. Rye and the Chambers of Commerce at Chattanooga, Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis, Tenn. The Association's telegrams to Louisiana call attention to the fact that since the United States entered the war, Louisiana has the unenviable record of having lynched eleven Negroes without trial; six of these lynchings having occurred since January 1, of this year. In the cases of Tennessee, the Association's telegrams state that since the United States entered the war five Negroes have been lynched in Tennessee, in three of these cases the victims having been burned and tortured at the stake before death, and in one case, that of Berry Noyes against which the present protest is made, the body having been dragged through the streets and burned after the Negro was hanged. his eagerness to fight for his countrysought to impress the government of the United States with some idea of the value of its black citizenry. Exchange. AN APPEAL TO OUR B. Y. P. U. WORKERS To the B. Y. P. U's composing the Mt Olive Convention the time is fast approaching, when we will be called together by the President in Metropolis, after another years work and worry. We should go to Metropolis to do more Constructive and Concrete work for the Master, as the time has come when we should be up and doing. Let every B. Y. P. U. send a messenger and if it is not possible to send a messenger please send a letter to the president with the proper representation fee, as we desire to make this the Banner year and take the District for Christ and His Cause. Please notice Art 2-7 of the Constitution for representation fee. Send as much more as you can and get on record as getting that beautiful Banner that was made by the National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn. "Rally, Rally, Rally around the Standard" is cur cry. Yours in His Name. Edgar S. B. McCrary, Pres. Mrs. Ruth Nichols, Cor. Sec'y. Mrs. Bettie Wilkerson, of Mt. Vernon, Ill. President of the W. E. & M. General Baptist State Conventoin of Illinois. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS. . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY MAY 10, 1918. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B. McCRARY, 900 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contribu- tors must be known to us in evey in- tance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity ach week. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....80 Three Months.....40 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ANNOUNCEMENT. We are authorized to announce Judge K. C. Ronalds, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Legislature of the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the Primary Sept. 11th. County Judge We are authorized to announce the name of WALTER A. PHILLIPS, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill. Subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1918. We are authorized to announce the name of Judge W. F. Smith, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill., subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1918. We are authorized to announce Fred Smith as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County. Ill., subject to the Republican Primary September 11th 1918. For Sherriff We are authorized to announce the name of W. F. Cummings, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, Ill., subject to the Rupublican Primary September 11, 1918. For County Clerk. We are authorized to announce Henry Morrow, as a candidate for the nomination for County Clerk, on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce Fred Risinger, as a candidate for the nomination of County Clerk, on the Republican ticket, at the September Primary election. Assessor and Treasurer. We are authorized to announce John Kotter, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, Subject to the Republican Primary Sept. 11th. Assessor and Treasurer We are authorized to announce Elmer Brown, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, subject to the Republican Primary Sept. 11th. County Superintendent. We are authorized to announce T. F. McCatnney, as a candidate for the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools, of Massac County, Ill., on the Republican Ticket at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce F. C. Prowdley, as a candidate for the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce the name of Chris Walbright, as a candidate for County Commissioner. Election September, 11th. Mrs. Addie Frizzell, of Lovejoy, is in the city visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston of W. 9th St. Mrs. Claud Baker, of Brookport was down Thursday on business. Don't try to lug political matter in our paper without paying the price because we cannot afford it. It costs money to run a newspaper these days. --- $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 catarh cure is the ooly 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. We want to put The Gazette into every home in the city within 30 days. Will you help us neighbor? Special inducements will be given. Let every reader help us to get subscribers. Build up your Race Enterprise. 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. Rev. J. B. McCrary, was at his charge in Brookport, Sunday. Interesting services were held through-out the day. We trust that all of the B. Y. P. U's, that have been sleeping on their rights for lo, these many months would wake up to duty and work as never before and come to Meteopolis, in June with a large delegation and make this the Banner year, numerically, finiancially, and spiritually.—The President, Mrs E V. Yancy, returned home from a visit in Peoria. Rev. G. W. Rowlett, in company with Rev. Berry Thomas was in Mermet Sunday. It was the latter's regular church day. Maurice Martin, left Monday for Indiana Harbor, Ind. Rev, Thomas Morris, was in Joppa, Sunday, and also preached at one service. Prof. Lee R. Crim, closed the public school at Brookport Thursday afternoon, after a very successful term, an excellent program was rendered. Prof. George E. Masterson, who has been indisposed for some time, was able to resume his school work Monday. We are glad to see Prof. Masterson so much improved. Rev. Wm. Moody, pastor of the First Baptist church was elected as a messenger to attend the State Convention which convenes in Chicago, Inst. Miss Garnett Winmon, sister of Undertaker N. W. Long, is in Paducah, Ky. very sick. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Nannie Roberts, paid $1.00 on her subscription to the Gazette, for which we were very grateful indeed. Quite a few citizens of Metropolis attended the baptizing at Joppa Sunday. Rev. D. Parrish is pastor. Rev. B. C. Long, returned to his home Choat, from Mt. Vernon where he has been attending the Presbyterian meeting. He reports a splendid meeting. Miss Gertrude Hall, closed a very successful school at Joppa. Mrs. Nannie Roberts, visited her daughter Mrs. Mossie Kevil, in Paducah, Ky. last week. Mrs. Pricilla Smith, is confined to her bed. Mrs. Allie Pullins, of Paducah, Ky. was the guest of Mrs. Celia Thomas, and daughter Mrs. Emma Richards last week We wonder who will get the beautiful artistic Banner that will be given to the Union that represents with the largest amount of money? The Metropolis B. Y. P. U. has received it for two successive years Will you try and get it in June? Mr. Richard Howell of Brookport an old veteran of the Civil War, died last week after a long illness. Undertaker Long had charge of the body. Rev. Thos. Turner, is at home visiting his family this week. He has been to points in Ky. and Tenn. Mrs. Princess Bell, attended the baptizing at Joppa Sunday, and was the guest of her cousin Mrs. Laura Bradley. Milton Robbins, of Unionville, left Thursday morning for Camp Grant to enter the camp there. St. Paul DuQuoin, Rock Hill, Centralia, Mt. Moriah, 12th, St. Shiloh Mt. Vernon, and a number of others including New Hope Sparta, are saying they will take the Banner from Metropolis this year. We trust you will—ha, ha. Mrs. Lavada Rodgers, visited her husband in Paducah, Wednesday and Thursday. Peoria, Ill. May, 6, 1918. My dear Rev. J. B. McCrary: Wishing to thank you for the very prompt response to my letter and article. I am sending you post-office order for $1.05 to cover cost of the 21 Gazettes forwarded. I am sorry you did not send more. They went like hot cake. Every copy was sold at the morning service yesterday and the boy could have sold more. With best wishes from wife and me, I am yours in Christ. S. A Askew, M. D. Thanks-Sorry that we did not send more;write us another article. Am anxious to know how the chutch is coming out. Who's your pastor?—Editor. Notice. I am authorized to say to the women of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association that the General Baptist State Association will meet in Chicago, May, 20th, with the Salem Baptist Church, and each auxiliary of the church is asked to represent with $2.50 and each church is asked to send $1.50 for foreign missions. My dears, let us roll up our sleeves and get to work as the sun is too high in the cloudless sky for play and folly. Let each circle send a delegate in order that you may get a true report of the meeting. Please send your mission money to Mrs. M. Hudgins, 2809 Com'l. Ave., Cairo. Your servants for Christ, M. J. Blake, Press. M. Hudgins, Cor. sec'y. USE MOVIES TO TEST EYES If Pictures That Are Properly Focused Hurt, It Is Always Well to Consult an Oculist. You can use the movies to test your eyes. If your optical organs are correct and normal you can go to the shadow theaters as much as you want without fear of harming the delicate mechanism of your eyes. But if you see well-operated pictures where the focusing is properly done, and find that your eyes hurt hunt an oculist; don't blame the movies, says Dr. C. A. Balm, writing on the annals of ophthalmology. There is no surer way to inform yourself of optical defects. The normal eye accommodates itself readily to the flitting films of high grade, while the subnormal eye makes its complaint very apparent after a steady focusing upon pictures. "Persons with no defect of sight mechanism should be able to enjoy at the very least four sittings of from one and one-half to two hours' duration each per week without discomfort," says Doctor Balm. "No permanent harm has come or can come to eyes from well-focused motion pictures." PROGRAM PROGRAM OF OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION GENERAL MISSING STATE ASSOCIATE MAY 21 TO BE HELD WITH SALEM BANK Thursday 8:30 Devotionals ... 9:00 Meeting Called to Orde Scripture Reading and Open Welcome Address .....Elder 9:15 Appointment of Con- Business 10:30 Introductory Sermon D. D., Mt. Vernon Alternate .....Elder Collection, Announcement a OF THE GENERAL MISSIONARY BAPTIS STATE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS MAY 21-25 1918 HELD WITH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH CHICAGO, I STATE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS TO BE HELD WITH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH CHIGAGO, ILL Thursday Morning Devotionals.....Elder F. Bomar, Cah Meeting Called to Order.....Moderat Dr. John F. Thomas, Chicago Future Reading and Opening Prayer, Elder Henry Armstead, Pula Home Address.....Elder J. E. Haywood, Chicago Appointment of Committees and Miscellanee Introductory Sermon.....Elder W. P. Washington ,Mt. Vernon ate.....Elder Thomas, Morris, Metropo tion, Announcement and Benediction 8:30 Devotionals ..... Elder F. Bomar, Cairo 9:00 Meeting Called to Order ..... Moderator, ..... Dr. John F. Thomas, Chicago Scripture Reading and Opening Prayer, ..... Elder Henry Armstead, Pulaski Welcome Address ..... Elder J. E. Haywood, Chicago 9:15 Appointment of Committees and Miscellaneous Business 10:30 Introductory Sermon ..... Elder W. P. Washington D. D., Mt. Vernon Alternate ..... Elder Thomas, Morris, Metropolis Collection, Announcement and Benediction Thursday Afternoon 1:30 Devotionals.....Re Elder A. L. Harris, Chicago 2:00 Reading Morning Jour Miscellaneous Business Moderator's Annual Address 3:30 Topic, How to Develo State Collection of Pledges and Year for Missions 4:30 Collection, announce Devotionals..... Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis A. L. Harris, Chicago Reading Morning Journal Illaneous Business rator's Annual Address or Sermon. Optional Topic. How to Develop the Mission Work of Dr. L. Drane, Chief Action of Pledges, and Renewing Them for Ensuring for Missions Collection, announcement, Benediction 1:30 Devotional Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis Elder A. L. Harris, Chicago 2:00 Reading Morning Journal Miscellaneous Business Moderator's Annual Address or Sermon. Optional 3:30 Topic. How to Develop the Mission Work of the State Dr. L. Drane, Chicago Collection of Pledges, and Renewing Them for Ensuing Year for Missions 4:30 Collection, announcement, Benediction Thursday Evening 7:30 Devotional..... Elders H. Pruitt, Duquoin 8:00 Missionary Sermon, State Missionary, Chicago Carter, Centralia The Development of the National • Baptist Conventi Ashburn, Chicago Collection, Announcement a Friday 8:30 Devotionals..... Elder J. D. Davis, Colp 9:00 Reading of Afternoon Letter Reports and Money mittee, Miscellaneous Busi 10:00 Report of the Mission 10:30 Sermon, 'The Chu D. D., Mound City; Alt S. T. B., Metropolis Collection, Benediction Friday 1:30 Devotionals..... 2:00 Reading Morning Jour Report on Old Ministers' H 3:00 Sermon, Elder Wm. Alternate, Pastor of 12th St Election of Officers Collection and Bendiction Friday 7:30 Devotionals, Salem and 7:45 Reading Afternoon J 8:00 Sermon; 'Christian B jects for the Lord's Supper. Chicago; Alternate, Elder r Collection and Installation o Adjournment. Devotional ..... Elders J. A. Royal, Chicago; Suitt, Duquoin Missionary Sermon, Elder H. E. McWilliam Missionary, Chicago. Alternate, Elder W. Er, Centralia Development of the Work of the Unincorporational Baptist Convention-Elders B. J. Prince, Burn, Chicago Action, Announcement and Benediction. 7:30 Devotional ..... Elders J. A. Royal, Chicago; S. H. Pruitt, Duquoin 8:00 Missionary Sermon, Elder H. E. McWilliams, State Missionary, Chicago. Alternate, Elder W. H. Carter, Centralia The Development of the Work of the Unincorporated National·Baptist Convention-Elders B. J. Prince, Dr. Ashburn, Chicago Collection, Announcement and Benediction. Friday Morning D. Devotionals..... Elders J. W. Winston, Olmster D. Davis, Colp R. Reading of Afternoon and Evening Journals R. Reports and Money Turned Over to Finance Co e, Miscellaneous Business O. Report of the Mission Board O. Sermon, 'The Church,'..... Elder D. Parrith . Mound City; Alternate, Elder J. B. McCrae B., Metropolis Action, Benediction 8:30 Devotionals.....Elders J. W. Winston, Olmstead, J. D. Davis, Colp 9:00 Reading of Afternoon and Evening Journals Letter Reports and Money Turned Over to Finance Committee, Miscellaneous Business 10:00 Report of the Mission Board 10:30 Sermon, 'The Church,'.....Elder D. Parrish, D. D., Mound City; Alternate, Elder J. B. McCrary, S. T. B., Metropolis Collection, Benediction Friday Afternoon Devotionals. Dewmaine and Sparton Reading Morning Journal Art on Old Ministers' Home and Other Committee Sermon, Elder Wm. Moody, Metropolis Anate, Pastor of 12th St. Baptist Church, Cairo Action of Officers Action and Bendiction 1:30 Devotionals.....Dewmaine and Sparta 2:00 Reading Morning Journal Report on Old Ministers' Home and Other Committees 3:00 Sermon, Elder Wm. Moody, Metropolis Alternate, Pastor of 12th St. Baptist Church, Cairo Election of Officers Collection and Bendiction Friday Evening Devotionals, Salem and Ebenezer Baptist Reading Afternoon Journal Sermon, "Christian Baptism and the Proper S or the Lord's Supper." Elder Harry Knight..... go; Alternate, Elder C. W. Nortment, Carbono ction' and Installation of Officers armment. 7:30 Devotionals, Salem and Ebenezer Baptist 7:45 Reading Afternoon Journal 8:00 Sermon, "Christian Baptism and the Proper Subjects for the Lord's Supper." Elder Harry Knight..... Chicago; Alternate, Elder C. W. Norment, Carbondale Collection and Installation of Officers Adjournment. Committe;—ELDER C. C. PHILLIPS, J. B. MCCRARY W. P. WASHINGTON The delegates from the First Baptist Young People's Unoion this city to the Mt. Olive B. Y. P. U. Convention are: Misses Margie Tandy and Alice Urquhart, and Mrs. G. E. Williamson, and Messrs. Bernestine Kimball and Maceo Stalls. Rev. Thos. Turner, left Friday for points in Kentucky. --- THE THE CONARY BAPTIST ON OF ILLINOIS 25' 1918 BAPTIST CHURCH CHICAGO, ILL. Elder F. Bomar, Cairo Moderator, St. John F. Thomas, Chicago ning Prayer, Henry Armstead, Pulaski J. E. Haywood, Chicago mittees and Miscellaneous Elder W. P. Washington Thomas, Morris, Metropolis and Benediction Dr. Berry Thomas, Metropolis or Sermon. Optional up the Mission Work of the ..... Dr. L. Drane, Chicago Renewing Them for Ensuing ent, Benediction J. A. Royal, Chicago; S. Elder H. E. McWilliams, Alternate, Elder W. H. Work of the Unincorporated Elders B. J. Prince, Dr. and Benediction. Morning Vars J. W. Winston, Olmstead, and Evening Journals Turned Over to Finance Com- mess Board Ch., "..... Elder D. Parrish, Cornette, Elder J. B. McCrary, Dewmaine and Sparta Annual Jane and Other Committees Moody, Metropolis Baptist Church, Cairo Evening And Ebenezer Baptist Journal Baptism and the Proper Sub- ' Elder Harry Knight..... E. W. Norment, Carbondale Of Officers Wanted 15 Strawberry pickers. Fine berries, all day work. We have good acbomodations for the hands and will pay advance price over previous year. For full particulars see. J. B. McCrary, Agent. Subscribe for Gazette OF THE OF THE Page Two APPEAL What a man sees depends upon several things. 'Tis the mind alone that sees and hears. Our spiritual state as well as our physical condition enfluences our vision, our interest, and opportunities in life. So let us concentrate our best spiritual power in interest of our Woman's auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist State Association. Our next session will be held with the Salem Baptist church Chicago. Ill. with Eld. J. M. Haywood pastor, May 21 and 22nd. We purpose to form plans whereby Baptist aged Ministers will have homes after years of toil. The Executive staff and co-laborers are trying under God to do the will of Him who sees all things. In our third annual setting, a recommendation offered that a special effort be taken on the fifth Sundays in September and Dec. 1917 to help the State fund. One circle responded Gisters, we must do more work. 'SUCCESS' is the word that should he stamped in big letters on the mind of every Baptist in the state of Illinois. There is no question but that we must be successful, for God has promised to fight the battle if we do our part. We insist that each circle send up something for the needle department. Pastors, see to it that your members help in this noble cause by sending a representative with financial help to our 4th annual setting of the State Association. 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. 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, Ill. $2.50 for her expense to the State Association, which convenes 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 Association. M. J. O'Connor, Pres. Ruth Rowly, Sec. It is about six weeks before the great Baptist State Association will convene in the city of Chicago, with the Salem Baptist church. We want to see every church with the auxiliaries represented. If you cannot send your pastor or messenger send up a letter and try to send not less than $5.00 for your church. You should strive to send your pastor if you cannot send any other messenger. There is no reason for you not meeting with us in Chicago. Since the Baptist war is over and peace has been declared unless you believe Alien immersion, Freemill ordination and the like. If so you will have to meet with that crowd that meets in Cairo. Because the General Baptist Association stands for all that Christ and the Bible stands for, no more, no less. The fare for the round trip over the I. C. from Metropolis to Chicago, is $15.34 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. Elder J. B. McCrary. Editor and Publisher of The Gazette, and Cor. Sec'y. of General Baptist State Association Officers of the General Batist State Association of Illinois Committee on Nomination beg to report as follows: Moderator Eld. J. F. Thomas. Set Vice Mod. " W. P. Washington. End Vice Mod. Eld. C. w. Norton. Recording Sec. Eld. P. B. French Corresponding Sec. Ed. J. B. McCrary. Treasurer Eld. H. C. Armstead. Added Members Eld. F. Bomar 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 Deacon R. Lewis Sister Sallie Thomas Chicago Sister M. Hudgin Cairo Sister J. w. winston Olmstead Sister Carrie Casiy Shawnetown Uriah Jenkins Rev. J. A. Royal Chicago "! L. Drane Chicago Rev. A. J. Bowers Dewmaine Rev. D. Johnson Dewmaine " B. H. Hubter Evanston " K. V. Howard Grand Chain " Robt. Grey Murphysboro " J. L. Martin Colps Deacon J. Simpson Hallidayboro " J. Baker Brookport Eld. Thomas Morris Metropolis Pro. Chas. Skates Mound City Deacon J. L. Tabor Educational Board Chairman Dr. B J. Piace Chicago Cor. Sec. Sis. Frankie Jenkie Cairo. Sister willie Greyer Colps Sister Emma Farrow Cairo " J. M. Owens Sparta Eld. J. B. McCrary Metropolis Committee on Nomination C. C. Phillips J. E. Heywood G. H. Mitchell F. Bomar Sister Stella Duprec " willie Greer " M. B. Taylor Elder H. C. Armstead " H. E. Mewitwilliams Members of various Committees of National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated.) Foreign Mission Board. a H. E. Mewilliams, 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 F. 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. F. Thomas, Chicago, Ill. Resolutions J. E. Haywood, Chicago, Ill. State of the Country Elder H. C. Armstead, Pulaski, Ill. Vice President Dr. C. C. Phillips, Golconda, Ill. 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. Parrish, Md. City S. H. Pruitt, Duquoin F. Bomar, Cairo P. B. French, Sparta Thos. Morris, Mefropolis A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine cv. Berry Thomas, Metropolis. Any one writing to this office in private matter and requiring answer must enclose a stamp. 8:30 P. M. Song——Choir. Prayer——Rev. Wm. Moody Song.....Choir Greetings from Class of 1918 .....Maceo Stalls Reading.....Mrs. G. E. Masterson Solo.....Mrs. Love Rentro Paper.....Mrs. Nollie Parks Solo.....Mrs. Amanda Kimball Paper.....Miss Izora Rodgers Reading.....Mrs. Ida Lyons Solo.....Mrs. Margie Taylor Reading.....Mrs. J. E. Cowper Violin Solo.....Prof. Larry Rodgers Short Address Mr. Geo. Sylvester Paper.....Mrs. Johnie Martin Offertory, Report of Clubs Installation Officers Mrs. L. B. Duke, Pres Mrs. Bessie E. Cork, Sec. Mrs. Lavada Rodgers, Mistress of Ceremonies. REV. J. B. McGRARY, A FRIEND 10 THE CAUSE. Has any good been accomplished for the Master's Read by Miss Mary R. J. White, at Rev. J. B. McCrary's 3rd Anniversary. I greet you in the Master's name because there is no name so glorious as His name, none so fasting. Have we done what we could as a body of Christian workers in the cause to make the world better?" I fear we have thought too largely of self and not enough has been done for the Master's cause. In the work of perfecting the highest quality of the nation our country occupies the unique position of seeking the true solution of this great difficulty, the complete triumph of the spiritual through the straight and narrow way of religious freedom. The people themselves are to be the makers of their deatiny. The priest of righteousness seeking on the breast-plate of a pure purpose to know what is the highest ```markdown ``` METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. truth and what the best means of gaining it are. Imagination has brought perplexities in its wake. It has brought to our shore men of all nationalities, creeds, and ideals, thinking this is a land of absolute freedom. They all act too often as if liberty meant license, and as being free they were not bound by any claim of morality and right upon conscience or conduct, so the higher life of our race instead of being promoted is hindered. What we do is usually a stepping stone, a foundation for future efforts. There are people who spend all their time in getting ready to work and who never have time to begin. They give too much energy to the tool. But this class is too small. The common disposition today is to shirk hardships and all responsibility that does not lead to immediate and showy results. Yet most of the acts of our lives are in their outcome of great importance, either to ourselves, to the community, or to posterity. By their fruit shall ye know them, you will remember was taken from an old book—The Bible, and its truth has been proved that some won't bear their own burdens at home. And they never think of the church, it isn't so with Rev. J. B. McCryar, our pastor. He has proved himself a worker, a teacher, a leader, also a planner, and adviser and best of all a friend to the cause. Just look back 3 years ago. Where was Unity Baptist church? Will you have me to explain, where we were? I can voice the sentiment of all the members; We were way out in a cold little delapidated construction, we had to wade half of our time through mud and water ankle deep. Now is the question 'Where are we?' Setting in a mansion besides the one we came from. Through the divine power of our Heavenly Father speaking through Rev. J. B. McCrary as our leader and a friend to the cause. He has left his happy home so many stormy nights and winter blasters and sorrowful hours with leaking eyes, with a heavy heart he would dive us orders as God instructed him, he would instruct us in the way as a leader and a friend to the cause. For weeks and days he has stood by us in all of our struggles. Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide 'till the day is done. There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus. Know not one, know not one. All through life we have learned that there are poisonous influences all about us, and it is necessary that we examine closely not only what we eat but the books we read and the company we keep, so by the fruit, we are judged which is more than leaves. In our lives we are constantly bearing fruit, perhaps we are not aware of it but every word and every act is a seed which will spring up and bear fruit, and whether it be good or bad depends upon ourselves. We may not be building a structure by means of which we expect to make our names famous but we are building the invisible framework of character. May the material of which it is compsSED be the best, and may it be held together by the nails of pure motives. Often however, instead of our efforts being crowned with success we meet failure, but our failure as well as our success, should be steps by which we rise to greater usefulness. Now, we rise only as we place our difficulties under our feet. We cannot hope to grasp all there is in life in our unknown shore or broad plain, how welcome would be the sight of a foot print which might suggest some steps to civilization' but if the foot print be discovered was that of some wild beast or of an Indian moccasin he might conclude that he was in an uncivilized country; so when we are traveling on the broad shores of life, discouraged, the sight of some foot print left on the sand gives us new courage and hope. We will endeavor to follow more nearly those whose work in life has been a good example for us. We will endeavor to follow Rev. J. B. McCrary's advice so long as he sees fit to lead us for we as christian coworkers have the utmost confidence in him and we know nothing of him but a christian gentleman; not only that we want him to advise and lead us, as he is a friend to the cause. There are a few foot prints, hower, that alarm us as as much as the print of an Indian moccasin—those people whose lives have been blotted with some great crime, we instantly turn in another direction and sigh at the thot of following them. We are constantly advancing from the darknesa into the light of truth and knowledge, not only that but the blessed Jesus. In conclusion let us all strive to accomplish the task assigned and strive to make your and life an inspiration to our fellow man, and also recommend Rev. J. B. McCrary, as a friend to the cause. One of Man's Oldest Works. The necropolis at Bahrein, the center of the gilt pearl fisheries, is one of the oldest pieces of man's handiwork in the world. 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 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. J. B. McCrya. Moderator. 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. Invention of Cut Glass. Pressed glass was invented by an amble carpenter of Sandwich, Mass., but in the primitive state of affairs it profited him little. More than 200 years ago a Bohamian glassmaker conceived the idea of making cut glass. This idea was destined to revolutionize the entire glass industry of the world. The inventor began by making the walls of the article on which he was working thicker than he was wont to, that he might cut the glass with a sharp knife into figures as he chose. When in Sparta, always call on Mrs. Mary Nance FOR YOUR HAIR WORK Wonderful "Dermatas" Beautifier She will always take care of you and treat you right. Unity, Ill., May 6th 1918, Brother Editor, on April 21, I visited Joppa; on the 4th Sunday I visited Future City, had a fairly good meeting at Joppa, and they assured me they would represent in the State meeting. At Future City, the pastor invited me but he was not present. However I tried to impress the few that were present with the importance of the State meeting. I visited the 12th Street Baptist church at night and they said they would represent at least and we hope to get our people in the district to see the importance of the meeting. I ask the corresponding secretary to send special notice to the paper but she has failed to do so. We hope to have a large representation in the Women's work. I am praying for a good meeting and hope the women will realize the need of the hour as we need to spread the gospel and we hope the ministers will press the point in their churches as it will help them to foster the work of missions and we must have a missionary spirit and help to do the work. It is at a sacrifice that I leave home at all in these trying times but I appeal to the women of the Mt. Olive Baptist district to rally to the standard as never before and let each of us ask ourselves the question, are we doing what the Lord Jesus would have us do. Let us remember State and Foreign Mission and Old Ministers' Home, Training School and Seminary and National work. Many have sacrificed their lives for the work and many have left loved ones behind them in sorrow and want on the account of the sacrifice they made. Let us sacrifice something for God's cause. We are praying that the meeting will be well attended. Yours in the work, M. J. Blake, Dist: Prres. To The Women. We have some women in Southern Illinois who try to run the churches, associations and conventions. Churches so controlled or, influenced are usually dead ones and are destined to lose in numerical and spiritual strength. I know of some churches who have men women in them, who control the preachers and the deacons and they have little enough judgment to try to obey the orders of these pantless men women to the detriment of the church and utter disgust of of real men and women. Some go so far as to try to dictate to the editor of the Gazette how to run his business when we have put in over 20 years at the business. We do not believe in a "Petticoat government neither at home or church and will not obey their orders. We are opposed to ordaining women to preach in a Baptist church. The reason we publish the names of officers at the State Association every week, is, that any one may write to the proper chairman for information needed. This is the way we view it as Page Three and Shampoorer all on Mrs. Mary Nance, HAIR WORK "Dermatas" tifier of you and treat you right. Corresponding Sec'y. This is an advertisement tor said association. Let us run this part of it please. Sparta Mr. Editor:—We are glad to know that our S. S. is on the Onward March under the supervision, of W. M. Macklin who is faithful and loyal to his duty. The lesson was briefly taught by the teachers and reviewed by Rev. D. G. Hudson. 11:20 The pastor and Rev. M. E. Parnell, of Coulterville, filled the pulpit. The latter preached a very able sermon from 2 chron. 16:6, subj. The Providence of God. 3:00 we againmet at the church where we enjoyed a spiritual Covenant and prayer meeting. Then the pastor with the assistance of Rev. Parnell administered the Lord's Supper. 7:10 the church re-assembled, Rev. French read the 4th, chap. of Prov. and introduced Rev. D. G. Hudson, who filled our hearts with the Holy Spirit from John 3:14-And as Moses lifted up the Serpent in the Wilderness even so must the Son of Man be lifted up. The collection for the day was $16.00. Partial report for 1617: Carnation Club raised $121.82 Golden Leaf 47.73 Church dues 94.85 Public collections 214.93 The Golden Leaf club will be socially entertained at the home of Mrs. P. B. French. Tha Carnation club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Sallie Martin. The Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs. Annie Owens, with Mrs. Dovie Barnhill, President. Mrs. Owens, is much improved and will attend church, Sunday if still improved. J. J. Taylor. Notice. Carbondale. Ill, May 7, '18 I take this method to thank the Mt. Zion circle of Dewmaine for the $2.50 sent me as part of my traveling expenses to the State Association which convenes with the Salem Baptist church Chicago, May 21, 1918. It is my earnest hope that all of the societies of the district may be heard of in this great meeting. Let as all go up to the work of the Lord as never before and God will bless the work of our hands in everything that is right. M. J. O'Conner, Pres., of East Mt. Olive Dist., of the Women's Association Notice. Dear Co-workers: The Mt. Olive Baptist S. S., convention meets in Metropolis, Ill., with the First Baptist S. S., on Friday before the 4th Sunday in June 1918 Let each school be well represented both by delegate and money. Let every one come praying that God may be with us, and let us try to make this the banner year. Dennis Farrow, Pres. Ruth B. Donlow, Cor. Sec., Brochport, 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 hear 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 correspond ing 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 Decquoin, 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. Yours in His Name. 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 use 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. May we expect to receive a post office order in the next mail. KINKY Hair Made to Grow Long, Soft and Silky ANY STARDS says hair hair, was shampoo and short until she used Exelento, and more she can continue as little 24 inches long, soft and silky. Don't be fooled all your life by using some fake preparation which claims to straighten kinky hair. You are just fooling yourself by using it. 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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 font 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, Haliidayboro, 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. Gone To Camp Grant Five more our boys left for Camp Grant Monday morning. Among them were John Quincy Renfro and his brother James Odis. Notice Notice. 77 Newell BEAUTY SPECIALIST Phone Drexel 1744 Proposed Constitution of the Baptist Minister's Alliance. We, the Minister's of the Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive Baptist District Associations of Southern Illinois, desirous of a more oneness in perpetuating the principles and Doctrines. Legi-lated by Jesus Christ, and practiced by Hi-Apostles seeking by the word of God to bring ourselves, and the churches as well, more into the unity of the Faigh of Jesus Christ, do now adopt the following Constitution. Article 1 Name Sec. 1. This organization shall be called the Missionary Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern Illinois. Sec. 2. Officers. Its Officers shall consist of a President, two Vice Presidents, Recruiting Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and such committees as may conserve the best interest of the body, all of which shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the body. Article 2 Memberhip Sec. 1. This organization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing bonified membership in any regular Missionary Baptist Church, together with his good standing where he now pastors, or where he last pastored, or the church where he worship's with whether he ever pastored or not. Sec.1. This organization shall have the power to receive to, or drop from its fellowship any Minister or Ministers whom it deems worthy or unworthy of fellowship Sec 2. This Constitution by laws, or regulations, shall by no means conflict with the rules and regulations of the two Associations namely Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive. 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 Commeri al, Ave. Cairo, Ill. Announcement Notice All Sunday Schools within the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Convention will please elect their delegates and send their names to the program committee by the third Tuesday in May-18. Those failing to do so will not be placed on progaam. Send the name either Rev. C. W. Norment, 217 E. Monroe St., Carbondale; M. Duncan, Colp, Box 76; Miss Eva Autry, Carbondale, Com. Notice. OUR JOB OFFICE We are prepared for High Grade JOB WORK We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the printing office and will give you the benefit of same just for the asking on that next job of yours. "Let Us Show You." Try us. 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